NSBRC Guide to Project Management - 17 October 2026

This course is essential for anyone considering their first self build, home improvement, loft conversion or renovation project. Covering everything from budgeting, insurance and site management through to health & safety, snagging and VAT reclaim.

This one-day event is delivered by experienced Project Manager, Lucy Nylander. (from CLPM)

What will the course cover?

Project Management Basics

Sequencing your Build

Project Management Options

Build Routes

Programme Management

Budgeting - Setting and Establishing a Budget

Controlling Expenditure

Insurances and Warranties

VAT Reclaim

Trades and Materials

Sourcing and Managing Trades

Getting a Price

Contract Options

Sourcing Materials

Quality Control

Site Preparation and Set up

Site Management

Avoiding the Pitfalls

Health and Safety

Completion

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“A tremendous thank you for the invaluable advice and information which was delivered in such an understandable, no nonsense way. It has enabled me to narrow down the best route for me to take for my forever home.”

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Thank you so much for the Project Management Course. I found it so valuable, so well organised - it exceeded my expectations

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“You did a wonderful job of putting this course together [...] I really appreciated being able to participate online and learnt so much that will prove invaluable when we come to build our new home. Thank you everyone, it was fab!”