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Working with Econekt is going to be a big decision for you, so whilst it is important to know who Econekt are it’s just as important to know what they stand for;

Case Study – Sandbach, Cheshire

 28th November 2024

Here we look at a self-build project we completed in Sandbach, Cheshire. This is an interesting one as the client was in construction themselves, so we carried out the project works alongside one-and-other. We built the complete structural shell while the client installed an Izodom insulated foundation slab which we supplied and assisted with on-site. […]

Passive House – Design & Certification Process

 28th November 2024

So, you’ve decided that you want to self-build and go down the Passive House certified route. The certification is often known in the industry as ‘Passivhaus’, but for the benefit of this article, we shall call it by it’s UK moniker. A home built for the future with many key advantages over your typical new […]

Who Are Econekt?

 28th November 2024

Econekt is a nationwide Passivhaus low-energy building system distributor and supplier with a head office in Glasgow, Scotland and a regional management team based throughout the UK We have over forty years of collective experience in helping custom and self-builders realise their aspirations of creating a dream home. We always ensure that any project is […]

ICF Building – What Actually Is It?

 28th November 2024

What actually is ICF Building? Insulated concrete formwork (ICF) is defined by the ICFA as an in-situ concrete building system that offers much higher performance over traditional alternative building methods. ICF building, in a nutshell, is a block component that locks together without the need for mortar or other bedding materials. The blocks provide a […]

Self-Build Homes – Why Should You Consider One?

 28th November 2024

What are self-build homes? The dictionary definition of self-build homes quite simply reads: ‘a home that the owner has built’. While this is true in a nutshell, at Econekt we believe that it is so much more than that. We feel that is it realising your creative potential, it is the home that suits your budget and […]

Case Study – Sandbach, Cheshire

 9th December 2020

Here we look at a self-build project we completed in Sandbach, Cheshire. This is an interesting one as the client was in construction themselves, so we carried out the project works alongside one-and-other. We built the complete structural shell while the client installed an Izodom insulated foundation slab which we supplied and assisted with on-site. […]

Passive House – Design & Certification Process

 6th November 2020

So, you’ve decided that you want to self-build and go down the Passive House certified route. The certification is often known in the industry as ‘Passivhaus’, but for the benefit of this article, we shall call it by it’s UK moniker. A home built for the future with many key advantages over your typical new […]

Self-Build Project – Milngavie

 4th November 2020

Here we spotlight on a recently completed self-build project in Milngavie. This was an amazing home where Econekt were involved at many key points in the process. What did the client want? Our client was looking for a single contractor to complete the structural shell of their self-build project. This essentially means that a home […]

Who Are Econekt?

 4th November 2020

Econekt is a nationwide Passivhaus low-energy building system distributor and supplier with a head office in Glasgow, Scotland and a regional management team based throughout the UK We have over forty years of collective experience in helping custom and self-builders realise their aspirations of creating a dream home. We always ensure that any project is […]

Recent projekts

Working with Econekt is going to be a big decision for you, so whilst it is important to know who Econekt are it’s just as important to know what they stand for;

Location: Peterhead
Contractor: Self-build
Energy Ref: Low Energy

Location: St Boswells
Client: Stewart & Sheilds
Energy Ref: Passivhaus

Location: Cirencester
Contractor: Self-build with Econekt ICF supply and install
Client: Birchwood Guest House
Energy Ref: Passivhaus