Journal242 posts, 2017 to 2026
The design and build journal.
Every job teaches something. This is where it gets written up. Planning, basements, costs, finishes and the people who build them.
Page 211 pages
More from the archive.
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Interior design3 min read
Ten North London areas and what gets built
Ten areas across North London, and the work each one takes. Period houses, hillside sites, estate grounds and lower ground floors.
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Home renovation3 min read
10 costly London renovation mistakes
Avoid ten costly London renovation mistakes. NU Projects explains how better surveys, design, budgeting, procurement and management protect your home.
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Architecture4 min read
Design and build or traditional tender?
Design and build or traditional tender? NU Projects compares responsibility, programme, quality and cost certainty for prime London renovations.
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Home renovation6 min read
High end renovation cost in London, 2026
Compare realistic 2026 high-end London renovation rates, professional fees, contingency and the factors that drive total project cost.
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Extensions3 min read
Extending a Victorian London home
How do you extend a Victorian London home without losing its character? NU Projects explains planning, layouts, materials, light and original features.
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Architecture4 min read
Inside a prime London renovation
Inside the NU Projects prime London renovation process, from first consultation and design through approvals, construction, snagging and handover.
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Home renovation4 min read
Hidden costs of renovating in Fulham
Planning a renovation in Fulham, Chelsea or South Kensington? NU Projects explains access, approvals, heritage, services and other hidden costs.
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Basements5 min read
What sets the cost of a basement
What a London basement actually costs in 2026. Shell against fit out, what sits outside the build rate, fees, contingency and the hidden risks.
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Interior design3 min read
What £1 million buys in a London renovation
See what a £1 million prime London renovation budget may cover, what can stretch it and how design, cost planning and procurement protect value.
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Home renovation5 min read
Why London renovation budgets go wrong
Seven costs that get left out of early renovation budgets. How to test a figure before you commit, and where to put the money first.
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Home renovation3 min read
Why the cheapest building quote costs more
Why can the cheapest building quote become expensive? NU Projects explains scope, exclusions, allowances, variations and how to compare London tenders.
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Home renovation2 min read
Home builders in Cobham, Weybridge and Esher
Looking for a luxury design and build company for super prime homes? Discover NU Town & Country’s craftsmanship and trust for your dream home.
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Design and build3 min read
Super prime design and build, Home Counties
Design and build for super prime houses across the Home Counties. Surrey, Berkshire, Hampshire and Kent, run by one accountable team under one contract.
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Home renovation2 min read
Country homes and refurbishments in Surrey
Luxury country homes, private estates and refurbishment across Surrey and the Home Counties, with the design and the build under one contract.
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Home renovation2 min read
Choosing a commercial renovation contractor
A look at office fit-out contractors working across London. What separates a strong one, and how NU Projects approaches the work.
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Home renovation3 min read
MEP contractors in London: how to judge
How to judge a mechanical and electrical contractor in London, what a strong MEP package looks like, and how NU Projects MEP is set up.
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Home renovation4 min read
St John’s Wood luxury renovation: NW8
A complete guide to renovating in St John’s Wood NW8. Whole house work, extensions, basement wellness space and bespoke craftsmanship.
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