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Building Control in NI

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

by Astrid Madsen July 27, 2017, 11:42 am
in Advice, Construction overview, Direct labour tasks, Getting started on site, On site

How to project manage your self-build for minimum waste

To project manage your project with a Lean attitude is just as difficult as going on a diet. In both cases motivation is key, but the results are equally impressive. In this article we cover: What Lean construction is and why it could save you money Principles of Lean construction when project managing your self-build […] More

by Astrid Madsen June 2, 2017, 10:51 am
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in Advice, Budget & Financing, Construction overview, Cost savers, Design, Direct labour tasks, Getting started on site, Living Arrangements, On site, Pre design

How to budget your self-build project

Find out how to keep on top of the budget and save money with our handy step by step self-build budget guide. In this article we cover: When you set out to build yourself a home, the last thing on your mind is accounting. But keeping a watchful eye on the finances can make the […] More

by Andrew Stanway May 17, 2017, 12:28 pm
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in Advice, Extension/Renovation Advice, Free Content, Insulation and airtightness: Watchpoints, On site

Guide to external wall insulation

Your guide to planning for, and installing external wall insulation in your Irish home. In this article we cover: External Wall Insulation (EWI), which is also referred to as ETICS (External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems) is a method of insulating the outside walls of either a new or existing house, and involves directly applying insulation […] More

by Aleyn Chambers May 9, 2017, 3:01 pm
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in Advice, Choosing wall and floor finishes, Extension/Renovation Advice, Free Content, Interior Advice, On site

Polished Concrete Floors

Concrete is much more than a building material but if you plan to use it as a flooring solution, it’ll take time and dedication to make it look right. Here’s how. Long gone are the days of raw, unfinished concrete floor finishes, once the mainstay of commercial and industrial buildings. Now we can make the […] More

by Astrid Madsen January 26, 2017, 2:20 pm
in Advice, Construction drawings, Design, First fix: Watchpoints, On site, Site assessment, Water & Electricity

Electricity supply for your self-build

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

by Astrid Madsen August 2, 2016, 11:14 am
in Advice, Choosing lighting, Interior Advice, On site

Lighting guide to lamps, bulbs and switches

Your guide to fixtures, fittings, switches and bulbs Choosing how to light your home will take more time than you might at first expect. You will need to decide well in advance where all of the switches, sockets and light fixtures and fittings will go – not to mention which luminaires to use! Doing this […] More

by Astrid Madsen August 2, 2016, 11:01 am
in Advice, On site, Quality control inspections

The opt-in guide to Building Control

A guide to opting in to the building control (amendment) legislation to appoint an Assigned Certifier (AC). The ROI Building Control regulations allow you to ‘opt in’ or ‘opt out’ of appointing an assigned designer and an assigned certifier on your project. The regulations specifically apply to new buildings, extensions of more than 40 sqm […] More

by Astrid Madsen October 23, 2014, 11:56 am
in Advice, Extension/Renovation Advice, Interior Advice, Joinery: Watchpoints, On site

Skirting boards and architraves

To complete the interior of your home (known as second fix) you will need decorative trimming/ finishing timbers; for your floor it’ll come in the form of skirting board and for the door surround, architrave. Beyond that, trimming/finishing can actually be applied anywhere to improve appearance and hide joints, edges, imperfections, or for protection. They […] More

by Ciaran Hegarty November 1, 2013, 10:57 am
in Advice, Choosing wall and floor finishes, Extension/Renovation Advice, Interior Advice, On site

DIY Painting: walls and “cutting in”

DIY painting is within your reach. Here’s what you need to know to achieve a professional finish on your walls, including mastering the art of “cutting in”… In this article, professional painter Brian Cahill shares how to: Paint like a professional Technique for painting walls and cutting in Tool checklist How to paint walls a […] More

by Brian Cahill July 30, 2013, 1:19 pm