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We’re Proud to Be Named Sustainable Business of the Year! 🌱
We’re thrilled to share that The National Self Build & Renovation Centre has been awarded ‘Sustainable Business of the Year’ at the 2025 TBE (The Business Exchange) Awards!
The awards evening took place right here at our own venue in Swindon - using our spacious and unique setting to celebrate the incredible achievements of local businesses across Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Somerset.
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We've officially launched our Brand New Retrofit Zone at the Centre!
We have now officially opened our inspiring new Retrofit Zone, a hands-on exhibit showing homeowners exactly how to upgrade their homes for better comfort, efficiency, and sustainability. If you’re looking to make your home cosier, cheaper to run and kinder to the planet, then this is a must-visit exhibit!
We were delighted to have local MP, Sarah Gibson, join us to cut the ribbon at the new exhibit’s official launch on Friday 7th November - just hours after we took home the title of ‘Sustainable Business of the Year’ at The Business Exchange Awards 2025. This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to helping build better, sustainable homes, and doing better, sustainable business.
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Our MD Harvey Fremlin Shortlisted for ‘Employee Owner of the Year’ at EO Awards
We are delighted that our fantastic MD Harvey Fremlin has been shortlisted for 'Employee Owner of the Year' in the prestigious UK Employee Ownership Awards! 👏🌟 Harvey has led our team of employee-owners since 2014 with incredible passion & vision and has taken the business from strength to strength over the past 11 years.
The awards, hosted by the eoa and sponsored by Baxendale Employee Ownership, recognise businesses and individuals who drive effective EO practices and empower employee owners to unlock Great EO impacts. -
An update from NSBRC exhibiting partner, Scotframe
October 2025
Following our recent market announcement, we’d like to provide NSBRC visitors with an update on the Scotframe offer to self-builders. Following a strategic review, we have simplified our product range to focus on delivering the high-quality timber frame kits that, for well over 35 years, we have been known for.
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September Trade Village Newsletter 2025
29/09/2025Our Trade Village is home to more than 200 permanent exhibiting partners, selected for their reputable and relevant services and their expertise in the self build and renovation community. Join us at our upcoming Autumn Show (10th & 11th October) to meet our friendly exhibitors and explore their fantastic stands!
Keep reading to discover the latest offerings at the NSBRC...
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August Trade Village Newsletter 2025
31/08/2025Our Trade Village is home to more than 200 permanent exhibiting partners, selected for their reputable and relevant services and their expertise in the self build and renovation community. Join us at upcoming events to meet our friendly exhibitors and explore their fantastic stands during your next visit!
Keep reading to discover the latest offerings at the NSBRC...
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July Trade Village Newsletter 2025
26/07/2025We are proud to introduce some of our newest exhibitors and fresh, upgraded stands at the Centre. Our partners are experts in self build and renovation, and are highly engaged in this community. Visit our upcoming events to meet them and explore their amazing displays!
Keep reading to discover the latest offerings at the NSBRC...
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NSBRC Joins Northcot Brick to Mark 100 Years of Traditional Brickmaking
In 2027 the NSBRC will celebrate twenty years of serving the self build community, and (knowing Team NSBRC) we will no doubt be celebrating that milestone. But, we have been blown away by our exhibiting partner Northcot Brick, who this month, are marking a centenary of traditional brickmaking!
A trusted name since 1925, and known for their rich colours, character and craftsmanship, Northcot Brick continues to be the choice for stunning self-builds and heritage projects alike.