Timber frame or ICF? Find out which home-building method delivers better durability, energy efficiency and long-term cost savings.
The process of building a home with Shiel Developments
When a home design looks good on paper but won’t work in real life: case study
Why getting us involved at the start saves time and money - case study
The importance of getting your builders involved at the drawing stage
Trust is everything in bespoke home building
The magic of ICF (it’s truly the material of the future!)
Insulated Concrete Formwork (ICF) is our favourite, most efficient and durable way to build a home. It makes your home cooler in summer and warmer in winter PLUS it saves money on utility bills. It’s a wonder that so many people (homeowners and industry professionals alike) still haven’t become experts in this magic material (unlike us, as we’ve made it our mission to be ICF experts).
Building homes that stand the test of time
Increasing the safety in your home or workplace
In light of the terrible tragedies we witnessed in 2017, have you ever wondered how long you would have to escape from a burning building? Well we have. At Shiel Developments, we are always looking to offer more than your average construction company. Nothing is more important to us than ensuring the homes and workplaces we build are as safe as they can be. At Shiel we believe in fitting non-flammable materials that don’t just meet building standards, but comprehensively outperform them.
Shiel Developments approved as Nudura ICF installers
We are extremely pleased to announce that Shiel Developments have recently been certified to act as Nudura ICF installers. As a company, our philosophy is all about embracing modern building technologies to create homes and offices that are energy efficient, economical to run and maintain and above all, environmentally friendly. Therefore, our approval as Nudura ICF installers fits in perfectly with this ethos.