The importance of construction drawings – Self-build advisor John Corless explains the difference between planning and construction drawings and why it’s vital to pay a qualified professional to produce constructions drawings for your specific build, after you’ve obtained planning permission on the back of your planning drawings. Favourite More
Episode 5: Dan and Jessica hired every tradesman and did a lot of the work themselves, from tidying up the site every evening to laying floors. We chat about what it takes to design the house of your dreams, how to get it built and keep a positive outlook. Check them out on Instagram @seaunahouse […] More
Giving free reign to an architect to design your new build pays off. And as Kerri Farrell found out, it’s not nearly as expensive as your might think. In this article we cover: Overview House size: 2,700 sqft Plot size: ¼ acreRoof: attic truss, breathable membrane, counter battened and 12×24 natural slate covering.Walls: 150mm cavity construction EPS bead […] More
If you are employing a builder, it’s common practice to have a contract to spell out the terms of your agreement so make sure you both sign on the dotted line. Like any insurance policy, you don’t really want it until it’s needed, but a written contract isa form of insurance which can be used […] More
Confused by ROI’s opt-out option for self-builders? We’ve asked Building Control officers to answer your questions. In this article, we cover: What the Building Control regulations expect of you when you are building or extending The need for building regulations compliance Who needs to sign off on what What your responsibilities are as the owner […] More
Building Control is responsible for ensuring that the Building Regulations, a set of construction standards laid down by the UK Parliament, are enforced in your local Council. There are 11 local councils in NI and they are part of the umbrella group Building Control Northern Ireland. Building standards include requirements on health, structural stability, fire […] More
A: When buying materials, is it enough to look for the CE mark? Not for the materials that are covered by the Building Regulations. A CE marking will only guarantee performance to the minimum European standard and this may not be enough, or adapted to what’s specified in the Building Regulations’ technical guidance documents (ROI) […] More
You can’t do any electrical work yourself but whether you’re renovating or building new, it’s good to get to know the basic requirements and regulations. Whether you’re building new or renovating, know that if you’re undertaking any kind of electrical work in ROI only a Registered Electrical Contractor (REC) is now allowed to carry it […] More
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