May 26 2005
BRE is holding a half-day seminar to provide developers, clients, designers and contractors with an overview of the principles of sustainable construction.
England's nine Regional Development Agencies share a £5 billion national budget, part of which must go towards sustainable development. For the construction industry, this means that sustainability is becoming a key issue in development and regeneration schemes up and down the country.
In the South East alone, over £600 million is allocated to development in areas such as the Thames Gateway, Milton Keynes and Ashford. At the same time, a growing number of private-sector clients are making sustainability the focus of their design briefs. It is with this in mind that the seminar has been organised.
It will include demonstrations of how the BREEAM and EcoHomes environmental assessment schemes can be used to help meet sustainability targets. Workshop sessions will discuss issues that are of specific concern to housing and offices and the environmental assessment process will be explained.
The seminar will be held on 19th July 2005 at BRE, Watford. The cost is £100 per delegate (excl. VAT) and all candidates will receive a CPD certificate for three hours. Places can be booked by contacting Rose Lester on 01923 664462, or e-mail [email protected]