The NSBRC Guide to Heating Your Home - Online training course

The National Self Build & Renovation Centre (NSBRC) is run by The Homebuilding Centre Limited, an employee-owned business formed in 2014.The NSBRC has gone from strength to strength since the team of employee-owners took responsibility for this unique resource. Over the last 14 years the NSBRC has welcomed over 230,000 self builders through its doors, from first-time self and custom builders to developers, home improvers and renovators.The team have invested heavily in the facility and in 2017 the NSBRC was named Wiltshire's 'Small Buisness of the Year' and has won several other awards.

The National Self Build & Renovation Centre

The NSBRC Guide to Heating Your Home
Friday 22nd & 29th May, and 5th June 2020 - Each session runs from 11am for 2 hours.
This Course has been designed specifically for Self Builders and Home Renovators and explores the latest options in heat and energy sources, both renewable and conventional systems.
Our Heating Your Home Course is delivered by NSBRC Helpdesk Expert, David Hilton.  David is an authority in sustainable building and energy efficiency, with extensive knowledge in building fabrics and heating systems.
As part of the course, David will also guide you through the NSBRC’s 'Plant Room' within our fantastic Renovation House where you can watch the theory come to life.<IMG ALT="Dave Hilton" SRC="https://cdn.evbuc.com/eventlogos/110015197/davehilton.png">
Delivered on Zoom, over three 2 hour modules, this online course is delivered by experienced expert, David Hilton. David has been involved at the NSBRC for many years and also presents our Eco Workshops and the NSBRC Guide to Renovation Projects. 
David is an authority in sustainable building and energy efficiency with extensive knowledge in building fabrics, heating systems, heat recovery ventilation, renewables and conventional heating systems. David has a Masters degree in Sustainable Architecture, is a fully qualified renewables, Gassafe installer, trainer and has 30 years experience in the industry.  
What will the course cover?
Theory Session:
<UL>
<LI CLASS="odd">Defining and Designing Heating & Ventilation Systems</LI>
<LI CLASS="even">Jargon Busting – including: Types of Technologies, Plumbing Systems & Dealing with Trades</LI>
<LI CLASS="odd">Energy Sources, Fuel Costs & Relative Efficiency</LI>
<LI CLASS="even">Legislation & Efficiency Drivers</LI>
<LI CLASS="odd">Innovation & The Future</LI>
</UL>
Interactive Experience with:
<UL>
<LI CLASS="odd">Heat Sources (including Boilers, Air Source & Ground Source Heat Pumps)</LI>
<LI CLASS="even">Ventilation Systems (including MVHR)</LI>
<LI CLASS="odd">Underfloor Heating & Radiators</LI>
<LI CLASS="even">Electric Generation (including Photovoltaic Systems)</LI>
</UL>
 
On registration you will be sent your personal invitation and link to the Zoom sessions.  We would recommend creating a (free) account with Zoom in advance, if you do not already have one.
“The course was very informative, but you also made it an enjoyable and interesting day. I feel much better prepared to be making decisions regarding my house building project.”

The NSBRC Guide to Heating Your Home - Online training course

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