We are happy to announce that ACA are taking another big step in helping Self Builders in the UK – we are launching our own seminar!
‘How to Self Build successfully’ seminars take place at the National Self Build & Renovation Centre in Swindon and our office in Fife and are hosted by industry expert Allan Corfield. The events focus on educating visitors on all of the key areas of the Self Build journey.
We are currently registering interested parties (see form below) for our next seminar, which is scheduled for Friday 23rd June (Fife). The other dates for 2023 are as follows: Saturday 2nd December (Swindon).
Location: AC Architects Ltd
Lewis House, Unit 213 East Way,
Hillend Industrial Estate, Hillend,
Dunfermline, FIFE, KY11 9JF
WHAT OUR ATTENDEES THINK ABOUT THE SEMINAR
‘An excellent place to start a project – great clear information and educational, great place to network for services. Well worth the cost, even for me travelling 250 miles each way! Well done ACA!’
Andrew – seminar attendee, February 2022
SELF BUILD EXPERTS
The seminars will be hosted by Allan Corfield Architects and Allan Corfield Structures, providing engaging talks throughout the day. Course registration (£80 per person) includes lunch, refreshments, and a full day of expert advice.
Allan Corfield
AC Architects
Self Build and Low Energy Expert
Allan is a Chartered Architect and ACA’s founder, the Self Build Architectural practice, working on one-off homes throughout the UK. His goal is to provide prospective self builders with the inspiration, support, and education they require to build their own cost effective, energy efficient, dream home. You can read more about Allan here.
Tom McSherry
BuildStore
Finance Expert
Tom has worked in the financial services industry for 30 years. He has spent the last 16 of these, specialising in self build mortgage at BuildStore, providing expert advice to hundreds of customers embarking on major homebuilding projects. Tom has completed self build projects himself, and is widely regarded as a self build finance expert.
David Hilton
Heat & Energy
Renewable Heating Expert
David is an authority in sustainable building and energy efficiency, with extensive knowledge in building fabrics, heating systems, heat recovery ventilation, emerging technologies and renewables, including heat pump technologies, Solar systems, biomass and also conventional heating systems. Often works with architects and house builders and designs and project manages appropriate performance tech and heating systems to achieve the healthiest outcome for every home.
David Gallagher
AC Structures
Structural Engineering Expert
David attained an MEng in Civil Engineering Design and Management at Dundee University in 2006. During his career, he has obtained a wealth of experience working in the UK, Middle East and New Zealand working on a number of high profile projects before joining AC Structures as Technical Director.
Brian Singleton
ADM Systems
MVHR Expert
Brian is a senior engineer with ADM Systems who were pioneers in MVHR in the early 90s. He has been with the business almost from inception and is also a BPEC and NICEIC accredited engineer who regularly helps with the design specification and commissioning of installed systems. Materialising self-builders’ dreams is what drives Brian.
1-ON-1 CONSULTATIONS AND VR SESSIONS
Throughout the day, you can book one-on-one consultations with various experts such as architects, structural engineers, finance and MVHR experts. You will also have an opportunity to experience the power of Virtual Reality and learn how it can help you build your dream home.
SEMINAR AGENDA
8.30 – 09.00
Arrival and refreshments (1)
09.00 – 09.10
Welcome and introduction
09.10 – 09.50
Finding and evaluating land with Allan Corfield
09.50 – 10.30
Funding and protecting your project with Tom McSherry
10.30 – 11.10
The design process and assembling your project team with Allan Corfield
11.10 – 11.20
Refreshment break (2)
11.20 – 11.50
Consultations/VR demo 1 (10 min slots)
11.50 – 12.30
Structural Considerations with David Gallagher
12.30 – 13.10
Low-energy homes and suitable construction systems with Allan Corfield
13.10 – 13.40
Lunch & networking
13.40 – 14.00
Consultations/VR demo 2 (10 min slots)
14.00 – 14.40
Heating and renewables with David Hilton (video)
14.40 – 15.20
MVHR design with Brian Singleton
15.20 – 16.00
Your options as a self-builder with Allan Corfield
16.00 – 16.30
Close and final questions
BOOK YOUR SPACE!
We hope to help as many potential self-builders as we can, however our seminars have limited availability. We would ask that you only book a place if you are not currently working with an Architect.
Please note the agenda, speakers and content is subject to change prior to the event.
Once we have received your booking we will be back in touch to confirm your space and take payment.
Alternatively, email kim@acarchitects.biz or call 03333 444217
