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Adam Law - Property Developer & Construction Professional, Derby (2026)

18/09/2026

From a structural metal deck to a completed biosolar green roof, there’s a lot more happening above a building than you might think. 👷‍♂️

Following on from our previous video about structural floor and roof systems, this project shows how the metal deck was developed into a complete waterproofed, insulated and functional roof.

The build-up starts with OSB board to create a rigid surface, followed by the waterproofing system. Insulation is then installed to the required thickness to help the building achieve its thermal performance requirements, with further membrane layers providing protection and a durable finished surface.

Careful detailing is particularly important around penetrations, outlets and perimeter areas. Tapered insulation is also used to create the necessary falls, helping direct rainwater towards the drainage outlets.

But this roof goes even further.

🌱 A green roof system provides planting and habitat that contributes towards the project's biodiversity requirements.

☀️ Solar PV panels form part of the strategy for delivering a building designed to achieve net-zero carbon in operation.

🚶 Safe access routes are incorporated so the roof and its equipment can be inspected and maintained safely.

This represents around six months of work, but one of the early advantages of the system was being able to establish the waterproofing layer and make the building watertight, allowing internal works to progress.

A great example of how modern roof design brings together structure, waterproofing, thermal performance, drainage, biodiversity, renewable energy and safe maintenance within one coordinated system.

16/09/2026

Property investing is often presented as a way to make money quickly. In reality, a more considered approach is usually much less exciting, and that's not necessarily a bad thing.

Building a property portfolio can mean thinking in years rather than months, understanding the fundamentals of each opportunity and making decisions that support your wider strategy.

Location, demand, purchase price, project costs and the quality of delivery all matter ✅

Rather than chasing the next big opportunity, focus on building a structured investment approach that you can remain committed to over the long term 👍

14/09/2026

𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐮𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐧𝐨 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲? 💰🏠

You'll often hear people online talking about buying property using "none of their own money".

But there's an important distinction to make:

𝗡𝗼 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗼 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱.

Every property deal needs to be funded somehow.

Depending on the circumstances and experience of those involved, that funding could come from mortgages, bridging or development finance, private investment, joint ventures or more advanced structures such as vendor finance.

For example, one person might identify a suitable project and have the experience to deliver it, while another provides some or all of the required capital. Alternatively, external finance could fund part of the acquisition or development costs.

But this isn't a shortcut to property ownership ❌

Using external capital introduces its own considerations, including borrowing costs, legal agreements, repayment obligations and additional risk. You also need to understand exactly what happens if the project takes longer, costs more or doesn't perform as anticipated.

That's why the better question isn't:

"How can I buy a property without any money?"

It's:

"𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗜 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝘆?"

Understanding finance and deal structures can open up opportunities beyond simply saving enough cash to purchase a property outright, but education, due diligence and appropriate professional advice should come first.

13/09/2026

11 years ago this week…

This popped up in my Facebook memories. I was leaving my first project in main contracting after spending two and a half years on site — an £11m new-build extension to a primary school alongside the refurbishment of the existing school.

At the time, I thought I already knew quite a lot about construction. I quickly realised how much there was still to learn!

It was an incredibly challenging project: multiple phases, working within a live environment, significant client interface and all the health and safety, coordination and quality management that comes with delivering a project of that scale.

The photo makes me laugh now. Pretty much two and a half years of my working life condensed into the back of my car — site files, health & safety documentation and everything else accumulated while getting the project over the line.

Eleven years later, and after 13½ years working in main contracting, that experience has continued to build with every project I've delivered.

Today, I'm increasingly using that knowledge and experience to help property investors and developers deliver their own projects — making sure they are safe, compliant, properly managed, good quality and commercially controlled.

The projects might sometimes be smaller in scale, but the fundamentals don't change.
Good planning. Good design. Proper coordination. Managing risk. Controlling cost and programme. And ultimately making sure what gets built is safe and fit for purpose.

I've come a long way since loading all those site files into the back of my car — and it's great to now be able to use what I've learned along the way to help others deliver their own projects successfully.

11/09/2026

With a building dating back to the 1800s, there’s plenty to investigate. From the original chimney and condition of the roof to an ageing skylight and signs of historic movement within the brickwork, the survey helps highlight areas where further specialist investigation may be required.

Importantly, a condition survey doesn’t replace the expertise of a structural engineer. Instead, it helps identify potential issues that need a closer, more specialist assessment, which is exactly why our structural survey will follow.

We’re now getting towards the end of the initial due diligence, with the structural, acoustic and utility surveys still to come.

It might not be the most glamorous stage of property development, but understanding exactly what you're working with before construction begins is essential to planning the project properly and managing risk.

Plenty more to come from Westgate as we continue through the process.

09/09/2026

You can learn a lot about an old building by getting up on the roof… 🏗️

Another important part of the early stages of the Westgate project is understanding exactly what condition the existing building is in, and that means inspecting areas that aren't always immediately visible.

The roof is a particularly important one 👀

Before progressing with a major conversion, we need to understand its current condition, identify any defects or areas requiring repair and establish what work may need to be factored into the wider project.

With an older building, you can't simply assume everything is sound because it looks OK from ground level.

And there's one feature up here that's particularly hard to miss: the large original chimney dating back to the 1800s.

Features like this are part of the character and history of the building, but they also need to be properly assessed as part of the overall design and construction process.

These early inspections might not be the most glamorous part of a development, but they're essential.

The more you understand about an existing building before the major works begin, the better prepared you can be for what comes next.

Plenty more to come from Westgate as we continue uncovering what this building needs and developing the plans for its next chapter.

07/09/2026

𝐀𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝟔𝟓% 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐦 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬.

That statistic should get the attention of anyone involved in property refurbishment or development.

Recent research highlighted by PBC Today found widespread fire door failures across social housing, raising concerns around inspection, installation, maintenance and remediation.

But there's another issue I still see within the property investment world: 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆

The problem is that a fire door isn't simply a door leaf.

It's a complete tested system. Its performance depends on the door, frame, hinges, intumescent and smoke seals, glazing where applicable, ironmongery and installation all complying with the relevant tested specification and manufacturer's requirements.

Once a fire door has been removed, modified or installed using components or details outside that specification, you shouldn't simply assume it will provide the intended level of fire resistance.

And installation matters just as much as the product itself.

If you're appointing a joiner to install fire doors as part of a refurbishment or development, they should be following the manufacturer's installation instructions and the project's fire safety requirements. These aren't just another set of internal doors; they're life-safety products designed to help contain fire and smoke and protect escape routes.

Saving a few pounds on a second-hand fire door simply isn't worth taking an unnecessary risk.

If you're buying products for your investment property, don't try to save a few pounds on fire doors. If the worst were to happen and a fire door failed to perform as expected, the consequences could be devastating.

𝗔𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆'𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗿'𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀.

Read the article by PBCToday here: https://www.pbctoday.co.uk/news/building-control-news/beyond-the-facade-why-fire-door-failures-expose-broader-crisis-high-rise-safety/161189/?utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_source=pbc

04/09/2026

We found a secret storage space 🚪👀

Anyone got any ideas on what we could do with this space? All suggestions welcome 😁

02/09/2026

A great review from a great client!

It’s always rewarding working with clients when you know you’ve added value to the project ⭐

31/08/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞? 🏘️

One of the biggest mistakes new investors make is focusing solely on the property itself.

In reality, location is often one of the biggest factors influencing the success of a property project.

Before committing to any investment, it's worth asking whether the area supports your long-term strategy, not just whether the property looks like a good deal.

Here are five reasons why location matters:

✔️ Strong rental demand helps attract and retain tenants.

✔️ Access to schools, shops, healthcare and other amenities makes properties more desirable.

✔️ Good transport links can increase appeal for commuters and working professionals.

✔️ Areas benefiting from regeneration and investment may offer stronger long-term potential.

✔️ You can renovate a property, improve its layout and modernise its finish, but you can't change where it's located.

A successful property project is rarely about finding the cheapest property; it's about finding the right property in the right location.

Adam Law - Property Developer & Construction Professional

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