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Future Shows

  • NATIONAL NEC

    NEC Birmingham

    18 - 21 March 2010

  • SCOTLAND

    SECC, Glasgow

    15 - 16 May 2010

  • SURREY

    Sandown Park, Esher, Surrey

    26 - 27 June 2010

  • HARROGATE

    Harrogate International Centre

    5 - 7 November 2010

  • SOMERSET

    Bath & West Showground

    20 & 21 November 2010


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Specialist self-build & renovation advice

Masterclass programme

These specialist sessions, presented by leading exhibitors, offer a great opportunity to talk one-on-one with the leading companies in the industry.  Each session lasts about 20 minutes and as you cannot reserve seats, you're advised to arrive early..

Masterclass Theatre

Look out for this symbol Eco Image which denotes our energy efficiecy and eco friendly sessions.

 

View the 2010 programme below

 

Thursday 18 March

10:30 Eco Image
Underfloor heating and heat pumps: perfect partners
Nu-Heat

11:00
Inspirational design ideas for kitchens and bathrooms
Michael Holmes, Homebuilding & Renovating magazine

11:30
How to finance your homebuilding project
SelfBuilder.com 

12:00  Eco Image
Integrating heat pumps and solar thermal energy with underfloor heating
Encompas Ltd

12:30  Eco Image
Exhaust air heat pump ventilation – the next generation of heat recovery ventilation
Total Home Environment Ltd 

13:00  Eco Image
Rainwater harvesting: an introduction to integrated systems for the home
Kingspan Environmental

13:30
Breathable natural insulated renders and plasters
Womersley’s Ltd 

14:00  Eco Image
Living Roofs - an introduction to green roofing
Hertalan UK

14:30  Eco Image
Why build with logs? An introduction to log construction
British Log Cabins

15:00
Planning permission and sustainability requirements - is your site sustainable?
Sally Tagg, H&R Magazine Planning Expert

15:30
The home of the future: a guide to smart home technology, entertainment and automation
Custom Electronic Design and Installation Assoc

16:00
Modern glazing solutions: making the most of natural light without compromising energy efficiency 
Glass and Glazing Federation



FRIDAY 19 MARCH

10.30   Eco Image
Wind turbines: an introduction to micro generation using wind power
FuturEnergy

11:00
The essentials of good home design: how to design your dream home 
Julian Owen, H&R Expert and Assoc of Self Build Architects (ASBA)

11:30  Eco Image
Rainwater harvesting techniques for the modern home: from simple rain butt to fully automated system
Hibernia Rainharvesting

12:00  Eco Image
Microgeneration: How to make money from renewable energy
Tim Pullen, H&R Magazine Eco Expert

12:30
Building your dream home using oak frame construction
T J Crump Oakwrights Ltd

13:00
Harnessing renewable energy to reduce your heating bills and your home’s carbon footprint
Vaillant Ltd

13:30
Kitchen design and innovation 
Italia Imports

14:00  Eco Image
Carbon smart homes for the self-builder using modern methods of construction 
Evolved Design Ltd

14:30
Domestic off-mains wastewater/sewage treatment  
WPL Ltd

15:00
The home of the future: a guide to smart home technology, entertainment and automation 
Custom Electronic Design and Installation Assoc   

15:30  Eco Image
Timber frame and the code - delivering sustainable dream homes 
Kingspan Potton Ltd

16:00
Everything you need to know about planning permission but were afraid to ask 
Planning Portal



SATURDAY 20 MARCH

10.30  Eco Image
How to get started with generating your own energy
Energy Saving Trust 

11:00
Inspirational design ideas for kitchens and bathrooms 
Michael Holmes, Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine

11:30
Building with oak:  understanding the options and what works best for your budget 
Welsh Oak Frame

12:00
Intelligent homes - making them work for you 
Keiba Solutions

12:30  Eco Image
Harnessing renewable energy in your home 
Worcester, Bosch Group

13:00
Site insurance and warranties: an introduction to insurance for self-builders and renovators 
Self Build Zone

13:30
Is underfloor heating right for your home? 
Robbens Systems

14:00  Eco Image
Whole house ventilation and heat recovery - the new generation for sustainable homes
Starkey Systems

14:30
The benefits of using high performance low-maintenance windows and doors 
Black Millwork/Andersen Windows

15:00
Planning permission and sustainability requirements - is your site sustainable? 
Sally Tagg, H&R Magazine Planning Expert

15:30
The home of the future: a guide to smart home technology, entertainment and automation 
Custom Electronic Design and Installation Assoc

16:00
How to get the best out of your architect
Architects Registration Board 



SUNDAY 21 MARCH

10.30 
How to fund your self-build or renovation project: a guide to stage payment mortgages
Buildstore

11:00
The essentials of good home design: how to design your dream home
Julian Owen, H&R Expert and Assoc of Self Build Architects (ASBA)

11:30
How to install underfloor heating on a DIY basis 
JG Speedfit

12:00  Eco Image
Microgeneration: How to make money from renewable energy 
Tim Pullen, H&R Magazine Eco Expert

12:30
Artificial stone – a successful substitute for natural stone?
Haddonstone

13:00  Eco Image
How to integrate renewable energies into your heating and hot water
Chelmer Heating Services

13:30
In introduction to building with insulated concrete formwork (ICFs) and their benefits
LOGIX

14:00  Eco Image
Heat recovery ventilation systems with low energy and high efficiency options 
Villavent Ltd

14:30  Eco Image
Meeting the code for sustainable homes with oak framing
Boarder Oak

15:00
The home of the future: a guide to smart home technology, entertainment and automation
Custom Electronic Design and Installation Assoc

15:30
Spray foam - how to meet building regulations for  thermal U-value, condensation control and air leakage with minimum  disruption and cost
Foam Insulation

16:00  Eco Image
The code for sustainable homes and how it affects you 
Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists