Award-winning, bespoke timber frame supplier, Frame Technologies has announced details of its first ever self-build event in Swindon.

The Secrets to Self-Build Success is free to attend and will be held at The National Self Build and Renovation Centre (NSBRC) in Swindon on Friday 11 March 2022, 10am – 4pm.

With a fantastic line-up of expert speakers, the event has been designed to help individuals get all the information they need when setting out on their self-build journey. There will be a range of information sessions available, including seminars and pre-booked 1-2-1 sessions. Topics include design, self-build mortgages and renewables, along with real life experiences from two couples who have recently completed their dream homes.

Joining on the day will be: talented architect and The Royal Institute of British Architects’ first female president, Ruth Reed; renewable technology professional, David Hilton from Heat & Energy Ltd; self-build mortgage expert, Tom McSherry from BuildStore, and structural warranty specialist Simon Middleton from Protek. All speakers will be available for individual meetings during the event, along with building consultant and architectural technologist, Andrew Last.

The expert speakers will be joined by former Frame Technologies’ clients who will provide first-hand insight based on their personal self-build experiences. Guests can hear about the highs and lows of self-building as the homeowners share their real life ‘case studies’, including the 2021 Build It Awards winner of the prestigious ‘best timber frame home’ category.

The winning home, Gryphon House, is a stunning contemporary 5 bed, two-storey house set in a spectacular location in Warwickshire. The Build It Awards judges commended Frame Technologies for the contribution they made to the final result by suggesting design and engineering improvements for a beautifully detailed self-build home.

Talking about the event, Simon Orrells, managing director of Frame Technologies said:

“We’re incredibly excited to host our inaugural event in Swindon this spring. We work with self-builders across the country to create stunning, bespoke, energy-efficient timber frame homes and we’re thrilled to be able to share our knowledge and top tips. The day will be packed with lots of advice and guidance to help prospective self-builders set out on their construction journey, whether they’re just applying for planning permission or well into the build process.

“It has never been more important to build sustainably and arguably, building energy-efficient homes is one of the first crucial steps to reaching zero carbon. Timber is the only organic, non-toxic building material with the lowest embodied carbon. Our event will help self-builders understand why timber is significantly better for the environment than building with other materials, without needing to sacrifice on style.”

Harvey Fremlin, Managing Director of The NSBRC said:

“The Frame Technologies team has such a good reputation in the self-build industry and Simon has invited some of the most knowledgeable experts to join him at the NSBRC for his event who have many years of experience in renovation and self-build. We’re all keen to continue advocating self-build as a mainstream choice for everyone seeking a home of their own.

“Everything from self-build mortgages and structural warranties to how to make your home energy efficient will be covered and this is set to be a fantastic event. We really recommend securing your tickets quickly to avoid disappointment!”

Tickets for the free event must be booked in advance and are available here.