The Self-Build Theatre
From small plots to big builds , the Self-Build Theatre is the place to pick up tools and tips from the best in the business . In these free sessions , we ’ ll be answering the trickiest of questions . We ’ ll give you real-life examples . And we ’ ll show you how to make your dream home a reality . All you have to do is take a seat .
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Tools and tips from the best in the business .
Sessions are 30 minutes each and repeat daily .
10.30
A Beginner ’ s Guide To Building Your Own Home
Interested in building your own home ? Get an insider ’ s guide on how to get started - and decide whether it ’ s for you . We ’ ll outline the key steps , the main choices and considerations , along with a look at what it might cost - and how to finance it . We ’ ll give an honest assessment of the pros and cons and run through the key mistakes and how to avoid them . Speakers : Jason Orme , MD of Homebuiling & Renovating and Tom McSherry ,
Finance Expert - Buildstore
11.15
How To Estimate and Control Build Costs
An expert guide to understanding build costs . Covering everything from high level budget planning to the latest on labour and materials prices , this seminar will also help you work out how to predict and manage costs , understand where there is scope to make savings without compromising quality and how to ensure that your project is completed on budget .
Speaker : Bob Branscombe , Building Expert - Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine
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