MEET THE TEAM
EMILY SMITH
is Build
It’s deputy editor. She has an in-depth understanding of the challenges self-builders and renovators face. She’s put together an in-depth guide to glazed extensions in this month’s free Windows & Doors supplement.
SOFIA DELGADO
is Build It’s assistant editor. She has a keen eye for the latest news, products and projects to inspire your scheme (page 9). Check www.self-build.co.uk/sofia for tonnes more ideas and advice for your project.
TIM DOHERTY
was the founding MD of the NSBRC and runs Dobanti property surveyors. He advises on a range of project issues, including finance. See page 94 for his guide to making money from self-build.
MIKE DADE
is a planning specialist and plot-finding expert. He’s the author of several must-read books on land and planning. This month he’s put together an essential cut-out-and-keep plot assessment checklist (turn to page 103).
JULIAN OWEN
is Build It’s design doctor. He is a self-build architect and the founder of the Association of Self-build Architects. On page 100 he reveals the ins and outs of building a new home in a flood zone.
ALAN TIERNEY
is a historic buildings consultant and conservation specialist, offering hands-on advice to owners of heritage homes. He’s a regular expert at the Build It Live shows and runs
Pickets Historic Building Conservation.
MIKE HARDWICK
is a consultant and project management specialist, and has been heavily involved in promoting self-build with NACSBA. Turn to page 111 for his in-depth advice on the merits of specifying beam and block floors.
OPINDER LIDDAR
is director of award-winning practice Lapd Architects and a regular expert at the Build It Live shows and the National Self Build & Renovation Centre. Don’t miss his guide to sensitively renovating listed buildings (page 106).
NIGEL GRIFFITHS
is a sustainability consultant and author of Haynes’ Eco House Manual, and a fount of knowledge for heating options. On page 88 he reveals how you can select sustainable, healthy products for your project.