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buildEvEntsin
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thEsouthErnhomEbuilding
&rEnovatingshow
sandownPark,surrey
Frominsightfulseminarson topics
detailinghowtoestimate,save and
manageyourbudgetandwhat you
needtoknowaboutplanning a
newextension,toanopportunity
todiscussyourprojectone-to-
onewithanindependentexpert,
theHomebuilding& Renovating
Showis nottobemissed.3-7july
strawbalEbuildingCoursE
inverness,scotland
Learnhowtobuildusingthis
traditionalbuildingtechnique with
thisfive-daycourseorganised by
theSchoolofNaturalBuilding.12 july
suPPortingyourlowEnErgy
orPassivhausProjECt
nationalselfbuild&renovation
Centre,swindon
Green Building Store is leading
talks on the products and the
technical support available when
taking on a low energy build
project. This includes getting
to grips with the basics of the
Passivhaus methodology as well as
a talk on how to get the best value
andperformance from windows.19 july
howtoProjECt managE
yourbuild
Pottonselfbuildshow Centre,
Cambridgeshire
Start your project off on the
right foot with this workshop
which aims to teach DIY project
managers how to ensure a
successful and stress-free build.be inspired by beautiful
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65%
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leave the heating on
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