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in Appointing a main contractor, Budget & Financing, Construction overview, Design, Direct labour vs main contractor, Getting started on site, On site, Podcast, Pre design, SB+ Podcasts, Securing planning permission, Signing offEp61 – Steel frame self-build in Co Wicklow
In this episode, David Magnier chats about his self-build in Co Wicklow: Favourite More
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in Appointing a main contractor, Basic site checklist, Before you start to dig, Collating your ideas, Construction overview, Direct labour tasks, Direct labour vs main contractor, First fix: Watchpoints, Foundations, subfloors and screeds: Watchpoints, Insulation and airtightness: Watchpoints, Joinery: Watchpoints, Landscaping: Watchpoints, News, Quality control inspections, Roofing & External finishes: Watchpoints, Second fix: Watchpoints, Snag lists and retention if main contractorNew self-build guides
The Builder’s Companion is a two part guide to building your home, starting with the pre design stage all the way through snagging and completion certs. The author Philip Fitzpatrick is a serial self-builder, having built seven homes for his family over the years. He’s also a chartered surveyor and builder. This UK & Ireland […] More
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in Appointing a main contractor, Budget & Financing, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, NewsRegistered contractors still high risk
Most grant aided contractors do not show “good performance”, as the ROI government plans to invest €8 billion to 2030 in home energy upgrades. A record number of contractors were removed from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) contractors register in 2021, according to statistics supplied to Selfbuild by the SEAI. 291 contractors were […] More
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in Appointing a main contractor, Before you start to dig, Choosing an architectural designer, Direct labour vs main contractor, NewsInstagram celeb’s self-build tips
Irish musician Ronan Keating, who is building a family home in the UK, announced he and his wife Storm Keating were taking charge of their renovation-turned-new-build project DIY style. “It’s so sad that after all these years [the renovation started May 2016] our home is still not complete,” reads the couple’s house Instagram account @thekeatingshouse. […] More
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in Appointing a main contractor, Ask the Expert, Budget & Financing, Construction overview, Direct labour tasks, Direct labour vs main contractor, Getting started on site, On site, Pre design, SB+ TVPre design: Direct labour vs main contractor
Brian Corry from Selfbuild Ireland talks to Niall Healy from Healy Corneilius about Project Management. Their conversation covers how a self-builder might go about choosing whether to go down the main contractor/ project manager or direct labour route of a self-build project. Favourite More
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in Appointing a main contractor, Budget & Financing, Building methods, Choosing an architectural designer, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, Getting started on site, Pre design, SB+ TV, Sponsored Content, Sponsored ContentTips on building your own home – concretebuilt.ie
Tips on Building Your Own Home – Quantity surveyor Lisa O’Brien, on behalf of the Irish Concrete Federation, shares her advice and tips before you start building your home. Favourite More
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in Advice, Appointing a main contractor, Choosing an architectural designer, Direct labour tasks, Direct labour vs main contractor, Getting started on siteHiring Self-Build Skilled Tradespeople
The contribution made by self-build tradespeople is essential to the success of any self-build project, so who does what and when? Even if you plan to use your skills to build your house, you will need to hire some specialist tradespeople – at the bare minimum the regulations stipulate you have to hire a qualified […] More
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in Appointing a main contractor, Buying land with an existing house on it, Choosing the kitchen, Choosing windows and doors, Construction overview, Cost savers, Design, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, On site, Podcast, SB+ Podcasts, Securing planning permission, Working out your requirementsEp 26 – Bungalow new build in Co Wicklow
Episode 26: First time self-builder David Dobbs, who happens to be an estate agent, shares his experience getting planning permission from Wicklow County Council and running into some trouble with his main contractor. He talks about:– How the existing cottage on the site helped secure planning permission– His bungalow design tips to add light and […] More
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in Appointing a main contractor, Ask the Expert, Direct labour tasks, Getting started on site, SB+ TVGetting Started on Site: Main Contractor vs. Direct Labour
Main contractor v direct labour – Self-build advisor John Corless runs through the pros and cons of hiring one person to take charge of the entire building process versus hiring individual companies and tradesmen to do the work for you. Favourite More
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in Appointing a main contractor, Budget & Financing, Building control: completion certificate (NI only), Certificate of compliance, Choosing an architectural designer, Construction drawings, Construction overview, Conveyancing, Cost savers, Design, Direct labour tasks, Direct labour vs main contractor, Final stage payment for mortgage, Getting started on site, Health & Safety: Appoint PSCS/PC, Insurance and warranty cover, On site, Planning red flags, Podcast, Pre design, Quality control inspections, SB+ Podcasts, Securing planning permission, Signing off, Site access, Site assessment, Snag lists and retention if main contractor, Working out your requirementsEp 11 – Self-build process overview
Episode 11: John Corless is Ireland’s leading independent self-build advisor and the host of the Selfbuild Live Bootcamp. We caught up with him at Selfbuild Live Belfast to give us a bird’s eye view of the self-build process. Topics covered: Favourite More
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in Appointing a main contractor, Direct labour vs main contractor, Getting started on site, Podcast, Pre design, SB+ PodcastsEp 7 – Co Down project with main contractor
Episode 7: Jason Taylor of Co Down chats about how he designed and managed his new build project and how he kept a rein on the budget; follow him on Instagram @grafficar Here’s the excel sheet Jason refers to in the podcast: Favourite More
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in Appointing a main contractor, Block, Cost Under 200, Getting started on site, New Build, Projects, Self-build Projects, UlsterCo Fermanagh self-build with cinema room
Orlean and Elton McCaffrey’s new build gave them more privacy, space and a house in which they could entertain family and friends, featuring a much coveted cinema room. In this article we cover: While Orlean and Elton McCaffrey loved the council house that they had bought in 2002, seven years ago they decided that they […] More
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