Designing with Financial Clarity CPD Masterclass Webinar | 21 July | 10:00 am

This CPD webinar, delivered by Tom McSherry from BuildStore Mortgage Services, explores the financial considerations that support successful self-build projects from concept through to completion. Most self-build projects involve complex funding requirements and ambitious design aspirations. Without clear financial planning at [...]

JK Floorheating: Underfloor Heating Without Compromise for Self-Build and Renovation Projects

Underfloor heating has become one of the most desirable features in modern homes. Whether you’re building your dream self-build property, extending your current home, or renovating an older house, it offers exceptional comfort, improved energy efficiency and complete design freedom [...]

NIBE launches NIBE Home, expanding into direct-to-consumer heat pump installation

NIBE Energy Systems Limited has launched NIBE Home, a new direct-to-consumer installation service that brings the entire heat pump journey under one roof, marking a significant step in the company’s UK growth and in simplifying the adoption of low-carbon home [...]

Planning a Spring Self-Build Project? Start Smart

Spring is one of the most popular times to start a self-build, renovation or conversion project. Better weather, longer days and improved ground conditions all help work progress smoothly. But a successful build does not start on site. It starts [...]

Government announces £15 billion Warm Homes Plan

The Government announced on Tuesday 20 January, details of its long-awaited Warm Homes Plan, a £15bn programme designed to support households with solar panels, heat pumps, and insulation, helping to lower energy bills and decarbonise homes across the UK. The [...]

Latest Articles

Understanding light

Understanding how light transforms colour is the secret to getting your paint choices right first time, saving time and money on your project as Kathryn Lloyd at Crown Paints explains. ... View Article

A challenging undercurrent

Seasoned self-builders Frank and Kerry’s stunning cantilevered house in a picture-postcard location overlooking a gently curved stretch of the Avon is just how the experienced self-builders envisaged it, but a... View Article

An Irish fairytale

When Naimh and John Willis fell for a 200-year-old cottage, they embarked on a sensitive, design-led renovation that honours their home’s heritage. TEXT Alexandra Pratt IMAGES Jess Glynn Mention a... View Article

Preserving character with plaster

Neil Turner at Ecological Building Systems explores how natural thermal plaster products can achieve modern thermal performance requirements without compromising on the original architecture of traditional buildings. When it comes... View Article

Underfloor heating delivers

Chris Stammer at BEAMA’s Underfloor Heating (UFH) Group explains how hydronic (water-based) underfloor heating delivers thermal comfort, improved air quality and design freedom – and why selfbuilders are ideally placed... View Article

Horizontal vs vertical cladding

Lisa Grosse at Cedral discusses the benefits and design possibilities of horizontal and vertical cladding styles.  Did you know that you can fit weatherboards vertically as well as horizontally on... View Article

Protect your project

James Parker speaks to Jake Fitness, operations manager at Self-Build Zone, about why specialist insurance is essential for protecting your self-build project, satisfying mortgage lenders and safeguarding your investment. DO... View Article

The future of retrofit

James Parker speaks to Nick Whant, sustainability manager at the NSBRC, about the viability, performance and sustainability of retrofitting properties.  IS RETROFIT A VIABLE OPTION FOR ANY TYPE OF PROPERTY?... View Article
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Product & Supplier News

Strength, consistency and versatility from CaberMDF

In the world of high-performance panel products that deliver reliability, consistency, and versatility on every project, CaberMDF from West Fraser continues to stand out as a trusted solution, offering exceptional versatility for both structural... View Article

Creating a Comfortable Home in Every Season

Simple design strategies to manage heat and improve natural ventilation. As UK summers become warmer and heatwaves more frequent, keeping homes cool is becoming an increasingly important consideration for self-builders.... View Article

Self Builders – Future-Proof Home Heating

As self builders continue to embrace low-carbon, all-electric homes, choosing a heating system that delivers both comfort and energy efficiency has never been more important. Electrorad’s Thermastore HHR Storage Heater... View Article

New look column radiators from Stelrad

Leading radiator manufacturer, Stelrad Radiators has introduced an Italian-designed new look, improved range of its popular Column radiators – in both its vertical and horizontal column radiator ranges. The most... View Article
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