Sustainability

This event has been postponed. To register your interest in the reorganised meeting please contact Colm Quinn. Some of the key challenges facing the built environment are around climate change adaption and mitigation in the face of increased rainfall, higher wind speeds, extreme cold, overheating, more frequent storms and rising sea and river levels. This … Continue reading "POSTPONED “Creating and Maintaining a Resilient Built Environment” – Sustainability Theme Group meeting"

Sustainability considers the social, economic and environmental impact of the built environment.  How buildings and the wider built environment support the physical and mental wellbeing of their users and occupants is increasingly considered as a key part of sustainability. This interactive session will explore the linkage between buildings and health and what factors that determine … Continue reading "Healthy Buildings and Wellness – Sustainability Theme Group"

Following the success of our recent event Healthy Buildings and Wellness we have decided to take a deeper look at innovative and healthy materials and how these are specified.  We are putting together an exciting programme for Thursday 4 May 2017 at the BRE Innovation Park in Watford. If you have any ideas for exciting … Continue reading "Specifying innovative, healthy and sustainable materials – Constructing Excellence Sustainability Group"

The Constructing Excellence Sustainability Theme Group is keen to work with our regional winners to find out more about what excellent practice is happening in the field of sustainability. We are running a series of webinars where you can hear more about these exciting projects and ask your questions of the people behind them. This … Continue reading "Webinar – Showcasing Constructing Excellence Awards Finalists – Cundall"