IAD Services, Guidance and Courses
Maintaining, updating and extending all type of properties
We work across residential, commercial and specialist buildings, combining end-to-end project delivery with practical online courses that help clients understand their options and make informed decisions.
Courses and Learning
Planning permission and building regulations don’t need to be a guessing game. Our short, practical online courses explain what you can do, what you can’t, and how to move forward with confidence.
Whether you’re a homeowner planning work on your own property, or a builder or contractor delivering projects for clients, you’ll get clear, UK-focused guidance that helps you avoid mistakes, delays, and wasted costs — and get projects moving the right way, first time.
Project analysis and feasibility studies – Understanding expectations and how to achieve them
The second phase of the process is to fully understand what you are looking to achieve. This will include a detailed analysis of the proposed buildings use, its design, the construction and how the project is to be funded. The results should provide a clear overall picture to determine if this is a viable project, that it provides the outcome you are expecting and is achievable with the available budget
Project management – A complete service from start to finish
This is where the ideas start to become a reality. Each project is unique and starts with a detailed overview of the construction phase, including organising the most suitable contractors, sourcing materials at the right price, organising the relevant utilities, liaising with all stakeholders, agreeing payment terms and preparation of a detailed plan to be followed by all parties from start to finish.
SkillTraders directory – Matching the right trades people, professionals and suppliers to your project
SkillTraders is an integral part of our business and is a member only, managed trades directory specifically designed for commercial businesses, private schools, and similar organisations. The directory is compiled and managed by our own team and provides a unique opportunity for matching the most appropriate skilled tradespeople, professional service providers and suppliers to your specific building project. Every project is different and we work hard to find the right tradespeople and suppliers who closely match your unique requirements, at the most competitive rates.
Creating Well Buildings
Looking after the wellbeing of the buildings occupants
The enthusiasm aimed at solving the planets problems related to global warming is exciting and has started to provide real tangible results with reducing our carbon footprint and global emissions, with most of us understanding there is a need for change, but to be really successful we have to attract as many people and businesses as possible, which requires us to include our health, comfort and personal wellbeing into our solutions.
The good news is, this is well under way with a huge effort over recent years with new innovative living and energy type technologies, bringing real tangible benefits to us all, but this inevitably brings choice and choosing the best solution can bring with it a few challenges.
We can help you to make informed choices by explaining in detail the available technologies and how these can be matched to your particular buildings, with the aim of creating personal, safe and comfortable living environments within truly sustainable buildings, that also create no harm for future generations.
Our Customers
Schools & Colleges
Commercial Buildings
& Factories
Shops & Offices
Hotels & Restaurants
Nursing Homes
Social Housing
Green Energy Projects
Commercial Facilities
Additional Project Support
Planning permission and building regulations submissions
We can determine at an early stage if the project requires planning, building regulation approval or any other regulatory submissions to be made. If required our team of independent experts, matched specifically to your project, will make any necessary applications to obtain the relevant consents.
Protection and maintenance programmes – With 24 hour emergency callout
Protecting and maintaining your buildings and property is an ongoing process that requires careful management to prevent costly repairs and disruption in the future, but it doesn’t need to be complicated or expensive. All it needs is a clear understanding of the buildings you manage, there current condition and a simple short term and long term plan for keeping them in a good serviceable condition.
Sustainability and Green energy – Creating buildings that create no harm for future generations
Creating sustainable buildings goes hand in hand with well buildings that provide safe, healthy, comfortable living and working environments for its occupants. The challenge for businesses is that they also have a need to produce their products and services, which inevitably requires the use of energy. The good news is, the more energy you currently use, the bigger the savings and there are more opportunities for commercial customers to take advantage of the different green energy products and services. We advise on how these technologies can be effectively combined to produce a bespoke solution that supports the current use of the building and any future plans of the business.