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ICF Construction – Ballantine Building Solutions
Johnathan Ballantine from Ballantine Building Solutions explains all you need to know on ICF Construction. (First aired at Selfbuild Virtual Event January 2021). Favourite More
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Porotherm Clay Block in Ireland – Clayblock
Robert Johnston from Clayblock talks to us about Porotherm Clay Block in Ireland. (First aired at Selfbuild Virtual Event January 2021). Favourite More
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A Cost-Optimal & Fabric First Approach – KORE System
Andrew Butler from KORE System talks through meeting and exceeding building regulations utilising easier construction methods: A Cost-Optimal & Fabric First Approach. (First aired at Self Build Virtual Event October 2020) Favourite More
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The First Steps are the Key Steps – O’Brien Quantity Surveyors
Lisa O’Brien from O’Brien Quantity Surveyors explains how the first steps of a self build project are the key steps. (First aired at Self Build Virtual Event October 2020) Favourite More
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Building Methods – John Corless
Watch and listen to self build expert John Corless as he explains in detail the various Building Methods available to self-builders in Ireland . (First aired at Selfbuild Virtual Event, October 2020) Favourite More
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Mass Timber Construction – iDomus
Dainius Prakapavicius from iDomus Engineering Timber Construction explains the process of Mass Timber Construction. (First aired at Self Build Virtual Event October 2020) Favourite More
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Advantages of Building an A-rated Concrete House – concretebuilt.ie
This is the story of a beautiful family house built from concrete in Athlone. “We were building close to my family home so the key for us was to build once and build forever. A key choice for us was concrete because of the durability and the longevity of the build. We were also building […] More
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Concrete: Built to last – concretebuilt.ie
Whether building or buying a house, a key question that may not be obvious at first is what is my house made of? We can be easily influenced by the location, the interior finishes and obviously the price. However, do we actually ask about the structure or the fabric of the house? What are the […] More
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Concrete: Built to be energy efficient – concretebuilt.ie
External and internal concrete walls along with concrete first floors can greatly improve your home’s energy efficiency. Heat can be lost through the floor, walls and roof of your home which is a waste of energy and money. Concrete floor and wall construction along with current high standards of insulation provide an energy efficient home, […] More
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Concrete: Built to be comfortable – concretebuilt.ie
There’s one thing you need to consider in relation to comfort and it’s structure. We’ve all had the noisy neighbour. Floors, walls and even your stairs contribute to transferring noise around your home. Concrete slabs and internal walls have really high levels of sound insulation. In fact, concrete has the highest sound dampening properties of […] More
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Concrete: Built to be modern – concretebuilt.ie
As well as its strength, durability, fire resistance and thermal mass, another benefit of concrete is its flexibility. Older buildings can be transformed into modern designs with new architectural features. Here, an old shop is now part of a contemporary family home. The adaptability of concrete buildings mean that they can be easily converted and […] More
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