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Allan Corfield11.6.20244 min read

Private Building Control or Local Authority Building Control?

In the United Kingdom, building regulations are the crucial documents that ensure your ...
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Allan Corfield30.5.20247 min read

7 Questions With Self Build Expert Allan Corfield

In the summer of 2015, we sat down with our director Allan Corfield to discuss where the ...
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Allan Corfield28.5.20247 min read

Why Are AC Architects More Expensive?

‘Why are AC Architects more expensive than other practices?’
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Allan Corfield23.5.20247 min read

Top Four Things to Consider Before Speaking To An Architect In 2024

We’ve been in the self-build business for 15 years, and over the years we’ve spoken to ...
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Allan Corfield20.5.20245 min read

Topographical Surveys For Self Build

Every self-build begins with a crucial step: understanding the lay of the land. This step ...
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Allan Corfield15.5.20243 min read

Introducing The Festival Of Sustainable Homes!

The NSBRC are back with a brand new event. The Festival of Sustainable Homes will run ...
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Allan Corfield15.5.20243 min read

Changing From A Private Building Control Inspector To Your Local Authority Building Control

With the recent news of private building control companies going into administration, ...
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Allan Corfield9.5.20249 min read

How To Become A More Confident Self Builder

Embarking on your self-build journey can be a daunting task without having the right ...
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Allan Corfield6.5.20246 min read

Factoring In The Form Factor Metric

In the ever-long pursuit of energy efficiency and sustainable building practices, ...
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