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!”
Event venue & nearby stays
The National Self Build & Renovation Centre, Lydiard Fields, Swindon, United Kingdom
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