Masterclass Programme
Running daily, our masterclass sessions offer you the opportunity to
talk one-on-one with those that design, make and install the products you will be using in your home. Find unparalleled insight into the latest products and services and offer a
wealth of advice for you to take away and implement in your new home.
10.30
How to find a reliable builder and compare quotes on a like-for-like basis
Chris Reeves, Solicitor, Member of the Chartered Institute of Building, and HB&R magazine Legal Expert
11.00
Garden design and the home, creating a garden to enhance the property
Richard Golding Garden Design
11.30
The practical installation of underfloor heating and of energy saving radiator systems
John Guest/JG Speedfit
12.00
Building with subcontractors: who does what, how they work together and how they price their work
Paul Puccioni, The Building Sheriff and HB&R Magazine Guest Expert
12.30
An introduction to Passivhaus Architecture and meeting the Code for Sustainable Homes
Haus Ltd
13.00
The truth about low energy lighting and the way forward with LEDs
Flairlight Designs Ltd
13.30
All you ever wanted to know about building using structural insulated panels (SIPS)
SIPS Industries
14.00
Build tight – ventilate right! The benefits of heat recovery ventilation systems (MVHR)
Villavent Ltd
14.30
RainWater Harvesting-The cost effective eco-option for any home or garden
RainWater Harvesting Ltd
15.00
Using permitted development rights to extend, alter and improve your home without needing planning permission
Sally Tagg, Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine Planning Expert
15.30
Landscape design for self-builders: reaping the benefits and avoiding the pitfalls
Rumbold Ayers
16.00
Discover how the Geothermal Radial Drilling (GRD) method allows quicker geothermal installations in a restricted site with less disruption
Drilline Energy
10.30
Working with a Chartered Architectural Technologist and how they can assist you in your project
Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists
11.00
How to find a reliable builder and compare quotes on a like-for-like basis
Chris Reeves, Solicitor, Member of the Chartered Institute of Building, and HB&R magazine Legal Expert
11.30
Underfloor Heating explained – Is it right for your home or project?
Robbens Systems
12.00
Building with subcontractors: who does what, how they work together and how they price their work
Paul Puccioni, The Building Sheriff and HB&R Magazine Guest Expert
12.30
Building your dream home using oak frame construction
T J Crump Oakwrights Ltd
13.00
Planning your landscaping and the orientation of your house to maximize potential
Henley Salt Landscapes
13.30
The benefits of building your own home using traditional blockwork masonry construction
Design and Materials Ltd
14.00
Integrating biomass and solar thermal heating systems with the latest technology for cost- effective heating
Oxford Renewables
14.30
How to plan and layout planting and match plant selections to suit your site conditions and soil type
Tom Hammers Garden Design
15.00
The benefits of using high performance low-maintenance windows and doors
Black Millwork / Andersen Windows
15.30
Seeking approval? 5 essential steps to getting your planning approval
WS Planning & Architecture
16.00
Considering ecology & protected species as part of your self build or renovation project
train4ecology