On 30 January, the National Self Build and Renovation Centre (NSBRC) is running a FREE professional-focused training event at its Swindon show centre, for businesses looking to tap into the growing Self Build market.
Understanding Self Build: A Workshop for Professionals will share the challenges and opportunities around the Self Build and Custom Build market, with a focus on energy and the climate. The free event is an opportunity for building and housing professionals to extend their knowledge and practice. As well as thought leadership and sector know-how, the day offers the chance for networking and knowledge sharing.
Understanding Self Build: Agenda
National Custom & Self Build Association (NaCSBA): Sector update by Andrew Baddeley-Chappell (CEO)
An exploration of the Custom and Self Build sector using data from the latest sector research, highlighting the effect of the Right to Build register
Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA): Climate Challenge initiative with The RIBA
RIBA discuss its key focuses for 2020 including their Climate Challenge initiative, green building and Passivhaus.
Federation of Master Builders (FMB): A low carbon construction sector
Adopting new approaches to retrofit and new build, in order for the sector to reduce its carbon footprint.
PLUS the day includes live demonstrations, including,
- Timber Frame and Structural Insulated Panels with the Structural Timber Association.
- Insulated Concrete Formwork with the Insulated Concrete Formwork Association.
Because the training event is held in the NSBRC, delegates will also be able to look around the centre and discover some of the latest products and companies operating in the sector, which exhibit at the NSBRC.
WHAT Understanding Self Build: A Workshop for Professionals
WHERE NSBRC, Lydiard Fields, Swindon, SN5 8UB
DATE 30 January
TIME 10am – 4pm (but arrive from 9 to have a look around the centre).
COST Free! Click to register.
A certificate of attendance will be presented to each delegate for CPD submission.
