Sustainability and Biodiversity goals are becoming increasingly ambitious for our construction sites. To aid contractors, Scott Parnell introduces FlexMSE, a carbon negative vegetated retaining wall system and Technocrete, a lightweight and sustainable alternative to cement based postmix. Both offer efficiency savings through installation.
This seminar initially provides an overview of the SuDS concept; the concept of the permeable pavement as a component of SuDS before exploring recent innovations in the design and development of materials and construction. The presentation references guidance from British Standards, CIRIA and Interpave and extends to an investigation of the maintenance and longevity of […]
The CPD covers the Design, Construction and Maintenance of permeable pavement. Incudes case study examples and information about Pollution Control and water quality improvements including removal of micro plastics. Formpave are the originators of Permeable Paving in the UK and have over 20 years experience in the field.
This CPD seminar will cover: Reviewing all types of Solar PV available in the UK; Common pitfalls and failures; Designing Solar PV systems for Part L 2022 and Future Homes Standard
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Please note: Attendance to this event is expected to be high, please confirm your booking to Eventbright with the link below. The restaurant is open prior to the meeting, if you wish to dine first. Note, the event is free to attend, no booking required. Although the Channel Islands has de-carbonised its electrical power supply […]
Looking into why green infrastructure is becoming increasingly popular, the related planning requirements and legislation, and the economic and environmental benefits of greenery. We’ll also be discussing how to design to hit environmental targets with living walls and green roofs, and how to integrate them successfully into your designs. This session will give you a […]
The reputation of timber windows has suffered quite a bit in recent times due to the shoddy manufacturing techniques of the past. Why is it that the Victorians could create timber windows that are still found in buildings today (some of them made by George Barnsdale) and yet other poorly made and ill- fitted wood […]
Launch event of our report that explores how using circular economy principles can result in carbon savings and create both financial and non-financial value. UKGBC’s Whole Life Carbon Roadmap for a Net Zero Built Environment states that in order to limit global heating to 1.5ºC, a transformative shift in built environment practices is needed, including the adoption […]
Join us for an interactive workshop exploring the Net Zero Whole Life Carbon Roadmap Stakeholder Action Plans, to better understand how to implement the key immediate actions recommended, learn from industry leaders and peers, and give your insight into common challenges to help shape UKGBC’s future work. This is the second in a series of 5 workshops […]
Richard Spinney, Director of Henderson Green Partnership (Guernsey), has recently made a presentation to Building Control regarding the means of decarbonising public buildings, with a case study of the project work at The Princess Elizabeth Hospital in Guernsey, included in the presentation. Location: Commodores Room, Guernsey Yacht Club, Castle Emplacement, Guernsey, GY1 1AU If you […]
Sir Ian Chapman is a physicist and the Chief Executive of the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority. Helpfully (for us) he is also an ex-Elizabeth College pupil, and a director of Guernsey Electricity. Sir Ian has kindly agreed to speak to CIGPE about his work - particularly his work on advanced fusion energy projects. […]