Their expertise in landscape design, ecological considerations and visual integration can significantly contribute to the assessment and planning of a project.
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Swales, bioretention planters, and rain gardens are all types of landscaping features that are designed to manage storm water runoff and improve water quality. However, they are different in their design and purpose.
22 February 2023 Read more
Balancing a client’s desires with professional responsibilities can be a complex ethical dilemma for landscape architects.
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As this is an area where other disciplines are better placed to provide suitable information with regards to the wall’s structural stability, it is unlikely that a Landscape Architect would provide a solution directly to the client without the advice and/or approval of a structural engineer first.
10 February 2023 Read more
You can build a positive working relationship with a client, which will not only lead to a successful project but also help establish a positive reputation and foster future business opportunities.
10 February 2023 Read more
The PPSNI is the key document that guides the planning system in Northern Ireland. It sets out the policy framework for development in Northern Ireland, including the criteria for assessing planning applications and the objectives for sustainable development.
10 February 2023 Read more
A certificate of making good defects, also known as a defects certificate, is typically issued at the end of the defects liability period.
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Tendering in construction is the process of soliciting bids from potential contractors for a construction project.
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The benefits for a client using bonds in a project include financial protection, reduced risk, enhanced credibility and peace of mind.
22 January 2023 Read more
The UK planning system is divided into several levels, with different roles and responsibilities at each level – National and Local.
22 January 2023 Read more
The effects of Brexit on the UK planning system are still uncertain as the negotiations on the terms of the UK’s exit from the EU are ongoing.
22 January 2023 Read more
The role of a Quantity Surveyor (QS) in construction is to manage the costs and financial aspects of a project, from the initial planning stages through to the final construction and post-construction phases.
22 January 2023 Read more
The tender process in Local Public Authority (LPA) tendering refers to the procedures used by LPAs to select contractors for the delivery of construction projects.
22 January 2023 Read more
A prime cost is a type of budget item in construction projects that refers to the cost of a specific item or service that is procured separately from the main contract.
22 January 2023 Read more
When developing a budget for a construction project, several factors need to be taken into account, such as scope, risk management and obtaining licences among others.
22 January 2023 Read more
The restrictions imposed on a LPA when tendering include legal and political considerations, public procurement regulations, EU rules and transparency.
22 January 2023 Read more
A Clerk of Works (CoW) is a construction professional who is responsible for overseeing the quality and workmanship of a construction project on behalf of the client or owner.
21 January 2023 Read more
The main difference between a contract under hand and a contract under seal is the formalities required for execution.
21 January 2023 Read more
Engaging with NIMBYs or LADs groups can be challenging, but it is important to address their concerns in order to build community support for a development project.
21 January 2023 Read more
A tender report is a document that summarizes the results of a tendering process and provides a detailed evaluation of the bids received from potential contractors or suppliers.
21 January 2023 Read more