The biggest homebuilding and renovating event in the UK

Join us 26 - 29 March 2020

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The National Homebuilding & Renovating Show is the go-to exhibition for self builders and renovators.

No matter what stage your project is at, there will be sessions, experts and exhibitors at the show to help you bring your project to life. Check out our 2018 sessions below for a taste of whats to come next year.

Answers to common self-build and renovation questions

2019 Theatre Timetables

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Want to learn more for your project?

The Homebuilding & Renovating Show offers a wide range of free talks including topics on self-build, renovating, innovative products, extensions, conversions and DIY projects.

Here are a few of the many sessions we hosted over the course of the four days at the 2019 National Homebuilding & Renovating Show.

13:30 - 14:15

House construction explained - a step by step guide to how a house is built, and the key choices.

Self-Build Theatre

Everyday at 13:30 - 14:15

House construction explained - a step by step guide to how a house is built, and the key choices.

This concise overview of how a house is built, step-by-step, from site clearance through to snagging will help anyone thinking of building their own home understand exactly what’s happening – or should be happening – on site at each stage. If you want to understand your first fix from your second, the difference between warranty and building control inspections, to what the traditional topping out ceremony is all about, don’t miss this vital session.

10:30 - 11:15

Self Build Explained: A beginner’s guide to building your own home

Self-Build Theatre

Everyday at 10:30 - 11:15

Self Build Explained: A beginner’s guide to building your own home

Discover how you can build your own individually designed home and manage to save up to 30% compared to buying a new house. Learn how to find a plot, get a self-build mortgage, work out what you can afford to build for your budget, develop a design scheme and decide whether to use a builder, manage the project yourself or get involved on DIY basis.

11:15 - 12:00

Planning Permission: How to find your way through the planning maze

Self-Build Theatre

Everyday at 11:15 - 12:00

Planning Permission: How to find your way through the planning maze

An introduction to the planning system. Discover the tactics that will maximise your chances of getting consent for your homebuilding or renovating project. Learn how the system works, who makes the decisions, how to influence them, when to compromise, when to appeal and more

12:00 - 12:45

Building Secrets Explained: How to run your building project (from D&B to self managed/DIY)

Self-Build Theatre

Everyday at 12:00 - 12:45

Building Secrets Explained: How to run your building project (from D&B to self managed/DIY)

How best should you approach your self build or renovation project? Can you really manage it yourself and save £1,000s in the process? This seminars gives you the inside track on how to become a project manager. Learn how to manage tradesmen and the critical flow of materials through construction planning.

12:45 - 13:30

Getting the Best from Builders and Tradesmen

Self-Build Theatre

Everyday at 12:45 - 13:30

Getting the Best from Builders and Tradesmen

What should you be paying tradesmen and builders, and what should you expect in return? Find out how to find the right builder for your project, from small local building firms to main contractors to custom build ‘turn-key’ home providers. Learn how to compare quotes, check their credentials and make sure you are working with reputable firms.

Check out our 2019 Theatre timetables

Want tailored advice about your project?

At the Advice Centre, we give you the chance to have free one-on-one consultations with architects, planners, builders, architectural technologists and our very own Homebuilding & Renovating experts.

Be sure to head to the Advice Centre on the day to book in your free one-on-one consultation!

Who is at the 2019 show?

All the products and services you need in one place

The National Homebuilding & Renovating Show hosts exhibitors based across the country. Whatever the product, there’s nothing quite like seeing it in real life.

Be sure to write down the exhibitors your are interested in and visit our exhibitors offering free consultations.

View the 2019 exhibitor list

Ready to start planning your day?

We don’t want you to miss a thing while you are at the Homebuilding & Renovating Show.

So follow each of the sections below to see our tips and to make sure you are prepared for a productive day at the show.

How to get there and where to stay?

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What self-build & renovation questions do you need answered?

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What products or services do you need for your project?

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Venue & Opening Times

North Ave, Birmingham
B40 1NT, United Kingdom

http://www.thenec.co.uk/

+44 (0)121 780 4141

Opening hours

Thursday 26 March	10am - 5pm
Friday 27 March	10am - 5pm
Saturday 28 March	10am - 5pm
Sunday 29 March	10am - 5pm

Plan your visit

The biggest homebuilding and renovating event in the UK

Download our FREE show app

Are you self-building?

See our 2019 National Theatre timetable

Improving your kitchen?

Let’s go to the Homebuilding & Renovating Show

The National Homebuilding & Renovating Show is the go-to exhibition for self builders and renovators.

Want to learn more for your project?

The Homebuilding & Renovating Show offers a wide range of free talks including topics on self-build, renovating, innovative products, extensions, conversions and DIY projects.

House construction explained - a step by step guide to how a house is built, and the key choices.

House construction explained - a step by step guide to how a house is built, and the key choices.

Self Build Explained: A beginner’s guide to building your own home

Self Build Explained: A beginner’s guide to building your own home

Planning Permission: How to find your way through the planning maze

Planning Permission: How to find your way through the planning maze

Building Secrets Explained: How to run your building project (from D&B to self managed/DIY)

Building Secrets Explained: How to run your building project (from D&B to self managed/DIY)

Getting the Best from Builders and Tradesmen

Getting the Best from Builders and Tradesmen

Want tailored advice about your project?

At the Advice Centre, we give you the chance to have free one-on-one consultations with architects, planners, builders, architectural technologists and our very own Homebuilding & Renovating experts.

All the products and services you need in one place

The National Homebuilding & Renovating Show hosts exhibitors based across the country. Whatever the product, there’s nothing quite like seeing it in real life.

Ready to start planning your day?

We don’t want you to miss a thing while you are at the Homebuilding & Renovating Show.

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