One of the most important decisions you will make during your self-build journey is which building system to use. The building system is the method used to construct the superstructure…
Virtual Building Systems Workshop
Feature Self Build – Wallform Shell Complete
It’s taken a little over 8 weeks for this self-build project to go from foundation excavations to Wallform shell complete. It’s now ready for roofing and glazing. That’s a very…
Feature Self Build – Beam and Block Floor
Things have been progressing well on site over the last couple of weeks. There was a minor delay with delivery of the steel beams and floor system components. However, with…
Beco Products Win Best ICF Supplier 2020
The Homebuilding & Renovating Industry Awards were created to acknowledge and celebrate the best of the Self Build and Custom Housing sector. They were launched to coincide with the 30th…
Feature Self Build – Ground Floor Walls
The latest update from site on our featured self-build project is that all Wallform walls are complete to underside of first floor level. In this photo scaffolding boards are beginning…
Feature Self Build – Precast Concrete Floor
As can be seen from this latest photo of our on-going ‘In Construction’ self-build, the precast beam and block ground floor system has now been successfully installed. Unfortunately, the windy…
Feature Self-Build
Beginning construction now is this four-bedroom self-build home, which features a main living, eating, and sleeping block with separate wing for a guest bedroom, garage and workshop. Designed by Western…
National Self Build & Renovation Show
The National Self Build & Renovation Centre is Re-opening! The National Self Build Show in Swindon is returning this month with two ‘Open Day’ events on Saturday 25th and Sunday…
Architects Declare – It’s a Challenge
The success of the “Architects Declare” campaign to date is to highlight to the profession the urgent need for action if we are to mitigate Climate Change in the projected…
Community Building on the Scottish Isles
This community building is currently being completed on the Scottish Isles. The main structure is built from BecoWallform and timber frame. The ICF part of the structure has been built…