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Construction guides, UK regulations, and practical tips to help you work smarter on site.
How to size radiators for each room using BTU calculations. Covers room types, insulation factors, window adjustments, and common sizing mistakes.
A plain-English guide to UK staircase building regulations. Covers Part K requirements for rise, going, pitch, headroom, handrails, and balustrades.
Guide to structural steel beam sizes and weights for domestic work, covering RSJs, universal beams, extension projects and essential site checks.
How to size timber joists and rafters using Approved Document A span tables. Covers C16 and C24 timber, floor joists, ceiling joists, and common roof rafters.
Practical BS7671 cable sizing guidance on voltage drop, current capacity, correction factors and common domestic circuits for UK electricians.
CIS deductions explained clearly, including rates, registration, verification, monthly returns and reclaiming overpayments as a UK subcontractor.
Work out exactly how much concrete you need for a shed base. Covers volume calculations, mix ratios, ready-mix vs hand mixing, and common shed sizes.
Learn what a RAMS document is, when you legally need one on site, what to include, and how CDM 2015 regulations affect your duties as a contractor.
Quote construction work accurately with materials, labour, overheads, margin and contingency, plus a worked example for a small extension.
A clear guide to permitted development rights in England. Covers extensions, loft conversions, outbuildings, porches, and when you still need Building Regs.
A practical breakdown of scaffolding costs in the UK. Covers hire vs buy, pricing per metre, common house sizes, scaffold types, and legal requirements.
U-values explained in plain English. Covers Part L requirements, target U-values for walls, roofs, floors, and windows, plus insulation materials compared.