Workshops

The Self Build Academy has continued to grow and we have a number of workshops and events to help with each stage of your project. All our workshops are delivered by our team of experts who have many years’ experience in the construction industry. You will learn what makes a successful project and how to overcome challenges, so that we can help you build your perfect home!

Introduction to Self Build

Join our self-build experts in this introductory course to self-build, giving you the essential information you will need to start on your self-build journey.

Finding a Self Build Plot of land

Get tips on plot hunting, and how to appraise and value a plot of land in this exclusive Self Build Academy course.

Designing Your Self-Build Home

This workshop takes you through developing a design, establishing your budget, and understanding the constraints and opportunities for your plot.

Planning Approved - Taking the Next Steps

If you’ve secured planning permission or are close to planning approval, this course will help you prepare with our pre-construction planning guide.

Managing Your Self-Build

Taking you through stage by stage, this informative and in-depth workshop will cover everything you need to know about effectively managing and building your own home.

Potton SBA Building an Energy Efficient Home

Self-Building an Energy Efficient Home

Join our energy-efficient workshop and discover how building regulations are changing to address the need to conserve energy.

2024 Self Build Courses

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Visiting the Self Build Academy

Online learning is a great tool, but in-person workshops offer the chance to ask specific questions and share experiences. Most of our courses are held at the Potton Self Build Show Centre in St Neots Cambridgeshire. Giving you the chance to browse our five luxury show homes for some added inspiration!

At the show centre we also display our timber frame and SIPs systems, so that you can learn more about the materials used in our energy efficient build systems.

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