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Construction

Construction

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.

Why choose natural slate?

This roofing choice is sometimes wrongly overlooked

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Building a home, the natural way

By Hayley Gilbert
Grand Designs Chess Valley, Hertfordshire

What are modern methods of construction (MMC)?

By Victoria Purcell
The Faroe Islands is a great example of green roof houses

Green roof guide – everything you need to know

By Sara D'Souza

Complete guide to building foundations

By Mary Richards

Controversial designer Thomas Heatherwick’s new book makes a passionate case for Humanising architecture

Thomas Heatherwick's controversial new book demands less boring buildings. And his argument for buildings designed with greater visual interest and more care for their users is powerful and convincing

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Green House RIBA House of the year shortlist 2023

Take a peek at the RIBA House of the Year 2023 finalists

By Mary Richards
Two surveyors on a building site

Quantity surveyors guide: the key to preventing ‘inevitable’ Grand Designs budget overspends?

By Mary Richards
High rise buildings

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Harsher penalties for breaching building regulations: what you need to know

By Mary Richards

Should I be worried about RAAC in my house?

By Mary Richards

A home that won’t cost the earth

By Caroline Rodrigues

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Fast, flexible and fuss free

By Caroline Rodrigues