Practical building guidance
Useful Insights
Explore 30 practical reference sheets covering materials, insulation, moisture, finishes and the questions to ask before work begins.
Explore Useful InsightsModular accommodation
Your own space.
A place to move forward.
Individual modular buildings for living, working and extra space — from accommodation for people who need a safe home to garden rooms, home offices and a place for older relatives at the family home.
A moment to think
Thought for the Week
Are we listening to understand, or just waiting for our turn to speak?
Sometimes a better conversation starts with a little more listening.
Week beginning
One building. Many ways to use it.
A safe place to start again
Individual accommodation for women moving on from refuge and people experiencing homelessness, with support arranged around each person’s needs.
A garden room or home office
A separate space to work, relax, pursue a hobby or enjoy more room at home.
Family living, close to home
A building at the family home for an older relative, designed around their needs, accessibility and the available site.
Each HomePod starts with its intended use, layout and site. Planning permission, building regulations and any care requirements depend on the project.
A1FIRE
CLASSIFICATION
Independently tested 12 mm Sulfrock magnesium sulphate board.
VIEW FIRE TEST EVIDENCEBoard classification does not establish the fire performance of a complete assembly.
Watch with Bob
Bob builds a HomePod
Meet Bob, then follow the build in order — from preparation and panels to the roof, finishes and handover.
Build documents
HomePod RAMS (Word)Construction COSHH (Word)Process manual (Word)
Editable masters · 11 October 2026. Complete the site details, resolve marked product/SDS requirements and obtain competent review before use.
Recorded introduction, followed by a captioned build animation with music. Illustrative sequence; project-specific design and fixing details apply.
Your guide
Start with your project.
Tell us how you want to use your HomePod, where it will go and any layout or accessibility needs.