He trained on Building Design, was editor of Planning and he launched Energy in Buildings. During his journalistic career he was voted RIBA Architectural Writer of the Year and RICS Specialist Property Journalist of the Year. He built his own home in 2003-2004, and shortly afterwards he set up and chaired the National Custom and Self Build Association. He was awarded an OBE in 2014 for his work promoting the self build sector. In the following blog, ted offers up his top tips to self builders.