Sustainable Construction iNet - Delivering the Code for Sustainable Homes - This event has already finished
FREE CPD accredited seminar - opportunity to access funding
21 January 2010 - East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham
The Code for Sustainable Homes is the key standard driving improvements in the environmental performance of new homes in England. Meeting the higher levels of the code is a major challenge and one that innovators in construction and renewable energy products and processes can help overcome. Companies need support firstly with processes to meet current mandatory requirements and then with innovation that looks to meet the highest levels through new products and processes and improvements in existing products.
The Code aims to protect the environment by providing guidance on the construction of high performance homes built with sustainability in mind. Come along to find out how the Code can help you and to develop your knowledge further as a result.
Why you should attend
- For an overview of the code and its latest regularatory requirements
- To ask those fundamental questions
- To understand where to go for more information and advice
Programme :
| 09:00 | Registration | |
| 09:30 | Welcome & introduction | Charles Meynell, Sustainable Construction iNet |
| 09:40 | Introduction to the Sustainable Construction iNet | Narwal Arshad, Sustainable Construction iNet |
| 10:00 | Developments surrounding the Code and lessons learned | Andrew Peel, BRE |
| 10:45 | Q&A session | |
| 11:00 | Refreshment break | |
| 11:20 | Creative Energy Homes: A research & educational showcase of sustainable housing | Mark Gillott, Nottingham University |
| 11:40 | Creative Energy Homes tour | Mark Gillott, Nottingham University |
| 13:00 | Lunch & networking | |
| 13:45 | Welcome back by the Chair | |
| 13:50 | Funding support programme | Grahame Mansell Grace, FP7 Service |
| 14:10 | SAP Appendix Q | Andrew Peel, BRE |
| 14:40 | Applying practical solutions to the Code | Janet Jackson, Northampton University |
| 15:10 | Q&A session | |
| 15:30 | Wrap up & close |
The Sustainable Construction iNet* has been set up to offer small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) funding, expertise and networking opportunities to help you become more innovative and reach long term profitability goals.
Our events programme addresses important issues and subjects within the sector and is a platform for knowledge exchange. As a source of ideas, expertise, contacts and potential partners, attending one of our events may prove the spark of innovation you need to boost your business prospects and to give you a competitive edge.
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