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SUMMARY:Acivico Passivhaus Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Background to the event :: \nPassivhaus is now recognised as the world’s leading standard on low energy building. By prioritising fabric it delivers buildings that are more than 90% energy efficient than current UK building regulations. Many European countries have this standard as their minimum requirements and many exciting examples are now coming to the forefront within the UK industry too. \nBenefits :: \nIn the current climate where council’s resources are stretched and ever increasing demands are made on its services – high buildings operational costs can be an unwanted liability in the long run.  As Passivhaus gains more popularity\, capital costs are coming down and the evidence that the model is able to deliver what it promises mounts\, allowing the Council and other organisations to reduce carbon emissions while saving on operational costs. \nThe Event :: \nThis learning symposium is being convened by Acivico designer and Passivhaus expert Nidhi Shah and will be hosted by Don Ward\, Chief Executive of Construction Excellence. \nJoin us at this event to learn\, debate and share ::  \n\nHear presentations from Industry experts and Passivhaus pioneers about their experiences of delivering economically sustainable and energy efficient developments.\nAsk questions to a panel of experts who will be demystifying the Passivhaus elements which deliver energy efficient\, healthy and climate ready developments. Q+A hosted by Don Ward.\nLearn the details of the actual cost savings and real benefits delivered by taking this approach.  With some of the headlines including….\n\n‘90% savings on energy consumption in housing’ \n‘70% savings on energy consumption in commercial properties’ \n‘Building costs at parity with current building costs’ \n\nMeet and mix with industry professionals and suppliers at the networking lunch and marketplace.\n\nWho should attend? :: \nIf you are a Built Environment professional in both the private and public sectors – including Architects\, Planners\, Sustainability Professionals\, Surveyors\, Construction Industry\, Housing and Commercial Development Delivery sector\, energy managers\, builders\, housing associations\, researchers and students this session will be of interest to you. \nThis event will set the strategy\, benefits case and delivery mechanism for your future built asset development programmes. \nLight refreshments available \nTo book visit the event’s EventBrite page: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/acivico-passivhaus-symposium-tickets-22864148283
URL:https://constructingexcellence.org.uk/event/acivico-passivhaus-symposium/
LOCATION:The Council House\, Victoria Square\, Birmingham\, B1 1BB
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SUMMARY:The Government Construction Strategy Debate
DESCRIPTION:“The Government Construction Strategy will influence positive change in the construction industry”\nDon Ward and Dr. Stephen Gruneberg \nThe Government Construction Strategy 2016-2020 for the current parliament was issued in March this Year.  Don Ward\, chief executive Constructing Excellence\, will present the case for the Strategy and argue that it will influence positive change in the construction industry.  Dr. Stephen Gruneberg\, Reader in Construction Economics at the University of Westminster\, is the author of the Alternative Construction Strategy\, will argue against the strategy and present the case for alternative priorities for the industry.\nBook early to avoid disappointment. Make your booking as either a Constructing Excellence Member or a Non-Member via EventBrite. Click here to go to the Eventbrite Booking Page.
URL:https://constructingexcellence.org.uk/event/government-construction-strategy-debate/
LOCATION:The Hogg Lecture Theatre\, University of Westminster\, 35 Marylebone Road \, London\, NW1 5LS 
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