The essential homebuilding and renovating event in Edinburgh

Join us 17 - 18 October 2020

Let’s go to the Homebuilding & Renovating Show

The Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show is the go-to exhibition for self builders and renovators.

No matter what stage your project is at, there will be sessions, experts and exhibitors at the show to help bring your project to life.

Answers to common self-build and renovations questions

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Tailored advice from homebuilding & renovating experts

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Booked your ticket and eager to start planning your day?

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See, touch & compare 1000s of new and innovative products

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Want to learn more for your project?

The Homebuilding & Renovating Show offers a wide range of free talks including topics on self-build, renovating, innovative products, extensions, conversions and DIY projects.

Check out the free seminars at the 2019 Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating show.

13:30 - 14:00

The secret of successful home design: the design process explained step by step

Seminar Theatre

Everyday at 13:30 - 14:00

The secret of successful home design: the design process explained step by step

Good design is the key to every successful self-build project, but how do you find the right designer and get the home of your dreams within your budget? This session explains the whole process step by step, from selection of designer and agreeing terms, to formulating your design brief, producing planning and construction drawings, through to the tender process and final delivery of the finished project.

11:15 - 11:45

Planning Permission: How to find your way through the planning maze

Seminar Theatre

Everyday at 11:15 - 11:45

Planning Permission: How to find your way through the planning maze

An introduction to the planning system for self builders and home improvers. Discover the tactics that will maximise your chances of getting consent for your new home or extension project. Learn how the system works, who makes the decisions, how to influence them, when to compromise, when it’s worth appealing a refusal and more.

12:45 - 13:15

Beginners’ guide to creating a low energy home, from Zero Carbon to PassivHaus

Seminar Theatre

Everyday at 12:45 - 13:15

Beginners’ guide to creating a low energy home, from Zero Carbon to PassivHaus

The ‘fabric first’ approach to low energy home design and renovation explained. Understand the best ways to optimise insulation values, the importance of balancing air tightness, ventilation, thermal mass and solar gain, plus how to choose the right heating system including renewable energy options for heat and power.

14:15 - 14:45

Inspirational design ideas for kitchens and bathrooms

Seminar Theatre

Everyday at 14:15 - 14:45

Inspirational design ideas for kitchens and bathrooms

How to create your dream kitchen by extending and remodelling. Learn the fundamental design rules that will ensure you get the very best use out of your available space and avoid the common layout errors. Plus the essentials of successful bathroom design.

15:00 - 15:30

How to cut build costs without compromising on quality or space

Seminar Theatre

Everyday at 15:00 - 15:30

How to cut build costs without compromising on quality or space

Discover how to build or renovate your home on a tight budget without sacrificing quality or size. Learn how factors such as your choice of materials, fixtures and fittings, design complexity, scale and effective project management all influence construction costs. Whatever your budget, this session will ensure you avoid waste and maximise value.

15:45 - 16:15

Self-build: The most common mistakes and how to avoid them

Seminar Theatre

Everyday at 15:45 - 16:15

Self-build: The most common mistakes and how to avoid them

Forewarned is forearmed! Learn how to keep your homebuilding project firmly on the rails by avoiding the most common mistakes and disputes when buying a plot and dealing with designers, planners, builders and suppliers, plus a guide on to how best to resolve difficulties if they do arise.

Check out our 2019 theatre timetables

Want tailored advice about your project?

At the Advice Centre, we give you the chance to have free one-on-one consultations with architects, planners, architectural technologists and our very own Homebuilding & Renovating experts.

Be sure to head to the Advice Centre on the day to book in your free one-on-one consultation!

Who will be at the show?

All the products and services you need in one place

The Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show hosts exhibitors based across the country. Whatever the product, there’s nothing quite like seeing it in real life.

Be sure to write down the exhibitors you are interested in.

View full exhibitor list

Ready to start planning your day?

We don’t want you to miss a thing while you are at the Homebuilding & Renovating Show.

So follow each of the sections below to see our tips and to make sure you are prepared for a productive day at the show.

How to get there and where to stay?

Travel & Accommodation

What self-build & renovation questions do you need answered?

2019 Seminar timetables

Want some tailored advice about your project?

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What products or services do you need for your project?

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Have general questions about the show?

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Venue & Opening Times

Royal Highland Centre

Ingliston, Edinburgh EH28 8NB

http://www.royalhighlandcentre.co.uk/

+44 (0) 131 335 6200

Opening hours

Saturday 17 October 2020	10am - 5pm
Sunday 18 October 2020	10am - 4.30pm

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The essential homebuilding and renovating event in Edinburgh

Let’s go to the Homebuilding & Renovating Show

The Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show is the go-to exhibition for self builders and renovators.

Want to learn more for your project?

The Homebuilding & Renovating Show offers a wide range of free talks including topics on self-build, renovating, innovative products, extensions, conversions and DIY projects.

The secret of successful home design: the design process explained step by step

The secret of successful home design: the design process explained step by step

Planning Permission: How to find your way through the planning maze

Planning Permission: How to find your way through the planning maze

Beginners’ guide to creating a low energy home, from Zero Carbon to PassivHaus

Beginners’ guide to creating a low energy home, from Zero Carbon to PassivHaus

Inspirational design ideas for kitchens and bathrooms

Inspirational design ideas for kitchens and bathrooms

How to cut build costs without compromising on quality or space

How to cut build costs without compromising on quality or space

Self-build: The most common mistakes and how to avoid them

Self-build: The most common mistakes and how to avoid them

Want tailored advice about your project?

At the Advice Centre, we give you the chance to have free one-on-one consultations with architects, planners, architectural technologists and our very own Homebuilding & Renovating experts.

All the products and services you need in one place

The Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show hosts exhibitors based across the country. Whatever the product, there’s nothing quite like seeing it in real life.

Ready to start planning your day?

We don’t want you to miss a thing while you are at the Homebuilding & Renovating Show.

Venue & Opening Times

Royal Highland Centre

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