THE SELF-BUILD THEATRE
11:30 to 12:15
Planning Permission : How to Apply , and How to Get Approved
Understanding the planning permission process is a key element of getting a house built - but it can be difficult for amateurs to get to grips with . This seminar explains the process , what you ’ ll need to do , and how to navigate it . Presented by a leading self build planning consultant , you ’ ll learn how to maximise your chances of success . Speaker : Sally Tagg ( Planning Expert , Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine )
12:30 to 13:15
How to Design a Green Home
Creating a low-energy , eco-friendly home starts with good design . We reveal the secrets to minimising heat loss and overheating by working with your design team from the start of the project . Our expert - an acclaimed designer of low-energy homes - gives an insider ’ s guide to the key principles and how to ensure your home performs well . Speaker : Allan Corfield ( Design Expert , Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine )
13:30 to 14:15
How to Find a Building Plot
An expert , in-depth guide to finding building land . So many people give up on their self build dream because they can ’ t find land . This seminar reveals the secret ways developers find land and shows you how to apply them to your project . Speaker : Mark Stevenson ( Self Build Expert )
14:30 to 15:15
How to Choose a Heating System
There ’ s so much choice when it comes to heating systems - this guide aims to cut through the hype and give you the information you need to make a choice . Assessing the benefits of the different heat sources - from heat pumps , solar and all-electric systems to innovations in regular boilers , on-mains or off ; underfloor heating and beyond , this seminar is a rare chance to get independent , expert insight . Speaker : David Hilton ( Eco Expert , Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine )
15:30 to 16:15
How Much Will it Cost to Build a House ?
An expert guide to understanding self build costs . Covering everything from estimating outline costs to latest labour and materials prices , this seminar will also help you work out how to reduce costs and ensure that your project costs the same at the end as you ’ d planned at the start . Speaker : Bob Branscombe ( Building Expert , Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine )
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