Self-build for beginners MANAGING YOUR OWN SELF-BUILD

Tempted to take on the key project management role? Find out if you’re up to the job or whether it’s better left to a professional

Building your home is undoubtedly rewarding, but self-managing your project comes with its own unique set of challenges so it’s important to go into it with eyes wide open, especially if you’re a beginner. The good news is that with proper planning, organisation and a willingness to learn, managing your own self-build is entirely possible. Before diving into managing your own self-build, however, it’s important to assess whether you’re cut out for the role of project manager. Many self-builders take on this task not because they think they’ll be particularly good at it, but because they feel like they have no other option — usually due to budget constraints or an inability to find a reliable project manager. While it’s entirely possible to take on this role yourself, it does…

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Homebuilding & Renovating (Digital) - 1 Issue, February 2025

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