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Hi All, I am currently preparing building regulation drawings for an extension to care home. The extension is only providing a link corridor between two parts of the property. However habitable rooms will have windows that open into the corridor. I'm struggling to find any guidelines that would be applicable for this type of extension regarding what ventilation to provide. Can anyone on here point me in the right directions?

Thanks for that @JSHarris I assume you are reffering to 'EPC' contract models? @Ferdinand

Thanks all for your comments - I'll look into those areas mentioned where self builders may require support. I was thinking about buying my own total station and providing surveying / site topo plan service. Didn't realise as survey cost as much as £500 - £1000!

Thanks for the comments. I have been reading lots on here over the past week and I will continue to do so. I understand that many self-builders are running high risks financial and want to avoid adding further costs to their builds - perhaps I'm targeting a very small market - or perhaps I can offer support on a part time / on demand basis.

Where would you go about looking for the services of a Project Manager for a self-build?

Hi AliMcLeod I think I would initially provide a tendering service for a 'fixed cost' where I would gather quotes and time estimates from various suppliers and trades so I could then give the client a detailed cost breakdown and programme. Based on the programme developed and the total project duration I would then produce a fixed price quote for the management of the project. I have worked with engineering contract that include financial befits for any time and costs save achieved by the managing contractor - this could be one way of avoiding the concerns you had regarding charging by hourly rate or percentage of build cost. And thanks for the 'mentor' tip. I had thought about offering my services for free on a part time basis while gaining experience.

Hi everyone, My name is Nathan and I currently work as a Project Engineer/ Manager for a engineering company operating in the nuclear industry. I am currently considering going self-employed as a Project Manager working for self-builders, charities and small businesses who have construction projects. I started my working career as a Trainee Architectural Technician with an Architects firm, then after 4 years moved to a Timber Frame Manufacturer where I worked as a Timber Frame and Roof Truss Designer and Estimator. The skills I developed in estimating then led me to a job as a estimator at the engineering company where I've progressed to the role of Project Engineer / Project Manager. I also have formal qualifications: ONC in Civil Engineering, HNC in Construction and the Built Environment and an APM Intro Certificate in Project Management. Skills: Very proficient in using Microsoft Project (planning software) and AutoCAD as well as 3D design software. Experienced in using Total Stations (precision engineering projects and topographical surveys) Familiar with working to contracts (currently work on NEC3 contract on a daily basis) Understand costing and estimating processes My question is: Is there a market for self-build project managers? If so, does anybody have any advice for starting a career in this field? Thanks Nathan