Get started
All the tips and advice you need to start your own self-build project

Get started on your self-build project

Homebuilding & Renovating Show
The national H&R show 18-21March 2010 at the NEC in Birmingham

Homebuilding & Renovating Show 2010

Go green
A range of features on all things eco-friendly, including renewables and energy efficiency

Tips and advice on eco matters

Building regulations

Building Regulations

All new building work – including significant alterations and improvements to existing homes – must comply with the Building Regulations. The Building Regulations set down minimum standards for quality of work to ensure that homes are safe, accessible, healthy, reliable and, increasingly, energy-efficient. 

 Building Regulations

Fire Safety Solutions
The new fire safety regulations are causing anguish for many self-builders, particularly those building three storey homes. Mark Brinkley explains how best to find a solution

Fire Safety Solutions

Fire Safety Explained
Understanding the fire regulations need not be complicated — there are actually just a few key points that it really pays to be aware of, as Mark Brinkley explains

Fire Safety Explained