House Planning Help Podcast
Ben Adam-Smith
If you want to build a house, where would you start?
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May 23, 2018 • 38min
HPH216 : Do self builds get any easier for a seasoned pro? – with Mark Brinkley
Self-building expert Mark Brinkley shares surprises, challenges, and joys of self-building. Topics include: background in construction, eco-renovation collaboration, cantilever design, second self-build house features, and living on a building site.
Apr 28, 2018 • 18min
HPH215 : 10 things I've learned during construction – with Ben Adam-Smith
Ben Adam-Smith reflects on what he's learned so far during the construction phase of his self build. The project is halfway through and the finished house will meet the Passivhaus standard. Check out the show notes for more information.
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Apr 18, 2018 • 33min
HPH214 : What self-builders can learn from commercial land buyers – with Rob Wiggans from RMP Property
Expert tips on finding land for self-builders, choosing and managing land, strategies for buying land, importance of due diligence for planning applications.
Apr 11, 2018 • 43min
HPH213 : Do I need a contract with my builder? – with Steven Thompson from RICS
Steven Thompson, from the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, explains why it can be sensible to have a contract, and what type you might need for a self build project. Check out the show notes for more information.
Apr 4, 2018 • 32min
HPH212 : What challenges does an 'L' shape Passivhaus present? – with John Fenwick
John Fenwick discusses the challenges of building his award-winning Passivhaus with an atypical form. Check out the show notes for more information.
Mar 19, 2018 • 23min
HPH211 : How does a local building contractor approach a competitive tender? – with Mark Feldman
Mark Feldman of MARS Building Ltd offers an insight into how he prices up potential new jobs (including when he's invited into a tender process). Check out the show notes for more information.
Mar 10, 2018 • 26min
HPH210 : A future-proof contemporary eco home – with Liz and Mike Hill
Liz and Mike Hill explain the decisions behind the design of their contemporary eco home. Check out the show notes for more information
Mar 2, 2018 • 35min
HPH209 : Why consideration for others matters when designing a new home – with Marlen and Tony Godwin
Marlen and Tony Godwin explain why it was important for their modern, minimalist Passivhaus home and office designs to be sympathetic to the neighbourhood. Check out the show notes for more information
Feb 23, 2018 • 30min
HPH208 : Bringing down the cost of my self build – with Ben Adam-Smith
Ben Adam-Smith looks at some of the reasons why his tender returns might have been so high. He then sits down with his wife Kay to consider possible savings. Check out the show notes for more information.
Feb 16, 2018 • 23min
HPH207 : Opening our tender returns – with Ben and Kay Adam-Smith
Chris Parsons from Parsons+ Whittley outlines a traditional procurement route. And Ben and Kay Adam-Smith receive their tender returns. Check out the show notes for more information.
