Why • A Benfield Project Management

In the U.K on average 20,000 people self build every year. So what is motivating these people to self build? In our experience, the answer to this question can vary. Just as no build is the same, no client is the same and we work with you to understand and achieve your goals. Why do you want to self build?

• To make a financial gain? Self builders make on average 20% on their build from the outset
• To create the perfect dream home for your family - This is not possible when buying an existing home
• For your own personal achievement
• To leave a little piece of your family history etched into the landscape
• To build a specialised home to cater for your family's needs or for your retirement
• To go green - build an energy efficient home that will reduce your carbon footprint and your lifetime bills

We build homes for people from all walks of life. Our clients range from postmen, solicitors, chartered accountants, professional footballers to farmers. A broad church of people are currently self building.

We understand that self building your own home is one of the most important things you will ever do. We know exactly how important it is because that is how we first started, so we understand not only understand your goals but also your concerns.

When creating your perfect home, the only compromises you may have to make is to the planning officer and to your budget, we can help you achieve everything else.

Within our clientele we have constructed for, some want to be involved on a day to day basis whilst others have been away working or on holiday for the duration of the contract, we accommodate this. Whether you want a water tight or a full turn key package, we can be as flexible as you need us to be.

We believe that we should all do our part in leaving this world a better place than what we found it, that's why we are always trying to be forward thinking when it comes to being environmentally friendly and energy efficient. We specially source all of our timber from renewable resources, we can use ground source or air source heat pumps, windmill technology and solar energy, and we have refined all of our techniques over the years into our method and designs.

We pride ourselves in our industry experience, attention to detail, flexibility and value for money.

Timber frame construction is enjoying a major resurgence among building designers throughout Britain. It features in around 50% of homes in Scotland and some 95% of all homes built in North America and Scandinavia. In all, it accounts for more than 65% of construction in the developed nations of the world - from the warmth of Australia to the cold of North America, Canada and Scandinavia and the unpredictable, wet weather of Scotland.

Timber frame in one form or another has been around for hundreds of years and early examples can be found in most towns and cities. Many structures built with timber frames more than 250 years ago are still standing and in regular use. Modern timber frame has been around since the last century - and has had a higher success rate than conventional block and mortar construction. The only real difference between the two methods is that the internal leaf of block work is replaced by a timber frame structure. As the timber frame is externally clad with brickwork or rendered, and the internal finish is plasterboard, the final appearance is no different to its masonry counterpart. The roof, floors, doors, windows, internal finishes and services are the same in both methods of construction - but, because the timber frame is a dry form of construction, it requires no drying-out period.

Builders, developers and designers can turn confidently to this method of construction and its benefits, knowing that it has been the subject of one of the most stringent studies ever carried out on a building method. The BRE (Building Research Establishment) analysis, published in March 1993, concluded that the design and construction principles used in modern timber frame will give excellent long-term performance. In addition, the NHBC (National House-Building Council), which inspects and insures thousands of timber frame homes every year, states that "our claims records actually show that these houses tend to perform better than masonry homes, as more of the dwelling is made under closely controlled factory conditions"

All of the timber in the Timber Frames that we use comes from renewable sources accredited by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and/or PEFC (the world's largest forest certification organisation). The insulation used in Val-U-Therm® has zero ozone depletion potential (ODP). It is virtually 'carbon neutral'. It is also CFC (chloroflourocarbon) and HCFC (hydrochlorofluorocarbon).

The timber frame and insulation technology used in Val-U-Therm® delivers an "A/A+" BRE Green Guide Rating (depending on the cladding used). This rating is part of the BRE Environmental Assessment Method, an accredited environmental rating scheme for buildings. It provides a straightforward assessment of which specifications within an element group have the lowest environmental impact. Those with A+ ratings have the lowest possible overall environmental impact.

"ABPM have built stunning properties and a reliable service"

Flight Timber have been providing A Benfield Project Management with timber frame homes for over 25 years. During this time we have found Anthony to be a reliable project manager and one we would not hesitate to recommend to any customers who would like a full turnkey solution. Anthony has built many different types of timber frame homes during his career and his knowledge of timber frame self-builds is excellent. I would not hesitate to use ABPM's services, he has over the years built up a reliable service and has built some stunning properties.

- Terry Green, Flight Timber Sales Director

WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND AND HAVE WORKED CLOSELY FOR 25 YEARS WITH FLIGHT TIMBER STRUCTURES

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