Here you can read about Visitors of the Centre who have been inspired by the resources at the NSBRC, be it our popular National Self Build and Renovation Shows, or the array of Training Courses and Workshops run throughout the year, many have gone on to successfully complete a construction project. Why not take a look and see how the NSBRC can help you with your project?
Sarah Gibbs
Sarah project-managed her renovation of a studio flat in 2020 using sustainable materials and heating options to create a modern, easy and economical living space.
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Sophie & Andrew Minter
Sophie and Andrew completed a rebuild of their home in Devon, undertaking a ‘salvage dismantle’, reusing materials both structurally and decoratively, resulting in a unique and beautiful new home.
Mike & Alison Hardwick
Self Build Consultant Mike Hardwick has previously worked as a Technical Adviser at the Centre. Read about Mike’s own experience self building his family home here!
Philip & Jan Oliver
Philip & Jan Oliver completed their beautifully modern self build located in Surrey back in June 2020, using a range of the NSBRC's resources and exhibitors to build their knowledge & confidence along the way.
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Adam Lawrence
Adam Lawrence completed his modern self build during October 2020 in the West-Midlands. He enlisted the help of a project manager, using NSBRC partner CLPM, to ensure the project ran smoothly.
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John & Amanda Tarrant
John and Amanda self-managed an extension to their existing house in Surrey and used the NSBRC to find solutions to the construction challenges they faced.
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Clive Spencer
Clive successfully completed a Self Build project in Wiltshire back in 2019, creating a “healthy, uplifting and highly sustainable new home” to the Passivhaus standard, using timber frame, replacing a beyond-repair bungalow.
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