MEET THE TEAM

EMILY SMITH is Build It’s deputy editor and supplements editor. This month, she’s put together our Extensions Bible; packed with ideas for adding space and value. 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 9, she’s collated the big stories for self builders & renovators.

TIM DOHERTY was the founding MD of the NSBRC and runs Dobanti property surveyors. On page 88, he looks at prime costs and what to do to turn them into accurate quotes.

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 in the countryside (page 98).

JULIAN OWEN is a self build architect, founder of the Association of Selfbuild Architects and regular expert at Build It Live. Read his design tips online at www.self-build.co.uk/julian

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, project management specialist and longstanding Build It contributor. Check out his project advice at www.self-build.co.uk/mike

OPINDER LIDDAR is director of Lapd Architects and was the designer behind the Build It House (buildit. co.uk/ourhouse). On page 78 he reveals what you can expect from your architect.

NIGEL GRIFFITHS is a sustainability consultant and a fount of knowledge for heating and energy efficiency solutions. On page 84 he reveals how to specify and install woodburning stoves.