Upcoming Events
show NSBRC Festival of Sustainable Homes
- From: 17/05/2024
- To: 18/05/2024
- Time: 9-5pm
- Location: NSBRC, Swindon
- Price: FREE in advance/ £12 on the door
This new event from the National Self Build and Renovation Centre will examine how we can live more sustainably in our homes, with advice on improving both the energy efficiency and comfort levels of properties – for both new builds & existing homes.
Read more about this eventskills Allan Corfield Architects: How to Self Build Successfully – Swindon
- From: 31/05/2024
- To: 31/05/2024
- Time: 9-4:30
- Location: ACA Office, Dunfermline
- Offer: Run by ACA, price includes lunch
- Price: £40
Allan Corfield Architects’ Self Build Seminars take place at the National Self Build & Renovation Centre in Swindon. This packed one day course is hosted by Jenny Chandela and delivered by specialists from various areas of Self Building. Course registration includes lunch, refreshments and a full day of expert advice.
Read more about this eventskills The NSBRC Guide to: Project Management
- Date: 01/06/2024
- Time: 9-5:30pm
- Location: Online
- Price: £165 in person/£85 virtual
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. The course is delivered by experienced Project Manager, Charlie Laing, Director at CLPM Ltd, a specialist project management business.
Read more about this eventshow Build It Live Bicester
- From: 08/06/2024
- To: 09/06/2024
- Time: 10am-4:30pm
- Location: Bicester Heritage, Bicester, OX26 5HA
- Price: From £12
Live seminars, free expert one-on-one advice, specialist workshops and more – ideal for prospective self-builders and renovators. Meet hundreds of manufacturers, suppliers, homebuilding companies and tradespeople to help visitors realise their dream home project, and chat to the team behind Graven Hill.
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skills NSBRC Guide to Getting Started
- Date: 21/06/2024
- Time: 9-4pm
- Location: NSBRC, Swindon
- Price: £165
On this full day course you can find out how to manage your build with industry expert Mark Stevenson. This course will help you get your project out of the ground, giving you the foundation for a stress-free and successful project.
Ideal whether your project is a self build, renovation or large-scale project.
Read more about this eventskills NSBRC Finding Land & Appraising a Plot – Part 1 & 2
- Date: 22/06/2024
- Time: 9-4pm
- Location: NSBRC, Swindon
- Price: £165
This extensive in-depth and informative course will delve deeper into the challenging world of plot hunting to give you the expert advice and knowledge you need to find, and determine the suitability of your ideal plot.
Our How to Find Land & Appraise a Plot course is delivered by Project Manager, Mark Stevenson.
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skills Potton Self Build Academy – Managing your self build
- Date: 22/06/2024
- Time: 10-3pm
- Location: Potton Self Build Show Centre, Mill Lane, Little Paxton, St Neots, PE19 6EF
- Offer: Lunch included
- Price: Free
Project managing your build effectively will be key to its success. Led by Tom Allen leads this workshop to guide you on how to choose which build route suits you, the role of a project manager, how to manage documentation and finances, planning programming, and build quality.
Read more about this eventshow Homebuilding & Renovating Show Surrey
- From: 29/06/2024
- To: 30/06/2024
- Time: 10am-5pm (4:30 Sun)
- Location: Sandown Park, Esher, KT10 9AJ
- Price: From £9.50
Whether you’re planning to build your own house, add a spacious extension or just want to remodel and update your existing home, the Homebuilding & Renovating Show is a must. From stunning kitchens to glamorous bathrooms, the show’s got it covered!
Read more about this eventskills The NSBRC Guide to: Renovation Projects
- Date: 06/07/2024
- Time: 9-5pm
- Location: NSBRC Swindon
- Price: £165 in person
The NSBRC’s Renovation Course is delivered by industry expert, Rob Bohm, focuses on sustainable building and energy efficient techniques. Part one deals with super structures, with part two dealing with firs and second fix.
As part of the course, visitors will be guided around the NSBRC’s own fantastic Renovation House where you can watch the theory come to life.
Read more about this eventskills Allan Corfield Architects: How to Self Build Successfully at NSBRC
- From: 13/07/2024
- To: 13/07/2024
- Time: 9-4:30
- Location: NSBRC, Swindon
- Offer: Run by ACA, price includes lunch
- Price: £40
Allan Corfield Architects’ Self Build Seminars take place at the National Self Build & Renovation Centre in Swindon. This packed one day course is hosted by Jenny Chandela and delivered by specialists from various areas of Self Building. Course registration includes lunch, refreshments and a full day of expert advice.
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