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Northern Ireland Environment Minister Edwin
Poots, last week opened the 2010 SelfBuild Show at the King's
Hall, Belfast.
Speaking at the opening, Minister Poots remarked on how the
event had grown over the years. "I am very impressed with
the SelfBuild
Show and how it has gone from strength to strength
over the years since it first opened in 1997.
"Certainly, if you are thinking of extending your house
or making home improvements, there is no better place to be
this weekend. It is also encouraging to see so many companies
displaying and giving advice on renewable energy and sustainable
building products."
In addressing the first visitors at the show, the Minister
pointed out that minor works requiring planning permission,
processed using the award-winning Streamlined Council Consultation
scheme, are now being decided within an average of 30 working
days.
Thousands of people - ranging from across the building industry
- visited the show which had 240 stands, exhibiting every
product needed to build, extend or renovate a home.
Clive Corry, Director of SelfBuild Ireland limited and organisers
of the show said - "It is very fulfilling to run an event
which provides so much information for builders and renovators.
It presents new ideas and technology side-by-side with energy
saving products and traditional skills.
"Whilst the industry may be quiet, there are plenty
of people willing and able to undertake major projects. They
will get plenty of ideas and advice from this show."
The show opened on Friday 19 February and ran until Sunday
21 February.
The next Self Build Show will take place in Galway on 15
& 16 May 2010.
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