September 14, 2020Episode 5: Dan and Jessica hired every tradesman and did a lot of the work themselves, from tidying up the…
October 24, 2019If you are employing a builder, it’s common practice to have a contract to spell out the terms of your…
October 18, 2017Confused by ROI’s opt-out option for self-builders? We’ve asked Building Control officers to answer your questions. In this article, we…
July 27, 2017Building Control is responsible for ensuring that the Building Regulations, a set of construction standards laid down by the UK…
July 19, 2017A: When buying materials, is it enough to look for the CE mark? Not for the materials that are covered…
September 25, 2016Traditional types: pad and strip Raft Piles Rubble trench Earthbag Padstone Trial pits and trenches Any qualms about the site…
August 2, 2016You can’t do any electrical work yourself but whether you’re renovating or building new, it’s good to get to know…
