RetroNetZero Innovator Workshop for building fabric-based products/ processes: your opportunity to voice potential solutions The RetroNetZero network is intended to help overcome regulatory science-related challenges to facilitate the adoption of innovation in domestic retrofit. Acknowledging that the fundamental intentions of legislation should be respected and maintained (e.g. Building Safety Act, etc), the aim of the network will be to identify and propose solutions to existing challenges faced by retrofit product innovators, or, at the very least, identify the research or data needed to allow the regulatory landscape to safely adapt to facilitate the......
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G4C London Launch On Thursday 19th September, G4C will be hosting an event to launch the new G4C London region. Generation 4 Change are the young professional voice of the UK built environment industry. A place to connect, challenge and help shape the future of the industry. G4C provides a unique environment whereby those who are new to industry can find camaraderie, share ideas and to use the network as a platform for getting their voices heard in industry. The G4C network is an opportunity to be at the forefront of innovative industry......
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The CE Offsite Manufacturing & Technology Group are delighted to visit the British Offsite Horizon Factory on 31 July 2024. Set up in 2023 the 180,000 sq. ft factory is one of the most automated light gauge steel panel assembly lines in Europe and the largest single production line in the UK to date. Automation and productivity solutions are complemented by skilled operatives. Working together they have quadrupled production capacity to 10,000lm – the equivalent of 6,000 homes per year. British Offsite operates across a range of sectors including housing, health, education, justice......
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When: Thursday 25 July, 2024 10:30 – 11:30 am BST How can we build a sustainable future for UK residential property investments? Join us to explore how the Home Quality Mark (HQM) is helping investors, developers, and asset managers navigate the evolving landscape of sustainable residential investments, mitigate risks, and create long-term value. HQM has been adopted by leading residential developers and investors across the UK, setting the standard for high-quality, sustainable homes. By leveraging science-based criteria and rigorous assessment methods, similar to those used by BREEAM for UK commercial buildings, HQM supports......
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Shaping the Future Now: Young Professionals Taking the Lead In a time of rapid change in the construction industry, it’s crucial for young professionals to voice their vision and drive the transformation we need. From tackling climate change and skill shortages to addressing inflation and building safety, the solutions are within reach, yet many organizations are not moving fast enough. Waiting for the perfect solution often leads to inaction. We must act now to ensure a better future for ourselves and the generations to come. Join us at the conference to discuss......
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When: Tuesday 30 July, 2024 11am BST Together, how can we build a future-ready workforce? Join us to explore how BRE Academy is helping organisations worldwide to address skill gaps, seize growth opportunities, and navigate an ever-evolving built environment. Learn about our enterprise training agreements and how they can benefit your organisation through reduced rates, scalable solutions, and flexible learning formats. Explore practical insights and hear from Daikin, a prominent leader in HVAC solutions across Europe, Middle East, and Africa, on how they successfully rolled out a large-scale BREEAM training program to support......
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***This event is invite only*** On Monday 1st July, the Constructing Excellence Major Projects group will be meeting to explore how to deliver major projects in complex live environments. To find out more, get in touch. The Constructing Excellence Major Projects group brings together industry members to drill into the challenges and opportunities of major projects to facilitate productivity improvements and build on their potential to act as live learning environments. ***This event is invite only*** ...
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Innovation Exchange The built environment and construction industry face constant external and internal challenges that require a systemic approach to innovation to turn these challenges into opportunity. Innovation is vital to driving continuous improvement and to achieve our net zero ambitions, although it often suffers from hype with a lot of noise and a lack of implementation. Join us for the next Innovation Exchange meeting on Wednesday 3rd July, focussing on ‘Leveraging the Knowledge Base’… How does the construction sector collaborate with the universities and RTOs? Do we fully understand the skills......
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When: Tuesday 25th June, 2024 Join us for the BREEAM Assessor Quarterly Update to stay up to date with the latest BREEAM news and developments. The webinar will address questions from our assessor network and feature presentations from our science, product, operations, and marketing teams. The BREEAM Assessor Quarterly Update will allow you to gain insight into our continual efforts to improve our BREEAM services as well as receiving additional assessment guidance where needed. The next session is on Tuesday 25th June at 11:30 – 13:00. BST Who should attend......
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Net-zero ambition, and regulation is driving significant activity in innovation around solutions for retrofitting UK buildings. For SMEs, innovators of step change or new approaches the established system of standards, tests and approval routes may be unclear, or they do not fit: presenting a significant barrier to adoption of innovation for use in the market. An evidence-based, data driven regulatory science solution is proposed that utilizes a far-reaching industry network to present a pathway for innovators to deploy their technologies and systems in the retrofit of UK buildings. Join us on 10th May......
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