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04/11/2026

Will today’s buildings stand the test of time?

Older buildings achieved lasting character with a limited palette of materials. Today, greater choice and more complex design requirements bring a different set of challenges.

What do you think gives a building lasting appeal? Share your thoughts below.

Thinking about a new build, extension or renovation, but still working out where to start?Our website has downloadable b...
02/11/2026

Thinking about a new build, extension or renovation, but still working out where to start?

Our website has downloadable brochures and information packs to help you explore MJB’s services and find out more about our new-build offering.

You can browse:

✅ MJB Technical Services pack
✅ New Build Detail Pack
✅ New Build Brochure

Whether you have a clear brief or are still gathering ideas, it’s a useful place to begin before getting in touch with the team.

🔗Explore the downloads here: https://mjbtech.co.uk/downloads/

30/10/2026

Great architecture doesn’t always mean building something new. Sometimes, it means understanding what is already worth saving.

In Chesterfield, some of the strongest examples of regeneration come from restoring older buildings while carefully introducing modern elements.

When heritage is looked after properly, it does more than preserve the character of a place. It can help attract investment, bring more people into town and support the shops and businesses around it.

At MJB, we help clients unlock the potential of existing and historic buildings through careful architectural design, planning and considered adaptation.

If you’re looking at restoring, converting or redeveloping a property, speak to our team about the best way to move your project forward.

Site update from Stannington, Sheffield.Construction has started on a two-storey side extension and a single-storey rear...
28/10/2026

Site update from Stannington, Sheffield.

Construction has started on a two-storey side extension and a single-storey rear extension. We’ll be sharing updates as the work progresses.

Considering an extension of your own? Speak to our team about your plans.

🔗 Visit https://mjbtech.co.uk/contact/ for more information.

26/10/2026

Good design isn’t just about how a building looks. It’s about how it works for the people using it.

Materials play a huge role in shaping the character and quality of a development, but space is just as important.

Trying to maximise every inch can sometimes come at the expense of how a building feels, functions and performs over time.

At MJB, we believe good design means finding the right balance between appearance, materials and creating spaces that genuinely work.

“I have an idea for a project. What happens next?”There isn’t one identical route for every site, but a typical project ...
23/10/2026

“I have an idea for a project. What happens next?”

There isn’t one identical route for every site, but a typical project with us could involve five stages:

👉Talk through the idea and what you want to achieve and discuss the budget
👉Survey the property or site so the design starts with reliable information.
👉Develop the proposal and prepare the planning application if one is needed.
👉Prepare technical information and coordinate the specialists needed for Building Regulations.
👉Answer questions as the work progresses, with the level of ongoing support agreed for your project.

Some projects need additional studies or approvals; others need a simpler route. We’ll explain that at the outset.

Have an idea but aren’t sure where it fits? Tell us about it.

Contact us via our website: https://mjbtech.co.uk/contact/

A couple of weeks ago, Michael headed into Chesterfield with Hello Social Avenue to film a few videos exploring some of ...
21/10/2026

A couple of weeks ago, Michael headed into Chesterfield with Hello Social Avenue to film a few videos exploring some of the town’s historic buildings.

We’re used to seeing these buildings as part of our everyday surroundings, but how often do we stop to look at the details or think about their history?

We’re looking forward to sharing the videos with you soon!

Is there a building in Chesterfield you’d like to know more about?

Worried about handing your plans to a builder and hoping for the best?That’s an understandable concern, particularly if ...
19/10/2026

Worried about handing your plans to a builder and hoping for the best?

That’s an understandable concern, particularly if you’ve heard stories of unclear quotes, unexpected work or disagreements once a project is on site.

Good technical information helps everyone understand what has been designed. Building Regulations drawings go into the construction details, and other specialists can be brought in where the project calls for them.

Drawings alone can’t promise a trouble-free build. They can give you and your contractor a clearer starting point and help you ask better questions before work begins.

If you’re at that stage, speak to us about the drawings and support your project needs.

📩 DM us or email [email protected]

Why measure your home before designing an extension?A project may need input from a structural engineer, an energy asses...
19/10/2026

Why measure your home before designing an extension?

A project may need input from a structural engineer, an energy assessor or other specialists. Planning officers and Building Control may have questions too.

MJB can coordinate the information and the people involved as the project moves through survey, design, planning and Building Regulations. You know who to speak to, and the different parts of the work are considered together.

The support needed varies from project to project, so we’ll explain what we can take care of when we discuss yours.

📞 Call 01246 267559 to tell us about your plans.

14/10/2026

At MJB, we work closely with structural and civil engineers, electricians, and fire and security specialists. Each brings knowledge from a different part of construction, and working alongside them helps us recognise things that might otherwise fall outside our usual remit.

It means we can raise questions with clients earlier, while there’s still time for the answers to shape their decisions. It also helps us coordinate the work across different disciplines, so the project can move forward efficiently and with costs considered along the way.

If you’re planning a project and aren’t sure which specialists you’ll need, get in touch and tell us what you have in mind.

📞 Call 01246 267559
🔗 Visit https://mjbtech.co.uk/contact/

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