Don't Let Bats Delay Your Build: What You Need to Know About Bat Surveys
Bats could have a say in your build timeline. As a protected species, they often trigger the need for a bat survey before planning permission can be granted. Here, we explain what a bat survey is, when it’s required and why the timing is critical—especially if you want to avoid delays.
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How to Make Your Home Quieter
Discover how thoughtful design can transform your home into a haven of calm — from clever layouts to sound-absorbing materials, we explore the key ways to build a quieter, more peaceful space.
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5 Ways to Use Timber Cladding in Your Building Project
Timber cladding is a versatile and natural material that complements both modern and traditional homes. To inspire you, here are five unique ways we've used timber cladding in our builds.
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How Can You Be Sure You’re Building a Genuinely Energy-Efficient Home?
Studies show the average UK home uses 60% more energy than predicted at the design stage, causing unexpectedly high heating bills for homeowners. How can you be sure you’re building a truly energy efficient home? We examine the evidence.
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Are Passivhaus Homes More Expensive to Build?
We often get asked if building a Passivhaus costs more. Our Director, Clare Booth, gives a quick walk-through of the cost difference, plus the long-term savings and benefits Passivhaus offers.
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The Bungalow Boom: Why Single-Storey Living is On the Rise
Once the preserve of retirees, the demand for single-storey living has soared, particularly among young people. Want to build your own bungalow? We’re here to guide you.
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The Resilience of Passivhaus Homes in Power and Heating Cuts
Discover how Passivhaus homes stay comfortable for up to a week during power and heating cuts – making them the ultimate solution for a changing climate.
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Partners in Passivhaus: Interview with BE-ST
We spoke to Built Environment Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) about our mission to accelerate sustainable, innovative and future-proofed housing in Scotland.
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How We Did It: Transforming a Traditional Stone Cottage into a Modern, Energy Efficient Home
Our clients sought to remodel, extend and improve the energy efficiency of their cherished period cottage, all whilst honouring its rich and notable history.
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Coldwells Build Winners at 2023 Federation of Master Builder Awards
Coldwells Build are honoured to be named Scotland’s overall winners for our Farragon and The Arbor House projects at the 2023 Federation of Master Builder Awards.
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8 Things to Know Before Building a Passivhaus Home
If you’re new to Passivhaus, Rupert Daly, Passivhaus designer and associate director at John Gilbert Architects, provides insight into this low energy building standard.
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Can I Open the Windows in an Airtight Passivhaus?
Confused about what airtight construction means in a Passivhaus? Discover how it ensures energy efficiency and indoor comfort without sacrificing fresh air or the option to open your windows.
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Coldwells Build Crowned National Winner at Prestigious Construction Awards
The Coldwells Build team are honoured to be named national winners for our ‘Cornival’ project at the 2021 Federation of Master Builder awards.
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Coldwells Build on the House Planning Help Podcast: Introducing Our Passivhaus Range
We recently appeared on the House Planning Help podcast to discuss the launch of our predesigned, prefabricated Passivhaus homes.
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Scottish Sculpture Workshop Transformed
Coldwells Build is proud to have delivered a renovation project which has tremendous community and cultural value.
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The Arbor House in ELLE Decoration
The Arbor House in Aberdeen is featured alongside some of the world’s most beautiful properties in June 2023’s edition of ELLE Decoration.
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Coldwells Build in The New York Times
Our latest custom build, The Arbor House, is featured in The New York Times this week. Coldwells Build managed the project over the course of 16 months, bringing to life the design by Brown & Brown Architects.
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