NSBRC Guide to Renovation Projects 28 November 2026

Schedule

Sat Nov 28 2026 at 09:00 am to 05:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

The National Self Build & Renovation Centre | Swindon, EN

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About this Event

The Renovation Course, led by NSBRC Helpdesk Expert Rob Bohm, focuses on sustainable building and energy efficiency. Rob, an expert in building fabrics and heating systems, offers valuable insights for anyone thinking of undertaking a renovation, conversion or extension project.


NSBRC Guide to Renovation Projects

This classroom-based course covers project management, processes, recommended trades, and includes a tour of the NSBRC's own Renovation House for practical application, so you can watch the theory come to life. Our Training Courses aim to enhance your understanding and confidence in making informed decisions throughout your project.


What will the course cover?

Part one - super structure:


Building Systems & Fabrics


Building Regulations & Legislation


Damp-proofing, cracking & subsidence


Part two - first and second fix:


Re-design and re-configuring


Plumbing & Services


Kitchens & Bathrooms


Can I do it?


What’s the disruption?


What’s the cost?


What’s the time frame?


Building Regulations & Legislation


Planning (when is it needed) and Permitted Development Rights

Party Wall Act

Budgeting & VAT

Damp Proofing


Dealing with Dampness, Condensation & Mould in Properties

Symptoms & Causes

Repairing & Rectifying

Cracking, Subsidence & Structural Repairs


Characteristics of different building materials

Identifying causes of cracking and masonry failures and subsidence replacing doors & windows

Building Systems & Fabrics


Insulation: thermal & acoustic

Building materials

Extensions, Loft & Basement Conversions

Services


Heating & Water

Energy Efficiency

Airtightness & Ventilation


helping me make decisions on the way forward and where to focus the budget

"the three courses I attended "Project Management", "Renovation projects " and "Managing your Energy Efficient Home" are helping me make decisions on the way forward and where to focus the budget. Thanks to all for an excellent series of courses.”


a great presenter and communicator

“It's a sign of how good this course is that we have no house to renovate but still found it hugely beneficial, full of information and know-how that we can now apply to the wider task of house-building [...] A wonderful course, thank you!”


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The National Self Build & Renovation Centre, Lydiard Fields, Swindon, United Kingdom

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