Following a very successful event last year, INCA are once again able to invite all those INCA members, be they System Designers, Installation Contractors or Associates, with an interest in the self build and renovation sector of our industry, to what should be a very interesting and informative FREE educational / networking event on Wednesday 25th March 2026 at the National Self Build & Renovation Centre (NSBRC) in Swindon.
For those of you who haven’t been to the NSBRC before it’s a visit you won’t want to miss and one that may well open the doors to new opportunities within the self-build and renovation sectors.
About The National Self Build & Renovation Centre
The National Self Build & Renovation Centre is the UK’S only permanent venue for independent homebuilding advice & support. Established in 2007 they have helped over a quarter of a million visitors build their own dream home or extend and improve their existing property. Sustainability and energy efficiency retrofit are high on their agenda for 2026 and beyond and, as such, INCA are looking to support these efforts and drive opportunities to those members looking to develop into this market.
The NSBRC mission – to help create a better, more sustainable home by delivering on three key promises:
- To inspire by showcasing the very best building methods, innovations and technologies.
- To inform via an expert helpdesk and range of shows, workshops, and educational courses.
- To always offer impartial advice which can be trusted.
This unique venue, covering 67,000ft2, features 3 full size exhibition houses, as well as educational areas featuring an array of displays covering everything from ground works and foundations, to building systems and roof types, plus a full-scale renovation house that takes visitors through the journey of a major renovation project. Visitors can also join audio tours around the Renovation House, where you will hear some of the main factors and considerations when taking on such a project. There are also more than 200 permanent exhibition stands displaying the latest innovative products and services.
In October 25 they launched their inspiring new Retrofit Zone, a hands-on exhibit showing homeowners exactly how to upgrade their homes for better comfort, efficiency, and sustainability. The exhibit includes life-size cross-sections representing different types and ages of homes commonly found in the UK, to demonstrate the challenges most likely to be associated with them. You can explore potential solutions best suited for them – with an emphasis on taking a ‘fabric-first’ approach to balance your home’s ecosystem.The Retrofit Zone helps to demystify a number of key topics, including:
- Insulation & airtightness
- Ventilation & moisture management
- Efficient low-carbon heating & renewable energy
- Low-cost energy savings
- Regulations & planning permission
- Funding & grants
- Low-cost energy savings
- Regulations & planning permission
- Funding & grants
“The aim of the centre is to inspire, educate and provide impartial advice for visitors as well as offering services and products from a wide range of selected exhibitors to aid you through every step of a house renovation project”. NSBRC Spokesperson.
INCA At The National Self Build & Renovation Centre
Following our visit in 2025 INCA have further cemented our partnership with the NSBRC through the installation of a small permanent display to promote external wall insulation and those INCA members focussed on this sector of the market in the “Professional Services” area. The INCA display panel features info, the “what is EWI” video on loop, general information along with links to our member directory.
INCA Members NSBRC Self-Build Event – The Format
The INCA event will start at 10:00 when we will meet for tea, coffee and biscuits. At around 10:45 we will have an introductory talk from the CEO of the NSBRC who will explain exactly what the centre is all about and the work they do. We will then have plenty of time to tour the exhibition at leisure before (and after) an informal networking buffet lunch.
The full address is as follows: The National Self Build & Renovation Centre, Lydiard Fields, Great Western Way, Swindon, SN5 8UB. Click Here For More Info & Directions >
There’s absolutely no charge for this event and tickets are free to all members and their guests. Please reserve your places via the form below. Full details and your FREE tickets will then be sent to you nearer the time.
Book Your Place(s)
How To Book Your Place
Book your places at the INCA Members NSBRC Self-Build Event at the National Self Build and Renovation Centre in Swindon on Wednesday 25th March 2026.
This even is FREE to all INCA members – no payment is required.
To book your place(s), please complete the form below: