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This page lists the latest sustainability-related events in the UK and beyond, as submitted by Sapling users.
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BRTuk: Bus Rapid Transit in Action
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30 November 2009 |
| End date | |
1 December 2009 |
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Hilton Cardiff, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom |
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| Description | |
2009 has been a big year for Bus Rapid Transit in the UK. The Cambridgeshire Guided Bus (CGB) and Swansea ftrMetro started public service, and the Luton-Dunstable scheme moved into the implementation phase. Preparation for major new schemes in East London, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, the West of England and elsewhere has moved forward apace whilst in places as diverse as Kent Thameside, Crawley, Bradford, Leeds, and Runcorn, BRT or “BRT Like” schemes building on proven technologies and integrated with other public transport services in their areas continued to provide reliable transit service.
BRTuk’s 5th Annual Conference is in Cardiff, an aspiring sustainable transport city and seat of the devolved Welsh Government, co-funders of ftrMetro in neighbouring Swansea. An excellent programme focussed on delivery and operation of BRT has been assembled with presentations highlighting BRT systems in the UK and around the world. The Conference will also mark the first of the new BRTuk Bursaries.
As usual, the conference delivers excellent value with prices having been held at last year’s levels and additional discounts for up to two further delegates from the same organisation. New members can take advantage of a conference/membership package taking them through to April 2011. So join us at the Hilton Hotel, Cardiff on Monday 30th November and Tuesday 1st December for the latest in BRTuk’s “don’t miss” series of conferences. |
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Person(s): Abbie Sharland
E-mail: conferences@landor.co.uk
Tel: 0845 270 7865
Fax: 0207 091 7966
Address: LTT Ltd, Apollo House, 359 Kennington Lane, London, SE11 5QY
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Tunnel Design & Construction Asia
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8 June 2010 |
| End date | |
10 June 2010 |
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Amara Hotel, Singapore , Singapore |
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Link to website |
| Description | |
Tunnel Design & Construction Asia is a comprehensive event on modern trends and technologies in tunnel design, construction, maintenance and safety standards for transportation, utility and hydro tunnels in Asia.
The event covers design codes for tunnels, various construction methods employed, cost-benefit analysis, recent advancements in M&E, fire/safety/evacuation procedures, ventilation/pollution control and growth in geotechnical investigations for subsurface infrastructure construction.
Tunnel Design & Construction Asia will cover current projects and case studies from tunnels in:
- Singapore
- Malaysia
- Hong Kong
- India
- China
- Vietnam
- Indonesia
The event will seek to assemble the subsurface industry leaders and address the abovementioned issues plus provide strategies on how to make the industry:
- Sustainable and economical
- Optimise its utilisation of subsurface space
- Provide safety standards and user-friendliness
- Enhance service life of tunnels |
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Person(s): Stacey Cross
E-mail: stacey.cross@iqpc.com.sg
Tel: 65 6722 9442
Fax: 65 6720 3804
Address: 068893
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How to meet the Code for Sustainable Homes
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6 May 2009 |
| End date | |
6 May 2009 |
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Brewhouse Theatre, Taunton, United Kingdom |
| Link | |
Link to website |
| Description | |
All new homes will have to meet the CO2 reduction target for Code Level 3 next year. An increasing number of local planning authorities require new homes to achieve certain Code levels. Government funded housing already has to meet at least Code Level 3 in full.
An understanding of the Code & how it can be achieved is vital if you are involved in delivering new housing.
This half day seminar will provide practical & timely information on how to meet the Code which you can take away & apply to your own projects.
The seminar will:
· Show how to meet different levels of the Code based on the experience of a developer that is building one of the first Code Level 5 developments in the country.
· Look at the design strategies, construction methods, materials, technologies & costs of meeting the Code.
· Provide a detailed look at the Code & its various parts from an experienced Code assessor.
· Set out the policy requirements regarding the Code both now & in the future.
Cost: £57.50 inc VAT |
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Person(s): Gareth Walton
E-mail: gareth.walton@dsbi.org.uk
Tel: 07886672577
Fax:
Address:
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Sustainable Development and Planning 2009
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| Start date | |
13 May 2009 |
| End date | |
15 May 2009 |
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St Raphael Resort, Limasoll, Cyprus |
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Link to website |
| Description | |
The Conference addresses the subject of regional development in an integrated way as well as in accordance with the principles of sustainability. The conference will be of interest to planners, environmentalists, engineers, architects, ecologists, economists, policy makers and other governmental officials, researchers and academics involved in the field of sustainability. |
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Person(s): Alice Jones
E-mail: enquiries@wessex.ac.uk
Tel: 02380 293223
Fax:
Address:
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Transport Modelling Forum
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| Start date | |
10 June 2009 |
| End date | |
10 June 2009 |
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Chelsea F.C., London, United Kingdom |
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Link to website |
| Description | |
Last years Transport Modelling Forum challenged the way in which we view our existing transport systems and their performance. We discussed the need to review the way in which we traditionally carry out modelling.
Are new models required? How do newer models interface with the existing ones, in which we have invested so much in terms of data, methodological development and software?
We cannot ignore the challenges brought by the recession or assume that growth in travel demand is a certainty. Does that mean that forecasted figures in databases like TEMPRO are still credible?
New modes such as high-speed rail at a national scale as well as the carbon challenge provide more problems to solve. Can our existing toolkit provide the answers?
For the 4th Annual Transport Modelling Forum we have chosen the theme ‘Changing Requirements and Challenging Times’. We have established an exciting line-up of top-class speakers in the field, who will each deal with one of the many issues facing the transport modelling profession including:
• Gavin Gaunt, Head of the NATA refresh at the Department for Transport
• Charlene Rohr, Director of Modelling RAND
• Dr Denvil Coombe, Principle of the Denvil Coombe Practice
• Dr Gerard Whelan the Divisional Director and Steve Lowe, MVA
• Prof Andrew Daly University of Leeds
• Clare Lindsay, Technical Director and Dr Ian Williams, WSP
• Andrew Potter the Divisional Director at Mouchel
Book by the 8th May for Early Bird Booking Discount
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Person(s): Abbie Sharland
E-mail: conferences@landor.co.uk
Tel: 0845 270 7965
Fax: 0207 091 7966
Address: Apollo House, 359 Kennington Lane, London, SE11 5QY
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Urban Transport and the Environment 2009
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22 June 2009 |
| End date | |
24 June 2009 |
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Bologna, Italy |
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Link to website |
| Description | |
This International Conference on Urban Transport and the Environment has been successfully reconvened annually for the last fourteen years. It has always attracted a wide international spread of delegates and is well established as the premier annual event of its type. The Conference will be of interest to engineers, scientists and managers working in industry, universities, research organisations and government; involved in the planning and management of urban transportation systems and transport policy. |
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Person(s): Alice Jones
E-mail: enquiries@wessex.ac.uk
Tel: 02380 293223
Fax:
Address:
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Sustainable Tourism 2010
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| Start date | |
5 July 2009 |
| End date | |
7 July 2009 |
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New Forest, United Kingdom |
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Link to website |
| Description | |
Sustainable Tourism 2010 aims to find ways to protect the natural and cultural landscape through the development of new solutions which minimise the adverse effects of tourism. This conference will explore issues concerned with achieving environmental, social and economic sustainability of tourism alongside the governance mechanisms needed to support sustainable tourism.The meeting will also focus on empirical work and case studies from around the world.
Sustainable Tourism 2010 will adopt a multi disciplinary approach and specifically aim to foster greater understanding and collaboration between scientists and social science experts, practitioners and policy makers. It will take a broad view of this sophisticated and complex industry, and will examine the practice of sustainable tourism from global travel trends through to destination and site management. |
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Person(s): Alice Jones
E-mail: ajones@wessex.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 23 8029 3223
Fax: +44 (0) 23 8029 2853
Address: Wessex Institute of Technology, Ashurst Lodge, Ashurst, Southampton, SO40 7AA, UK
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Sustainable Communities conference
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| Start date | |
14 July 2009 |
| End date | |
14 July 2009 |
| Place | |
Corn Exchange, Exeter, United Kingdom |
| Link | |
Link to website |
| Description | |
This conference will focus on some of the key issues when it comes to creating sustainable communities, such as transport, green infrastructure & the public realm, energy generation & community involvement.
Expert speakers will provide examples of best practice & the latest thinking in each of these areas, focusing on the challenges that arise when considering these issues & the solutions that exist to overcome them.
It is is organised by the Devon Sustainable Building Initiative (DSBI) & Ecos Trust on behalf of Constructing Excellence SW & Future Foundations. |
| Contact | |
Person(s): Gareth Walton - Director, Devon Sustainable Building Initiative (DSBI)
E-mail: gareth.walton@dsbi.org.uk
Tel: 07886672577
Fax:
Address:
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Low Carbon Existing Housing conference
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| Start date | |
14 July 2009 |
| End date | |
14 July 2009 |
| Place | |
Corn Exchange, Exeter, United Kingdom |
| Link | |
Link to website |
| Description | |
There is significant & growing momentum for action to refurbish the existing housing stock to create low carbon homes.
This conference will cover the latest on low carbon refurbishment of existing homes, including the size of the task & how current policy responses measure up, the challenges & opportunities in the region & case studies of successful low carbon refurbishments.
Cost £55 +VAT (£63.25 in total) |
| Contact | |
Person(s): Gareth Walton - Director, Devon Sustainable Building Initiative (DSBI)
E-mail: gareth.walton@dsbi.org.uk
Tel: 07886672577
Fax:
Address:
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Forging resilient local economies
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| Start date | |
14 July 2009 |
| End date | |
15 July 2009 |
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Manchester, United Kingdom |
| Link | |
Link to website |
| Description | |
Speakers include - Bob Neill MP, Shadow Minister for Local Government: Michael Ward, Chief Executive of BURA; Chris Leslie, Director of NLGN; Adrian Passmore Chief Executive of RegenWM and Chris Wade, Chief Executive of Action for Market Towns.
The recession is serious and affects communities across the country. This does not mean that we should allow uncertainty to stifle our creativity or for inertia to become our dominant response. Recession means we now need to innovate, take some risks, create new ideas and have a renewed sense of action. The Summit will explore the strategy, policy and delivery required to forge resilient local economies which can:
• Ride economic punches now and in the future
• Adapt to changing circumstances and be alert to opportunities
• Repel and reduce future impacts from climate change and peak oil
• Ensure that no one community or cohort of people lose out.
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Person(s): Lyn Stacey
E-mail: lynstacey@cles.org.uk
Tel:
Fax:
Address:
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NETCOM 2009 - TRADE SHOW AND CONFERENCE
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| Start date | |
4 August 2009 |
| End date | |
6 August 2009 |
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Yellow Pavilion/Expo Center Norte/São Paulo/Brazil, Brazil |
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| Description | |
NETCOM 2009 - TRADE SHOW AND CONFERENCE
Networking and Telecommunications
Netcom is the most important meeting point for telecommunications, cabling systems and networking in Latin America for companies and professionals. It will be held in São Paulo from August 4 - 6, 2009, at Expo Center Norte Pavilion.
EDITOR´S NOTE
Please add the following information to your events calendar
NETCOM 2009
August 4 - 6, 2009
Yellow Pavilion
Expo Center Norte
São Paulo - Brazil
Trade Show - Free Admission
Will showcase new technology, equipment and services. Open from 12 pm to 8 pm. Target public: telecom, networking and IT professionals from businesses (industrial, commercial and services companies) and public administration (federal, state and local); systems integrators, designers, consultants; installers, technical service contractors; telecom manufacturers; VADs and VARs; ISPs and WISPs; telecom service providers, telecommunications companies; government; research institutes; education.
Conference
Open from 9 am to 6 pm, the conference program will feature over 100 presentations in 3 days, in simultaneous sessions, exploring business and technical aspects of cabling systems, broadband, access networks, networking, wireless, VoIP, security and automation (building and home).
Themes: structured cabling; IP, access and local networks; network security; wireless; Wimax; IPTV; infrastructure; surge protection;
For more information
netcom2009@arandanet.com.br
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Person(s): Mônica Carpenter
E-mail: netcom2009@arandanet.com.br
Tel: 55 11 3824-5300
Fax:
Address: Al. Olga, 315 - Barra Funda - 01155-900 - São Paulo/Brazil
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PPP/PFI in Social Housing
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| Start date | |
21 September 2009 |
| End date | |
22 September 2009 |
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Crowne Plaza Hotel St James, London, United Kingdom |
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Link to website |
| Description | |
This conference will examine the key areas of growth, sustainability, renewal and affordability in the current economic climate. Featuring a keynote address from the Homes & Communities Agency and case studies from HTA, Kent County Council, & London Thames Gateway Development this event will address the growing requirement for social housing across the UK. Discover the latest funding solutions for partnerships and learn about the features and future of Arms Length Management Organisations. |
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Person(s): Rebecca Adeyoye
E-mail: radeyoye@smi-online.co.uk
Tel: 020 7827 6186
Fax: 020 7827 6187
Address:
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Green Homes Exhibition 2009
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| Start date | |
23 September 2009 |
| End date | |
25 September 2009 |
| Place | |
International Convention Centre, Birmingham, United Kingdom |
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Link to website |
| Description | |
The Green Homes Exhibition is integral to Social Housing Exhibition 2009 at the National Housing Federation's Annual Conference and offers visitors an excellent opportunity to examine and assess the latest environmental sustainabilty solutions for the housing sector. The exhibition is free of charge to those involved in the provision of affordable and sustainable housing. To register in advance please visit www.socialhousingexhibition.co.uk or call Foremarke Exhibitions on 020 8877 8899 or email housing.org.uk |
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Person(s): Julian Hurst, Anna Robinson, George Adebambi, Karen Fletcher, Rachael Bullock
E-mail: housing@foremarke.uk.com
Tel: 02088778899
Fax: 02088778890
Address:
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Social Housing Exhibition 2009
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| Start date | |
23 September 2009 |
| End date | |
25 September 2009 |
| Place | |
International Convention Centre, Birmingham, United Kingdom |
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Link to website |
| Description | |
The UK's leading business exhibition for providers of social housing runs alongside the National Housing Federation's flagship Annual Conference. The exhibition features over 130 leading suppliers to the sector and is free of charge to vist for those involved in the provision of social housing. To register for free please visit www.socialhousingexhibition.co.uk. For more information about visiting, exhibiting or sponsorship please contact Foremarke Exhibitions on 020 8877 8899 or email housing@foremarke.uk.com |
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Person(s): Julian Hurst, Anna Robinson, George Adebambi, Karen Fletcher, Rachael Bullock
E-mail: housing@foremarke.uk.com
Tel: 02088778899
Fax: 02088778890
Address:
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How to Meet the Code for Sustainable Homes
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30 September 2009 |
| End date | |
30 September 2009 |
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The Guildhall, Bath, United Kingdom |
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Half-day seminar will provide practical and timely information on how to meet the Code which you can take away and apply to your own projects.
The seminar will:
Show how to meet different levels of the Code based on the experience of a developer that is building one of the first Code Level 5 developments in the country.
Look at the design strategies, construction methods, materials, technologies and costs of meeting the Code.
Provide a detailed look at the Code and various parts from an experienced Code assessor.
Set out the policy requirements regarding the Code both now and in the future.
Fees: £75 plus vat (£86.25) Wednesday 30th September 1.00 pm - 4.30 pm book online at www.ecostrust.org.uk or call 01458 254353 |
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Person(s): Alison Braddock
E-mail: alison@ecostrust.org.uk
Tel: 01458254353
Fax: 01458 253401
Address: Ecos Trust, Great Bow Wharf, Bow Street, Langport, Somerset TA10 9PN
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The National School Transport Conference 2009
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| Start date | |
20 October 2009 |
| End date | |
20 October 2009 |
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The Grosvenor Hotel, London, United Kingdom |
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Link to website |
| Description | |
School Transport Conference 2009: Procurement, Delivery and Best Value is aimed at everyone involved in the provision of home-to-school transport services – including officers and members responsible for local authority finance, children’s service staff, special needs, road safety and local transport; as well as bus and coach operators; as well as school and college staff.
Topics featured include:
• Managing entitlement to transport
• 14-19 reforms and flexible learning
• Coordination and value for money
• Special needs transport
• Safety and security
• Improving consulting with young people
• Driver training.
Top speakers representing all stakeholders group will bring the experience of best practice and detail of relevant case studies together with the new research. |
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Person(s): Abbie Sharland
E-mail: conferences@landor.co.uk
Tel: 0845 270 7865
Fax: 0207 091 7966
Address: LTT Ltd, Apollo House, 359 Kennington Lane, London SE11 5QY
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10th ICTC Society Annual Conference & Exhibition
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| Start date | |
27 October 2009 |
| End date | |
30 October 2009 |
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Geelong Victoria, Australia |
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| Contact | |
Person(s): Rob Henshaw
E-mail: rob@ictcsociety.org
Tel: + 61 7 5520 4288
Fax: + 61 7 5508 2175
Address: PO Box 1380 Palm Beach Qld 4221 Australia
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Make Mine an EcoHome
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| Start date | |
28 October 2009 |
| End date | |
28 October 2009 |
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Great Bow Wharf, Langport, Somerset, United Kingdom |
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| Description | |
28th October 9.15am-4.30pm
The course for homeowners and self-builders will be delivered by the Director of Ecos Trust. Ecos is a leading sustainable developer in the UK, having recently completed the first Code for Sustainable Homes level 5 development of five homes in Somerset. It also completed an award winning development of 12 sustainable homes and the sustainable refurbishment of a warehouse building at Great Bow Yard in Langport, Somerset in 2006. Charles has a background in training in the environmental sector as well as having undertaken his own sustainable self-build project in Somerset in the late 1990s. He was recently elected to the board of Regen SW – the sustainable energy agency for the south-west.
Session 1 - Sustainable Construction
Session 2 - Designing a Sustainable Home
Session 3 – Sustainable refurbishment
Session 4 - Renewable Technologies
Session 5 - An example housing design
Session 6 - Review and discussion
Participants are encouraged to bring their own source material and designs to contribute to the course and enliven the discussion. |
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Person(s): Alison Braddock
E-mail: alison@ecostrust.org.uk
Tel: 01458254353
Fax:
Address: Ecos Trust, Great Bow Wharf, Bow Street, Langport, Somerset TA10 9PN
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hpang@vendomegrp.com
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31 October 2009 |
| End date | |
3 November 2009 |
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Orlando, Florida, United States |
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Link to website |
| Description | |
HEALTHCARE DESIGN.09 is the premier conference devoted to how the DESIGN of responsible built environments directly impacts the safety, operation, clinical outcomes, and financial success of healthcare facilities now and into the future.
Delve into topics that include:
- Confronting today's financial realities
- State-of-the-art solutions that improve safety and delivery of care
- The latest advancements in technologies and their applications
- The building science, management, and engineering technologies of healthcare facilities
Earn up to 21 CEUs from the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the Interior Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC), as well as other organizations.
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Person(s): Harry Pang
E-mail: hpang@vendomegrp.com
Tel: 212.812.8988
Fax: 212.228.1308
Address: 149 5th Ave, New York, NY 10010
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How to Meet the Code for Sustainable Homes
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| Start date | |
4 November 2009 |
| End date | |
4 November 2009 |
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Armarda House, Bristol, United Kingdom |
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Link to website |
| Description | |
1-4.30pm
All new homes will have to meet the CO2 reduction target for Code Level 3 of the Code for Sustainable Homes (25 ower than current Building Regulations) from next year onwards with a timetable of tougher targets over coming years. An increasing number of local planning authorities require new homes to achieve certain Code levels. Government funded housing already has to meet at least Code Level 3 in full and this is likely to increase in the near future. An understanding of the Code and how it can be achieved is vital if you are involved in delivering new housing. This half day seminar will provide practical and timely information on how to meet the Code which you can take away and apply to your own projects.
Show how to meet different levels of the Code based on the experience of a developer that is building one of the first Code Level 5 developments in the country.
Look at the design strategy, construction methods, materials, technologies and costs of meeting the Code.
Provide a detailed look at the Code and its various parts from an experienced Code assessor.
Set out the policy requirements regarding the Code both now and in the future.
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Person(s): Alison Braddock
E-mail: alison@ecostrust.org.uk
Tel: 01458254353
Fax:
Address: Ecos Trust, Great Bow Wharf, Bow Street, Langport, Somerset TA10 9PN
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Building Walkability into Local Transport Plan 3
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6 November 2009 |
| End date | |
6 November 2009 |
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Quaker Meeting House, Sheffield, United Kingdom |
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Link to website |
| Description | |
A one day workshop to enable transport planners, designers and engineers to develop successful Local Transport Plan 3 policies and projects which create walkable communities. The workshop will cover the key factors that will enable walking to fulfil its potential and maximise the benefits:
•How walking can deliver the top five LTP3 goals and objectives
•How policy influences and enables more walking
•How good design enables walking, sharing best practice on how to get it right
•Why maintenance is key to creating sustainable walking environments
•How walking can maximise the benefits of public transport investment |
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Person(s): Julia Crear
E-mail: julia.crear@livingstreets.org.uk
Tel: 020 7377 4901
Fax:
Address:
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Modern Timber framing
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| Start date | |
17 November 2009 |
| End date | |
17 November 2009 |
| Place | |
Great Bow Wharf, Langport, Somerset TA10 9PN, United Kingdom |
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10am-4pm
This seminar aims to increase the understanding amongst clients, designers and constructors of the benefits of modern timber frame techniques. The event will bring together some of the leading practitioners in the south west region to share experience and show how the industry can face the challenges of increasing standards, reducing costs and reduced construction times. One response to the current slump in the contruction industry is to delay plans and projects and then continue as usual with the same techniques as before.
However, when the market returns there will be demand for more houses and public buildings to be completed quickly at reduced cost and to be completed quickly at reduced cost and to a higher standard. How can Timber frame construction address this challenge and how can it help you meet the Code for Sustainable Homes? What have been experiences of construction professionals that have moved away from traditional brick and block construction? How can timber frame reduce cost and risks?
The seminar will cover:
Advances in Timber Frame Technology - Philip Carney, Business Development, BRE
Understanding Closed Panel Construction - Robert Le Masurier, Commercial Director, Advanced Panel Systems.
The German Experience - Giles Hurst, Main Agent, Hanse Haus
Design and Engineering - pushing the envelope - Dr Jim Allen, Partner, E&M West
A Contractors Perspective - Delivering the complete package - Mike Boon, Partnership Manager, Connaught Partnerships.
The Client Perspective - Mike Kay, Chief Executive, Yarlington Housing Group. |
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Person(s): Alison Braddock
E-mail: alison@ecostrust.org.uk
Tel: 01458254353
Fax:
Address: Ecos Trust, Great Bow Wharf, Bow Street, Langport, Somerset TA10 9PN
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Tough Times: Getting Best Value from Transport Budgets
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| Start date | |
18 November 2009 |
| End date | |
18 November 2009 |
| Place | |
Radisson SAS, Birmingham, United Kingdom |
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Link to website |
| Description | |
The global economic downturn has had a significant effect on the funding for transport schemes and service delivery and these impacts are likely to increase as central and local Government completes detailed spending reviews and finds ways to reduce total expenditure. All of the main political parties are made public statements indicating cuts in public spending will be necessary and this conference is designed to evaluate and examine the likely impacts of these fiscal changes on the transport sector. The speakers will focus on their experiences of planning for the likely changes in transport budget, the evaluation of reduced spending in the transport sector and the impacts and efficiencies they have identified. It is going to be increasing difficult to secure revenue and capital funding for transport projects so how do we ensure they don’t fall to the bottom of the agenda?
On 18th November, this conference will offer a unique opportunity to hear from a wide range of speakers and decision makers from Central Government, Local Government and the bus industry about how we can continue to enhance transport service delivery despite increasing budgetary pressure.
Topics include organisational structures, balancing budgets between service areas, making the best use of the 2008 Local Transport Act and LTP3 process and getting the best value for money from concessionary fares.
Why You Should Attend
It is clear that the economic downturn is going to result in a reduction in the total amount of money available for the delivery of public sector services. This reduction in spending is going to have an impact on the structure and delivery of transport services and this conference explores these likely impacts and provides insight into case studies where these changes are being managed effectively.
This conference will provide an opportunity for the generation and discussion of ideas on how to maintain service delivery and ensure the carbon reduction and accessibility objectives are still achieved. |
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Person(s): Abbie Sharland
E-mail: conferences@landor.co.uk
Tel: 0845 270 7865
Fax: 0207 091 7966
Address: LTT Ltd, Apollo House, 359 Kennington Lane, London SE11 5QY
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Building Walkability into Local Transport Plan 3
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| Start date | |
20 November 2009 |
| End date | |
20 November 2009 |
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Living Streets, London, United Kingdom |
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Link to website |
| Description | |
A one day workshop to enable transport planners, designers and engineers to develop successful Local Transport Plan 3 policies and projects which create walkable communities. The workshop will cover the key factors that will enable walking to fulfil its potential and maximise the benefits:
•How walking can deliver the top five LTP3 goals and objectives
•How policy influences and enables more walking
•How good design enables walking, sharing best practice on how to get it right
•Why maintenance is key to creating sustainable walking environments
•How walking can maximise the benefits of public transport investment
For more information email julia.crear@livingstreets.org.uk |
| Contact | |
Person(s): Julia Crear
E-mail: julia.crear@livingstreets.org.uk
Tel: 020 7377 4901
Fax:
Address:
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Make Mine an Eco Home - Special Christmas Gift Offer
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| Start date | |
20 January 2010 |
| End date | |
20 January 2010 |
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Great Bow Wharf, Bow Street, Langport, Somerset, United Kingdom |
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Link to website |
| Description | |
Christmas Gift Idea? BOOK BEFORE CHRISTMAS AND SAVE 25
This course is for homeowners, self-builders, landlords and anyone else wishing to get great ideas and a good grounding in how to carry out a sustainable building or refurbishment project. The Course covers sustainable construction, designing a sustainable homes, sustainable refurbishment, renewable energy technologies.
fee: £110.40 (inc vat) before 1st January. £112.80 (inc vat) after 1st January.
** BOOK AND PAY BY CHRISTMAS AND SAVE 25 FEE JUST £82.80 inc vat!** |
| Contact | |
Person(s): Corina Reay
E-mail: corina@ecostrust.org.uk
Tel: 01458 254349
Fax: 01458 253401
Address: Ecos Trust, Great Bow Wharf, Bow Street, Langport, Somerset. TA10 9PN
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The Road to Zero Carbon - A major 1 day conference on low & zero carbon buildings
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9 February 2010 |
| End date | |
9 February 2010 |
| Place | |
The Watershed, Bristol, United Kingdom |
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Link to website |
| Description | |
With a strong focus on the steps & measures taken in some of the best real world low & zero carbon projects, the conference will provide a unique opportunity to learn from those at the leading edge of compliance with this fast approaching standard. |
| Contact | |
Person(s): Corina Reay
E-mail: corina@ecostrust.org.uk
Tel: 01458 254349
Fax: 01458 253401
Address:
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4th Annual Cost-Effective Sustainable Design & Construction Summit
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| Start date | |
7 March 2010 |
| End date | |
10 March 2010 |
| Place | |
Park Hyatt Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
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Link to website |
| Description | |
The continuous drive for cost-efficiency often results in sustainable design and construction practices being overlooked
The 4th Annual Cost-Effective Sustainable Design & Construction Summit will event will show case regional and international case studies– that highlight how to ensure and demonstrate sustainable project ROI, in both the short and long term.
5 reasons to attend the Cost Effective Sustainable Design & Construction event in 2010:
1. Ensure sustainability ROI – moves from myth to reality
2. Learn how to provide a clear, concise and compelling business case for sustainable designs
3. Reveal the secret to enhancing bottom line performance via essential water, cooling, energy and waste strategies
4. Improve financial performance of existing building projects using proven sustainable methods
5. Adopt regionally successful sustainable design and construction principles that you can then implement in your projects
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to meet with key experts from our speaker panel the like of Atkins, Emaar, TECOM Investments, Emirates Green Building Council and lots more…
Join and network with the industry leaders as they uncover the latest innovative Cost Effective Sustainable Design & Construction strategies. For the complete programme or to register please visit www.mesustainableconstruction.com, you can also call us on +971 4 364 2975 or email us at enquiry@iqpc.ae to check if you are eligible for any discounts.
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| Contact | |
Person(s): Johanna Issako
E-mail: enquiries@iqpc.ae
Tel: +971 4 364 2975
Fax: +971 363 1938
Address: P.O.Box 502397
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Eco-Architecture 2010
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| Start date | |
12 April 2010 |
| End date | |
14 April 2010 |
| Place | |
La Coruna, Spain |
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Link to website |
| Description | |
Eco-Architecture is by definition inter-disciplinary; it requires the collaboration of engineers, planners, physicists, psychologists, sociologists, economists, and other specialists, in addition to architects. This third International Conference on Harmonisation between Architecture and Nature (Eco-Architecture 2010) follows the two successful meetings which were held in the New Forest, UK (2006) and in the Algarve, Portugal (2008) and will consider a wide range of topics related to ustainable architecture, energy use and environmental impact. |
| Contact | |
Person(s): Alice Jones
E-mail: enquiries@wessex.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 23 8029 3223
Fax: +44 (0) 23 8029 2853
Address: Wessex Institute of Technology, Ashurst Lodge, Ashurst, Southampton, SO40 7AA, UK
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The Sustainable City 2010
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| Start date | |
14 April 2010 |
| End date | |
16 April 2010 |
| Place | |
La Coruna, Spain |
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Link to website |
| Description | |
The Sustainable City 2010 aims to address the many inter-related aspects of the urban environment from transport and mobility to social exclusion and crime prevention. The meeting will build on the contributions made in previous conferences, which successfully managed to provide an international view of the problems facing modern cities and their solutions. |
| Contact | |
Person(s): Alice Jones
E-mail: enquiries@wessex.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 23 8029 3223
Fax: +44 (0) 23 8029 2853
Address: Wessex Institute of Technology, Ashurst Lodge, Ashurst, Southampton, SO40 7AA, UK
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Island Sustainability 2010
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| Start date | |
19 April 2010 |
| End date | |
21 April 2010 |
| Place | |
Brac, Croatia |
| Link | |
Link to website |
| Description | |
Most islands cannot provide all resources required to maintain a large seasonal tourist population and in many cases basic requirements such as water and energy, as well as agricultural produce, need to be imported.
The impact of large seasonal population increases in the community and the resulting socio-economic factors need to be carefully evaluated, as well as issues related to transportation and communication, all of which should be part of an overall strategy.
Different islands present a variety of diverse problems but much can be learned by sharing experiences in an appropriate form - Island Sustainability 2010 provides that opportunity. |
| Contact | |
Person(s): Alice Jones
E-mail: ajones@wessex.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 23 8029 3223
Fax: +44 (0) 23 8029 2853
Address: Wessex Institute of Technology, Ashurst Lodge, Ashurst, Southampton, SO40 7AA, UK
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Sustainable Building materials - health, carbon, life
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| Start date | |
20 April 2010 |
| End date | |
20 April 2010 |
| Place | |
Great Bow Wharf, Langport, Somerset, United Kingdom |
| Link | |
Link to website |
| Description | |
This seminar aims to increase the understanding of what makes building materials sustainable. The choice of materials is governed by a host of factors including function, cost and sustainability. This seminar will help to identify the synergies between these factors and answer questions such as: How does choice of materials affect design and how can more sustainable materials enable more sustainable design? What are the links between materials choice and the health of buildings? How can sustainable materials help to protect and enhance historic buildings?
Speakers include:
Health and buildings: Neil May, Natural Building Technologies.
Specifying and using sustainable materials – an architect’s perspective: Craig White, Director, White Design.
Breathability and functionality: Dr Jim Allen, Partner, E and M West
Natural insulation and airtightness: Niall Crosson, Technical engineer, Ecological Building Systems
What are the limits? Bee Rowan, Director of education and training, Amazon Nails
fee: £160 plus VAT (£188 inc. VAT) includes lunch and refreshments. For full information go to www.ecostrust.org.uk and click on seminars and conferences. |
| Contact | |
Person(s): Corina Reay
E-mail: corina@ecostrust.org.uk
Tel: 01458 254349
Fax:
Address: Ecos Trust, Great Bow Wharf, Langport. TA10 9PN
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4th Annual Mobile VAS Summit 2010
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| Start date | |
27 April 2010 |
| End date | |
28 April 2010 |
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Link | |
Link to website |
| Description | |
Boosting your profits in mobile VAS through revenue-generating strategies, compelling content and innovative business models
Now in its fourth year, Mobile VAS Summit 2010 is Asia Pacific’s leading Value Added Services summit addressing key marketing, content development and strategy challenges to maximize revenue and improve customer retention in Mobile VAS.
Every year, industry practitioners have attended the summit with a view to learn from and share insights with fellow colleagues in the telecommunications industry. Many senior-level executives have returned to their organization with enhanced strategies and ideas to improve their business and marketing operations in Mobile VAS.
Enhance the success of your VAS portfolio by strategically positioning yourself in the delivery value chain. Meet the key industry players which include mobile operators, content owners, content aggregators, technology providers and handset manufacturers, both Asia wide and globally.
Join us to develop the three major conference themes:
1) Examining future business models
2) Improving usability and driving customer demand for VAS
3) Crystal gazing the future of Mobile VAS |
| Contact | |
Person(s): Estrelita Masiglat
E-mail: Estrelita.Masiglat@iqpc.com.sg
Tel: 65 6722 9418
Fax: 65 6720 3804
Address: 61 Robinson Road Robinson Center #14 – 01, Singapore 068893
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Make Mine an Eco Home
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| Start date | |
28 April 2010 |
| End date | |
28 April 2010 |
| Place | |
Great Bow Wharf, Langport, Somerset, United Kingdom |
| Link | |
Link to website |
| Description | |
This course is for homeowners, self-builders, landlords and anyone else wishing to get great ideas and a good grounding in how to carry out a sustainable building or refurbishment project.
The course covers:
Sustainable construction
Designing a sustainable home
Sustainable refurbishment
Renewable energy technologies
An example housing design
Review and discussion on cost, environmental impact, aesthetic and practical implications of different approaches.
Fee: £96 plus vat
For full information and to book online go to www.ecostrust.org.uk and click on seminars and conferences |
| Contact | |
Person(s): Corina Reay
E-mail: corina@ecostrust.org.uk
Tel: 01458 254349
Fax:
Address: Ecos Trust, Great Bow Wharf, Langport. TA10 9PN
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