EXCEL LONDON

2 - 5 MAY 2025

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NEC BIRMINGHAM

3 - 5 OCTOBER 2025

EXCEL LONDON

2 - 5 MAY 2025

NEC BIRMINGHAM

3 - 5 OCTOBER 2025

Friday 2 May

Friday 2 May

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Build and Renovation Theatre
  1. Build and Renovation Theatre
    Planning a construction project can be daunting, but with the right approach, you can achieve a smooth, successful build. In this session, an expert Architect and Contractor team (RIBA & CIOB Chartere ...
    In partnership with CIOB and RIBA
  2. Build and Renovation Theatre
    Taking on a construction project isn’t easy, but with the right team in place you will get all the expertise and guidance you need to navigate your way through the various stages. In this session, an ...
    In partnership with CIOB and RIBA
  3. Build and Renovation Theatre
    Once you’ve appointed your team, you’re in a position to develop your initial concept and ideas and progress into the detailed design stage. In this session, an expert Architect and Contractor team (R ...
    In partnership with the CIOB and RIBA
  4. Build and Renovation Theatre
    Controlling the finances may not be the most exciting part of a construction project but it is certainly one of the most important. From the outset, you want to be sure your project is affordable. In ...
    In partnership with CIOB and RIBA
  5. Build and Renovation Theatre
    Clients play a central role on any construction project and there will be a few challenges along the way. In this session, an expert Architect and Contractor team (RIBA & CIOB Chartered professionals) ...
    In partnership with CIOB and RIBA
  6. Build and Renovation Theatre
    You want your project to run as smoothly as possible but it’s difficult to know what’s expected of you, particularly if you’re a first time client. In this session, an expert Architect and Contractor ...
    In partnership with CIOB and RIBA
Home and Garden Theatre
  1. Home and Garden Theatre
    This year Grand Designs Live will host the Flatpack World Championships. Eight DIY-ers will compete live on stage to build flatpack furniture against the clock for the title of Flatpack World Champion ...
  2. Home and Garden Theatre
    Hiring a garden designer isn’t just for luxury estates, it’s a smart investment that can save you time, stress, and money. Discover how collaborating with a professional can help you avoid costly mist ...
    In partnership with the Society of Garden Designers
  3. Home and Garden Theatre
    This panel discussion delves into how architectural features such as doors, skirting, picture rails, coving, ceiling roses, and panelled interiors can completely transform a space, by adding depth, ch ...
    In partnership with Interezza
  4. Home and Garden Theatre
    Transform your city garden into a tranquil escape. This session explores how to make the most of limited outdoor spaces in UK towns, offering practical advice on design, planting, and sustainable solu ...
    In partnership with the Society of Garden Designers
  5. Home and Garden Theatre
    This session will feature the winner of The Apprentice 2025, Dean Franklin, who will talk about his career and how his air conditioning business has been revolutionising the home build industry. Dean ...
  6. Home and Garden Theatre
    Once a go-to design trend, feature walls have long been used to add personality and depth to interiors. But as design evolves, are they still relevant, or have they been replaced by more immersive and ...
  7. Home and Garden Theatre
    Creating a home focused on health and wellbeing requires thoughtful planning, along with combining design, materials, and technology to promote physical, mental, and emotional wellness. Today we will ...
Kitchen Theatre
Sponsors Howdens Joinery
  1. Kitchen Theatre
    Understand what makes a great kitchen design, from layout and functionality to the importance of quality materials and style choices. Learn how a knowledgeable kitchen designer, collaborating with a s ...
    In partnership with Howdens
  2. Kitchen Theatre
    Renovating your home offers the perfect opportunity to create a functional kitchen that simplifies daily life. Prioritising the flow of work, strategic placement of appliances, and ease of cleaning is ...
  3. Kitchen Theatre
    Lets talk about the water place as a key design element in the kitchen because about 60% of kitchen tasks - like washing, rinsing, prepping food, and cleaning - revolve around water use. By prioritisi ...
    In partnership with BLANCO
  4. Kitchen Theatre
    More homeowners than ever are optimising their living spaces for shared family experiences, whether it’s with dedicated blackout, immersive home cinemas, or multi-purpose media rooms which transition ...
  5. Kitchen Theatre
    Effective lighting design completely transforms a room's ambience and directly impacts individual wellbeing. This CPD explores the importance of natural and artificial lighting in an interior space. U ...
Sustainability Theatre
Sponsors Certas Energy t/a Evolo
  1. Sustainability Theatre
    Think sustainable design is out of your budget? Lost in all the buzz words? Is it even your responsibility anyway? Join the BIID for an informative panel discussion that will tackle some of the myths ...
    In partnership with BIID
  2. Sustainability Theatre
    A long-standing favourite at Grand Designs Live, Meet the Grand Designers returns to celebrate the iconic show. This year, contributors from the latest series take to the stage to share their inspirin ...
  3. Sustainability Theatre
    Embracing renewable energy and sustainable design can significantly improve a home’s efficiency, comfort, and environmental impact. This talk explores how solar power, heat pumps, energy-efficient ins ...
    In partnership with InstaGroup
  4. Sustainability Theatre
    Join the panel as they explore real-world examples, best practices, and the challenges of designing spaces that support holistic well-being. Whether through modular housing, community-centred design, ...
  5. Sustainability Theatre
    A long-standing favourite at Grand Designs Live, Meet the Grand Designers returns to celebrate the iconic show. This year, contributors from the latest series take to the stage to share their inspirin ...
  6. Sustainability Theatre
    Discover how smart technology is transforming home climate control. This session explores Daikin’s latest innovations in smart HVAC systems, including AI-driven efficiency, automation, and seamless in ...
    In partnership with Daikin

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