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Tendering a construction project
March 15, 2021
To go to tender, or tendering, is the most common selection process to find a main building contractor. Most self-builders…
Cheap Irish Homes
March 1, 2021
RTÉ’s Cheap Irish Homes co-hosts Maggie Malloy and Kieran McCarthy are on a quest to help renovators find the dream…
Is it still possible to build a house for less than €120,000
February 18, 2021
We just finished our own self-build in the past 12 months and I would say it is completely feasible but…
Ep 19 – Oak frame construction
September 17, 2020
Episode 19: Building with solid oak is a skill that takes years to master; Grace Design walks us through how…
Ep 17 – Building Methods
September 17, 2020
Episode 17: A question on every self-builder's mind is "How am I going to build this thing?" It's a key…
Ep 15 – DIY builds that save money
September 16, 2020
Episode 15: Two DIY self-builders have put pen to paper in the Summer 2020 edition of Selfbuild magazine and they've…
Ep 12 – How architects and quantity surveyors help self-builders save money
September 16, 2020
Episode 12: Arguably the two most important advisors to hire on your self-build are the architectural designer and the quantity…
Ep 3 – Heating systems: what’s the best option for a self-build in Ireland?
September 14, 2020
Episode 3: We have a chat with Belfast-based energy advisor Patrick Waterfield about how you will generate heat and hot…
Ep 2 – How much does it cost to build a house in Ireland
September 11, 2020
Episode 2: We have a chat with building costs expert Keith Kelliher, a quantity surveyor based in Dublin. We discuss…
Ep 1 – Self-builder Nicola Thorpe of Co Down chats about her Clachan style new build
September 11, 2020
Episode 1: We have a chat with Nicola Thorpe of Co Down whose house is on the front cover of…
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