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Keep up with all the latest ideas on self-build construction methods, from low-tech eco projects to innovative off-site construction and more traditional options. Expert tips will help guide you to a solution that is the best choice for your home and walk you through the build process.

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MMC: the key to reducing carbon emissions?

Examining how modern methods of construction compare to traditional ways of building a home

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how to find a builder

How to find the right builder

By Victoria Purcell
timber and steel exterior cladding on a barn in Norwich

Exterior cladding: a buyer’s guide

By Andrea Manley
Exterior of house construction in brick and block

What to know about build methods

By Anna-Marie Desouza
cladding fire safety - expert advice on materials and compliance

Expert advice on cladding and fire safety

By Victoria Purcell

How to fast track an eco house build

By Caroline Rodrigues

Why Insulated Concrete Formwork self-builds are the low energy homes of the future

Insulated Concrete Formwork Systems have arrived in the UK – a construction method that makes new builds quick to assemble and with stunning insulation properties.

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View of open-plan Passivhaus living room

Fabric first: what does it mean for your project?

By Becca Green

Choosing materials for cavity wall construction

By Hugh Metcalf

How long does it take to build a house?

By Hugh Metcalf

7 trending eco-friendly construction materials

By Hugh Metcalf
Brick and timber self-build house

Bricks: a buyer’s guide

By Jane Crittenden