#Build16 Expo at Radisson Blu, Letterkenny this weekend

#Build16 team members Dean Spencer, BER in Donegal, Garry Clarke, Lanigan Clarke Solicitors,Darren Donaghy, Donaghy Training and Peter Cullinane, Cullinane Steele Architects, Bert Galbraith, Galbraith Construction, Gareth McLarnon, Glen Estates and Bill Steele, Cullinane Steele Architects. Photo by Clive Wasson.

Sponsored by EBS Letterkenny, #Build16 unites a team of trusted local professionals to guide house builders step by step through the build process.

#Build16 is designed for anyone building, renovating or extending a property – from first time self-builders to experienced site developers.

The event runs from 9.30am-2pm

#Build16 is open to the public and attendees will benefit from practical advice and information from experts in a series of informative talks. Speaking at the event will be solicitor Garry Clarke, architect Peter Cullinane, construction expert Bert Galbraith, site safety expert Darren Donaghy, efficient heating and plumbing expert Christy Lynch, building energy rating expert Dean Spencer and property valuation expert Gareth McLarnon.

Each person who attends #Build16 will be automatically entered in a draw to win a €500 voucher for tiles and bathrooms at McDaid’s Bathroom, Plumbing and Tiles in Buncrana. The winner will be announced at the event.

Bert Galbraith, of Galbraith Construction, said the free event was organised to help house builders save both time and money while achieving the best results.

“There’s been a rise in the number of people planning to build new homes, renovate old ones and add extensions to existing properties and we want to help them start off on strong footing with the right advice.

Meet the #Build16 team . . . Christy Lynch, Efficient Renewables, Bill Steele, Cullinane Steele Architects, Bert Galbraith, Galbraith Construction, Dean Spencer, BER In Donegal, Darren Donaghy, Donaghy Safety Training, Garry Clarke, Lanigan Clarke Solicitors and Peter Cullinane, Cullinane Steele Architects.

“Most importantly #Build16 will help house builders save on build costs and avoid unnecessary delays in their build process.

“#Build16 promises to be the most important event anyone building a house in Donegal will attend this year.”

Fidelma Kelly, from event sponsor EBS Letterkenny, said: “We are delighted to sponsor this event as building a home can be a daunting prospect.

“At EBS we know how much time and energy goes into building your own home and we want to support you every step of the way.”

#Build16 will take place at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny on Saturday, June 11) from 9.30am - 2pm. For further information on #Build16 email: [email protected] or call 086 088 5070.