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Allan Corfield11.3.202413 min read

Homebuilding & Renovating Show 2024 in Birmingham - Preview

Get ready for one of the most important events in UK home construction! The Homebuilding ...
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Allan Corfield11.3.20245 min read

Why is it worth attending ACA's Self Build Seminar at the NSBRC?

After years of experience delivering various seminars and creating content to help people ...
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Iga Panczyna7.3.20247 min read

Is Passivhaus Certification Worth It?

The UK is on the verge of a housing crisis. We need approximately 250,000 homes per year, ...
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Allan Corfield27.2.202414 min read

The Self Build Jargon Guide

Architecture is a field full to the brim of convoluted language and technical jargon, and ...
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Allan Corfield19.2.20242 min read

The ‘New Build Heat Standard’ And How It Impacts Self Build

The Scottish Government have taken another stride towards energy-efficient living, with ...
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Allan Corfield6.2.20245 min read

An Architect's Guide To Going Off The Grid

Going completely off the grid. Sounds crazy, right? Well maybe not. In a society full of ...
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Allan Corfield6.2.20243 min read

How Do AC Architects Guide Clients Through A Project?

Embarking on a construction project, whether it’s a self-build or a renovation, can be a ...
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Allan Corfield6.2.20248 min read

Why You Should Appoint A Quantity Surveyor For Your Self-Build

Without any doubt, one of the biggest challenges of building your own home is managing ...
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Allan Corfield6.2.20243 min read

Site Insurance, Structural Warranty & Legal Expenses In 2024

When undertaking a self-build project, you’ll find it takes more than hiring a crack team ...
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