Masterclass Programme
These short, sharp sessions, presented by leading self build and renovation companies will provide you with the answers you need for your project.
Sessions are free of charge, so make sure you arrive early to get your seat! Take a look at our 2012 programme to give you an idea of what to expect:
10.30
HOME DESIGN: Designing and building a contemporary home
Hebridean Contemporary Homes Ltd
11.00
CONSTRUCTION SOLUTIONS: How to ensure successful erection of you timber frame kit
Timber Frame Erection Services
11.30
PLANNING PERMISSION: Planning permission for the self-builder – finding your way through the planning maze
Monica Lennon, Associate, Knight Frank
12.00
FINANCE: How to fund your self-build or renovation project: a guide to stage payment mortgages
Buildstore Financial Services
12.30
CONSTRUCTION SOLUTIONS: The modern timber house in Scotland
Forestry Commission Scotland, Wood Costs Less
13.00
ENERGY EFFICIENCY: How to earn money and reduce your bills by installing heat generating renewable energy technologies in your home
BritishEco Scotland
13.30
INTERIOR DESIGN: Dream Kitchens utilising modular design principles in new build and off plan projects
Callerton Kitchens / RK-Tec
14.00
CONSTRUCTION SOLUTIONS: Why you should be building your new home using a very high performance closed panel timber frame system
Scotframe Timber Frame Engineering Ltd
14.30
INTERIOR DESIGN: Inspirational design ideas for kitchens and bathrooms
Michael Holmes, TV Property Expert and Editor-in-Chief of Real Homes Magazine
15.00
HOME DESIGN: How to get the spark of an idea translated into a building and communicate it to your Architect
Thomas Robinson Architects
15.30
OFF MAINS SOLUTIONS: Drainage options when building on a plot with no access to mains sewers
Hutchinson Environmental Solutions
16.00
ENERGY EFFICIENCY: The benefits of spray on insulation systems to control of air leakage and moisture vapour transmission in buildings
GMS Renewable Products
10.30
FINANCE: How to fund your self-build or renovation project: a guide to stage payment mortgages
Buildstore Financial Services
11.00
HOME DESIGN: Working with a Chartered Architectural Technologist and how they can assist you in your project
Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists
11.30
PLANNING PERMISSION: Planning permission for the self-builder – finding your way through the planning maze
Monica Lennon, Associate, Knight Frank
12.00
ECO HOMEBUILDING: Rainwater harvesting - an introduction to integrated systems for the home
Kingspan Environmental
12.30
CONSTRUCTION SOLUTIONS: The modern timber house in Scotland
Forestry Commission Scotland, Wood Costs Less
13.00
CONSTRUCTION SOLUTIONS: All you ever wanted to know about building using structural insulated panels (SIPS)
SIPS Industries
13.30
ENERGY EFFICIENCY: How to reduce running costs and carbon emissions using micro-renewable energy
Ecoliving Ltd
14.00
INTERIOR DESIGN: Inspirational design ideas for kitchens and bathrooms
Michael Holmes, TV Property Expert and Editor-in-Chief of Real Homes Magazine
14.30
CONSTRUCTION SOLUTIONS: Passive House - the energy saving solution
Unitek Timber Systems
15.00
ENERGY EFFICIENCY: Heat recovery ventilation for Passive and low energy buildings
Paul Heat Recovery Scotland
15.30
FLAT ROOFING: Active flat roofing – advice on using your roof area wisely
Polyroof Products Ltd
16.00
HOME AUTOMATION: Integrating smart home technology into your new home
Habitech