Should I use blocks or timber to build my new home?

Building Advice: Expert builder Kieran McCarthy on the pros and cons to choosing either material for the frame of a new build

Planners are not concerned with the external fabric of your home so typically this choice takes place post-planning permission. 

Hi Kieran,

Should I plan to build my new house in traditional block now given the high costs of steel and timber? At what stage does build material choice enter design detailing and does opting for one method over another limit or expand options? What is the quickest way to build right now?’