Masterclass Programme - London 2008
Make sure you attend the unique daily masterclasses giving you practical demonstrations and a chance to have a 1-1 with key experts from the industry. These sessions will last about 20 minutes. Seats cannot be reserved so please arrive early.
FRIDAY 19 September
10.30
Green Foundations: the environmentally friendly way to build foundations
Roger Bullivant Ltd
11.00
Using modern renewable solutions to create better indoor comfort and climate control.
Unico Climate Control Ltd
11.30
Rainwater harvesting techniques for the modern home: from simple rain butt to a fully automated system
Hibernia Rainharvesting
12.00
Using Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) to build your own home
Custom Homes
12.30
Solar thermal water heating and how to use renewables and low-energy technology
Syntonic Solar
13.00
Slate Roofing - A natural choice: what makes a good quality natural slate?
SSQ Group
13.30
How to integrate renewable energies into your heating and hot water system
Chelmer Heating Services Ltd
14.00
Log construction: how to create your dream home using logs
With Anna Ryder-Richardson from TV's Changing Rooms and I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here ...
FinEstAm Log Cabins
14.30
Site insurance and warranties: an introduction to insurance for self-builders and renovators
Self Build Zone
15.00
Ground source energy: The best pay-back method
ReHau Ltd
15.30
An introduction to using an Air Source Heat Pumps to heat your home
Heatking/TEV Ltd
16.00
Using the latest insulation materials to build an energy efficient 'Green' house
Potton Ltd/Kingspan
SATURDAY 20 September
10.30
An introduction to smart home technology
Web Brick Systems Ltd
11.00
Heat Pumps: the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth
Kensa Heat Pumps
11.30
Building With (ICFs) Insulated Concrete Forms: the advantages and how the build process works
Logix UK
12.00
Installing a Whole House Ventilation System: a guide to meeting the latest building regulations
Starkey Systems
12.30
How to install underfloor heating on a DIY basis
John Guest/JG Speedfit
13.00
Building your dream home using oak frame construction
T J Crump Oakwrights Ltd
13.30
Heating your home using ground, water and air source heat pump technology
ECO Heat Pumps Ltd
14.00
Bricks: how to get the brickwork and specification right
York Handmade Brick Co Ltd
14.30
Modular House Foundations incorporating wall support, ground floors and underfloor heating
Roger Bullivant Ltd
15.00
Everything you need to know about planning permission and building regulations but were afraid to ask!
Planning Portal
15.30
Using underfloor heating to air condition your home: plus ultra efficient heat pumps
ReHau Ltd
16.00
The 20 most common mistakes of the home developer
Building-doctors
SUNDAY 21 September
10.30
Rainwater Harvesting: Halve your meter bill
ReHau Ltd
11.00
Building your own home using timber frame construction
Potton Ltd
11.30
Building your dream home using Oak Frame construction
T J Crump Oakwrights Ltd
12.00
Harnessing renewable energy in your home
Worcester, Bosch Group
12.30
Balancing budget with the dreams - fitting in the big extension
Building-doctors
13.00
Is underfloor heating right for your home?
Robbens Systems
13.30
A guide to home Insulation: How it can benefit your pocket and the environment
National Insulation Association
14.00
Bricks: how to get the brickwork and specification right
York Handmade Brick Co Ltd
14.30
Finance perfect planning: Funding your self-build or renovation project
One Self Build
15.00
Heat Pumps and underfloor heating - perfect partners
Nu-Heat UK Ltd
15.30
An Introduction to Smart Home Technology
Web Brick Systems Ltd
16.00
The benefits of filtered water and what exactly the cartridges do to tap water
Brita