At Haggar, our belief is that all building projects should start with strong foundations and delivered with sustainability at the forefront. The key components of any building construction will be its substructure and superstructure. Everything ground level and below is the substructure: everything above ground is the superstructure. This article will explore both in more detail. Substructure The substructure provides the support to the superstructure transferring any loads to the soil; this includes the foundations. The specification will be dependent on the building’s intended use and the r ..read more

Traditionally, only a limited number of specialist companies undertook site or land clearance but fortunately today, there are now many professional companies offering this service including demolition, which can save you time and money. Here at Haggar Construction, we have over 30 years’ experience of the industry along with a continually developing network of trusted tradespeople. In this article, we will be sharing the details of a residential or commercial site clearance. Should you need any advice, we will be happy to speak to you. What is a site clearance? A site or land clearance as th ..read more

At Haggar Construction, we are passionate about property development. Since the late 1990s, the market has continued to grow and proven to generate reliable returns for investors. However, investing money into property is not without risk, especially for new investors. This article will discuss both the pros and cons which will provide you with some basic knowledge to make your own, informed decision. Property development can usually be summarised as investing in residential or commercial property (also known as real estate across the Atlantic). In the UK, this is typically buying an addition ..read more

It is a question often asked at Haggar Construction – how long does it take to build a house? The simplest answer is two years, on average, when you factor in a year of planning and research. The house build itself, is usually less than a year although as this article will discuss and many self-builders will testify, there are many complexities to consider and overcome before that completion date. If you need any support with finding land, contractors or just require some friendly advice, do speak to us Haggar. Employing a contractor or experienced project is likely to reduce the build time c ..read more

Housing market conditions continue to watched daily by all those with a vested interested in the area but there is no reason to panic yet. Inflation fears continue to grow which has resulted in the Bank of England shifting its stance with the hope, and belief, that the economy will remain resilient despite cutbacks in consumer spending. Evidence suggests that the residential and commercial sector will remain positive this year (RICS, 2022).  Key data – researched in March (generally based on February’s data) From January 2022 to February 2022, prices increased 1.7% month-on-month with p ..read more

At Haggar, all building projects should start with strong foundations and delivered with sustainability at the forefront. Ground or soil stabilisation is central to any project and all precautions should be taken to avoid not only potentially catastrophic damage, but also limit ongoing issues with a building’s stability. Brownfield sites, airport runways, contaminated/waterlogged land, trench excavations, basement works, pipe works, estuaries and culverts are all examples where ground stabilisation may be needed. Improvements in technology and our understanding of chemistry means that modern ..read more

The UK housing market recorded its strongest month in a decade and half in January according to Nationwide. Annual price growth hit 11.2% with the average price of home reaching a record and mouth-watering £255,556. In February alone, the average price rose by £7,785, driven by a shortage of homes being put up for sale and a change in trends as workers returned to offices (Rightmove, 2022). Homebuilders have continued to benefit from low interest rates and other government policies such as the Help to Buy scheme. However, rising living costs from the increased prices in energy, fuel and food ..read more

Land acquisition is the stages of purchasing land for several different uses including building or holding for future development. The Acquisition of Land Act 1981 is the current legislation in the UK and the process is like buying a property. At Haggar Construction, we have a friendly team to support you finding land, surveying and projection management during every stage of construction.   Finding land  The obvious starting point is choosing an area to focus your research on and considering whether you plan to build a commercial or residential development (now, or in the futu ..read more