NSBRC Guide to Renovation Projects 28 November 2026

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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