The course focuses on one of the most important aspects of any successful project: creating a comfortable, sustainable and cost-effective home. You'll gain a clearer understanding of building performance, energy efficiency, heating systems and renewable technologies, helping you avoid costly mistakes and future-proof your investment.
Delivered by Independent Heating & Energy Consultant Rob Bohm, the day combines expert technical knowledge with practical, real-world advice. No sales pitches, no jargon – just impartial guidance you can trust.
This course can be attended as a standalone one-day session, or as part of the wider NSBRC Guide to Self Build & Renovation Projects programme.
What will the course cover?
Energy Fundamentals
Our expert shows you how to lessen the impact your project could have on the environment; he looks at the incentives available and drivers for using various technologies, (solar, battery storage, heat pumps, etc.) comparative fuel costs and helps you understand how to calculate the payback terms. They will also consider the latest legislative requirements of Passivhaus, SAP ratings, and other potential incentives.
Design, Planning & Management
We will look at the different elements of the building to make sure they are designed, specified and installed to maximise their potential.
Heating Options:
Our expert will give the information you need to select the correct heating options for your home.
Meet the Presenter: Rob Bohm
Independent Heating and Energy Consultant
Rob heads up the energy and heating consultancy team at CLPM and is an experienced plumbing and heating engineer with expertise in renewable technologies. Rob joined CLPM in 2014 as a building project manager and over the years he has worked on all kinds of projects from residential building projects to commercial premises. However, the number of clients who need heating and energy advice has grown significantly and so Rob now spends all of his time carrying out heating or energy surveys, writing client reports and delivering sustainability advice.
Refund Policy - The Heating & Sustainability Course
Cost of course per person: £165 gbp (VAT inclusive). Based on one-day attendance, subject to ticket price upon booking.
We offer course places on a first come first serve basis.
If you are unable to attend the course after booking, we can transfer your place to another course date if you notify us at least a week before the event (subject to availability). Please notify us as soon as possible.
Please note that we will issue a full refund if you notify us up to 7 days prior to the event start date, if you notify us after this time your payment will be non-refundable.
