The Grand Designs Live Show 2023 was a resounding success.

"Final day at the Grand Designs Live Show. Caught up with Kevin McCloud to discuss sustainable solutions and how best to retrofit London homes. We really need to take more care of the earth and address environmental concerns seriously in the construction industry. It is time we consider how best we can replace existing building materials with sustainable alternatives that will help lower carbon emissions and help support the environment,” said PBM Director Jay Gentle. 

Jay was invited for the second year running to the Grand Designs Live Show as a renovation expert giving professional advice on all manner of residential build projects. The event was held at Excel London between the 29th of April and the 7th of May 2023.

Jay offers guidance on project management, techincal/structural, layout/design, materials, planning, costings/budgeting and professional building practices. He shares his experience on what to look for and how to avoid cowboy builders, but above all how to have a great build experience, aswell as a great build.

Jay says. “I believe clients underestimate how important the build experience is as part of the whole process. I would suggest it’s just as important come the end as the actual build itself, people overlook the importance of the energy imprinted on them and the space when undertaking a major build project. Everywhere they look they will be reminded of how things unfolded, it’s essential they are left with a positive experience and memories from their builder.”

He said of the show: “ I love these events, people come in with little idea or a skeleton of a plan and leave inspired and excited, often and surprisingly with completely different design ideas and layouts than they came in with. It’s really satifing watching as their faces light up and helping people to get clarity and a clear direction on their builds.”

Next year our agenda is to incorporate a more environmentally conscious, sustainable approach and build solutions while redeveloping homes. Which is inline with the the London Mayor’s plan to make London zero carbon by 2030.

https://www.london.gov.uk/programmes-strategies/environment-and-climate-change/energy/low-carbon-accelerators/retrofit-accelerator-homes

More about that here: https://www.granddesignslive.com/whats-on/ask-an-expert/renovation-experts.

And here are some pictures from the event, so you too can feel the good vibes!