Articles for the Month: March 2020

Working from home

Tips for working from home

Mar 26, 2020

At Fleming Homes, we’re new to home working. A handful of the team have experienced it in previous roles, and our sales manager Jason and the marketing team are used ...

A couple who have run a successful self build home project

What makes a successful self-builder?

Mar 6, 2020

Research reveals that self-builders are not run of the mill folk. They tend to be rather unique; however, there are a number of traits that truly successful self-builders share. Here's ...

Article Archives

2024 (8)

18 November Securing land for self and custom build
10 October Building Global Connections: Sharing Timber Prefabrication Practices to Spark Global Growth
04 September Raising Funds For a Community Defibrillator
27 June New Director Roles for Scott and Asher
03 June What is TM59 and why is it important for my self-build home?
08 May Getting the most out of visiting self-build shows
05 March Modern apprenticeships are good for business
31 January Get Started with your Self-Build Design

2023 (7)

11 October Making self-build more straightforward
12 September Borders Business Excellence Awards Bring Double Recognition
14 August Is shopping local for timber frame a good thing?
12 July Are secondments the secret to talent retention and acquisition?
13 June Fast-tracking timber frame learning in Falkirk
13 March NSBRC Building Systems Workshop
03 March Self-Build Pre Planning Advice

2022 (11)

07 December External Wall Build Ups Explained
19 October NaCSBA’s Custom and Self Build Conference
22 September Our Saltire Scholar 2022
21 September Planning permission explained
23 August Fundraising for Marie Curie
17 August Carbon Capture and Storage
08 August Building Regulations – Changes in England
01 June Transforming a home with BBC DIY SOS
14 April Choosing a supplier during uncertain times
15 March The Case for Project Management
03 February Financing your self-build with a mortgage

2021 (5)

15 October Custom Build Collaboration for West Cumbria
06 July Build your self-build knowledge at the NSBRC
17 May Market dynamics and the supply of materials for self build timber frame
29 March What does ‘wind and watertight’ mean?
17 March Tackling timber frame terminology

2020 (6)

17 November Why winter might just be the optimum time to get started on site
07 October Announcing our sponsorship of Duns RFC’s Education Suite
06 October Exhibitors and experts line up at the NSBRC
17 April There has never been a better time to start planning your self-build home
26 March Tips for working from home
06 March What makes a successful self-builder?

2019 (5)

2018 (8)

13 December 6 reasons a self build timber frame home might be right for you
16 November Top Tips When Planning Your Build
29 October How much does it cost to self-build your own home?
25 September Is timber frame the same as a pre-fab?
23 May Everything You Need to Know about Self-build Home Insurance
09 April Boost Your Self-Build Knowledge
08 February Can a timber frame home stand the test of time?
15 January Self-build mortgages: what you need to know

2017 (8)

25 September Award win for a project that epitomises the true spirit self-build
20 June Duns RFC senior squad turn out to support local charity
09 June Rally driver Gina Walker – racing ahead in a man’s world
15 May Announcing our sponsorship of rally driver Gina Walker
28 March Fleming Homes launches new site and brand!
10 March Self-build zero vat – the ‘cherry on top’
23 February Cut on-site costs with FIT pre-insulated panels
03 January Bespoke self-build checklist

2016 (2)

07 November Custom build vs self-build
07 April The three timber frame build routes

2015 (1)

10 August A Scottish model for an English market

2012 (1)

18 September 3 essentials for self-build success