Tag: Pre Design

  • July 2, 2020
    It’s possible to build your own home doing almost everything yourself, as long as you have the necessary commitment, time,…
  • January 20, 2020
    MMC, or modern methods of construction, is a catch-all term to describe everything from innovative building solutions to cutting edge…
  • November 1, 2019
    Changes to the ventilation and energy efficiency requirements come into force on the 1st of November in ROI for new…
  • October 17, 2019
    In part two of our budget series we looked at external wall options; now we focus on how much will…
  • July 18, 2019
    Love them or hate them, Irish bungalows are now part of vernacular architecture, representing the first modern mass self-build movement.…
  • July 16, 2019
    It's possible to build your house with oak - find out how you can do it, the different configurations, cost,…
  • May 9, 2019
    How to design and retrofit homes to avoid overheating and maintain a comfortable temperature. In this article we cover: Architectural…
  • March 14, 2019
    Blockwork remains the most common building method in Ireland today. In this article we cover: What is masonry construction and…
  • December 4, 2018
    The project manager must look after the smooth running of operations as well as the rules and regulations; Roger Bell…
  • November 22, 2018
    Next generation timber: The concept of laminating wood to make it stronger has been around for centuries, but it’s only relatively…