Building Regulations set to change (again) Sept 1st – what exactly is it that I want? @BRegsBlog

A short recap: S.I. No.9 of 2014 came into play March 2014 where projects (falling under and subject to the Building Regulations, type & exemptions) require: • Design Certifier • Assigned Certifier With less than a week to go; there Read More …

I just made the disclaimer longer still…

Forgot this about requiring planning permission for demolishing a house: Disclaimer: All advice online is remote from the situation and cannot be relied upon as a defence or support – in and of itself – should legal action be taken. Read More …

My blog post disclaimer is getting longer…

I’m getting stacks of questions via comments on the website regarding my current (and previous) posts on planning. In today’s litigious society it’s important that I make it clear that every situation needs to be taken on it’s own merit Read More …

Building Regulations SI.9 Submission – Proposal for a Better System

The following submission was made by 37 architects (one of which was me), including 4 past presidents of the RIAI, as part of the current annual review of BC(A)R SI.9 being conducted by Ministers Coffey, Kelly and the Department of Read More …

I am declaring the recession to be over, feel free to join in…

As the headline says, I am declaring the recession to be over. What facts do I have to substantiate this? 1. We’ve opened a new office to handle an ever increasing client rosta. Read about the new office HERE 2. Read More …

The #NewOffice in Swinford is open!

There’s still a bit of work to do but we’re in! We’re finally working from our new office in Swinford, County Mayo. I’ve also taken on an assistant (Melissa) who you can see in the photo: A special thanks to Read More …

Another #UK #London project started

Mark Stephens Architects are pleased to announce that they have commenced another landmark UK project in conjunction with another architectural practice in London. The project is very similar to the other London project we are currently working on (that is Read More …

Work in progress photos – Update on Swinford house

Below is slideshow showing a few new photos from Swinford house. This was 1st SI9 project started by us, next step floors & on to completion: Also now on home page

Recession over in #Swinford,Co #Mayo;wonder who the architect is,ahem…@WesternPeople mentioned

Saw this in current Western People: The architect referred to in the piece by Marian Duggan is yours truly, opening very soon now…

Sunday Business Post article on Building Regs by Karl Deeter

Saw this interesting article on current Building Regulations in Sunday Business Post by Karl Deeter. Raises interesting point whether the new regulations have improved build quality or simply made it easier to pinpoint who to sue.