The NSBRC Guide to Project Management
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About this Event
The NSBRC Guide to Project Management
This course is essential for anyone considering their first self build, home improvement, loft conversion or renovation project. Covering everything from budgeting, insurance and site management through to health & safety, snagging and VAT reclaim.
This one-day event is delivered by experienced Project Manager, Charlie Laing. Charlie has presented NSBRC courses for several years and is Director at CLPM Ltd, a specialist project management business.
A bit about the presenter...
Charlie is a building project management expert and heads up our project management team. As a member of the Laing family construction dynasty, you could quite literally say building is in Charlie’s blood. With over 25 years in the industry, Charlie has project managed everything from major commercial projects overseas to more modest residential new builds and renovations in the UK.
Project Management Course Dates
All sessions take place on Saturdays from 09:00 - 17:30.
- Saturday 5th December 2020
- Saturday 27th February 2021
- Saturday 17th April 2021
- Saturday 29th May 2021
- Saturday 31st July 2021
- Saturday 9th October 2021
- Saturday 4th December 2021
Advanced booking is required.
For further information please call 0345 223 4455.
“It was a great course. Although I am not actually working on a project at the moment, I have a potential project on the back burner. The course has given me some inspiration and if I decide to go ahead with it, I shall definitely be revisiting the course. Thank you very much.” June, 2020.
“You did a wonderful job of putting this course together and Charlie adapted to the new medium marvellously. I really appreciated being able to participate online and learnt so much that will prove invaluable when we come to build our new home. Thank you everyone, it was fab!” June, 2020.
What will the course cover?
Project Management Basics
- Sequencing your Build
- Project Management Options
- Build Routes
- Programme Management
Budgeting - Setting and Establishing a Budget
- Controlling Expenditure
- Insurances and Warranties
- VAT Reclaim
“A tremendous thank you for the invaluable advice and information which was delivered in such an understandable, no nonsense way. It has enabled me to narrow down the best route for me to take for my forever home.”
Trades and Materials
- Sourcing and Managing Trades
- Getting a Price
- Contract Options
- Sourcing Materials
- Quality Control
Site Preparation and Set up
- Site Management
- Avoiding the Pitfalls
- Health and Safety
- Completion
“A really good course, very professionally delivered and brilliantly illustrated with real life anecdotes by a highly credible presenter.”
Refund Policy - The Project Management Course
Cost of course per person: £165 gbp (VAT inclusive).
We offer course places on a first come first serve basis.
If you are unable to attend the course after booking, we can transfer your place to another course date if you notify us at least a week before the event (subject to availability). Please notify us as soon as possible.
Please note that we will issue a full refund if you notify us up to 7 days prior to the event start date, if you notify us after this time your payment will be non-refundable.