Top tips for Council new build: Hackney Council's Chartered Institute of Hous...jameswillsher
This document summarizes a presentation given by Hackney Council officials on their experience building over 220 new homes with plans for more. It discusses Hackney's housing stock and regeneration programs, the challenges of affordable housing and increasing supply, and strategies for developing new homes, managing existing housing, and addressing wider housing issues through partnerships with developers and changes to national policy.
These presentations were delivered as part of the Build Upon project (www.buildupon.eu/ireland).
The aim of the event was to explore tools to measure and promote the health and wellbeing impacts of offices and residential buildings.
Key note speaker: Ann Marie Aguilar, ARUP
The document discusses strategies for improving energy efficiency in buildings through market transformation. It outlines a cycle where better energy use measurement and awareness leads to code strengthening, higher efficiency becoming standard, and market forces rewarding efficiency. Recent code cycles have achieved major efficiency gains but more is needed. Compliance is low in many areas but innovative strategies and the SAVE Act could boost compliance and drive broader market changes making efficient buildings the norm by 2030.
This document summarizes an event held on May 31st, 2016 to discuss co-creating Ireland's National Renovation Strategy. The event included several presentations on topics such as: tackling awareness issues of energy efficiency through renovation; the importance of energy data collection and access; and financing deep renovation projects in rural Ireland. A key focus was on overcoming barriers to large-scale, deep renovation in the residential sector through policy changes, pilot programs, skills development, and increased funding support for homeowners and landlords. The event highlighted the need for leadership and cross-sector collaboration to make significant progress on Ireland's renovation goals.
Article 4 of the Energy Efficiency Directive requires Member States to define long-term strategies for stimulating energy efficiency of the buildings sector. The Department of Energy, Communications and Natural Resources is therefore tasked with publishing a National Renovation Strategy V.2 by 30th April 2017, covering buildings in the commercial, residential and public building sectors.
The aim of this first workshop was to explore all measures that could be taken in Ireland to move towards large-scale deep-renovation in the Public Buildings Sector.
The workshop took place in Farmleigh House on Thursday 16th June 2016.
UK Adjudicators are pleased to be able to share the 2019 Edinburgh Adjudication & Arbitration Conference Slides with you.
Lisa Cattanach CDR
Sean Gibbs UK Adjudicators
Iain Aitchison Ankura
John Papworth Dispute Resolution Board Foundation (DRBF)
Hew Dundas Hew R Dundas
Murray Armes Sense Studio
Louise Woods Vinson & Elkins RLLP/Arbitral Women
Brandon Malone Scottish Arbitration Centre
Donny Mackinnon Mackinnon Consult
Catherine Gilbert Temple Bright
Natasha Peters Gide Loyrette Nouel
Philip Knight Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP
Andrew O’Connor Augusta Ventures Ltd
Co re skills gap research, andy ainsworth,room4 consultingjennieplink
The document discusses establishing a 'Fabric First' model for building refurbishment in the UK. It reviews the rationale for refurbishment due to climate change targets and the age of the UK housing stock. Legislative drivers like the Climate Change Act and Green Deal are outlined. A Fabric First approach focuses on insulating major elements like walls and roofs. Pilot projects found high reductions in CO2 emissions from this approach. However, a one-size-fits-all solution is not suitable due to the variety of UK housing. There are skills gaps across the refurbishment supply chain for approaches like solid wall insulation and project management of complex refurbishments. The document recommends areas where CoRE could help address skills gaps to enable
Top tips for Council new build: Hackney Council's Chartered Institute of Hous...jameswillsher
This document summarizes a presentation given by Hackney Council officials on their experience building over 220 new homes with plans for more. It discusses Hackney's housing stock and regeneration programs, the challenges of affordable housing and increasing supply, and strategies for developing new homes, managing existing housing, and addressing wider housing issues through partnerships with developers and changes to national policy.
These presentations were delivered as part of the Build Upon project (www.buildupon.eu/ireland).
The aim of the event was to explore tools to measure and promote the health and wellbeing impacts of offices and residential buildings.
Key note speaker: Ann Marie Aguilar, ARUP
The document discusses strategies for improving energy efficiency in buildings through market transformation. It outlines a cycle where better energy use measurement and awareness leads to code strengthening, higher efficiency becoming standard, and market forces rewarding efficiency. Recent code cycles have achieved major efficiency gains but more is needed. Compliance is low in many areas but innovative strategies and the SAVE Act could boost compliance and drive broader market changes making efficient buildings the norm by 2030.
This document summarizes an event held on May 31st, 2016 to discuss co-creating Ireland's National Renovation Strategy. The event included several presentations on topics such as: tackling awareness issues of energy efficiency through renovation; the importance of energy data collection and access; and financing deep renovation projects in rural Ireland. A key focus was on overcoming barriers to large-scale, deep renovation in the residential sector through policy changes, pilot programs, skills development, and increased funding support for homeowners and landlords. The event highlighted the need for leadership and cross-sector collaboration to make significant progress on Ireland's renovation goals.
Article 4 of the Energy Efficiency Directive requires Member States to define long-term strategies for stimulating energy efficiency of the buildings sector. The Department of Energy, Communications and Natural Resources is therefore tasked with publishing a National Renovation Strategy V.2 by 30th April 2017, covering buildings in the commercial, residential and public building sectors.
The aim of this first workshop was to explore all measures that could be taken in Ireland to move towards large-scale deep-renovation in the Public Buildings Sector.
The workshop took place in Farmleigh House on Thursday 16th June 2016.
UK Adjudicators are pleased to be able to share the 2019 Edinburgh Adjudication & Arbitration Conference Slides with you.
Lisa Cattanach CDR
Sean Gibbs UK Adjudicators
Iain Aitchison Ankura
John Papworth Dispute Resolution Board Foundation (DRBF)
Hew Dundas Hew R Dundas
Murray Armes Sense Studio
Louise Woods Vinson & Elkins RLLP/Arbitral Women
Brandon Malone Scottish Arbitration Centre
Donny Mackinnon Mackinnon Consult
Catherine Gilbert Temple Bright
Natasha Peters Gide Loyrette Nouel
Philip Knight Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP
Andrew O’Connor Augusta Ventures Ltd
Co re skills gap research, andy ainsworth,room4 consultingjennieplink
The document discusses establishing a 'Fabric First' model for building refurbishment in the UK. It reviews the rationale for refurbishment due to climate change targets and the age of the UK housing stock. Legislative drivers like the Climate Change Act and Green Deal are outlined. A Fabric First approach focuses on insulating major elements like walls and roofs. Pilot projects found high reductions in CO2 emissions from this approach. However, a one-size-fits-all solution is not suitable due to the variety of UK housing. There are skills gaps across the refurbishment supply chain for approaches like solid wall insulation and project management of complex refurbishments. The document recommends areas where CoRE could help address skills gaps to enable
The document discusses a project by the Northwest Construction Knowledge Hub to provide knowledge and assistance to small construction firms in reducing waste and carbon emissions. The project aims to help 200 small firms, safeguard 300 jobs, and create 300 new jobs. It will work with various partners like universities to offer businesses support to improve environmental performance, reduce energy and resource use, and adopt more sustainable practices. The overall goals are to minimize carbon emissions from buildings and divert waste from landfill in line with government policies.
Leeds city region green deal barnsley collegeScott Buckler
The document summarizes several Green Deal initiatives in Leeds City Region. It discusses plans to retrofit 12,000 properties as part of a £80 million pathfinder project over 3 years. This is estimated to create 314 jobs and provide benefits like fuel poverty alleviation, health improvements, and carbon savings. Other benefits highlighted include potential for job creation in the local green economy and growth of the low carbon sector.
The document summarizes a networking roadshow event focused on generating ideas for wind energy opportunities. Guest speakers discussed offshore wind energy trends and case studies. Attendees then brainstormed and mapped out ideas and business opportunities related to renewable energy. These included utilizing local renewable resources, reducing energy consumption, promoting smarter consumption, addressing environmental impacts, and developing the necessary infrastructure, supply chain and skills training. Business models were proposed around self-sustaining communities, community-owned renewable energy cooperatives, and developing offshore wind farm services and technology. Questions from attendees focused on issues like incentivizing schools to go green, limitations of the national grid, and balancing renewable energy development with tourism.
Hilt Tatum IV is the founder of iPoint Capital Partners, located in Panama City. As an investor, he invested in Arcadier and Medopad. As the top executive of Impact Housing Corporation, Hilt Tatum IV strives to build sustainable and affordable housing.
There is an increasing demand for affordable housing. Advancements in sustainable methods and products may make it feasible to provide more for people and the environment at a lower cost. In addition, low-income buyers are showing an increased interest in green homes that are more energy-efficient, and this trend is likely to continue as energy costs rise. More people are also becoming aware of how housing construction and transportation contribute to greenhouse gas emissions.
Green and affordable housing is now a reality thanks to sustainable design techniques and energy-efficient materials and technologies. Green design and construction, better transit alternatives, and compact development can keep building costs down while preserving the environment. Buyers or renters can anticipate a significant decrease in energy consumption by using green construction materials, equipment, and methods.
This document discusses managing diesel price risk for biomass energy producers. It introduces a diesel calculator tool to estimate monthly diesel exposure for biomass operations. It then provides an example of how producers could use over-the-counter diesel hedge products to offset rising diesel costs and stabilize biomass fuel prices. The example estimates the costs of hedging against a range of diesel prices and breaks even or profits when prices exceed the hedge strike price. The document concludes by outlining INRS' services for developing customized hedging strategies and supporting biomass producers in managing their diesel price risk.
Mike Underhill Chief Executive, Energy Efficiency Conservation Authority (EEC...SmartNet
Mike Underhill Chief Executive, Energy Efficiency Conservation Authority (EECA) - speaking at Seismics and the City 2014.
Building Innovation: Collaborative and innovative relevant to the rebuild of Greater Christchurch.
We have an opportunity to reinvent our construction sector and to create a more sustainable built environment by employing…..
•Building Codes
•Standards
•Green Building Rating Systems
This document provides an overview of an upcoming LIEN briefing at the SEAI Energy Show 2022. The agenda includes welcome remarks, updates on the LIEN program and partnership with IDA Ireland, and a discussion of LIEN roles and responsibilities. Relationship manager survey results show that engagement could be improved and the questionnaire needs updating. Going forward, LIEN will focus on decarbonization planning, sectoral working groups, and collaboration with other agencies to support industry in meeting emissions reduction targets. The IDA partnership aims to develop decarbonization roadmaps and strategies for key clients.
VinylPlus is a voluntary commitment by the European PVC industry to increase the sustainability of PVC. Over the past 10 years (2011-2020), VinylPlus achieved key milestones in recycling PVC waste, promoting sustainable use of additives, improving energy efficiency, and raising sustainability awareness. Highlights include recycling over 6.5 million tonnes of PVC and reducing CO2 emissions by 14% in PVC production. VinylPlus also works with stakeholders across the PVC value chain and engages in partnerships to further sustainability goals.
World-class sustainable solutions from FinlandSitra Energia
This document summarizes sustainable solutions and innovations from Finland across multiple sectors including urban development, buildings, energy, transportation, and LED technology. It outlines organizations in Finland that promote sustainability through funding research and development. It also provides examples of sustainable neighborhoods, buildings, transportation systems, and green concepts that have been implemented in Finland.
Presentation second utafiti sera forum ipar rwanda 20182404Bosco Hitimana
The document summarizes a presentation on affordable housing in Kigali, Rwanda. It provides background on housing needs and initiatives by the Rwandan government. There is a large mismatch between the demand for housing, estimated at 31,279 units per year, and the current supply of around 1,000 units per year. The government has undertaken several initiatives to address this, including subsidized loans, tax incentives for developers, and plans to build over 30,000 affordable housing units. However, challenges remain around the high costs of land, materials, and financing. Recommendations include using local building materials and traditional construction techniques to reduce costs and attracting companies to help build housing quickly and affordably.
The document discusses the Avedøre Green City project in Copenhagen, Denmark which aims to transform the district into a zero energy community through district heating system optimization, building retrofits, and an energy cooperative. A steering committee of local stakeholders developed a shared vision and action plan based on UN sustainability goals. The project will retrofit 210,000 square meters of housing to reduce energy use by 50% through new radiators, insulation, solar energy and an optimized district heating system. Residents will be empowered to locally produce and consume sustainable energy through an energy cooperative. The project is part of the H2020 RINNO initiative to accelerate deep building renovations across Europe.
PlaceEXPO: Low Carbon UK: David Smith-Milne, PlacefirstPlace North West
Placefirst aims to build, own, and operate 1,000 private rental sector homes in northern England, focusing on low-income working households who earn between £25,000-£40,000 annually and cannot afford home ownership. They plan to outcompete amateur landlords and housing associations by providing high-quality, energy efficient housing at affordable rents. Their current development portfolio includes several housing projects across northern England valued at £50 million, with a target of reaching £100 million in assets.
Arusha | Jun-14 | TERI's Clean Energy Access Initiatives in AfricaSmart Villages
The workshop in Arusha explored the East African/Tanzanian environment for village energy, local case studies, challenges and opportunities, with a view to formulating policy recommendations for policymakers, funders, NGOs and other stakeholders the region. An important part of the workshop, and indeed the whole Smart Villages initiative work programme, was to gather evidence from existing projects that have provided or facilitated sustainable off-grid energy solutions in the developing world.The workshop gathered more than 50 experts, including policymakers, NGOs, off-grid energy entrepreneurs and others to look for solutions to providing energy to villages off the grid.
This document discusses communication methods used in construction sites. It describes verbal communication as the most common method, including discussions, meetings, and phone calls. Written methods like letters, memos, drawings and schedules are also used. Electronic communication utilizes phones, faxes, computers and the internet. Good communication is important for work productivity, efficiency and morale. Key personnel on construction sites include architects, directors, and various tradespeople who communicate verbally and electronically about tasks, deliveries and schedules.
The document summarizes the UK government's Housing White Paper which aims to address the country's housing crisis. It outlines a four-point plan to 1) ensure the right homes are planned in the right places, 2) build homes faster, 3) diversify the housing market, and 4) help people access housing now. Key measures include simplifying the planning process, increasing fees and funding for infrastructure, providing more certainty around land supply, and supporting innovative delivery models. The White Paper asks local authorities to plan for housing needs, developers to build more homes swiftly, and communities to engage in the process.
Circular Economy Thinking in Construction: A view from UK Manufacturers #CETH...Circular Economy Thinking
Presentation by Jane Thornback of the Construction Products Association at Circular Economy Thinking: Challenges and Opportunities for the Construction Sector #CEthinking
More information at http://www.greenconstructionboard.org/index.php/circular-economy-thinking
Sapa Building System: Reference book volume 3Architectura
The document discusses trends for sustainable cities in 2050 based on scientific forecasts. It identifies 5 key trends: 1) Low-carbon cities through building efficiency and renewables. 2) Smart buildings connected through IoT to optimize resources. 3) Vertical cities through high-density building to reduce land use. 4) Retrofitting existing buildings with smart technologies. 5) Cradle-to-cradle design that closes material loops through reuse and recycling. Aluminum building materials are highlighted as sustainable due to their recyclability and longevity.
This presentation draws a relationship between BREEAM credits and available tax incentives. I presented this information to the key Bausch and Lomb stakeholders that decided whether or not to pursue BREEAM certification for the renovation of a European building.
The document discusses Building Information Modeling (BIM) and its use and benefits in the Middle East. It notes that BIM allows creation of 3D building models using elements like walls, floors, and windows. It highlights benefits like reduced risk, no clashes, reduced waste, and enhanced coordination between disciplines. BIM provides complete information to owners and allows seeing designs like they will be built. It discusses how BIM helped build structures in the Middle East like Burj Khalifa and is more flexible for cost estimation.
The document discusses a project by the Northwest Construction Knowledge Hub to provide knowledge and assistance to small construction firms in reducing waste and carbon emissions. The project aims to help 200 small firms, safeguard 300 jobs, and create 300 new jobs. It will work with various partners like universities to offer businesses support to improve environmental performance, reduce energy and resource use, and adopt more sustainable practices. The overall goals are to minimize carbon emissions from buildings and divert waste from landfill in line with government policies.
Leeds city region green deal barnsley collegeScott Buckler
The document summarizes several Green Deal initiatives in Leeds City Region. It discusses plans to retrofit 12,000 properties as part of a £80 million pathfinder project over 3 years. This is estimated to create 314 jobs and provide benefits like fuel poverty alleviation, health improvements, and carbon savings. Other benefits highlighted include potential for job creation in the local green economy and growth of the low carbon sector.
The document summarizes a networking roadshow event focused on generating ideas for wind energy opportunities. Guest speakers discussed offshore wind energy trends and case studies. Attendees then brainstormed and mapped out ideas and business opportunities related to renewable energy. These included utilizing local renewable resources, reducing energy consumption, promoting smarter consumption, addressing environmental impacts, and developing the necessary infrastructure, supply chain and skills training. Business models were proposed around self-sustaining communities, community-owned renewable energy cooperatives, and developing offshore wind farm services and technology. Questions from attendees focused on issues like incentivizing schools to go green, limitations of the national grid, and balancing renewable energy development with tourism.
Hilt Tatum IV is the founder of iPoint Capital Partners, located in Panama City. As an investor, he invested in Arcadier and Medopad. As the top executive of Impact Housing Corporation, Hilt Tatum IV strives to build sustainable and affordable housing.
There is an increasing demand for affordable housing. Advancements in sustainable methods and products may make it feasible to provide more for people and the environment at a lower cost. In addition, low-income buyers are showing an increased interest in green homes that are more energy-efficient, and this trend is likely to continue as energy costs rise. More people are also becoming aware of how housing construction and transportation contribute to greenhouse gas emissions.
Green and affordable housing is now a reality thanks to sustainable design techniques and energy-efficient materials and technologies. Green design and construction, better transit alternatives, and compact development can keep building costs down while preserving the environment. Buyers or renters can anticipate a significant decrease in energy consumption by using green construction materials, equipment, and methods.
This document discusses managing diesel price risk for biomass energy producers. It introduces a diesel calculator tool to estimate monthly diesel exposure for biomass operations. It then provides an example of how producers could use over-the-counter diesel hedge products to offset rising diesel costs and stabilize biomass fuel prices. The example estimates the costs of hedging against a range of diesel prices and breaks even or profits when prices exceed the hedge strike price. The document concludes by outlining INRS' services for developing customized hedging strategies and supporting biomass producers in managing their diesel price risk.
Mike Underhill Chief Executive, Energy Efficiency Conservation Authority (EEC...SmartNet
Mike Underhill Chief Executive, Energy Efficiency Conservation Authority (EECA) - speaking at Seismics and the City 2014.
Building Innovation: Collaborative and innovative relevant to the rebuild of Greater Christchurch.
We have an opportunity to reinvent our construction sector and to create a more sustainable built environment by employing…..
•Building Codes
•Standards
•Green Building Rating Systems
This document provides an overview of an upcoming LIEN briefing at the SEAI Energy Show 2022. The agenda includes welcome remarks, updates on the LIEN program and partnership with IDA Ireland, and a discussion of LIEN roles and responsibilities. Relationship manager survey results show that engagement could be improved and the questionnaire needs updating. Going forward, LIEN will focus on decarbonization planning, sectoral working groups, and collaboration with other agencies to support industry in meeting emissions reduction targets. The IDA partnership aims to develop decarbonization roadmaps and strategies for key clients.
VinylPlus is a voluntary commitment by the European PVC industry to increase the sustainability of PVC. Over the past 10 years (2011-2020), VinylPlus achieved key milestones in recycling PVC waste, promoting sustainable use of additives, improving energy efficiency, and raising sustainability awareness. Highlights include recycling over 6.5 million tonnes of PVC and reducing CO2 emissions by 14% in PVC production. VinylPlus also works with stakeholders across the PVC value chain and engages in partnerships to further sustainability goals.
World-class sustainable solutions from FinlandSitra Energia
This document summarizes sustainable solutions and innovations from Finland across multiple sectors including urban development, buildings, energy, transportation, and LED technology. It outlines organizations in Finland that promote sustainability through funding research and development. It also provides examples of sustainable neighborhoods, buildings, transportation systems, and green concepts that have been implemented in Finland.
Presentation second utafiti sera forum ipar rwanda 20182404Bosco Hitimana
The document summarizes a presentation on affordable housing in Kigali, Rwanda. It provides background on housing needs and initiatives by the Rwandan government. There is a large mismatch between the demand for housing, estimated at 31,279 units per year, and the current supply of around 1,000 units per year. The government has undertaken several initiatives to address this, including subsidized loans, tax incentives for developers, and plans to build over 30,000 affordable housing units. However, challenges remain around the high costs of land, materials, and financing. Recommendations include using local building materials and traditional construction techniques to reduce costs and attracting companies to help build housing quickly and affordably.
The document discusses the Avedøre Green City project in Copenhagen, Denmark which aims to transform the district into a zero energy community through district heating system optimization, building retrofits, and an energy cooperative. A steering committee of local stakeholders developed a shared vision and action plan based on UN sustainability goals. The project will retrofit 210,000 square meters of housing to reduce energy use by 50% through new radiators, insulation, solar energy and an optimized district heating system. Residents will be empowered to locally produce and consume sustainable energy through an energy cooperative. The project is part of the H2020 RINNO initiative to accelerate deep building renovations across Europe.
PlaceEXPO: Low Carbon UK: David Smith-Milne, PlacefirstPlace North West
Placefirst aims to build, own, and operate 1,000 private rental sector homes in northern England, focusing on low-income working households who earn between £25,000-£40,000 annually and cannot afford home ownership. They plan to outcompete amateur landlords and housing associations by providing high-quality, energy efficient housing at affordable rents. Their current development portfolio includes several housing projects across northern England valued at £50 million, with a target of reaching £100 million in assets.
Arusha | Jun-14 | TERI's Clean Energy Access Initiatives in AfricaSmart Villages
The workshop in Arusha explored the East African/Tanzanian environment for village energy, local case studies, challenges and opportunities, with a view to formulating policy recommendations for policymakers, funders, NGOs and other stakeholders the region. An important part of the workshop, and indeed the whole Smart Villages initiative work programme, was to gather evidence from existing projects that have provided or facilitated sustainable off-grid energy solutions in the developing world.The workshop gathered more than 50 experts, including policymakers, NGOs, off-grid energy entrepreneurs and others to look for solutions to providing energy to villages off the grid.
This document discusses communication methods used in construction sites. It describes verbal communication as the most common method, including discussions, meetings, and phone calls. Written methods like letters, memos, drawings and schedules are also used. Electronic communication utilizes phones, faxes, computers and the internet. Good communication is important for work productivity, efficiency and morale. Key personnel on construction sites include architects, directors, and various tradespeople who communicate verbally and electronically about tasks, deliveries and schedules.
The document summarizes the UK government's Housing White Paper which aims to address the country's housing crisis. It outlines a four-point plan to 1) ensure the right homes are planned in the right places, 2) build homes faster, 3) diversify the housing market, and 4) help people access housing now. Key measures include simplifying the planning process, increasing fees and funding for infrastructure, providing more certainty around land supply, and supporting innovative delivery models. The White Paper asks local authorities to plan for housing needs, developers to build more homes swiftly, and communities to engage in the process.
Circular Economy Thinking in Construction: A view from UK Manufacturers #CETH...Circular Economy Thinking
Presentation by Jane Thornback of the Construction Products Association at Circular Economy Thinking: Challenges and Opportunities for the Construction Sector #CEthinking
More information at http://www.greenconstructionboard.org/index.php/circular-economy-thinking
Sapa Building System: Reference book volume 3Architectura
The document discusses trends for sustainable cities in 2050 based on scientific forecasts. It identifies 5 key trends: 1) Low-carbon cities through building efficiency and renewables. 2) Smart buildings connected through IoT to optimize resources. 3) Vertical cities through high-density building to reduce land use. 4) Retrofitting existing buildings with smart technologies. 5) Cradle-to-cradle design that closes material loops through reuse and recycling. Aluminum building materials are highlighted as sustainable due to their recyclability and longevity.
This presentation draws a relationship between BREEAM credits and available tax incentives. I presented this information to the key Bausch and Lomb stakeholders that decided whether or not to pursue BREEAM certification for the renovation of a European building.
The document discusses Building Information Modeling (BIM) and its use and benefits in the Middle East. It notes that BIM allows creation of 3D building models using elements like walls, floors, and windows. It highlights benefits like reduced risk, no clashes, reduced waste, and enhanced coordination between disciplines. BIM provides complete information to owners and allows seeing designs like they will be built. It discusses how BIM helped build structures in the Middle East like Burj Khalifa and is more flexible for cost estimation.
This document presents information on green building assessment systems. It discusses the key principles of green building including efficient use of energy, water and resources, and protecting occupant health. It then describes the BREEAM assessment system, the first in the world, and provides examples of buildings that have achieved high BREEAM ratings, like PwC's London office which scored 96.31% and was the first to receive an "outstanding" rating. One Angel Square in Manchester scored 95.16% under BREEAM and featured innovations like a living wall and biodiesel-powered energy system.
BREEAM and Environmental Assessment Methods Amanda Gallagher EASLARRen Net
This document summarizes a presentation on sustainable communities and environmental assessment methods. It defines sustainability and discusses why it is important through examples of ecological footprints. It then describes tools like BREEAM for assessing the sustainability of buildings and communities. BREEAM evaluates categories like energy, water, materials, waste and more. Projects can achieve ratings of Passing, Good, Very Good, Excellent and Outstanding. BREEAM is now used for projects in Ireland and the document provides a case study of a brewery that achieved BREEAM Outstanding. BREEAM Communities and GreenPrint standards enable the sustainable assessment of entire developments and communities.
This document discusses sustainability and the need for convergence in design and systems to better address sustainability challenges. It provides a brief history of human civilization from the Renaissance to the current Digital Revolution. It then summarizes the collapse of Atlantic cod stocks in 1992 when overfishing led Canada to declare a moratorium. The key lessons were the impacts of technology, ecological uncertainty, and the tragedy of the commons where individual interests overwhelmed the collective interest. The conclusion calls for the design community to learn from this and start coordinating approaches before environmental deterioration becomes too great.
This document discusses life cycle costing (LCC), which is an accounting method used to estimate total costs of owning an asset over its entire life. It explains that LCC can be used for affordability studies, source selection, design tradeoffs, and more. The key steps of LCC are defined as determining the time period for costs, estimating costs, calculating net present values, summing costs annually, and analyzing results. An example LCC analysis is provided comparing costs of owning four different cars over four years to demonstrate how LCC can identify the most economical option.
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The document provides an overview of project management and different project management techniques. It discusses what a project is and defines project management. It then summarizes different project management methods including critical path method (CPM) and Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT). CPM uses fixed time estimates while PERT allows for uncertainty in activity times. The document also outlines the basic steps for using CPM and PERT in project planning and management.
Blake Lapthorn green breakfast with BRE globalBlake Morgan
On Tuesday 3 December, Blake Lapthorn's climate change team hosted a green breakfast seminar. Guest speaker Chris Cousins of BRE Global, talked about sustainable building for a Green future.
This document discusses the design and environmental performance of the iCon building in Daventry. It was designed to have an extremely low carbon footprint of 12.2kgCO2/m2 per year, well below typical office buildings. This was achieved through passive ventilation, super insulation, an exhaust air heat pump for heat recovery, and daylight-linked lighting controls. The building is monitored to learn from its performance. The document argues that exemplar green buildings can reduce carbon emissions cost-effectively, and dispels myths that low-carbon designs are too expensive.
BREEAM is the world’s leading sustainability assessment method for master planning projects, infrastructure and buildings. It recognises and reflects the value in higher performing assets across the built environment lifecycle, from new construction to in-use and refurbishment.
Presentation by Evangelina Hirata, Deputy General Director, National Housing Commission (CONAVI), Mexico, at the Alliance to Save Energy's Sept. 17 2009 Summit: "All Roads Lead to Copenhagen"
http://ase.org/summit
A high performance green building is designed for economic and environmental performance over its entire life cycle, considering unique local climate and cultural needs and providing for the health, safety and productivity of its occupants. With continuous care over its life cycle, it minimises energy use, CO2 emissions, and total environmental impacts, and provides ongoing measurable value to building owners, occupants and society.
The document discusses several sustainability standards for buildings including the Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH), LEED, and Passivhaus. It notes that Passivhaus is focused on energy efficiency and achieving ultra-low energy use, typically reducing usage by 90% compared to existing homes. It also mentions several Passivhaus projects that have been completed in the UK and Germany.
This document summarizes a workshop on affordable housing retrofits in British Columbia. The workshop brought together over 40 participants from housing societies, government, academia and industry. Participants discussed the Energiesprong model from the Netherlands which has delivered net-zero energy retrofits at scale. The group explored how a similar approach could help B.C. meet its targets of reducing building emissions by half by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Key topics included retrofit economics, opportunities and barriers, and how to structure market development to support industrialized retrofit solutions.
Green Building Business Opportunity Seminar 17.9.2015_kotilainenBusiness Finland
This document discusses green building and sustainable cities. It explains that buildings account for 40% of greenhouse gas emissions in Finland and energy use from buildings is equivalent to 16 nuclear power stations. Green building aims to minimize energy use, waste and pollution while promoting health. It describes certification systems like LEED and BREEAM that evaluate sustainability. Guidance in Finland includes regulations, certification and tools like Building Performance Indicators that assess economics, energy use, environment and occupant satisfaction over a building's lifecycle. The Green Building Council Finland promotes sustainability in the built environment through training, projects and networking among its 111 member organizations.
The document discusses the link between property, the environment, economics, and people from a sustainability perspective. It outlines that property development accounts for a large portion of emissions and waste. Becoming more sustainable can help cut costs for property owners and residents while benefiting the environment. The document advocates that property and real estate companies adopt sustainability strategies to future-proof their business and lead industry changes to reduce environmental impact.
This document discusses sustainable building design, policy, legislation, and environmental building assessments. It provides an overview of key concepts in green building and sustainable construction, including the importance of material selection and addressing environmental, performance, and cost implications. The document also outlines the development of policies and legislation related to sustainability in both the UK and Malaysia, and discusses various tools for assessing the environmental performance of buildings, including BREEAM, LEED, and the Green Building Index.
The document discusses sustainable building design, policy, legislation, and environmental building assessments. It provides examples of legislation enforcement in Tübingen, Germany that set guidelines for an development project, including contractual agreements outlining environmental protection requirements. The development of UK policy for sustainable development from the 1990s to 2000s is examined, including key papers and targets set. The context of legislation in Malaysia is also reviewed, covering the Construction Industry Master Plan 2006-2015. Assessment tools for sustainable construction and green buildings are introduced, specifically mentioning the Green Building Index developed in Malaysia.
Unlocking the benefits of an integrated energy and sustainability strategyAlison Sutton
The financial, social and environmental value of an integrated energy and sustainability strategy through on-site energy generation. Case studies highlight how businesses and organisations can adopt this model and reap the benefits of it. This was presented at University College London by Mark Stokes, Managing Director of Utilyx's Asset Management division.
The document provides an overview of the Green Deal awareness event being held at the Centre of Refurbishment Excellence in Stoke-on-Trent. It introduces Chris Broadbent, the director of BRE Training, and outlines the agenda for the event which includes discussions of what the Green Deal is, the Green Deal Advisor qualification, standards for advisors, and certification framework. It also briefly describes how BRE can help manage risks associated with the Green Deal.
The document discusses various financial incentives available in the UK for installing renewable energy technologies, including feed-in tariffs (FIT) for solar PV and microgeneration, the renewable heat incentive (RHI) for biomass and heat pumps, and programs like CERT that provide funding for home energy improvements. It also provides examples of successful projects utilizing these incentives, such as solar PV installations for social housing that reduce tenant fuel bills and qualify for FIT payments.
The document discusses standards being developed for carbon accounting in buildings and construction. It notes that BSI, CEN, ISO, and other standards bodies are working on frameworks to measure embodied carbon in products and services as well as carbon emissions from buildings, materials, and systems throughout their lifecycle from production to use to disposal. The document raises questions about what exactly is being standardized, such as whether it is focusing only on carbon or broader environmental impacts, and whether the standards are for products, systems, or whole buildings.
The document discusses options for local authorities to finance energy efficiency retrofit projects. It outlines several models local authorities could use, including renting roof space for solar panels, establishing a retrofit guarantee fund, facilitating private sector involvement, direct financing and delivery, and public-private partnerships. The strengths and issues of each model are examined. Case studies of Birmingham, Newcastle, and Nottingham councils working with EST are provided. EST also convenes a national Finance Innovators Group for knowledge sharing between local governments.
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Construction green breakfast with Chris Cousins re sustainable construction 9 February 2012
1. Part of the BRE Trust
Protecting People, Property and the Planet
The wider benefits of sustainable construction – and why
standards are needed
Chris Cousins
BRE Local Government Liaison Manager
9 February 2012
2. Overview
– Economic, environmental and social importance of sustainable
construction
– Use of standards: why and what
– BREEAM and the Code for Sustainable Homes
– Review
– Examples
– Existing stock and the Green Deal
– National and international developments in sustainable construction
4. Low carbon goods and services in UK
– Over 51,000 companies
– Exports £11.3 billion – up 3.9% in 2010/11
– 4,500 new jobs – up 4.3% in 2010/11
– Green Deal alone predicted to trigger £14 billion of investment to
2022, and support at least 65,000 insulation and construction jobs by
2015
Source: 2011 Annual Energy Statement, DECC 23 November 2011
5. Sustainable Construction
– UK low carbon goods and services market is 6th largest
in world
– Worth over £112 billion
– Employs over 900,000 people
– Output of UK designers is second largest invisible
export after financial services
Sources: BIS press release, 4 August 2011; UKTI
6. Construction industry and buildings
– Construction and demolition waste alone
represented 35% of total UK waste in 2008
– the energy used in constructing, occupying and
operating buildings represents approximately 50%
of greenhouse gas emissions in the UK
– Passenger transport vehicles account for a further
15% of CO2 emissions
Sources: DEFRA, Environment Agency, Energy Saving Trust
13. Aim
– Design sustainability into the building
– Lower environmental impact
– More efficient building
– Improve internal environment for occupants
– Recognise quality design, procurement and
management of the built environment
16. Management
Transport
Water
Materials
Waste
Land Use & Ecology
Pollution
Energy
Health & Wellbeing
BREEAM Weightings
Category Weighting
Management 12%
Health &
Wellbeing
15%
Energy 19%
Transport 8%
Water 6%
Materials 12.5%
Waste 7.5%
Land Use &
Ecology
10%
Pollution 10%
17. Minimum Standards
· Energy
· Management
· Health & Well-being
· Water
· Waste
· Land Use & Ecology
Tradable Credits
· Energy
· Water
· Materials
· Transport
· Waste
· Pollution
· Health & Well-being
· Management
· Land Use & Ecology
EnvironmentalWeighting
Final Score
CategoryScores
Pass ≥ 30
Good ≥ 45
Very Good ≥ 55
Excellent ≥ 70
Outstanding ≥ 85
Innovation Credits
· Exemplary Performance Requirements
· Approved Innovation Credits
Scoring
18. Wat 1 – Indoor water use
Water consumption
(litres / person / day)
Credits Mandatory Levels
120 l/p/day 1 Level 1 and 2
110 l/p/day 2
105 l/p/day 3 Level 3 and 4
90 l/p/day 4
80 l/p/day 5 Level 5 and 6
19. BREEAM & Code for Sustainable Homes
– Two stage certification process
– Design stage
– Post construction
– Minimum standards
21. Costs are falling
In the last three years the
average extra costs of
building to level 3 of the
Code for Sustainable
Homes has fallen by
almost three quarters
Cost of building to the Code for
Sustainable Homes – updated cost
review, CLG, August 2011
“...what these figures
show us is that as the
construction industry
continues to build more
sustainable homes,
there is further potential
for the costs associated
with building greener
homes to continue
falling”
Andrew Stunell, Communities
Minister, August 2011
22. Industry support for sustainable construction
“The industry requires greater
commitment from government in
the shape of clearer, long-term and
consistent sustainability targets for
all construction projects. These, in
turn, need to take a whole-life, wholesystem
approach to sustainability.”
Material Gains in Sustainability: the business case for the construction products sector,
PwC and Construction Products Association, September 2011
25. Case Study - North Northamptonshire
– “Residential units to be delivered 2008-2012 will meet
the Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH) Level 3 as a
minimum; those delivered 2013-2015 will meet the
CSH Code Level 4 as a minimum; and those delivered
from 2016 onwards will meet the CSH Code Level 6 as
a minimum.”
North Northamptonshire Joint Planning Unit,
Adopted Core Strategy Policy 14
26.
27. Planning Inspectorate Model Planning Conditions
CODE FOR SUSTAINABLE HOMES
– The dwelling(s) shall achieve a Code Level [state level]
in accordance with the requirements of the Code for
Sustainable Homes: Technical Guide (or such national
measure of sustainability for house design that replaces
that scheme).
– No dwelling shall be occupied until a Final Code
Certificate has been issued for it certifying that Code
Level X has been achieved.
28. Case Study – Stockton on Tees
– All new non-residential developments will be
completed to a Building Research Establishment
Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) of ‘very
good’ up to 2013 and thereafter a minimum rating of
‘excellent’.
Stockton on Tees Borough Council
Core Strategy Policy 3
Adopted March 2010
35. BREEAM In Use
– Evaluation, assessment and
certification of
– Existing Buildings
– Property Portfolios
– Management of property and
building based activities
36. Why do we need to do something?
– Government policy objectives
• 74% of UK properties were built before 1975
• Homes produce 23% of UK GHG emissions
– Climate Change Act 2008 set carbon emission
reduction targets
• 34% by 2020
• 80% by 2050
– Average annual household energy bill
• currently £1,124
• could rise by 33% (real) by 2030
38. What he said…
Imagine if you could walk into your favourite store, buy some clothes or do your
weekly shop...and then at the checkout, as you hand over your Clubcard; the
cashier offers you the prospect of permanently lower utility bills.
There's nothing to pay, now or even later.
Your home will be retrofitted and all you'll notice is that it costs you less to heat
and power it.
Now, unless you literally enjoy burning money, you're gonna love the Green
Deal…all you'll see is lower bills... with zero upfront cost.
Grant Shapps: We will green up to 25 million homes:Thursday 26th November 2009 at BRE
39. What is the Green Deal?
– Customer receives package of energy efficiency measures (up to £10,000)
– Cost is paid back via energy bills over e.g. 25 years
– Cost of repayments should be less than or equal to likely energy bill savings
– Customer not liable for capital, only repayments whilst they occupy the property
– If occupants move, charge will pass to the new occupier
– Will include owner-occupiers, private and social rented and commercial sector.
40. Green Deal: why have standards?
– Boost customer confidence and encourage take-
up
– Ensure finance providers have the confidence in
assessment and installations to put Green Deal
funding in place.
– Avoid problems experienced in other countries
– Avoid mis-selling
42. Sustainable construction and the National Planning
Policy Framework: BRE view
– Tools such as the Code for Sustainable Homes and BREEAM
– Promote development that is sustainable
– Provide a national framework: developers do not have to cope
with hundreds of different approaches around the country
– Allow local discretion
– Drive change within the supply chain to promote innovation and
reduce costs
– Support UK’s leading international role in sustainable
construction
44. BREEAM and Code for Sustainable Homes
– Required by
– Government for own property
– HCA for funded housing
– Commercial developers and property companies e.g. Cushman
and Wakefield
– Companies such as M&S, Audi, John Lewis, Co-op, Waitrose
– Overseas governments and property interests
45. BREEAM
– Respected and replicated
throughout the world
– Over 250,000 buildings
assessed
– Network of over 2,500
independent licensed assessors
– Developed with
Government/industry
– Independent governance
– Regularly updated to ensure best
practice
46. Property industry view
– “BREEAM is a British success story. The industry knows
that if you are interested in sustainability you make sure
you build a BREEAM Excellent building”
– Liz Peace, Chief Executive, British Property Foundation,
January 2011
47.
48. International Context
– BREEAM being adopted in increasing no. of other countries e.g. Spain,
Netherlands, Norway
– BRE expertise contributing to innovation parks in China (with potential
£100m. contracts for UK firms) and Brazil
49. Future direction?...1
– “Moving to a green economy
presents huge opportunities for
British businesses not only to
reduce their environmental impact,
but also to transform products and
services, develop cleaner
technologies, and capture new
international markets.”
Caroline Spelman, Secretary of State for
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, 5 August
2011
50. Future direction?...2
– “Now we know that a decade of
environmental laws and regulations
are piling costs on the energy bills
of households and companies.”
– “We’re not going to save the planet
by putting our country out of
business.
– “So let’s at the very least resolve
that we’re going to cut our carbon
emissions no slower but also no
faster than our fellow countries in
Europe.”
George Osborne, Conservative Party Conference, 3
October 2011
51. Future direction?...3
– “Climate change is where the real world meets the real economy –
building effective climate resilience using a combination of the best
evidence available alongside risk-based approaches is a pre-requisite
for long-term economic, societal, and environmental sustainability.”
Caroline Spelman, January 2012 (foreword to UK Climate Change Risk Assessment)
Editor's Notes
The DEFRA website quotes the 2008 stats on waste, and I’m taking the EA and EST stats on trust.
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In August, the International Association of Athletics Federations decided to recognise only times from single-sex events as world records.Radcliffe, 37, broke the world record at the 2003 London Marathon with two male pacemakers.However, athletics body IAAF has now ruled that existing records will continue to be recognised.But, following an IAAF Competition Commission for women's world records for road events, new records will only be recognised and ratified if they come from single-sex races from the start of next year.Continue reading the main story Nobody will cancel Paula's record. Her record will never be diminishedIAAF council member Helmut DigelRadcliffe went to Monaco to lobby IAAF president LamineDiack about the matter in October.She had been adamant that her time of two hours, 15 minutes and 25 seconds, which beat her previous world record by 1:53 mins, should still count.The 2003 London Marathon was one of only two occasions when Radcliffe has run a marathon in a mixed field and she has always argued that she gained no advantage from the two male pacemakers she ran with.IAAF council member Helmut Digel said: "The record will stay. Nobody will cancel the record of Paula. That is sure. Her record will never be diminished."It was not against old records at all. We realise that these performances were excellent performances."
This is just a reminder about what BREEAM aims to do – and make the point that not just about environmental issues or carbon. About half of the LPAs in England now specify Code and/or BREEAM in their local plans. All LPAs in Wales require them.
These were derived through consensus based research with a number of different groups and organisations – government bodies, manufacturers, green lobbyists etc. This gives it a sense of importance to each issue – therefore you can see Energy was considered the most important issue because of the CO2 implications associated with it.
Just here as an example – deliberately not energy.
This section just provides some pictures and examples.
Miller Zero comprises five houses at Basingstoke builtto five different levels of the Code forSustainable Homes – Code Levels 1, 3, 4, 5and 6. All homes are available for privatesale and are indistinguishable in designfrom the other 74 homes located on thedevelopment. The site was acquired by thedeveloper, Miller Homes, through a designcompetition by Hampshire County Council.The five Miller Zero homes were built primarilyas a research and development project for thedeveloper to understand the requirementsrelating to the higher levels of the Code forSustainable Homes. The site was selected as itrepresented a typical UK housing development.Tim Hough, chief executive of Miller Homes,commented:‘Rather than just waiting until we hadto implement the Code, we decided toget a head start on understanding thecost implications alongside learninghow to possibly build the homes of thefuture with Miller Zero. Meeting therequirements of the Code, particularlyLevels 5 and 6 is a huge challenge,financially and technically. It has givenus an excellent understanding of thedesign implications, additional costs,demands and issues that housebuilders,suppliers and contractors will face.Miller Zero has shown that zero carbonis achievable within an active site. Thenext challenge is to incorporate theselearnings feasibly into the every dayconstruction of homes on a large scale.’
Newport High School in Bettws was the first secondary school in Wales to achieve BREEAM Excellent, and the regenerative effects it has had on the local area have been considerable. There was no increase in funding given to achieve the BREEAM Excellent status, so the project serves as an example that a BREEAM rating can be achieved without additional costs.The new school facilities include sixty classrooms, thirty-four teaching rooms, eight science labs, eight ICT suites, and six special education needs areas. A dedicated vocational training and learning resource centre has been included, which will deliver skills-based adult learning.The early involvement of a BREEAM assessor was a key factor in minimising costs whilst maximising the number of BREEAM credits achieved. It also allowed for extensive collaboration between the various members of the design team, client, and BREEAM assessor. In the year prior to construction the GCSE pass rate for grades A* to C was 29%. After the BREEAM Excellent rating was achieved this pass rate rose dramatically to 75%, with a 50% increase in pupil applications to attend the school.
The Houghton Primary Care Centre is the first healthcare building in the UK to achieve a BREEAM Outstanding rating, going beyond the Department of Health’s requirements to achieve a BREEAM Excellent rating for new buildings.
Key point is that many organisations in public and private sectors see this as worthwhile and in some cases to provide competitive advantage.
Figures here need to be checked.
It would be ironic if the UK Government were to dilute its commitment to sustainable construction at a time when others around the world are recognising its value – and would also represent a blow to a vital sector of the UK economy.