One of the most frequently asked questions I get from self-builders and renovators is, “Can I manage the build myself?” There are a lot of different answers to this question, and clients, architects, surveyors, builders and professional project managers will all have their own views. But what is the right answer for you? That depends on many factors, which I will outline here.
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