Blog – Construction Advice
Achieving NZEB
What is the Nearly Zero Energy Building (NZEB) Standard? Nearly Zero Energy Building (NZEB) Definition “NZEB means a building that has a very high energy performance where the nearly zero or very low amount of energy required should be covered to a very...
Achieving Passive House
Achieving Passive House What is Passive House? “Passive House is a building standard that is truly energy efficient, comfortable and affordable at the same time. Passive House is not a brand name, but a tried and true...
Suspended Floors
Suspended Floors: All you need to know What are they? A suspended floor is a ground floor with a void underneath the structure. The floor can be formed in various ways, using timber joists, precast concrete panels, block and beam system or cast in-situ with...
Green Roofs FAQs: Your Guide to Green Roofs
Green Roofs What is a Green Roof? A green roof is a roof that replaces typical roof tiles with plants. The green roof has been around for centuries and is also known as an ‘eco roof’, ‘living roof’ or ‘sedum roof’. What are the benefits of a Green...
Plumbing and Electrical Installation in an ICF house
How are Electrical and Plumbing Systems Installed in an ICF House? Typically, electrical and plumbing installations are both installed after concrete has been poured in to the Insulated Concrete Formwork (ICF) walls .* Electrical Installations...
Mechanical Heat Recovery Ventilation (MVHR)
Heat Recovery Ventilation Heat recovery ventilation is a heating system that uses what you already have rather than getting heat from an external source. Using what is already in the building increases efficiency and cuts down your energy bills. How does...
Steps Involved in Getting Planning Permission
Planning Permission Getting planning permission for a building project can seem like an enormous task, especially for first-time builders. Here, we breakdown the planning process to make it as easy as possible. The planning application Firstly, you will need to...
Self Build Advice
Self Building Deciding to self-build can be an overwhelming process. Once you have gotten planning permission on a site, it can be difficult to know how to proceed. Mortgage Advice At times, lenders can be reluctant to give mortgages to self-builders. This is...
The History of ICF
History of ICF What is ICF? Insulated Concrete Formwork (ICF) is an innovative construction method that combines EPS (expanded polystyrene) insulation and concrete, to form an airtight, efficient and comfortable building. ICF blocks are made up of EPS...
Insulated Concrete Formwork (ICF): Design Flexibility
Design in Insulated Concrere Fromwork (ICF) Buildings The lengthy benefits associated with ICF have made it an extremely popular construction choice for modern builders. However, this increased popularity has led ICF to mainstream construction and for many people,...
The Pros and Cons of ICF
The Pros and Cons of ICF Construction Insulated Concrete Formwork (ICF) is a modern construction method that is growing in popularity and becoming more prominent within the international housing market on a daily basis. The high quality of the buildings as well...