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Tim Pullen11.12.20189 min read

Is A Passive House Worth It? - By Eco-Expert Tim Pullen

Passivhaus is a building standard that has gained a lot of traction in recent years. So ...
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Allan Corfield6.11.20185 min read

Building with Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS) - Video Guide

Some time ago Allan was asked by the Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine to share his ...
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Allan Corfield4.10.20187 min read

CDM 2015 For Self Build

It’s been 9 years since the updated Construction Design Management (CDM) Regulations were ...
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Tim Pullen17.9.20188 min read

Zero Carbon And Low Energy Homes - By Eco-Expert Tim Pullen

I have recently been looking at the One Planet Development (OPD) scheme. This is a Welsh ...
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Allan Corfield29.8.20188 min read

How To Prepare A Self-Build Brief - Part 2

Once you have made the decision that you are ready to build your new home, one of the ...
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Allan Corfield17.8.20187 min read

How To Prepare A Self-Build Brief - Part 1

Once you make the decision that you are ready to build your new home, one of the first ...
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Przemek Bryniak30.7.201810 min read

CMA Live 2018 Review

Last year I attended CMA Live 17 for the first time. I remember when I was making my way ...
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Rachel Pyne18.7.20185 min read

How To Fund Your Self Build - Top Tips from BuildStore

If you need help funding your Self Build project, BuildStore’s Rachel Pyne explains how ...
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Rachel Pyne9.7.201811 min read

A Guide To Self Build Mortgages - with BuildStore

If you're building your own home and need help with funding, it's important to get expert ...
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