On Thursday 8th June we welcomed Heidi Alexander, Labour’s parliamentary candidate in South Swindon along with Janine Howarth, member for housing with Swindon Borough Council.
We began with a short walking tour of the Centre's educational resources with the team, and provided an overview of the NSBRC's history, current projects and future plans, delivered by Harvey. We then discussed the potential for self build to deliver better, energy efficient homes and the power of employee-ownership to transform businesses.
It was great to meet Heidi & Janine and we thank them both for their time and interest in our company. 🤝🏡
We 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...
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.
Retrofitting homes is vital for the UK to meet its 2050 net zero target, according to a new report by the Energy Security & Net Zero Committee.
Four in five homes that will be occupied in 2050 have already been built. With that in mind, the report highlights retrofitting homes as one of the most impactful strategies to cut emissions, reduce energy bills, and enhance living standards across the country.
Read the full report here, or take a look at the summary below…
