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October Trade Village Newsletter

New Partners & Upgraded Stands Edition

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 & events at the NSBRC...

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Leka | Brand New Garden Village at the Centre

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LEKA is a UK based systems company, specialising in the design of market leading home improvement technology that provides tomorrows products… today, whilst creating all year round living spaces.

The Leka Garden Village opened to the public at the Autumn edition of the Self Build & Renovation Show here at the NSBRC! This garden village showcases five products from Leka’s range, from garden rooms to conservatories and extensions, all designed for comfortable, year-round family living.

Why not pop along to the NSBRC and explore the Leka range for yourself? 😊

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Pinnacle Woodworking & Design | Devlivering Building Solutions

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  • Are you building?
  • Are you looking for ecological/environmental building solutions?
  • Do you want a high performance from your building?
  • Are you working to a budget?

We can help with all the above.

One point of contact, with practical solutions.

We offer: -

Timber Frame or 100mm thick solid timber walls. Plated roof trusses or feature trusses, internal stairs, and Oak structures.

We would love to talk to you to help you get the best results for your project.

Call us on 01380 871 533

Look at our website. www.pinnaclewood.co.uk

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Kenoteq | K-BRIQ®: Built from waste, designed to be seen

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Bring circularity, colour and character to facades, gardens and interiors with the K-BRIQ®, K-SLIP™ and K-TILE™ - responsibly manufactured in the UK from recycled construction and demolition materials (the UK’s most prolific waste source), the sustainable ultra low carbon materials are unfired, fully recyclable and have a competitive technical specification to traditional products, but with 95% less embodied carbon.

Offering design versatility and durability, the products are available in 12 certified colours from contemporary greys to warm browns and oranges or bolder pinks, yellows and greens, with the K-SLIP™ and K-TILE™ available in 2 finishes including a terrazzo. Bespoke colours and shapes are available for larger projects.

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Lynx Craft | Extending or renovating? Know the cost before you start

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Planning an extension, loft conversion or new kitchen? Lynx Copilot starts with your existing home. Upload or draw your floor plan, set your scope, and extend or demolish walls. Get itemised cost estimates with realistic price ranges, construction timelines, demolition and waste costs, plus required permit and structural engineer checks. Explore a colour-coded 3D view showing what stays, what goes and what’s new, with live budget updates. Export everything as a PDF to brief builders confidently.

£79 one-off, covering up to three projects, with a 14-day money-back guarantee

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C2 Safety | Your Partner in Self-Build Health and Safety

Planning a self-build project? C2 Safety is here to help make meeting your Health and Safety responsibilities straightforward.

Our experienced, NEBOSH-qualified team supports self-builders with their CDM (Construction Design and Management) requirements, including preparing a tailored Construction Phase Plan (CPP) for your project. We’ll help you understand what’s required, take care of the paperwork and ensure you have the right foundations in place before work begins.

With practical advice and friendly support, we make Health and Safety simpler, leaving you free to focus on bringing your dream home to life.

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Homebuilding Essentials| Professional Guidance for Your Self-Build or Renovation

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Building or renovating your own home is exciting, but it involves hundreds of connected decisions, often made in an unfamiliar order. Homebuilding Essentials gives self-builders and major renovators professional guidance throughout their project, helping them understand what needs to happen, when and why. Led by Chartered Construction Manager Oliver Steele-Perkins, the service combines a structured online project workspace, practical knowledge and regular live support. It helps clients plan ahead, ask better questions, manage risk and make informed decisions while retaining control of their build.

Visit Homebuilding Essentials in the NSBRC Professional Services Hub or explore the service online in detail.

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ASBP | Better homes... Start with better material choices

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The Alliance for Sustainable Building Products (ASBP) is a not-for-profit membership organisation championing healthy, low-carbon materials across UK construction. We bring together manufacturers, architects, researchers and installers to make better material choices easier for everyone, including self-builders and renovators.

Whether you are specifying insulation, choosing paints and finishes, or weighing up reclaimed materials, the questions are the same. What is it made of? How does it perform? What does it mean for your health and your carbon footprint?

Our free guides, webinars and research cut through the marketing claims, so you can build with confidence.

For free, practical guidance on low-carbon products, reclaimed materials and healthy homes.

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Latest articles


Harvey Fremlin Features on The Self Build Sessions Podcast

What do you get when you combine a former acting career, a passion for self-build and the man at the helm of one of the UK's best-known self-build destinations? An interesting conversation with plenty of unexpected insights!

Harvey Fremlin, Managing Director of the National Self Build & Renovation Centre (NSBRC) in Swindon, recently joined Jay Hubbard and Matt Higgs from English Brothers for Episode 2 of their podcast, The Self Build Sessions.

Planning to Self-Build or Renovate? 5 Top Tips Before You Start | With Georgina Burnett (AKA The Home Genie)

Planning a self-build or major renovation? Before you start choosing paint colours, ripping out bathrooms or getting builders through the door, there are a few things I’d strongly recommend doing first.

I’ve renovated, styled and worked on enough properties to know that the projects that run most smoothly aren’t necessarily the ones with the biggest budgets - they’re the ones where the homeowner has thought ahead.

Because when you’re in the middle of a renovation, there will be things you didn’t expect. There will be decisions you need to make quickly, deliveries that don’t arrive, costs that change and, inevitably, the odd moment when you wonder why on earth you started.

So, here are my five top tips for getting yourself organised before the work begins.

September Trade Village Newsletter

Our 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.

Keep reading to discover the latest offerings & events at the NSBRC...

VIEW THE FULL LIST OF EXHIBITORS AT THE NSBRC

The National Self Build & Renovation Show: Friday 8th - Sunday 10th January


Create your perfect home at The National Self Build & Renovation Show! Join us for 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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