What's In The Green Deal? Archives • GadARCH Design Services

Boundary Disputes – what is there to lose?

by George Gaduzo | Sep 19, 2020 | What's In The Green Deal?

What is a ‘boundary’ dispute exactly? It often starts as a verbal discussion between neighbours during which one or other expresses an opinion that the physical manifestation of the boundary, be it a fence, wall or hedge row is in the wrong place. In many cases this...

What is the Green Homes Grant?

by George Gaduzo | Sep 5, 2020 | What's In The Green Deal?

Its a new government initiative that will hand out grants for between £5000 – £10,000 towards the introduction of Energy Efficiency Measures (EEMS) specifically aimed at this countries aging housing stock. Construction Manager magazine...

Lots of money doesn’t mean good taste but it can buy it!

by George Gaduzo | Aug 8, 2020 | Extensions, interior design and much much more, What's In The Green Deal?, Whats so good about GADS?, Why use architects or architectural designers?

Money can buy lots of good quality material things, maybe even the best! When it comes to interior design it doesn’t always follow that being able to afford the best will result in an interior that looks great, tasteful, or classy. There is a reason why many wealthy...

Planning Law Changes

by George Gaduzo | Aug 4, 2020 | What's In The Green Deal?

There is talk of changes to planning law to speed up the planning process so to get the economy moving by getting the country building. This may be welcomed by home-owners and seen as an opportunity to get their projects started, but be careful. If new permitted...

Do the Construction Design and Management Regulations (CDM) 2015 apply to domestic clients?

by George Gaduzo | Aug 3, 2020 | What's In The Green Deal?

Regulation 7 Application to domestic clients: The HSE provides a very useful guide. Its free for download. Its publication reference is L153 Published 2015. If you are having work done be sure to familiarise yourself with this document. You should have received advice...

Planning work – plan to do it safely

by George Gaduzo | Sep 29, 2019 | What's In The Green Deal?

If you are planning to undertake work, plan to do it safely. Engage the services of a professional. As a commercial client you are expected to have some knowledge of the CDM 2015 regulations and an understanding of your duties and responsibilities. If you do do not,...