MEET THE TEAM

EMILY SMITH is Build It’s deputy editor and supplements editor. This month, she picks out the best interior features for your extension (page 54). For more from Emily, head to self-build.co.uk/emily

ANAMIKA TALWARIA is Build It’s editorial assistant. On page 60 she helps you weigh up the pros and cons of traditional and modern render. Read more from Anamika at 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 and has been putting your questions to the experts on page 96.

TIM DOHERTY was the founding MD of the NSBRC and runs Dobanti property surveyors. On page 80 he gives his top tips on how to simplify a house design and save money.

MIKE DADE is a planning specialist and plot-finding expert. You can tap into his knowledge and experience at the Build It Live shows, as well as by heading over to self-build.co.uk/mike-dade

JULIAN OWEN is a self build architect, founder of the Association of Selfbuild Architects. On page 74, he gives the inside track on how to get your home or extension’s flooring right.

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

MIKE HARDWICK is a self build consultant, project management specialist and longstanding Build It contributor. On page 91 he explains how to get Building Regs approval.

OPINDER LIDDAR is director of Lapd Architects and was the designer behind the Build It Education House (buildit.co.uk/ourhouse). He’s a regular expert at the Build It Live shows.

NIGEL GRIFFITHS is a sustainability consultant and a fount of knowledge for heating and energy efficiency solutions. On page 87 he looks at whether solar thermal is worth the money.