Selfbuilder Diaries… the next chapter

The Selfbuilder catches up with Olly and Veronika Stothert who are building their family home and overcoming challenges like clay soil, financial hurdles, and self-building logistics, while balancing professional expertise and hands-on work for a sustainable, personalised space. “And… Action!”... View Article

Stylish, sustainable & functional

Charlton & Jenrick managing director Peter Mintoft speaks to The Selfbuilder’s James Parker about all things secondary heating including sustainability, trends, and what the future holds. What exactly is secondary heating? Secondary heating is very  complementary to primary heating systems.... View Article

An auspicious decision

When James and Amy Savage moved from Hong Kong to Wiltshire, they took a chance on a poorly converted byre, transforming it into a unique, futureproofed home. TEXT ALEXANDRA PRATT IMAGES CHARLES EMERSON Relocating between continents isn’t an easy thing... View Article

Exclusive Discovery Day at Callum Park

Lower Halstow, Kent – Future homeowners and self-build enthusiasts are invited to an exclusive Discovery Day at Callum Park, a prime opportunity to explore bespoke self-build plots in a breath-taking location. Event Details: Saturday, 12th April 10am – 3pm  Callum Park,... View Article

TrustMark unveils new research to build competent workforce

TrustMark, the UK’s only Government-Endorsed Quality Scheme for work carried out in and around your home, today publishes a new report with views from frontline micro and small businesses on the factors contributing to the skills gap in the UK construction... View Article

Reduce sound transference with CaberAcoustic

What is the best sound-reducing floorboard range on the market? CaberAcoustic from West Fraser is a highly versatile, effective and economical sound-reducing flooring solution. Reducing both impact and airborne transmitted sounds, it can be laid over concrete and timber floors... View Article
A Grand Home in Buckinghamshire – Case Study

THE SECOND ACT

Howard Reay and Amber Valentine both worked in TV and film, but this didn’t prepare them for the drama of their own journey to creating a grand home in Buckinghamshire. Roseanne Field of Selfbuilder & Homemaker reports. Tucked away up... View Article

Dragonfly PR wins three new construction clients

Dragonfly Public Relations, one of the UK’s leading PR agencies for the built environment, reports that it has won three exciting new construction clients. This includes Amiblu, which specialises in the design and supply of large GRP pipes and fittings... View Article

Electrical Safety: The visual checks to do today

With 53.4% of all dwelling fires in the UK resulting from electrical hazards, it’s clear electrical hazards often go unnoticed and that householders may not be aware of the warning signs to look out for. The consequences of not spotting them can... View Article

The future of bathroom design

Complying to current and future legislation, making buildings future-proof and carbon-neutral is a key concern for clients today. Andrew Watkins, Technical Manager at wedi Systems (UK) Ltd, discusses how to comply with new and emerging legislations when it comes to... View Article

TrustMark appoints new Chief Operating Officer

TrustMark, the UK’s only Government-Endorsed Quality Scheme for work carried out in and around the home, announces the appointment of Charlotte Carter as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), a newly established role in the organisation.    Charlotte joins TrustMark after... View Article