MEET THE TEAM

EMILY SMITH is Build It’s deputy editor and supplements editor. This month, she’s used her eye for design to pick out 10 inspiring home extensions (page 50). Read more at www.self-build.co.uk/emily

ANAMIKA TALWARIA is Build It’s editorial assistant. She loves sourcing new products and ideas for home building projects of all types. Read more from Anamika at www.self-build.co.uk/anamika

LUCY APLIN is Build It’s digital editorial assistant. She’s created tonnes of practical content for you to enjoy on Self-build.co.uk. On page 66, she outlines the pros and cons of the key cladding options.

TIM DOHERTY was the founding MD of the NSBRC and runs Dobanti property surveyors. On page 87, he looks at how to find the right plumber for your self build or renovation.

MIKE DADE is a planning specialist and plot-finding expert. This month he reveals what you need to know to have the best chance of gaining planning consent on a garden plot (page 104).

JULIAN OWEN is a self build architect and founder of the Association of Selfbuild Architects. On page 80 he gives the inside track on how to plan the perfect layout for your renovation.

ALAN TIERNEY is a historic buildings expert and conservation specialist, offering advice to owners of heritage homes. Follow his live cottage renovation diary online at www.self-build.co.uk/alan

MIKE HARDWICK is a self build consultant and project management specialist. Go to page 91 for his top tips on how you can create a high-quality home on a budget.

OPINDER LIDDAR is director of Lapd Architects and was the designer behind the Build It House (buildit.co. uk/ourhouse). He looks at how good design can make your life easier on page 72.

NIGEL GRIFFITHS is a sustainability consultant and a fount of knowledge for heating, green products and energy efficiency solutions. He is a regular expert at the Build It Live shows.