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From planning approval to build-ready, with clarity and confidence

    Construction Readiness Check

    How ready are you for the journey ahead?

    Starting your planning application is an important milestone. It often comes with a sense of excitement, but also a lot of unanswered questions. What happens next? Are you truly ready to move forward?

    This free Construction Readiness Check is designed to help you pause, take stock, and understand how prepared your project really is for the stages ahead.

    In just 2 to 5 minutes, the check looks at key areas such as project costs, design readiness, delivery planning, and risk management. It highlights where you are in a strong position and where a little more thought now could save time, money, and stress later.

    You’ll receive:

    • A clear snapshot of your current readiness
    • Practical insight into what to focus on next
    • Optional guidance and tools if you’d like support

    There’s no obligation and no sales pressure. Just clear, practical insight to help you move forward with confidence.

    Start the Construction Readiness Check

      Supporting your project beyond planning

      Once planning is underway or approved, many homeowners and self-builders find the next stages less clear. Costs feel uncertain, build methods can be confusing, and knowing who to trust is not always obvious.

      That’s where The Modern Builder can help.

      The Modern Builder is a digital platform created to support homeowners, self-builders, and small developers through the stages that follow planning, helping turn approved designs into deliverable projects.

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        Early insight into build costs

        Get early-stage construction cost guidance based on current market data, helping you plan budgets, funding, and next steps before committing to contracts.

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            Clarity on build routes and options

            Understand the differences between traditional and modern methods of construction, including offsite and modular approaches, and explore which options may suit your project best.

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                Access to verified suppliers

                When you’re ready, The Modern Builder connects you with verified builders, suppliers, and specialists who can review your project brief and provide quotations aligned with your needs.

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                    A structured way to move forward

                    From early readiness checks to supplier engagement, The Modern Builder brings key stages of your project together in one place, reducing uncertainty and saving time.

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                        Early insight into build costs

                        Get early-stage construction cost guidance based on current market data, helping you plan budgets, funding, and next steps before committing to contracts.

                            Process flow icon

                            Clarity on build routes and options

                            Understand the differences between traditional and modern methods of construction, including offsite and modular approaches, and explore which options may suit your project best.

                                Teams icon

                                Access to verified suppliers

                                When you’re ready, The Modern Builder connects you with verified builders, suppliers, and specialists who can review your project brief and provide quotations aligned with your needs.

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                                    A structured way to move forward

                                    From early readiness checks to supplier engagement, The Modern Builder brings key stages of your project together in one place, reducing uncertainty and saving time.

                                        What happens when you sign up

                                        Creating a free account allows you to:

                                        • Complete a clear project brief
                                        • Upload drawings and planning information
                                        • Set your build preferences and budget range
                                        • Be matched with relevant suppliers who can quote your project

                                        You stay in control at every stage, with no obligation to proceed until you feel ready.

                                            Begin your project with confidence

                                            If you’re ready to take the next step, you can create a free account and start completing your project brief today.


                                            Sign up to The Modern Builder

                                                Important note

                                                The Construction Readiness Check and The Modern Builder platform provide guidance, tools, and introductions to verified suppliers. They do not replace statutory planning advice, building control services, or decisions made by local authorities.

                                                  The Planning Portal is delivered by PortalPlanQuest Limited which is a joint venture between TerraQuest Solutions Limited and the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG). All content © 2026 Planning Portal.

                                                  The Planning Portal is delivered by PortalPlanQuest Limited which is a joint venture between TerraQuest Solutions Limited and the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG). All content © 2026 Planning Portal.