Surveyors & Architects

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1. Contract Administrator - cost queries

   By Jothetaxi, February 12
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   • bmj1
   • February 14

2. Architect advice

   By Jack757, January 17
   • 16 replies
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   • Jack757
   • January 19

3. Roof lantern query

   By Fab14, January 11
   • 1 reply
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   • gaz_moose
   • January 11

4. The basic architect questions thread 1 2

   By SilverShadow, September 30, 2025
   • 48 replies
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   • Gus Potter
   • January 2

5. Passive House Design Costs

   By Nicolas, October 24, 2025   

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   • Stratman
   • December 22, 2025

6. What does this architectural symbol mean? 1 2

   By Tony L, December 7, 2025
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   • Nickfromwales
   • December 12, 2025

7. Structural Engineer: Build Collective, Bristol

   By WisteriaMews, May 15, 2025
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   • WisteriaMews
   • November 22, 2025

8. Do I need an Architect for an Garage/Pool Outbuilding? 1 2

   By phykell, November 7, 2025
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   • phykell
   • November 15, 2025

9. Architect as project Administrator - RIBA Contract

   By Jothetaxi, November 6, 2025
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   • Jothetaxi
   • November 7, 2025

10. Flood risk - refining risk level; mitigations

    By Drellingore, October 1, 2025
    • 9 replies
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    • Gus Potter
    • October 2, 2025

11. Professional Indemnity Insurance

    By Mike Wynn, August 26, 2025
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    • FranArch
    • September 12, 2025

12. Steelwork - Post vs Column

    By Tetrarch, August 22, 2025
    • 8 replies
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    • Nickfromwales
    • August 22, 2025

13. The house extension malarkey

    By SilverShadow, August 19, 2025
    • 6 replies
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    • SilverShadow
    • August 19, 2025

14. Is this flat roof structurally sound

    By Surfer-Rosa, August 6, 2025
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    • SteamyTea
    • August 9, 2025

15. Who owns CAD files?

    By flanagaj, June 10, 2025
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    • Kelvin
    • August 6, 2025

16. Datum Point. How to measure Site Levels. Advice needed

    By james505, June 16, 2025
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    • ETC
    • June 18, 2025

17. Which floorplan do you think is best?

    By Plrm, June 16, 2025
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    • elite
    • June 16, 2025

18. Depth of oriel window on plans

    By Joseph45678, May 29, 2025
    • 23 replies
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    • DevilDamo
    • June 14, 2025

19. How much flat roof is too much?!

    By Nicole1, May 13, 2025
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    • Kelvin
    • May 29, 2025

20. bungalow floor plan

    By DWBungalow, May 29, 2025
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    • DWBungalow
    • May 29, 2025

21. Characteristic Situation 2 and Gas Membrane

    By Jammy5, May 22, 2025
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    • Jammy5
    • May 23, 2025

22. How much does an Architectural Technician cost (and do I need one?)

    By Crofter, May 18, 2025
    • 17 replies
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    • Crofter
    • May 20, 2025

23. Design collaboration, explaining to builders and getting the best bang for your buck.

    By Gus Potter, May 16, 2025
    • 3 replies
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    • Adrian Walker
    • May 17, 2025

24. Starting a business helping Self-Builders, advice? 1 2

    By LDNRennovation, May 6, 2025
    • 38 replies
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    • LDNRennovation
    • May 13, 2025

25. Ground condition survey

    By LeserattePD, May 9, 2025
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    • Lincolnshire Ian
    • May 10, 2025