Retiring – but far from shy

Realising their Victorian house would be unsuitable as they approached retirement, Elaine and Tom Devine decided to take matters into their own hands and tackle a new build in their garden, but their timber-framed project faced some planning battles TEXT... View Article

Overheating is out

TuffX’s Paul Higgins explains what the new Part O of the Building Regulations means for glass and glazing in new homes The new Building Regulations Approved Document Part O is designed to tackle overheating in new residential buildings. As the... View Article

New associate director joins DMWR Architects

Gary Wolstenholme has joined DMWR Architects as associate director based in the Manchester practice. Barry Harper-Smith, managing director of DMWR Architects comments, “We are delighted to welcome Gary to the Manchester team at an exciting time where we are seeing... View Article

Workspace Design Show returns for 2023!

Workspace Design Show returns for the second time, unveiling an exciting speaker line-up as part of its 2023 edition. Taking place once again at London’s Business Design Centre, the show brings together the UK’s workplace interiors community to explore the... View Article

Ask the Expert: Insuring peace of mind

Jake Fitness from Self-Build Zone answers some FAQs on how to choose the self-build insurance you need WHEN DO YOU NEED TO INSURE YOUR PROJECT?  As soon as you have completed the conveyancing and bought your plot. The moment you... View Article

Selfbuilder Diaries

We are Laura and Jamie Currie from the Isle of Wight, and we recently embarked upon our first renovation in Gurnard near Cowes, which we are project managing around our day jobs!  We’ve always lived on the island, but in... View Article

Interior Inspiration: Eco Products

As we all continue to pursue more sustainable ways of living, here we have rounded up some products that combine elegant design with eco-friendliness, which we hope will prove inspiring in your project decision-making 1. LifestyleGarden’s Bistro Dining Furniture has... View Article

The best laid plans

Getting a contemporary bungalow design in south London through planning proved to be a nightmare for Giancarlo Rubano. However, with a combination of his dogged determination, support from parents and architects, and some design compromises, he succeeded TEXT TOM BODDY... View Article

Fernham Homes appoints new managing director

After a successful year of award-winning schemes and moving to a new head office, Fernham Homes is delighted to announce the appointment of Sean Ellis as managing director. Sean joins Fernham Homes after 18 years with The Berkeley Group, where... View Article

Industry gives a mixed response to Autumn Statement

The housebuilding sector has given a mixed response to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s first Autumn Statement, in which he outlined a series of measures designed to protect the UK against global economic forces, but also provided relief to businesses expecting tougher... View Article

Industry responds to Autumn Statement

The housing sector has responded to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s first Autumn Statement, in which he outlined a series of measures designed to protect the UK against global economic forces, but also provided some relief to businesses expecting more hardship, and... View Article

Industry responds to Autumn Statement

The architecture sector has responded to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s first Autumn Statement, in which he outlined a series of measures designed to protect the UK against global economic forces, but also provided some relief to businesses expecting more hardship, and... View Article