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May Trade Village Newsletter

Our Trade Village is home to over 200 permanent exhibitors, chosen for their respected and relevant offering and their knowledge and understanding of the self build and renovation community. 

Read on for this month's news and highlights from the Trade Village...


Ultraline Case Study: a contemporary glass box extension to maximise garden views

Cassiobury Park
Peter Bradley and his wife Sue decided to replace an old conservatory they had inherited with their house with a contemporary glass box extension to maximise the views of the garden and Cassiobury Park.

The new room was designed with hidden steel pillars, a cantilevered roof and a 4-panel set of Ultraline slimline sliding door system installed by Minima Sliding, the specialist installers of Ultraline. The set was made of four 3.2 metre high glass panels, two panels fixed on each side and two sliding panels in the centre creating a 4.4 metre opening.

Read the full Case Study here.

Find Ultraline in the Finishes Zone at the Centre.


Rainwater Harvesting: Reduce your water consumption by up to 50%.

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With ever increasing pressures on ageing infrastructure, there has never been a better time to consider your water consumption.

Did you know that Rainwater Harvesting can reduce your water usage and water bill by up to 50%?

Rainwater Harvesting Ltd are proud to be one the UK’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of Rainwater Harvesting. During the last decade, our name has become synonymous for high quality, technologically advanced, British made products.


Whatever your project, we have the product for you. Whether it’s a Rainwater Harvesting system or you have a planning condition and require a SuDS solution. We can support your project from concept to completion and beyond!

Visit the website by clicking here, or call us on 01733 405 111.

Find Rainwater Harvesting at Stand 144 in The Trade Village.


Clivet Group UK: New showroom at the NSBRC in June!

Clivet SMART LIVING incorporates cutting-edge technologies and is our package of products for managing the comfort and energy efficiency of your home. Our solution includes:

✓ Edge EVO – Monobloc air-to-water heat pump
✓ ELFOFresh EVO - Air renewal and purification system
✓ Clivet SINERGY - modular energy storage system
✓ HID-TSmart – Colour touch thermostat
✓ Clivet Eye – App for remote management
✓ z-IAQ – Air quality sensor
✓ Control4 NRG – Home automation system

Click here to watch Clivet's Smart Home Video or visit the website here.

You can find Clivet at Stands 146 & 147 in The Trade Village.


CDI: Creaky floors? Lewis Deck - making floors better

When considering how to construct their 1st floors, many people think it is difficult to get the same feel and performance as their screeded ground floor.

With the Lewis Deck system there is no need to compromise as it provides the means to replicate exactly the same pipes in screed performance as the ground floor as well as providing the level of acoustic separation usually reserved for penthouse apartments in the most exclusive developments. Additionally, it's all at a cost that is similar to other 1st floor UFH or acoustic solutions, and it’s easy to build too.

For further information, please click here.

Find CDI at Stand 171 in The Trade Village.


RGB Communications: Join Lutron Electronics, Dan Sparrow and RGB’s Dan Edwards for a one-day training course!

For just £80+ VAT, you'll:

- Learn about Lutron's Award-winning Ra2 Select Lighting and Triathalon Battery-powered Shading Solutions

- Become fully trained, ready to specify, supply and install Lutron's award-winning systems

- Get your hands on your very own Ra2 Select Starter Kit (worth £680+ VAT)

- Have the chance to ask questions and discuss ideas with industry experts

- Be supplied with lunch and refreshments throughout the day

Register your interest by clicking here.

Find RGB Communications at Stand 104 in The Trade Village.


CLPM: a leading independent construction project management consultancy.

Providing Quantity Surveying, Project Management, Contract AdministrationEnergy Efficiency and Heating Advice.

Need cost advice for a build project? Are your plans within budget? Need help with building contracts, tendering for a contractor, or managing costs throughout a project? 

RICS regulated CLPM provide cost planning and management support for a wide range of residential and commercial construction projects.  

Aiming to help you organise your construction project to achieve the best result for your investment.  

DESIGN STAGE  

Design Affordability. Value Engineering Advice  

PRE-CONSTRUCTION 

Estimating, Budgeting & Cost Plans. Procurement Advice. Bank Monitoring  

Competitive Tender Organisation. Building Contract Preparation  

CONSTRUCTION STAGE 

Site Visits & Valuations. Contract Administration 

For more information contact info@cl-pm.com or 01923 896550.

Find CLPM in the Professional Services Hub at the Centre.


Gapotape: Helping you to achieve top performance with your insulation system

Gapotape is a multi-award winning, unique yet simple combination of foil and foam tape, specifically designed for use in conjunction with rigid insulation boards in walls, roofs and floors. It is the first product proven by the BBA (British Board of Agrément) to eradicate air leakage and thermal bridging where rigid boards are fitted between rafters and studs. 

With the amendments to building regulations Part L coming into force on June 15th, whatever your project, make sure it's compliant as these amends are there to protect your buildings performance. Gapotape is not only highly effective at eradicating the performance gap but is proudly Part L compliant too.

Find out more about the benefits of using Gapotape here or get in touch today at info@gapogroup.com
Find Gapotape at Stand 1B in The Trade Village.


Avivo Lighting: designing and manufacturing contemporary & decorative lighting

Avivo Lighting offers a personalised bespoke service to turn concepts into real life creations. With over 10+ years in the industry, a network of professional and top-quality suppliers has been built during this time.
Creating bespoke work whilst using exclusive methods and handcrafted technics each fitting produced results in a unique, one-off appearance.
Avivo pride themselves on offering a complete service package; starting with designing, production and then to installing. From commercial to residential projects, Avivo is a one stop shop for all your lighting needs.
Find out more here.

Find Avivo Lighting at Stand 5 in The Trade Village.

Latest articles


NSBRC attends Employee Ownership Conference 2024

On 26th & 27th November, we attended the EOA Annual Conference hosted at the Telford International Centre. Harvey, Amanda, Kirsty & Katy joined 864 EO sector business leaders, employee owners & professional advisors from over 300 companies for this unique event (the UK’s largest employee-ownership gathering), which offered 2 days of learning, inspiration and networking.

Self Build & Renovation: Live! - Episode 5 - '10 Years of Employee Ownership'

In 2024, we celebrated 10 years of being Employee Owned! This is a milestone we're incredibly proud of. Employee Ownership is the cornerstone of our culture and ethos at the NSBRC, so we wanted to take this opportunity to reflect on this achievement, and what it means for us - and for you!

In this episode, our Self Build & Renovation: Live! series host Chris Dawes (Visual PR) is joined by NSBRC team members Harvey Fremlin, Managing Director, Katy Ashcroft, Content Marketing Manager, and Phil Wilson, Business Development Manager, to discuss what EO is all about, what this journey has been like for our business, and how it benefits our employees, our visitors and our partners.

NSBRC Aspirations Survey 2024

Each year The National Self Build & Renovation Centre produces a survey in partnership with the National Custom & Self Build Association (NaCSBA).

The 2024 survey marks our fourth edition and was completed by 721 people. This data provides a detailed view of those planning to, or currently undertaking substantial homebuilding projects.

The National Self Build & Renovation Show: Friday 31st Jan - Sunday 2nd Feb 2025


Create your perfect home at The National Self Build & Renovation Show! Join us for three days of an unrivalled line up of exhibitors and experts on hand to share their advice, this is an unmissable event for anyone thinking of self building or renovating their home.

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