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BUSINESS: House builders will be given free access to essential information from leading experts at Donegal’s first ever building advice expo, #Build16 in Letterkenny on Saturday June 11.
Sponsored by EBS Letterkenny, #Build16 has brought together a team of trusted local professionals to walk house builders step by step through the build process.
The expo, which will take place at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Letterkenny on Saturday, June 11, is designed for anyone building, renovating or extending their property – whether first time self-builders or experienced multi-site developers.
Garry Clarke, a property law expert from Lanigan Clarke Solicitors in Letterkenny, says the event is designed to help home builders save both time and money while achieving the best results in their build projects.
The property solicitor leads the #Build16 team of experts: Dean Spencer, BER in Donegal; Darren Donaghy, Donaghy Training; Peter Cullinane, Cullinane Steele Architects; Bert Galbraith, Galbraith Construction; Christy Lynch, Efficient Renewables and Gareth McLarnon, Glen Estates.
Mr Clarke explains: “The number of people planning to build new homes, renovate old ones and add extensions to existing properties is on the rise and we want to ensure that they benefit from the right advice before they begin.
“#Build16 is a free entry event which is open to the public and will shed light on the build process from inception to inhabitation. Our trusted experts will highlight all the important do’s and don’ts in situations which home builders are likely to encounter during their build projects.
“#Build16 is the first event of its kind in Donegal. Sponsored by EBS, #Build16 brings a highly experienced and recommended team of local professionals all under one roof to provide practical advice and helpful tips on self-build and larger scale development projects.
“Attendees will receive up-to-date information which could save many thousands of euro on build costs and help them avoid unnecessary delays in the process.
“From adhering to the latest planning stipulations to side stepping the legal pitfalls of property development and from maximising energy efficiency to ensuring the highest levels of site safety – attendees can rest assured that #Build16 has got it covered,” Mr Clarke adds.
Fidelma Kelly, from event sponsor EBS Letterkenny, said: “We are delighted to sponsor this event as building a home can be a daunting prospect.
“At EBS we know how much time and energy goes into building your own home and we want to support you every step of the way.”
#Build16 attendees will be given access to practical advice and essential information from experts in the areas of mortgages, property law, planning, site safety, building affordability, energy efficiency, building energy rating and property valuation.”
#Build16 will take place at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny on Saturday, June 11 from 9.30am – 2pm. Complimentary tea and coffee will be available on arrival.
Entry to both the event and the #Build16 prize draw is free. To register your free place at #Build16 today email: buildnw16@gmail.com or call 086 088 5070.
Each speaker will be available to answer questions after addressing the event on topics as follows:
‘Compliance with new building regulations and planning conditions’
Peter Cullinane, RIAI Architect, Cullinane Steele Architects
‘Site Safety – what you need to know’
Darren Donaghy, Donaghy Safety Training
‘Building high quality affordable homes’
Bert Galbraith, Galbraith Construction
‘Legal pitfalls in planning and house purchases’
Garry Clarke, Lanigan Clarke Solicitors
‘Cost saving heating and water saving systems’
Christy Lynch, Efficient Renewables/Efficient Heating and Plumbing
‘Market Intelligence – The property market in 2016’
Gareth McLarnon, Glen Estates
‘Building Energy Ratings and how to make you home efficient’
Dean Spencer, BER In Donegal
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