The Unilin Theatre has your new build covered from top to bottom.  Find out how to insulate your home, learn about dealing with waste water, what’s the latest in renewable energy, how to finance your project and much more…..

Schedule

See below all the speakers who will be talking on the Unlin Insulation Theatre at this years Selfbuild Live Belfast

10.30 - 11.15
Domestic Wastewater Treatment

Domestic Wastewater Treatment

Francis Magee

Those who attend will gain an understanding of the following:
- Domestic wastewater regulations
- Wastewater treatment options available
- Design considerations when selecting wastewater treatment technologies
- Service and maintenance requirements"

11:15 - 12:00
Finding a Plot and Planning Permission

Finding a Plot and Planning Permission

Mervyn McNeill

During this seminar, Mervyn will discuss
• Potential ways of Finding a Plot for Planning
• Overview of current status for Planning Applications within the Countryside, PPS21 - Sustainable Development in the Countryside, or Local Development Plans?
• Processing a Planning application
• Review of PPS21, current Policy applicable and an overview of each Policy
• Review of LPD's and implementations
• Examples of approvals
• Questions and Answers

12:00 - 12:45
Reimagining Bathrooms

Reimagining Bathrooms

Matt Kinloch

Looking for inspiration for your new bathrooms? Let the experts guide you!
SONAS will take you through:
- 3 Questions to Start
- Planning Process
- Transformation inspiration
- Water-saving Products

12:45 - 13:30

Lunch

Lunch

13:30 -14:15
Insulation: achieving an A2 energy rating for your home

Insulation: achieving an A2 energy rating for your home

Mark Magennis

This highly informative session is presented by our insulation experts at Unilin. It focuses on helping selfbuilders understand the role insulation plays in achieving a very energy efficient home along with the
regulation requirements that need to be met. Construction type, heating system and glazing which all play
a part in improving performance are also discussed.
The session will also include a run through of the typical Self Build questions – gathered from our support
and guidance on thousands of self-build and refurbishment projects.
Expect to leave the webinar with a better understanding of insulation, how it can lower your running costs
and improve the energy efficiency of your home.
Unilin Insulation: free 1-2-1 advice for Self-Builders

14:15 - 15:00
Let's Talk Kitchens

Let's Talk Kitchens

Kate Murphy

5 Things to Consider When Designing Your Bespoke Kitchen.
It can be hard to know where to begin when designing a bespoke kitchen but this seminar aims to give you some tips on things to consider and where to start.

15:00 - 15:45
Self-Build and Renovation – Financing your dream build with a self-build mortgage

Self-Build and Renovation – Financing your dream build with a self-build mortgage

Speaker Tbc...

Progressive Building Society is Northern Ireland's local Building Society and has a vast amount of self-build lending experience. Progressive has 11 branches across Northern Ireland with qualified mortgage advisors in each one. Kevin Flannery will talk about the process of financing your dream build and give you an insight into what lenders may consider when making a decision on a mortgage application. This talk will give you the details you need to get yourself mortgage ready for when you want to access finance to help you with your dream build or renovation.

15:45 - 16:30
Future Proof Your Home

Future Proof Your Home

George McStravick

The Visitors will be given an insight into the importance of future proofing their homes. The presentation focuses mainly on how and when to install the structured cabling, required to embrace the multitude of smart technologies. It emphasises the huge benefits to be gained from this modern day way of living. The presentation also identifies the latest technologies available to the visitors.

10.30 - 11.15
Let's Talk Kitchens

Let's Talk Kitchens

Kate Murphy

5 Things to Consider When Designing Your Bespoke Kitchen.
It can be hard to know where to begin when designing a bespoke kitchen but this seminar aims to give you some tips on things to consider and where to start.

11:15 - 12:00
Thinking of renewables for your self-build project?

Thinking of renewables for your self-build project?

Neil Elliott

Thinking of renewables for your self-build project?
The rise in energy prices over the past year has led many people to reappraise the amount energy they use and to revisit how they could go about generating their own to be less dependent on global prices.
As a leading local expert, Neil dispenses no-nonsense advice on:
• What’s the real question to ask yourself when thinking about renewables for your self-build
• The factors to think about when making the choice
• The benefits and limitations of the different technologies
• Is the time right, right now?

12:00 - 12:45
Self-Build and Renovation – Financing your dream build with a self-build mortgage

Self-Build and Renovation – Financing your dream build with a self-build mortgage

Speaker Tbc...

Progressive Building Society is Northern Ireland's local Building Society and has a vast amount of self-build lending experience. Progressive has 11 branches across Northern Ireland with qualified mortgage advisors in each one. Kevin Flannery will talk about the process of financing your dream build and give you an insight into what lenders may consider when making a decision on a mortgage application. This talk will give you the details you need to get yourself mortgage ready for when you want to access finance to help you with your dream build or renovation.

12:45 - 13:30

Lunch

Lunch

13:30 -14:15
Insulation: achieving an A2 energy rating for your home

Insulation: achieving an A2 energy rating for your home

Mark Magennis

This highly informative session is presented by our insulation experts at Unilin. It focuses on helping selfbuilders understand the role insulation plays in achieving a very energy efficient home along with the
regulation requirements that need to be met. Construction type, heating system and glazing which all play
a part in improving performance are also discussed.
The session will also include a run through of the typical Self Build questions – gathered from our support
and guidance on thousands of self-build and refurbishment projects.
Expect to leave the webinar with a better understanding of insulation, how it can lower your running costs
and improve the energy efficiency of your home.
Unilin Insulation: free 1-2-1 advice for Self-Builders

14:15 - 15:00
Principles of Render Application

Principles of Render Application

Owen Clear

The seminar will provide an overview of through coloured renders, including an introduction to the design, detailing and technical specification process required to ensure you choose the most appropriate render for your build type and substrate.

15:00 - 15:45
Energy Efficiency for your Build

Energy Efficiency for your Build

Andrew Rennie

energystore will be taking you through energy efficiency options to help make the most of your build. We'll be discussing how you can save energy and money. We will also be discussing building regulations and how we can provide guidance and technical expertise.

15:45 - 16:30
Reimagining Bathrooms

Reimagining Bathrooms

Matt Kinloch

Looking for inspiration for your new bathrooms? Let the experts guide you!
SONAS will take you through:
- 3 Questions to Start
- Planning Process
- Transformation inspiration
- Water-saving Products

10.30 - 11.15
Energy Efficiency for your Build

Energy Efficiency for your Build

Andrew Rennie

energystore will be taking you through energy efficiency options to help make the most of your build. We'll be discussing how you can save energy and money. We will also be discussing building regulations and how we can provide guidance and technical expertise.

11:15 - 12:00
Thinking of renewables for your self-build project?

Thinking of renewables for your self-build project?

Neil Elliott

Thinking of renewables for your self-build project?
The rise in energy prices over the past year has led many people to reappraise the amount energy they use and to revisit how they could go about generating their own to be less dependent on global prices.
As a leading local expert, Neil dispenses no-nonsense advice on:
• What’s the real question to ask yourself when thinking about renewables for your self-build
• The factors to think about when making the choice
• The benefits and limitations of the different technologies
• Is the time right, right now?

12:00 - 12:45
Domestic Wastewater Treatment

Domestic Wastewater Treatment

Francis Magee

Those who attend will gain an understanding of the following:
- Domestic wastewater regulations
- Wastewater treatment options available
- Design considerations when selecting wastewater treatment technologies
- Service and maintenance requirements

12:45 - 13:30

Lunch

Lunch

13:30 -14:15
Insulation: achieving an A2 energy rating for your home

Insulation: achieving an A2 energy rating for your home

Mark Magennis

This highly informative session is presented by our insulation experts at Unilin. It focuses on helping selfbuilders understand the role insulation plays in achieving a very energy efficient home along with the
regulation requirements that need to be met. Construction type, heating system and glazing which all play
a part in improving performance are also discussed.
The session will also include a run through of the typical Self Build questions – gathered from our support
and guidance on thousands of self-build and refurbishment projects.
Expect to leave the webinar with a better understanding of insulation, how it can lower your running costs
and improve the energy efficiency of your home.
Unilin Insulation: free 1-2-1 advice for Self-Builders

14:15 - 15:00
Future Proof Your Home

Future Proof Your Home

George McStravick

The Visitors will be given an insight into the importance of future proofing their homes. The presentation focuses mainly on how and when to install the structured cabling, required to embrace the multitude of smart technologies. It emphasises the huge benefits to be gained from this modern day way of living. The presentation also identifies the latest technologies available to the visitors.

15:00 - 15:45
Finding a Plot and Planning Permission

Finding a Plot and Planning Permission

Mervyn McNeill

During this seminar, Mervyn will discuss
• Potential ways of Finding a Plot for Planning
• Overview of current status for Planning Applications within the Countryside, PPS21 - Sustainable Development in the Countryside, or Local Development Plans?
• Processing a Planning application
• Review of PPS21, current Policy applicable and an overview of each Policy
• Review of LPD's and implementations
• Examples of approvals
• Questions and Answers

15:45 - 16:30
Principles of Render Application

Principles of Render Application

Owen Clear

The seminar will provide an overview of through coloured renders, including an introduction to the design, detailing and technical specification process required to ensure you choose the most appropriate render for your build type and substrate.

Speakers

See below all the experts who will be speaking at the Unlin Insulation Theatre
You will catch them at one of our theatres.

Mark Magennis

Unilin Insulation

George McStravick

GMS Intelligent Systems Ltd

Mervyn McNeill

McNeill Architectural Consultancy

Owen Clear

Kilwaughter Minerals

Neil Elliott

Future Renewables

Matt Kinloch

Sonas Bathrooms

Kate Murphy

Blackthorn Kitchens

Andrew Rennie

Energystore

Kevin Flannery

Progressive Building Society

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