Build It Live, recognised as the United Kingdom’s most practical self-build and renovation exhibition, will take place in Exeter on 12 September and 13 September 2026. The showcase is essential for anyone intending a self-build, refurbishing a dwelling, or seeking extra space, light and increased home value and comfort.
Build It magazine is dedicated to providing its readers with easy-to-digest, jargon-busting features, as well as inspiring real home stories, to help people turn their ideas into reality. Build It Live brings the magazine to life, providing everything someone with a home project could need to plan, progress, or complete their build, under one roof.
Meet Suppliers and Experts
At Build It Live, visitors can meet hundreds of the UK’s leading suppliers, architects, and see thousands of products. This allows attendees to gain face-to-face advice and test out products like sliding doors, eco products, and smart home systems in person.
The show will also feature many leading structural system suppliers, catering to those building with insulated concrete formwork, structural insulated panels, bricks and masonry, timber frame, and oak frame. This provides a unique opportunity for attendees to learn about the latest products and technologies in the industry.
Free Workshops and Seminars
Each day at Build It Live, visitors will be able to attend free, live talks hosted by industry experts. These seminars and workshops are designed to cover all key self build, renovation, and extension hurdles, helping people avoid common pitfalls and troubleshoot their way to project success.
The seminars, including “A step by step guide to self build” and “Renovating a Home with Character”, are hosted by Build It magazine experts. The workshops, covering everything from heating systems to finding land, are hosted by leading manufacturers and specialists from the self build and renovation sector.
Expert Advice and Real-Life Stories
The Ask Our Experts lounge is the perfect place to go to find the answers to specific questions. Build It magazine’s experts will be on hand all weekend giving free, impartial guidance on any part of a self build, renovation, or home extension – without the sales pitch.
At the Build It Live Workshop Theatre, attendees can also listen to real-life stories from people who have already completed their self build or renovation. Self Builders’ Own Stories is an opportunity to learn from their mistakes, hear their top tips, and ask them questions about their journey.
Find Your Perfect Plot
Build It proudly operates PlotBrowser, an online portal filled with real building plots and conversion opportunities around the UK. At Build It Live, visitors can head to the dedicated Land Zone, which brings the website to life.
Here are five key reasons to attend Build It Live: meeting suppliers, attending free workshops and seminars, asking experts questions, listening to real-life stories, and finding the perfect plot. Build It Live is an event not to be missed. Whether they are a seasoned self builder or just starting out, this event has something for everyone. They can expect to gain valuable insights and practical advice to help them turn their ideas into reality.
