Build It Magazine Launches NEW South West Exhibition for 2023

Build It incorporating SelfBuild & Design have added a new show to their existing Build It Live exhibitions and tickets are now on sale for a new show taking place at Westpoint Arena in Exeter on 9 and 10 September 2023.

All the Build It Live shows are designed to help find everyday solutions to perfectly manage a home building or renovation project and the Exeter show will be no exception as it will also offer a weekend of inspiration with top tips and expert self build property advice all under one roof.  

Chris Batesmith, Editor of Build It Magazine which organises the Build It Live Shows said:

“At Build It magazine we have been providing expert guidance to self builders and renovators for the past 30 years.  All our Build It Live shows bring together leading suppliers who will be showcasing all the latest innovations.  Our visitors can also book free one to one advice sessions with Build It’s independent experts and listen to free seminars in the Build It Live theatre.  The seminars and workshops cover a wide range of topics including how to find land and secure planning permission, the different routes available for managing a self build project and how to renovate a home with character, carry out a successful barn conversation or update an old house for modern eco living.

“Visitors can also listen to the popular sessions where Build It magazine readers take to the stage to share their own stories with tips and advice on how to avoid common pitfalls when taking on a self build project.”

Introduced last year the hugely popular Sustainable Building Products Pavilion will also be at the Exeter show.

Whether building from scratch or renovating an old house, if you want a truly sustainable, healthy home, then every aspect of your project needs to be considered in detail – from low-energy design strategies through to the products and finishes that go into both the structural fabric and the internal fit-out.  A visit to the Sustainable Building Products Pavilion, in association with The Alliance for Sustainable Building Products (ASBP), is ideal to receive advice and source some of the UK’s best eco products on the market.

With heating being a current hot topic, the Heating Advice Clinic has plenty of guidance on the best heating systems available for your home right now together with all the latest information on government grants available for installing air and ground source heat pumps.

Financial experts will also be on hand to advise on how to finance your project. 

What’s included with a visit to ‘Build It Live’

From cutting-edge products to traditional suppliers and companies, Build It Live offers so much to suit your style and your budget! Understanding the choice of products and deciding which ones are right for you is best achieved face-to-face so this event showcases thousands of products in one place.

Ask Our Experts

Experts from Build It Magazine will provide FREE impartial guidance on any part of your own project whether it’s a self build, renovation or home extension.  Bring along your plans and ideas and save thousands on consultancy fees by asking our experts.  It is best to book your one to one appointment when you first arrive at the show.

The Land Zone

Visit the Land Zone, brought to you by PlotBrowser – the online portal dedicated to finding real building plots across the UK including barn conversion opportunities. Discover the various routes to finding the right plot for your build. The Land Zone will offer valuable tips for finding land, and you’ll be able to browse live listings currently for sale, which makes it easier to secure your very own piece of land.

Build It Live Clinics and Demonstrations

Several free advice seminars and demonstration clinics will take place through the weekend including: 

Heating Advice Clinic

Basement Advice Clinic

Extensions Advice Clinic

Build Cost Clinic

Sustainable Building Products Pavilion

Visit the Sustainable Building Products Pavilion, in association with The Alliance for Sustainable Building Products (ASBP), to gain advice and source some of the UK’s best eco products on the market.

Where to buy tickets

Tickets are now on sale from the website. The standard ticket price will be £12 per person.  Children under 16 are admitted free with an accompanying adult.

Open Saturday between 10am and 5pm and Sunday between 10am and 4.30pm. Tickets are valid on either day or can be used to attend on both days.

For further information and to book tickets for Build It Live in the South West visit www.builditlive.co.uk

When purchasing tickets, all paying visitors will have the opportunity to purchase a 12 month subscription to Build It Magazine with a huge discount for only £19.99.