| Since its establishment in 1992, the Home Building and | | | | suit their needs and learn more about good financial |
| Renovation Exhibition has grown to include six | | | | and design packages. |
| individual shows spread around the UK. The main | | | | At the flagship event in the NEC Birmingham, there |
| event is held at the NEC, Birmingham, and two other | | | | will be 12 seminars on homebuilding and renovation |
| major events will be held at ExCel, London and SECC | | | | held daily. More than 550 exhibitors are expected to |
| in Glasgow. Three regional shows will be held at | | | | be present. Expert consultations with national and |
| Peterborough, Harrogate and Somerset. | | | | regional suppliers will be available along with the |
| The shows run from September 2008 through to | | | | opportunity to view new products and services and |
| May 2009. The first show on the agenda is in | | | | innovations in the industry. There will also be a special |
| London, running from the 19th to the 21st of | | | | segment on how to turn a home into an eco-friendly, |
| September. The show then moves to Harrogate | | | | energy-saving residence. A Restoration Pavilion will |
| International Center from the 7th to the 9th of | | | | provide insights on restoring and decorating a period |
| November. Later that month, from the 22nd to the | | | | home. The 2008 event will see the introduction of a |
| 23rd, the Bath & West Showground in | | | | Spotlight features area for one on one advice from |
| Somerset will host the next show. After a brief spell, | | | | experts. |
| the excitement resumes on the 19th of March 2009 | | | | The show in Glasgow is expected to draw more |
| with a four day event at the NEC Birmingham. The | | | | than 140 companies showcasing new products and |
| show in Glasgow will run from the 16th to the 17th | | | | services. The ExCel London show is anticipating |
| of May 2009, and the final show will run from the | | | | participation from more than 200 exhibitors. It will also |
| 30th to the 31st of May in Peterborough. | | | | feature an Eco Trail, showcasing various eco-friendly |
| Visitors can expect to receive free advice from local | | | | products and services for ecological building solutions. |
| experts and the Home Building & Renovation | | | | Some of these include solar heating, insulation, waste |
| magazine. Free self-build seminars and master classes | | | | systems and rain water collection systems. |
| will be held to increase awareness and education | | | | Altogether, the shows aim to deliver solutions for |
| amongst the visitors in each of the shows. Guests | | | | issues faced by homebuilders and renovators around |
| will also learn how to find the perfect plot of land to | | | | the UK. |