Mike Hardwick
MBC Timber Frame provided the kit and insulated foundations for this 230m2 Passivhausstandard self build project, including assuming responsibility for the airtightness of the finished shell
ALISTAIR NICHOLLS
Choosing the best way to deliver your project – ie how the scheme will be organised on the ground – often comes down to your budget. If you’re lucky enough to have plenty of spending power, it can make sense to put the onus on your builder or package house supplier to complete the work on a turnkey or custom build model. This will remove some of the stress and uncertainty for you, but the level of responsibility (aka the risk) they’re taking on will increase the costs. At the other end of the scale, those working with a tight budget many be tempted to save money by self project managing the scheme; ie hiring and coordinating the individual trades (and possibly buying in materials) themselves.
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