{"id":6666,"date":"2017-03-28T14:37:50","date_gmt":"2017-03-28T13:37:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aed.consulting\/?p=6666"},"modified":"2026-07-22T21:33:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T20:33:45","slug":"small-project-timeline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aed.consulting\/structural-engineers\/small-project-timeline\/","title":{"rendered":"a small project timeline"},"content":{"rendered":"

A building project can be daunting, especially if you have not done one before. It helps to understand the basic stages. Here’s a simple set of steps to follow:<\/p>\n

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  1. Decide on a budget!<\/li>\n
  2. Get initial advice from an expert: an architect, structural engineer, or both, on what changes or development are possible.<\/li>\n
  3. Get up to three options drawn out by the architect or an architectural technologist.<\/li>\n
  4. Get outline costs for each one from a builder.<\/li>\n
  5. Pick one option. One you can afford.<\/li>\n
  6. Take advice from your expert on the need for Planning Permission and Listed Building Consent (LBC).<\/li>\n
  7. Put more detail on the drawings if necessary and make the necessary Planning and Listed Building applications.<\/li>\n
  8. Planning and\/or LBC are granted. This may be after a few rounds of queries. Allow three months for this process.<\/li>\n
  9. Take advice on the need for a subsequent Building Warrant (Scotland) or Building Control Approval (England and Wales) application. Not all work requires this.<\/li>\n
  10. Have final fully detailed architectural and engineering drawings created by the relevant professionals. How detailed depends on where you are. Generally in Scotland more detail is required.<\/li>\n
  11. Apply for Building Warrant\/Building Control Approval, if required (see #9). Allow three months for this in Scotland.<\/li>\n
  12. Meanwhile, get at least three builders to tender using the drawings from #10.<\/li>\n
  13. Start on site once Warrant is granted (Scotland) or whenever you like after notifying your local council you want to start (England and Wales).<\/li>\n
  14. Carry out the building work. Keep and eye on costs and the quality of your builder’s work.<\/li>\n
  15. Supply any extra information your local council ask for during the work.<\/li>\n
  16. Apply for completion certificate.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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