What are the real differences between commercial and residential construction, and how can poor project planning create costly mistakes?
Dan Bragg of Custom Fabrications joins Aaron from WeatherWise to discuss the realities of working across commercial and residential projects. They compare the consistency of commercial contracts with the greater variety offered by residential work, including the ongoing pressure of finding new clients and securing future projects.
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Highlights
Dan explains how large fabrication projects are built like jigsaw puzzles in the workshop before being transported and assembled on site. Careful planning is essential, particularly when dealing with restricted access, listed buildings, building regulations and several trades working on the same property.
The conversation also explores one of construction’s biggest problems: failing to consider the person arriving next. Poor communication between clients, contractors and tradespeople can lead to delays, unnecessary work and mistakes costing thousands of pounds.
Dan shares an example of a staircase that could not legally fit into its intended space. Despite his warning, the project continued through plastering, underfloor heating, marble tiling and decorating, creating expensive complications that could have been avoided.
For homeowners planning a renovation, the message is simple: ask questions, involve the correct professionals early and never assume that a design found on Pinterest will meet UK building regulations.
This clip is taken from Episode 3: The Hidden Craft Behind Modern Homes - Bespoke Metalwork - EP 3 Dan Bragg Custom Fabrications.
