When Maureen and Johnny Boyle retired they decided to fulfil a lifetime dream – relocating to the Scottish Highlands. They were keen to find a home to suit their needs and were motivated by a desire to downsize. For decades they had lived in West Lothian, a highly populated zone close to Edinburgh, and they […]
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Who is the Best Self Build Architect or Designer 2019?
The Build It Awards 2019, in association with BuildStore, is a celebration of the very best self build and renovation projects, products and services. Our awards recognise those architects, manufacturers and key figures that are worthy of recognition for their innovation and excellence. The winner of the Best Self Build Architect or Designer Award, sponsored […]
Unique Energy-Efficient Self Build in Cairngorms National Park
Susan and John Shearer were already living in the Scottish Highlands when they decided it was where they would build their forever home. They previously lived in Grantown-on-Spey, where their former house doubled up as a bed-and-breakfast business. In the search for a suitable plot for their self build, the couple kept coming back to […]
The FMB Guide to Finding a Master Builder for Your Self Build
Choosing quality contractors and trades could make all the difference to your self build. Putting a good team in place can help to ensure that your project runs smoothly and you aren’t left with issues to fix later down the line. But where to start? You might choose your builder based on personal recommendation from […]
How to Save Money on Your Self Build Project
If you’re in the early stages of planning a self build project, you’re probably focused on one thing: finding and buying the ideal plot of land at the best price you can. Creating your own home from scratch comes with many budgeting benefits, including the fact you won’t have to pay VAT on most of […]
Build It Awards Winners 2018 Announced
Here at Build It magazine we are committed to bringing our readers the latest news and products in the self build and renovation industry that will make carrying out their projects easier and let them build efficient homes. And every year we host the Build It Awards to celebrate the best of self build and […]
Contextual Design and Architecture: Self Builds That Respond to Their Location
Contextual design and architecture refers to constructing a building that intentionally reflects, complements and suits its surroundings. This may either be in reference to the local architecture or a natural landmark – but either way – working alongside this concept will generate an interesting and exciting project. Contextual design is an important quality for builds […]
Passivhaus Open Days: Best UK Homes to Visit
Passivhaus is a German standard developed in 1988 that aims to reduce the energy consumption of our buildings. In the UK, self builders have been adopting this model to reduce bills and carbon emissions. The main principle behind Passivhaus is to reduce heat loss in our homes. This is done by using high levels of […]
Custom Build Opportunities Growing & Other News
Custom build opportunities growing A development in East Kingskerwell, Devon, will provide 175 new homes – including nine plots for self and custom builds. The scheme shows the efficiency of the local Teignbridge Council’s innovative policy that developer-led projects of 20+ houses should allocate 5% of plots to those who want to create their own […]
How to Become a Better Project Manager
Are you contemplating taking on the role of project manager for your self build or home renovation? It’s not as uncommon as you might think, and many novices to the building game successfully manage their own projects to completion. But how do you make sure you’re the best project manager you can be? I’ve known […]
Loft Insulation Costs: How Much Does it Cost to Insulate a Loft?
Understanding how much it costs to insulate a loft and why this is a key investment is essential when undertaking a renovation or self build project. Insulating your loft is one of the most effective ways to reduce your energy bills. We all know heat rises, so it’s no surprise that poorly-insulated attics are among […]
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