Get Started On Site
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Building control: Register your project
Register Your ProjectNotify the authorities before starting construction, known as "breaking ground." This ensures compliance with local regulations and registers your project for necessary inspections and approvals.
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Health & Safety: Appoint PSCS/PC
Health & SafetyBefore starting construction, appoint a Principal Contractor (PC) in Northern Ireland or a Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage (PSCS) in the Republic of Ireland to ensure health and safety compliance.
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Insurance & Warranty Cover
Insurance & Warranty CoverAs a homeowner (self-builder), you're legally responsible for managing on-site health and safety. Procedures are in place to show your compliance to the authorities.
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Appointing A Main Contractor
Appointing A Main ContractorA main contractor streamlines project management by overseeing coordination, providing expert guidance, and ensuring efficient execution of the construction process.
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Direct Labour Tasks
Direct Labour TasksDirect labour means you take on the responsibility of hiring and managing individual tradesmen for each specific task, giving you more control over the project but requiring careful coordination and oversight.
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Before You Start To Dig
Before You Start To DigThe first step is to mark out the house, which means outlining the perimeter as a reference for all future work. This ensures accuracy and consistency throughout the construction process.
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Living Arrangements
Living ArrangementsChoosing where to live during the build is a crucial decision that impacts both your project’s budget and your daily life. It’s important to factor in this cost early in the planning process.