Blog236 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.
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Interior design1 min read
Bespoke furniture at our Isleworth workshop
A tour of the Isleworth joinery workshop. Carpentry, upholstery, spray finishing and metalwork all handled under one roof for bespoke commissions.
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Home renovation2 min read
QS services in west London: why use one
What a quantity surveyor actually does on a build. Estimating, cost control and tender advice from the NU QS team in west London.
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Home renovation2 min read
The value of a project manager
What a project manager really does on a renovation. Holding the brief, the trades, the programme and the budget in one place.
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Basements1 min read
Architects: NU on kitchens, lofts, basements
What an architect gets from NU Projects as the contractor. Estimating from your drawings, an in-house surveyor, and one team on site.
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Interior design1 min read
Coach House, our furniture supplier
Our partnership with Coach House, a furniture and homewares supplier of over 40 years. What it adds to the interiors we deliver.
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Architecture2 min read
Architects: looking for a trusted contractor?
What architects should look for in a London contractor. Estimating support, cost certainty and working alongside a design team.
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Architecture1 min read
Residential architecture in Kensington
How NU Projects runs residential design in Kensington and Chelsea. The RIBA stages, and what happens to your project at each one.
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Home renovation1 min read
A day at Polo in the Park, Fulham
The studio took an afternoon off and walked up the road to Polo in the Park. Pimm’s, scones, and six chukkas in the sun.
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Home renovation2 min read
Finding a construction partner in Chelsea
Five ways to judge a construction partner in Chelsea. Local track record, directories, references and the questions to ask first.
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Home renovation2 min read
Finding a builder in South Kensington
Choosing a builder in South Kensington without guesswork. How to check local experience, listings and reviews before you appoint.
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Design and build1 min read
NU Projects sponsors the boxer Harley Benn
NU Projects, a design and build company based in Fulham, has announced its sponsorship of the professional boxer Harley Benn ahead of his next fight.
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Architecture1 min read
A quick quote for architectural design
A two minute tool that estimates the cost of architectural design and planning. Answer a few questions about the property and get a figure.
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Design and build2 min read
Staying on top of a construction budget
How to keep a building project inside its budget. Setting realistic numbers, tracking spend and the tools that show you where it goes.
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Interior design3 min read
Understanding UK building regulations, a guide
A plain guide to UK building regulations for renovation work. What the approved documents cover and which parts shape design decisions.
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Construction1 min read
Social media intern wanted
A social media intern role at NU Projects, posted in 2023. What the job covered, and what we looked for in the people who applied.
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Construction1 min read
Estate agents: our prime London podcast
An invitation to estate agents. Our podcast tours prime London homes, looking at interiors, fit-outs and the market behind the price.
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Home renovation1 min read
Chelsea £1M refurbishment project
A site update from a large whole house refurbishment in Chelsea. What the team uncovered two months in, and how the programme changed.
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Collaboration1 min read
Property investment, a Q and A with Nick
A question and answer session with NU founder Nick Jeffries. Life advice, property investment and running a build project well.
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Interior design1 min read
Thirteen years of building in London
A note from 2023, thirteen years after NU Projects started. The homes, the areas and what a London studio learns by building in them.
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Design and build1 min read
Design and build in London, 2010 to 2023
What changed in London design and build between 2010 and 2023. Smart home systems, sustainability rules and what social media did to briefs.
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Construction2 min read
My entrepreneurial journey
My entrepreneurial journey has been filled with ups and downs, but one thing that has remained constant is my drive and determination to succeed.
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Basements2 min read
Adding value to a Kensington home
Ways to add value to a Kensington and Chelsea home. Loft conversions, new build basements, kitchen extensions and remodelling all weighed up.
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Design and build1 min read
What is the design and build process?
What the NU design and build process covers, stage by stage. The consultation, the design, the construction, the reporting and the handover.
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Architecture6 min read
Design and build, Fulham to South Kensington
What a complete design and build service includes in Fulham, Chelsea and South Kensington. Why one accountable team produces a better home.
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