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Reviews

ARCON 3D Architect Professional - AEC Magazine
ARCON 3D Architect - CAD User magazine

In the Press

A DIY Self Build planned with 3D Architect - Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine
A self-build case study following designers who used 3D Architect to design their home

Students designs' to revitalise Aldershot town centre using 3D Architect
3D Architect team up with students from Farnborough College of Technology to create designs to revamp the high street

CAD makes self-build 'more simple. Jewson Builders Merchant
An increasing number of Britons are making use of computer-aided design (CAD) software for self-build projects

Self-build Magazines

Homebuilding & Renovating - the UK's best-selling magazine for self-builders and renovators - is packed full of inspirational house design ideas, products and features to ensure your new home is a real success. Each month you’ll find case studies of people just like you who have created their own individual home. Written and produced by experienced self-builders and renovators, it also offers expert advice on everything from planning permission, choosing architects and finding builders to buying plots, choosing materials and keeping costs under control.



Real Homes magazine is for anyone looking for home improvement inspiration and advice. It features great value shopping guides, decorating trends to inspire and the best reader home renovation and extension projects – including kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms for every budget. This brand new editorial mix will also include a new expert advice section, which offers readers the practical and inspirational advice they need to complete their home improvement project - Real Homes is the complete home improvement magazine.



Period Living is Britain’s best selling period homes magazine, and each month is packed full of practical help and advice on all aspects of traditional homes, including interiors, gardens, antiques & renovation. If you appreciate the timeless qualities of classic style and elegance updated for modern life, Period Living is the magazine for you.



www.plotfinder.net is the UK’s leading website for buying & selling land and renovation opportunities in the UK. Subscribers to the site get access to daily updated database of plots and properties maintained by a dedicated team, who speak to estate agents, auction houses and private sellers so that you don’t have to. Other benefits include the easy to use search engine, access to the plot-sharing service, personalised interactive e-mail alerts direct to your inbox

Useful Resources

National Self Build Association
The National Self Build Association (NaSBA) is a network of companies and individuals with the common aim of promoting self build (or custom build) as a form of housing delivery that can make a significant contribution to home building in the UK.

NaSBA brings together developers, architects, planners, financial and warranty providers, manufacturers, self builders, community groups and local authorities to develop, share and promote best practice in self build.



buildinganddiy.com
The ultimate contact and information centre for self build, property development and diy



selfbuildselfhelp.com
The self build self help site - a one-stop shop of information for self builders, whether you are contemplating the build of a complete house or undertaking a home improvement, an extension, renovation or modification

Build-It & Home Improvement Magazine
Britain's longest running self-build magazine

Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine
Homebuilding & Renovating is Britain's best-selling magazine for anyone creating an individual house through self-build, renovation, extension or conversion

The National Self Build & Renovation Centre
Whether you’re interested in building your own home, doing some serious home improvements, renovating an older property to bring it back to life or converting a building to create a stylish new home, this is the place for you!

Federation of Master Builders
The FMB is the UK's largest trade association in the building sector, with national offices in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, supported by additional regional offices. FMB is a source of knowledge, professional advice and support for its members, providing a range of modern and relevant business building services to save them time and money.

National Federation of Builders
The NFB provides business solutions to builders, contractors and house builders across England and Wales. For companies involved in the building and construction industry the NFB provides vital resources in key areas.

The Housebuilder's Bible
The Housebuilder's Bible is unique - the first book in its field to mix information and advice with detailed yardstick costings for residential building projects. This new edition has been completely redesigned with new tables and improved illustrations. The author is an experienced house builder and renovator and much of the detail in the book is drawn from trade experience. It's very much an insider's guide and experienced construction professionals have expressed amazement at the amount of detailed information in the book. Yet it's accessible - many readers who have never been involved with building before have used this book to successfully build their own homes.


Self Build Directory
The Self Build Directory is a free to use resource connecting Self-Builders and Renovators with the products and services required for their projects.