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10/09/2012

Any Sign Of Life In The Building Industry?

Home Extension Business Is On The Increase

Drive down any street and you can see the number of home extension projects under way.


Planning statistics for the first 2 months of 2012 show that more home extensions projects commenced than new self builds with 822 house extensions planning applications and 346 extension projects getting underway.

Contractors and suppliers need to ensure that they are targeting this important and growing sector of the building industry.

But how can you meet the home owners who are planning extensions or renovations ?

The answer is easy – go to the market place – meet the customers – show what you have to offer and what you can do and you will get your share of this important market.

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The biggest and most successful market place for home extensions and renovations is The B&Q Ideal Home Show which takes place in the RDS over the October Bank Holiday Weekend – 4 days and up to 30,000 home owners.

The Extend and Retrofit Village at the B&Q Ideal Home Show is a one stop shop for thousands of home owners looking for advice from The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland who provide free consultations and the dozens of suppliers participating including:

Architects & Quantity Surveys

Attic Conversions

Bathrooms

Builders and Contractors

Conservatories and Sun Rooms

Decking

Décor/Furniture /Lighting

Driveways

Flooring & Floor Covering

Heating Systems

Home Extensions

Insulation

Kitchens

Windows/Doors/Double Glazing

If you supply any of these products or services – you should consider joining the 200 plus satisfied exhibitors at Ireland's biggest, best known, best attended and most successful exhibition for home owners – the B&Q Ideal Home Show.

Live events like the B&Q Ideal Home Show continue to draw the crowds as home owners look for the best value and choice when investing in their most valuable asset.

Visit www.idealhome.ie

Or contact Caitriona O’Connor Tel. 01-4055558 or Email: caitriona@sdlexpo.com

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