How the weather can affect your construction project
In light of the recent heatwave and now the torrential downpours, here’s some information on how different weather conditions can cause...
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karlnicholsonkdb
- Jul 14
- 2 min
Mates Rates in the Building Industry –
This blog kind of follows on from some recent blogs we’ve done about pricing of construction work in 2022. Recently we have been...
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karlnicholsonkdb
- Jun 7
- 3 min
Cowboy builders cash in on the extension boom
Link to recent national newspaper article - Homeowners at risk as cowboy builders cash in on home extension boom | Daily Mail Online This...
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karlnicholsonkdb
- Jan 24
- 3 min
Real Word Build Costs in 2022
As we all should be aware by now, due to the relentless price increases on materials throughout the whole of 2021, not to mention the...
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karlnicholsonkdb
- Dec 3, 2021
- 1 min
Materials and skills shortages look to continue into the New Year
After the industry has reported slight increases in recent months after a slower than predicted August. K Design & Build saw its busiest...
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karlnicholsonkdb
- Oct 22, 2021
- 1 min
Beautiful family home with special features
This family home has been transformed into a stylish property which also provides a new living area. Our client required more usable...
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karlnicholsonkdb
- Sep 27, 2021
- 2 min
How Much Do Architects Charge and what do I get for my money?
Architect costs were always calculated according to the size and complexity of the project and calculated as a percentage of the...
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karlnicholsonkdb
- Jul 7, 2021
- 1 min
More price increases and a shortage of building materials!
The fastest rise in construction activity since 1997 risks being undermined by price increases and a shortage of building materials,...
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karlnicholsonkdb
- Jun 25, 2021
- 1 min
Timber Price Increases gone crazy!
They say a picture speaks a thousand words.......... so I'll just leave it there!
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karlnicholsonkdb
- Jun 17, 2021
- 1 min
'Material shortages dampening small builders’ recovery' - Not at KDB they're Not!
While workloads, activity & enquiries remain strong, the skyrocketing price of nearly all building materials continues to hold back...
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karlnicholsonkdb
- May 19, 2021
- 1 min
Why are building product prices rising?
Since the coronavirus pandemic started last year, many builders have found it difficult to buy the building materials they need. Many...
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karlnicholsonkdb
- May 11, 2021
- 1 min
Fastest rise in enquiries for building work in more than 10 years
The first three months of 2021 saw enquiries with local building firms increase at their fastest rate in a decade, fuelling significant...
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karlnicholsonkdb
- Apr 21, 2021
- 1 min
Summer is coming!
With the weather on its way and the summer fast approaching, now is the time to look at creating your ideal outdoor space. Whether you’re...
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karlnicholsonkdb
- Apr 7, 2021
- 1 min
Captain Tom 100 at KDB
K Design & Build are going to be doing their bit to ensure Captain Tom’s legacy lives on, are you? On 6 April 2020, Captain Tom Moore set...
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karlnicholsonkdb
- Mar 30, 2021
- 1 min
Working from home? Need a home office?
With the world and work life evolving, remote working has become the best way to not only stay safe and avoid travel but has proven to...
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Garry Mills
- Feb 3, 2021
- 1 min
RIP Captain Tom
RIP Captain Tom - K Design & Build Salute You
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Garry Mills
- Jan 5, 2021
- 1 min
Business as usual
Whilst we appreciate the country is in lockdown, we are operating and open, adhering to government guidelines with regards to PPE and...
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Garry Mills
- Nov 30, 2020
- 1 min
2021 Plans
As we approach the festive period and 2021 is fast approaching, if you have any plans about updating, modernising or adding to your home...
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Garry Mills
- Nov 6, 2020
- 1 min
New Website Launches 6th November
Finally after many weeks of work and planning the new K Design & Build Website is finally launched and we hope you enjoy it, any feedback...
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