Resources
Resources to Design and Build with Confidence
“At Homebuilding Essentials, we’ve created a Resources section to give you practical information
Here you’ll find helpful guides on industry accreditations, useful definitions, and insights into the key issues that affect every homebuilding project.
As this library grows, it will become a simple go-to place to support your learning and help you make confident decisions.”
Industry Watch
Our Industry Watch section highlights real, current events in UK construction, including builder misconduct, legal rulings, and insurance failures, so you can stay informed, avoid costly mistakes, and protect your project.
Each article includes commentary from Oliver Steele-Perkins and invited industry experts, along with links to relevant Homebuilding Essentials Insights for further learning and practical guidance.
Guides
Balancing Time, Cost, and Quality in Homebuilding
People often say you can’t have all three, but if managed properly, you absolutely can. In this Insight, we explain how realistic timelines, cost planning, and quality checks can work together, not against each other. Learn how to avoid common trade-offs and deliver your project with confidence.
Industry Accreditations
Choosing the right people to build or manage your project isn't just about who sounds convincing — it's about real, professional standards.
There are many badges, memberships and accreditations displayed on websites and vans across the construction industry. But which ones genuinely matter, and which ones are just marketing?
At Homebuilding Essentials, we help you cut through the noise. We’ve split the key accreditations into groups: those relevant for professional consultants, building contractors and trades.