Articles for the Year: 2022

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External Wall Build Ups Explained

Timber frame external walls are constructed in various ways, but mostly you will find that they follow the same theory of detailing. Being aware of this theory will give you ...
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NaCSBA’s Custom and Self Build Conference

We are delighted to announce our headline sponsorship of NaCSBA’s first ever Custom and Self Build Conference. On Tuesday 1st November key representatives from across the industry including land promoters, ...
Saltire Scholar Internship

Our Saltire Scholar 2022

Through its Saltire Scholar internship programme Entrepreneurial Scotland's mission is to "find, fuel and spark the next generation of leaders for Scotland." At Fleming Homes, as we are always on ...

Planning permission explained

The planning process can be complicated and unclear at times. To help understand the process, we sat down with Scott Hunter, our Planning & Building Regulations Manager. Scott outlined some ...

Fundraising for Marie Curie

Offering parental advice to his son, Albert Einstein once wrote “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” This life advice held meaning for ...
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Carbon Capture and Storage

The Heatwaves faced by the UK this summer has brought home the environmental challenges we are facing as global temperatures rise. How can we reduce the environmental cost of construction ...
Building Regs Changes England

Building Regulations – Changes in England

Building regulations have changed in England. Fleming Homes is exploring the changes and the impact on self-builders. Planning laws, regulations and policies might seem like a tick box exercise. However, ...
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Transforming a home with BBC DIY SOS

The TV audience of BBC DIY SOS Series 32: 3. The Big Build – Longframlington, last night included most of the Fleming Homes team, and lots of our friends and ...

Choosing a supplier during uncertain times

All the indicators suggest that the UK’s cost of living crisis is deepening with inflation at its highest level since 1992. Inflation looks set to continue to rise and interest ...
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The Case for Project Management

The build route you choose will ultimately depend on what’s right for your individual circumstances. Self-managing the coordination of your build can be advantageous if you are well researched, organised, ...

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