Construction insights and project documentation

Neighbouring property matters when planning construction. Owners must consider the effects of their works and the rights of others alongside their own objectives. Early technical and legal clarification can help avoid a dispute developing around an otherwise useful project. Use and effects on neighbouring property The source article discusses the Slovenian Property Code (SPZ). Its […]

A demolition plan helps prepare building removal as an organised construction operation. The structure, its condition and its relationship with surrounding buildings must be understood before work begins. Access, services and the parts that will remain are important inputs. What a demolition plan addresses The documentation should explain the building and proposed removal method to […]

Co-ownership and joint ownership are different forms of ownership in Slovenian property law. The distinction matters for using a property, making decisions and planning building work. The English terms here explain the Slovenian concepts rather than another country’s property system. What co-ownership means In co-ownership, several people hold ownership of the same undivided thing. Each […]

The land register and cadastre serve different purposes. When checking a property, compare both with its permits, available documentation and actual condition. A description in an advertisement or a cadastral use entry does not establish that a proposed use is lawful. What the land register records The land register is the legal record of rights […]

DGD documentation is the Slovenian project documentation for obtaining opinions and a building permit. It presents the intended construction, its location and key characteristics. The competent bodies use it within their respective responsibilities. From concept to DGD documentation Preparation begins with the location and a clearly defined intervention. The client’s requirements are coordinated with planning […]

Concept design connects the client’s wishes with the possibilities of the site. Before drawing, we need a clear description of the proposed work and reliable land information. This allows us to compare options that are useful to the client and suitable for the location. What the designer needs for concept design The first meeting reviews […]

Construction documentation connects design requirements with work on site and the completed building. Supervision follows execution, identifies deficiencies and helps coordinate their correction. Clear records are important throughout the process. Construction documentation on site PZI provides the construction solutions and instructions for execution. The supervisor checks the work against the relevant permit, project and requirements. […]

A neighbour building permit may help clarify works near your property. Before requesting access, identify the building and the documents you are looking for. Access depends on the procedure and its legal basis. Where to request a neighbour building permit Address the request to the authority that holds the file. A building address, parcel number […]

Our best wishes for 2023 were first shared with clients, colleagues and friends in December 2022. This greeting remains part of the XPLAN company archive. Looking ahead with confidence A year full of challenges and tests is behind us. The holidays give us an opportunity to pause, step away from electronic devices for a while […]

These energy supply measures are an archive overview of legislation introduced in September 2022. The article describes the arrangements discussed at that time. Historical deadlines do not establish the conditions for a new project or application today. Energy supply measures in 2022 The legislation addressed risks to energy supply. Its objectives included supply reliability, lower […]