What is House Race?
In April 2004 The Benfield ATT Group helped two couples battle it out in the Bullring shopping centre in Birmingham. They had just two weeks to build themselves a prefabricated house from start to finish....
Meet the Families
ITV's House Race bought home the reality of Self Building. Its a big decision to make not only for the families building but the companies involved too. The Bullring was watched 24/7 by camera crews, and shoppers a like putting the whole team in the spotlight.
The Building Site
Not your typical building site, House Race was filmed in the stunning Bullring Shopping Centre in Birmingham. With weight, time, access and lots of other restrictions, it was a challenge for the build team...
The House Designs
Due to popular demand, we have published the floor plans and computer-generated elevation of both homes featured on our ITV television show - House Race. Simply Sefl Builds specialist self build team is used to handling 'unique' builds. The group's expertise in timber frame played a key role in all aspects of the design and build of the houses
The Build Process
House Race was a fantastic project to be part of. The Benfield ATT Group worked with both the teams to design, to manufacture and erect their dream homes - follow the journey, from start to finish, here...
