All the resources you need
to get your project off the ground
Access the resources and visit the websites below to find independent advice and expert opinion on every step of a self-build or custom build project.
Access the resources and visit the websites below to find independent advice and expert opinion on every step of a self-build or custom build project.
This straight-talking guide will teach you everything you need to know about the cost of self-build projects. Download it now and discover:
Download our short report and find out what we’ve been doing in 2018.
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Sustainable businesses have the power to reverse the effects of climate change and secure a positive future for human life itself.
We believe it’s vital to leave a legacy of sustainable housing for future generations. This 40-minute documentary from WWF explains why.
In 2016, we teamed up with scientists at Bath University to rigorously test our unique closed panel, hemp-lime construction system.
You can read the findings of the research (and find out why our system outperforms some building materials by nearly 400%) in this downloadable report.
Download the reportUnsure whether timber or PVCu windows is the right choice for your new home?
Read this breakdown of research conducted by the Wood Window Alliance. It covers everything you need to know about the environmental performance of timber vs PVCu windows.
Download the factfileProduced by the National Custom and Self-Build Association, this government-endorsed website has lots of expert advice and guidance to help you get your self-build or custom build project off the ground.
Find information on land, planning, finance and more.
Visit siteThe online home of BuildIt magazine. Giving advice on routes to self-build, designing your home, structural and material guidance and more. See readers’ homes and get inspiration for your next project.
Visit siteA great, independent source of information for self-builders. This site has a wealth of information on financial considerations, building methods, government schemes, project management and much more.
Visit siteDon't be baffled by technical housebuilding jargon. Find the answers you're looking for in our helpful online glossary.
Got a question about building sustainable homes? You may find the answer in our frequently asked questions.