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4 years ago

What You Should Expect From a Set of Plans You Submit to Council

Claire L Cardwell · Recently I've seen some awful plans that were submitted to Council and will never be approved...  I hope this article helps you to make an informed choice when picking an Architect/Designer - it's vital to take a look at a sample of their plans and check that they are registered ...

4 years ago

The Truth About What A Building Plan Should Look Like...

Claire L Cardwell · Too many people are getting messed around by inexperienced /unqualified or even unscrupulous 'architects'.  My blood's been boiling for a while and I was horrified to see yet another set of bad plans just before Easter.  In essence it was pretty lines drawn in the sand and then p ...

5 years ago

What You Should Expect from your Architect/Designer

Claire L Cardwell · I get calls weekly from people who have worked with a cheap architect/designer ... All the money they think they saved by going with an inexpensive architect has been more than offset by unnecessary delays, roadblocks at Council and of course stress... · I did a quote just over a ...

5 years ago

Why it's Never a Good Idea to Build Without Plans or Planning Permission...

Claire L Cardwell · I often get asked to update plans with additions that have been made in the past.  To make the 'As Built' / Illegal Structures legal.  Usually I can help, however sometimes I can not... · Apart from the structural implications of not seeking advice from a Structural Engineer with ...

5 years ago

Selling or Buying a House? Make sure the Plans are up to date!

Claire L Cardwell · I often get asked whether you need a set of plans to sell your house  here in South Africa.  I also get called a lot to get illegal / 'as built' additions and buildings approved at Council.  Fortunately Johannesburg Council is a lot more relaxed than elsewhere in the world and us ...

6 years ago

Out and About - Part Two - Trying to Catch up

Claire L Cardwell · Well the blog post (or two if I am trying to catch up) a day promise is not working out as well as I had hoped.  The majority of my articles take about 3-4 hours to research, write and edit.  (I admit it - this photo is rather old - however sometimes this past week I did wish I c ...

6 years ago

How does my Design Process Work?

Claire L Cardwell · I always get asked this question when meeting clients for the first time.  How do you work? How will this work ?  they ask me.  This is the most important question they ask, so a blog post on this is well overdue. · 1.  The Meet and Greet. · I usually meet potential Clients at my ...

6 years ago

Mentors of Mine

Claire L Cardwell · I've been very lucky over the last 14 or so years that I have been drawing plans, hanging out at Council and going to site meetings.  People have gone out of their way to help me out with technical questions, moral support, kicks up the backside and tons of encouragement. · My fi ...

7 years ago

How long does it take to Design a New Home? By Claire Cardwell

Claire L Cardwell · That's a question that Clients often ask me.  Designing a new home has a different set of requirements from the renovation and small build projects I also work on. · Timelines vary from one Architecture firm to the next. Too quick - important decisions get over looked or Building ...

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