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Free half-day seminar in Nottingham, concluding the ‘Green futures for existing buildings' series.

30 March 2010 - Nottingham Conference Centre, Nottingham

Details :

BRE and EC Harris.  This series is also working in conjunction with the Sustainable Construction iNet. The iNet helps small to medium sized businesses to improve their business performance and profitability through innovating. We can offer expertise, networking opportunities and funding to help you. 

Programme :

09:00 Registration and refreshments  
09:30 Welcome, introduction and an outline of 'Green futures for existing buildings' Chris Ward-Brown, emda 
09:45 

Highlights from the series 

  • Sustainability assessment methods
  • Refurbishment of an existing council office
  • Opportunities for renewable energy
  • Voltage optimisation
  • Behavioural change

Matt Dickinson, BRE

Matt Fulford, EC Harris 

10:30 Projects in the East Midlands  
11:00 The role of facilities management in creating sustainable futures for existing buildings Ismena Clout, BIFM
11:45 

Debate - What is the future of Sustainable Refurbishment?

  • challenges
  • opportunities
  • what is needed and can emda help? 
Lead by Chris Ward-Brown, emda
12:15 Conclusions Chris Ward-Brown, emda
12:30 Lunch and networking  

Intended audience :
All previous attendees of the 'Green Futures' series, inclduing: Planning Officers, Planning Consultants, Estate Directors and Managers, Environmental Managers, Facilities Managers, Council Members, Policy Makers, Funding Organisations, Developers, Designers, Contractors

For more information:
Caroline McGill
events@bre.co.uk
01923 664800