Masterclass  Programme


Pick up specialist advice in these free, short, sharp masterclasses. Each session lasts approximately 20 minutes there’s no need to pre-book however you are advised to arrive early to get a seat.

The 2012 Masterclass programme will be available closer to the show.  As a reminder of what you saw in 2011, take a look at the list below:

10.30
Bi-folding doors – a guide to choosing folding sliding doors, looking at designs, frame materials, glazing options, security, insulation and cost
The bi-folding door company south west 

11.00
An introduction to building with insulated concrete formwork (ICFs) and the benefits
LOGIX UK 

11.30
Project management explained and the key benefits to the self-builder or renovator
KC Group (UK) Ltd 

12.00
Building your dream home using oak frame construction
T J Crump Oakwrights Ltd

12.30
An introduction to site insurance and structural warranties for self-builders
Self Build Zone  

13.00
Understanding dampness in traditional buildings
Mike Wye & Assoc 

13.30
Using structural insulated panels (SIPs) to build your own home
Custom Homes    

14.00
Ventilation with heat recovery – build tight, ventilate right!
Villavent

14.30
Designing flat roofs to incorporate PV cells
Polyroof Products Ltd

15.00
Permitted development: how to extend and improve your home without having to apply for planning permission
Sally Tagg, H&R Magazine Planning Expert

15.30
Choosing your construction system: comparing timber frame, masonry and alternative forms of construction
Mark Brinkley, H&R Magazine Contributing Editor

16.00
Building with oak - understanding the options and what works best for your budget
Welsh Oak Frame

10.30

How to find a reliable builder and compare quotes on a like for like basis".  Plus what to do when it all goes wrong!
Chris Reeves, Solicitor, Member of the Chartered Institute of Building

11.00
Home Design: what can an architect do for me?
RIBA South West

11.30
Green oak framing & the building envelope
Westwind Oak Buildings

12.00
Design solutions and insulation options to meet Part L of the building regulations
Polyroof Products Ltd

12.30
The benefits of building with SIPS (structural insulated panels).
Lowfield Timber Frames Ltd 

13.00
The benefits of using high performance low-maintenance windows and doors
Black Millwork / Andersen Windows

13.30
Landscape design for self-builders: reaping the benefits and avoiding the pitfalls
Rumbold-Ayers

14.00
Is underfloor heating right for your home?
Robbens Systems

14.30
Building with ICFs (insulated concrete formwork)
The Fell Partnership Ltd

15.00
Permitted development: how to extend and improve your home without having to apply for planning permission
Sally Tagg, H&R Magazine Planning Expert

15.30
Choosing your construction system: comparing timber frame, masonry and alternative forms of construction
Mark Brinkley, H&R Magazine Contributing Editor

16.00
How to reduce running costs and carbon emissions using micro-renewable energy
Ecoliving