The National Self Build and Renovation Centre has responded to the stay-at-home measures proactively by offering a suite of online courses, ensuring that Covid-19 doesn’t halt prospective self-builders’ ambitions to hone their skills and knowledge. The new programme of online content will help anyone with a project to keep their homebuilding project on track.
Katy Hardwick, NSBRC Course Coordinator said, “I am delighted to announce that we will be adding to our online offerings by launching the first of our Virtual Courses in May. We feel this is a great step forward and are pleased to help you research and plan for your projects whilst at home.”
The NSBRC Guide to Project Management
This course is essential for anyone considering their first self build, home improvement, loft conversion or renovation project. Covering everything from budgeting, insurance and site management through to health & safety, snagging and VAT reclaim.
Delivered on Zoom, over three 2 hour modules, this online course is delivered by experienced Project Manager, Charlie Laing. Charlie has presented NSBRC courses for several years and is Director at CLPM Ltd, a specialist project management business.
Course cost: £59pp
Date: starts Wednesday 13th May.
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The NSBRC Guide to Renovation Projects
Our Renovation Course is delivered by NSBRC Helpdesk Expert, David Hilton. David is an authority in sustainable building and energy efficiency, with extensive knowledge in building fabrics and heating systems.
As part of the course, David will also guide you through the NSBRC’s own fantastic Renovation House where you can watch the theory come to life.
Delivered on Zoom, over three 2 hour modules, this online course is delivered by experienced expert, David Hilton. David has been involved at the NSBRC for many years and also presents our Eco Workshops and the NSBRC Guide to Heating Your Home.
Course cost: £59pp
Date: starts Thursday 14th May
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The NSBRC Guide to Heating Your Home
This Course has been designed specifically for Self Builders and Home Renovators and explores the latest options in heat and energy sources, both renewable and conventional systems.
Our Heating Your Home Course is delivered by NSBRC Helpdesk Expert, David Hilton. David is an authority in sustainable building and energy efficiency, with extensive knowledge in building fabrics and heating systems.
As part of the course, David will also guide you through the NSBRC’s ‘Plant Room’ within our fantastic Renovation House where you can watch the theory come to life.
Delivered on Zoom, over three 2 hour modules, this online course is delivered by experienced expert, David Hilton. David has been involved at the NSBRC for many years and also presents our Eco Workshops and the NSBRC Guide to Renovation Projects.
Course cost: £59pp
Date: starts Friday 22nd May.
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Ask an Architect: Free online consultations
- Frustrated with the existing layout of your home?
- Need an extra bedroom but don’t want to move?
- Have some self-build ideas but need advice on putting them into practice?
If you have any of these issues, then you may be interested in our online ‘Ask an Architect’ sessions. Working with The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) we are offering a free personal consultation with an architect to discuss ideas for designing and building your own home, or renovating or reconfiguring your existing home, in a no-obligation 25-minute virtual meeting.
Meetings will take place using Zoom and we will arrange everything for you.
Bookings MUST be made in advance. Please contact Deanah with your contact details to secure your personal consultation:
Course cost: Free
Date: Saturday 16th May
Passivhaus Workshop
The Passivhaus standard is designed to deliver comfort, quality and lower running costs, in any type of building. We spend most of our time indoors, so buildings play an important part in our health and wellbeing.
The most successful and cost-effective way of achieving Passivhaus is by incorporating the standard before your designs are complete. It’s also useful if the Passivhaus elements are included in your planning application.
Take advantage of this free workshop and ensure you have the right team behind you for your Passivhaus home.
This ‘virtual’ workshop will offer a full timetable of talks & webinars, question time sessions and live guided tours from the NSBRC across various platforms.
Workshop Highlights:
- Introduction to Passivhaus Principles
- Surgeries on: Airtightness, Insulation, Ventilation, Windows & Doors
- Real Life Case Studies
- Walking ‘Passivhaus’ expert tours
- Question Time
- How to improve existing buildings
Course cost: Free
Date: ‘Virtual’ Event – Fri. 15th & Sat. 16th May
Virtual Enquiries
To further support users, the NSBRC has set up a ‘virtual enquiry’ service, where you can request information from centre exhibitors from the comfort of your home.
We’ve launched our new offering. Simply provide a few details, choose the companies you want to hear from, and we’ll pass your enquiry directly to our exhibiting partners.
Our exhibitors are listed by segmentation. Just click on the + sign to expand each group, letting you view all of our exhibitors who can help with that particular area.
Follow the simple 3-step process:
- Provide a few details by completing the short form.
- Select the companies you want to hear from.
- Click the ‘submit’ button, and we’ll pass your enquiry on directl
Alternatively, you can also visit our exhibitors individual profile pages to find out more information about them, and fill in the ‘quick enquiry’ form to request information from that specific business.
