Tag: Pre Design

  • May 9, 2019
    How to design and retrofit homes to avoid overheating and maintain a comfortable temperature. In this article we cover: Architectural…
  • March 14, 2019
    Blockwork remains the most common building method in Ireland today. In this article we cover: What is masonry construction and…
  • December 4, 2018
    The project manager must look after the smooth running of operations as well as the rules and regulations; Roger Bell…
  • November 22, 2018
    Next generation timber: The concept of laminating wood to make it stronger has been around for centuries, but it’s only relatively…
  • August 17, 2018
    This quick and cost-effective method of construction is increasing in popularity among self-builders. Insulating Concrete Formwork (ICF) originated in Germany…
  • August 17, 2018
    A great future or a current fad? In this article we cover: What is a tiny home - size, what…
  • July 20, 2018
    An overview of how to add some life to your building’s roof covering. There are two types of green roofs:…
  • May 29, 2018
    Although it’s possible to design your new build completely on your own, it’s almost certainly a false economy and a…
  • May 22, 2018
    Ronan McKee provides a bird’s eye view of the most common building methods available to self-builders in Ireland today. In…
  • May 21, 2018
    The Belfast Selfbuild Live Bootcamp 2018 featured a panel of experts in the field of build cost estimating, insurance and…