Advice on building or renovating your home
In-depth Seminar Programme - Somerset 2009
Pick up some great tips and useful information for your self-build, renovation and home improvement projects.
The Seminar Programme covers all aspects of self-build and renovation, presented in 6 daily sessions. Simply choose the sessions that are most relevant to you and your project and attend for free. Seats cannot be reserved and are based on a first come first served basis. These seminars are always very popular, so make sure you arrive early to avoid disappointment!
10.30 - 11.15
Beginner’s Guide: where to start if you’re thinking of self-building
Why an individually designed home really can cost less than buying. An introduction to the world of self-build, from finding land and arranging finance, to choosing a designer, builder and project manager.
SPEAKERS:
David Snell, Author and H&R Contributing Editor
Sally Tagg, H&R Magazine planning expert
11.30 - 12.15
Home Improvement: How to extend and improve your home cost-effectively
Whether you live in a period property or a modern house, learn how to assess your home’s potential to make the most of design opportunities to add space and value. Plus a guide to the new planning rules - how to make the most of your permitted development rights.
SPEAKERS:
Michael Holmes, Editor in Chief H&R
Sally Tagg, H&R Magazine planning expert
12.30 - 1.15
Sustainable Home Design: Energy efficiency, heating and ventilation
If you want to future proof your home against rising fuel costs and do your bit to help prevent global warming you need to plan ahead, from using sustainable design and construction methods, to choosing the most cost-effective heating and ventilation system.
SPEAKERS:
Tim Pullen, H&R Magazine Eco Expert
1.30 - 2.15
How to heat your home for nothing: Dream or reality?
If you want to build a zero-energy house or just improve the energy-efficiency of your home or renovation project, this session explains the fact from wind turbines and solar power, to bio-mass boilers. Plus: a look at ecological ventilation solutions for a clean and healthy environment.
SPEAKERS:
Mark Brinkley, Author and H&R Contributing Editor
Tim Pullen, H&R Magazine Eco Expert
2.30 - 3.15
Self-build Secrets: the twenty most important things to know before building or renovating
The experts share their views on everything from choosing the right designer and builder, to budgeting, maximising tax savings, and getting planning permission, to the merits of features such as underfloor heating and smart home technology.
SPEAKERS:
Michael Holmes, Editor in Chief H&R
David Snell, Author and H&R Contributing Editor
3.30 - 4.15
Project Management: how to find and manage reliable builders and control costs
The pros and cons of using a main contractor, versus running the project yourself. How DIY project management could save you 10-20% on build costs. Plus, how to estimate build costs and assess the financial feasibility of your project.
SPEAKERS:
David Snell, Author and H&R Contributing Editor
Sally Tagg, H&R Magazine planning expert
Book Tickets Now for the Homebuilding & Renovating Shows