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Advice articles written by experts based in Ireland about the cost of building, design and build tips, and garden and DIY.
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Andrew Stanway
Project Manager
Anne Byrne
Garden Designer
Barry McCarron
Passive House Expert
Claire Savage
DJ Rasdale
Managing Director
Harrison Gardner
DIY self-build expert
Keith Kelliher
Quantity Surveyor
Leslie O'Donnell
Les O’Donnell is a Chartered Architectural Technologist and structural engineer with over 30 years’ experience designing and supervising the construction of new builds. His practice, Landmark Designs, is based in Co Tyrone. All of the information contained in the guide is for information purposes only; professional guidance must be sought for your own specific project.
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Andrew Stanway
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Anne Byrne
Garden Designer
It’s not just about size: Shape matters too
How does the shape of your house determine how much…
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Ways to prevent you from falling out with your builder,…
WeberHaus back in Ireland
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Ask An Architect and support cancer research
The RSUA’s Ask An Architect initiative has reached the halfway…
SAM Mouldings is Ulster Rugby’s new sponsor
SAM Mouldings will be Ulster Rugby’s Principal Partner, Front of…
Brooks opens new store in Drogheda
Brooks opens its 10th builder’s merchant store in Ireland.
Family left £90k out of pocket after builder walks off job
After paying £20,000 for a two-storey extension, a Belfast family…
Homeowner Grants in Carlow
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Barry McCarron
Passive House Expert
It’s not just about size: Shape matters too
How does the shape of your house determine how much…
How to prevent disputes
Ways to prevent you from falling out with your builder,…
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Timber frame manufacturer WeberHaus is back in Ireland to deliver…
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The RSUA’s Ask An Architect initiative has reached the halfway…
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Brooks opens new store in Drogheda
Brooks opens its 10th builder’s merchant store in Ireland.
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After paying £20,000 for a two-storey extension, a Belfast family…
Homeowner Grants in Carlow
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Claire Savage
It’s not just about size: Shape matters too
How does the shape of your house determine how much…
How to prevent disputes
Ways to prevent you from falling out with your builder,…
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Timber frame manufacturer WeberHaus is back in Ireland to deliver…
Ask An Architect and support cancer research
The RSUA’s Ask An Architect initiative has reached the halfway…
SAM Mouldings is Ulster Rugby’s new sponsor
SAM Mouldings will be Ulster Rugby’s Principal Partner, Front of…
Brooks opens new store in Drogheda
Brooks opens its 10th builder’s merchant store in Ireland.
Family left £90k out of pocket after builder walks off job
After paying £20,000 for a two-storey extension, a Belfast family…
Homeowner Grants in Carlow
If you’re building a new home or renovating in Co…
Homeowner Grants in Cavan
If you’re starting a self-build or renovating your home in…
Homeowner Grants in Clare
If you’re starting a self-build or renovating your home in…
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DJ Rasdale
Managing Director
It’s not just about size: Shape matters too
How does the shape of your house determine how much…
How to prevent disputes
Ways to prevent you from falling out with your builder,…
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Ask An Architect and support cancer research
The RSUA’s Ask An Architect initiative has reached the halfway…
SAM Mouldings is Ulster Rugby’s new sponsor
SAM Mouldings will be Ulster Rugby’s Principal Partner, Front of…
Brooks opens new store in Drogheda
Brooks opens its 10th builder’s merchant store in Ireland.
Family left £90k out of pocket after builder walks off job
After paying £20,000 for a two-storey extension, a Belfast family…
Homeowner Grants in Carlow
If you’re building a new home or renovating in Co…
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Harrison Gardner
DIY self-build expert
It’s not just about size: Shape matters too
How does the shape of your house determine how much…
How to prevent disputes
Ways to prevent you from falling out with your builder,…
WeberHaus back in Ireland
Timber frame manufacturer WeberHaus is back in Ireland to deliver…
Ask An Architect and support cancer research
The RSUA’s Ask An Architect initiative has reached the halfway…
SAM Mouldings is Ulster Rugby’s new sponsor
SAM Mouldings will be Ulster Rugby’s Principal Partner, Front of…
Brooks opens new store in Drogheda
Brooks opens its 10th builder’s merchant store in Ireland.
Family left £90k out of pocket after builder walks off job
After paying £20,000 for a two-storey extension, a Belfast family…
Homeowner Grants in Carlow
If you’re building a new home or renovating in Co…
Homeowner Grants in Cavan
If you’re starting a self-build or renovating your home in…
Homeowner Grants in Clare
If you’re starting a self-build or renovating your home in…
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Keith Kelliher
Quantity Surveyor
It’s not just about size: Shape matters too
How does the shape of your house determine how much…
How to prevent disputes
Ways to prevent you from falling out with your builder,…
WeberHaus back in Ireland
Timber frame manufacturer WeberHaus is back in Ireland to deliver…
Ask An Architect and support cancer research
The RSUA’s Ask An Architect initiative has reached the halfway…
SAM Mouldings is Ulster Rugby’s new sponsor
SAM Mouldings will be Ulster Rugby’s Principal Partner, Front of…
Brooks opens new store in Drogheda
Brooks opens its 10th builder’s merchant store in Ireland.
Family left £90k out of pocket after builder walks off job
After paying £20,000 for a two-storey extension, a Belfast family…
Homeowner Grants in Carlow
If you’re building a new home or renovating in Co…
Homeowner Grants in Cavan
If you’re starting a self-build or renovating your home in…
Homeowner Grants in Clare
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Leslie O'Donnell
Les O’Donnell is a Chartered Architectural Technologist and structural engineer with over 30 years’ experience designing and supervising the construction of new builds. His practice, Landmark Designs, is based in Co Tyrone. All of the information contained in the guide is for information purposes only; professional guidance must be sought for your own specific project.
It’s not just about size: Shape matters too
How does the shape of your house determine how much…
How to prevent disputes
Ways to prevent you from falling out with your builder,…
WeberHaus back in Ireland
Timber frame manufacturer WeberHaus is back in Ireland to deliver…
Ask An Architect and support cancer research
The RSUA’s Ask An Architect initiative has reached the halfway…
SAM Mouldings is Ulster Rugby’s new sponsor
SAM Mouldings will be Ulster Rugby’s Principal Partner, Front of…
Brooks opens new store in Drogheda
Brooks opens its 10th builder’s merchant store in Ireland.
Family left £90k out of pocket after builder walks off job
After paying £20,000 for a two-storey extension, a Belfast family…
Homeowner Grants in Carlow
If you’re building a new home or renovating in Co…
Homeowner Grants in Cavan
If you’re starting a self-build or renovating your home in…
Homeowner Grants in Clare
If you’re starting a self-build or renovating your home in…
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Marion McGarry
It’s not just about size: Shape matters too
How does the shape of your house determine how much…
How to prevent disputes
Ways to prevent you from falling out with your builder,…
WeberHaus back in Ireland
Timber frame manufacturer WeberHaus is back in Ireland to deliver…
Ask An Architect and support cancer research
The RSUA’s Ask An Architect initiative has reached the halfway…
SAM Mouldings is Ulster Rugby’s new sponsor
SAM Mouldings will be Ulster Rugby’s Principal Partner, Front of…
Brooks opens new store in Drogheda
Brooks opens its 10th builder’s merchant store in Ireland.
Family left £90k out of pocket after builder walks off job
After paying £20,000 for a two-storey extension, a Belfast family…
Homeowner Grants in Carlow
If you’re building a new home or renovating in Co…
Homeowner Grants in Cavan
If you’re starting a self-build or renovating your home in…
Homeowner Grants in Clare
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Mark and Helen McCall
It’s not just about size: Shape matters too
How does the shape of your house determine how much…
How to prevent disputes
Ways to prevent you from falling out with your builder,…
WeberHaus back in Ireland
Timber frame manufacturer WeberHaus is back in Ireland to deliver…
Ask An Architect and support cancer research
The RSUA’s Ask An Architect initiative has reached the halfway…
SAM Mouldings is Ulster Rugby’s new sponsor
SAM Mouldings will be Ulster Rugby’s Principal Partner, Front of…
Brooks opens new store in Drogheda
Brooks opens its 10th builder’s merchant store in Ireland.
Family left £90k out of pocket after builder walks off job
After paying £20,000 for a two-storey extension, a Belfast family…
Homeowner Grants in Carlow
If you’re building a new home or renovating in Co…
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