A building project involves multiple professionals, legal duties and statutory approvals. Confusion about roles often leads to delays, duplicated responsibility or assumptions about “who was meant to do that?”

Many homeowners assume that once planning is granted, construction can begin. But it only confirms that a proposal is acceptable – it doesn’t address safety, regulatory compliance or construction coordination.

Here’s our A-Z of the most common terms that customers ask us about, helping you follow plans, quotes and site updates with confidence. Each term is explained in plain English – no hard hats required.