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in Advice, Budget & Financing, Construction overview, Design, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, Foundations, subfloors and screeds: Watchpoints, On site, Other key structural decisions, Pre design, Ventilation, Working out your requirementsWhere to start when renovating an old farmhouse
If you’re building in Ireland, this is where to start if you’re renovating or extending an old farmhouse. In this article we cover: Q: I’m renovating an old farmhouse. Where should I start and what do I need to have/know before going to an architect, e.g. should I visit a mortgage broker first? It can […] More
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Why are suppliers asking to pay money upfront?
Paying a deposit for large ticket items is the norm, but the rule of thumb is never to pay the full amount before work is done. So why are so many suppliers looking for money upfront? In this article we cover: Q: I’ve been asked to pay money upfront, from various suppliers, including a window […] More
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in Advice, Budget & Financing, Construction overview, Direct labour tasks, Direct labour vs main contractor13 budgeting mistakes to avoid
From rookie mistakes to scheduling mistakes, we’ve rounded up the 13 budgeting mistakes to avoid on your self-build project if you’re managing the build yourself. In this article we cover: Whether you’re partially managing some aspects of the build or taking on a project on a direct labour basis, there are pitfalls to avoid if […] More
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Stressed out by your house building project?
Taking on a house building project is no small feat – here are our top tips to manage the day to day so you don’t burn our or get stressed out. In this article we cover: Q: I’ve never done anything like this before and my self-build is seriously stressing me out. Is there anything […] More
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in Advice, Certificate of compliance, Construction overview, Direct labour tasks, Direct labour vs main contractor, Snag lists and retention if main contractorHow to create a build schedule
You guide to creating a build schedule, what information it should contain and when to change it. In this article we cover: The first articles in this series led up to this point of actually producing the programme. Here are the elements included in a construction programme or build schedule. Gantt Chart Unless you actually […] More
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in Advice, Construction overview, Direct labour tasks, Foundations, subfloors and screeds: Watchpoints, Quality control inspectionsSchedule your build
So you want to schedule your build and take charge of the construction programme of your self-build project? Here, structural engineer and architectural technologist Les O’Donnell explains where to start. In this article we cover: Project management costs run around 10 to 15 per cent of the total build cost and sometimes maybe more, not […] More
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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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ICF on site: External finishes
How to finish for your external Insulating Concrete Formwork (ICF) wall. In this article we cover: Now that your ICF building is weathertight, the next step is to apply a finish to the external wall. ICF external render A traditional sand and cement render is a cost effective solution but it is not acceptable on […] More
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in Block, Choosing external finishes, Construction overview, Design, Direct labour tasks, Getting started on site, New Build, On site, Planning red flags, Projects, Site assessment, Two Storey, UlsterBudget friendly new build in Co Tyrone
How David and Christine Adams’ contemporary new build house came in £20k under budget. In this article David and Christine Adams share their experience building their new home, including: I grew up on the farm, and my plan was always to move back home,” says David. “A few years after Christine and I got married, […] More
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in Budget & Financing, Building methods, Choosing an architectural designer, Collating your ideas, Construction overview, Design, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, Getting started on site, Health & Safety: Appoint PSCS/PC, Health & Safety: Appoint PSDS, Insurance and warranty cover, On site, Podcast, Pre design, Quality control inspections, SB+ Podcasts, Working out your requirementsEp49 – Where to start with your self-build
This podcast is the first in a series of talks for mica affected homeowners. Mica is a naturally occurring material that has been the cause of thousands of homes crumbling; a redress scheme is being devised through the ROI government to rebuild affected homes. The topic for this first instalment is what to expect from […] More
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in Building methods, Construction overview, Design, On site, Pre design, SB+ TV, Sponsored Content, Ventilation and heating systems: WatchpointsMass Timber Construction, Dainius Prakapavicius
Learn about the benefits of mass timber construction with iDomus. Find out more at iDomus Supplier Hub This post is sponsored content recorded at Selfbuild Live Dublin in March 2022 Favourite More
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in Advice, Budget & Financing, Construction overview, Direct labour tasks, Getting started on site, On site, Pre designScaffolding and equipment hire
In the increasingly complex world of tools, plant and machinery used in the construction industry, it’s unrealistic for most of us to own very much at all. The answer is to hire whatever we need. he plant and tool hire business is a multi-billion-dollar industry that has grown in complexity and scope decade by decade. […] More
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