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Webinars

Renovating soon? Join our upcoming webinars to learn more about home renovation, and get your questions answered live by our experts.

1. Where do I begin with my renovation?

What's covered?

  • The very first steps to take before diving into design.
  • How to set a realistic budget and scope.
  • Why bringing builders in early saves time, money, and stress.
  • A simple roadmap from idea → plan → (design) → build.

Expert speaker

Head of Design and Build, Simon Ribchester

2. How to plan a renovation that stays on budget (and on track)

What's covered?

  • How builder involvement up front avoids overspends later.
  • What’s included in a detailed scope.
  • Contingencies: why 10% isn’t enough, and how we help clients stay realistic.
  • Real data from Beams projects on accuracy of estimates.

Expert speaker

Head of Design and Build, Simon Ribchester

3. Common renovation mistakes and how to avoid them

What's covered?

  • Starting without a detailed scope.
  • Not locking in long-lead items.
  • Relying on a single contingency.
  • Mid-project design changes.
  • How Beams’ builder-led planning prevents these pitfalls.

Expert speaker

Head of Design and Build, Simon Ribchester