Presentation by Andrea Charlson and Andrew Dunwoody, HS2 Ltd at Circular Economy Thinking in Construction seminar, London 20 January 2017. More information: http://www.greenconstructionboard.org/index.php/2012-09-05-09-17-39/item/2372-circular-economy-thinking-cethinking-challenges-and-opportunities-for-the-construction-sector
Presentation by David Manley of Forterra at Circular Economy Thinking in Construction seminar, London 20 January 2017. More information: http://www.greenconstructionboard.org/index.php/2012-09-05-09-17-39/item/2372-circular-economy-thinking-cethinking-challenges-and-opportunities-for-the-construction-sector
Planning for Circular Economy – experiences of Old Oak and Park Royal Develop...Circular Economy Thinking
Presentation by Dan Epstein of Useful Projects at Circular Economy Thinking in Construction seminar, London 20 January 2017. More information: http://www.greenconstructionboard.org/index.php/2012-09-05-09-17-39/item/2372-circular-economy-thinking-cethinking-challenges-and-opportunities-for-the-construction-sector
Presentation by Katherine Adams of BRE & Loughborough University at at Circular Economy Thinking in Construction seminar, London 20 January 2017. More information: http://www.greenconstructionboard.org/index.php/2012-09-05-09-17-39/item/2372-circular-economy-thinking-cethinking-challenges-and-opportunities-for-the-construction-sector
Presentation by Josefina Lindblom, European Commission, Directorate General of Environment at Circular Economy Thinking in Construction seminar, London 20 January 2017. More information: http://www.greenconstructionboard.org/index.php/2012-09-05-09-17-39/item/2372-circular-economy-thinking-cethinking-challenges-and-opportunities-for-the-construction-sector
PResentation by Mike Sansom of SCI at Circular Economy Thinking in Construction seminar, London 20 January 2017. More information: http://www.greenconstructionboard.org/index.php/2012-09-05-09-17-39/item/2372-circular-economy-thinking-cethinking-challenges-and-opportunities-for-the-construction-sector
Designing for the Circular Economy – the Gatwick Airport Project #cethinkingCircular Economy Thinking
Presentation by Simon Sturgis of Sturgis Carbon Profiling Ltd at Circular Economy Thinking in Construction seminar, London 20 January 2017. More information: http://www.greenconstructionboard.org/index.php/2012-09-05-09-17-39/item/2372-circular-economy-thinking-cethinking-challenges-and-opportunities-for-the-construction-sector
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
The BAMB project aims to develop buildings as material banks and eliminate waste through industrial symbiosis. It has 16 partners from 8 EU countries and will run from 2015 to 2019. The work plan includes developing material passports and reversible building design approaches. The project will test results through prototyping and pilot projects. Outputs will support decision making at the building and element levels regarding reuse, refurbishment, and recycling. The scope covers new and existing buildings. The decision making support tasks will develop assessment methodologies to evaluate options from linear to circular models. Information from other EU projects like REBUS and HISER will inform BAMB's work.
Presentation by David Manley of Forterra at Circular Economy Thinking in Construction seminar, London 20 January 2017. More information: http://www.greenconstructionboard.org/index.php/2012-09-05-09-17-39/item/2372-circular-economy-thinking-cethinking-challenges-and-opportunities-for-the-construction-sector
Planning for Circular Economy – experiences of Old Oak and Park Royal Develop...Circular Economy Thinking
Presentation by Dan Epstein of Useful Projects at Circular Economy Thinking in Construction seminar, London 20 January 2017. More information: http://www.greenconstructionboard.org/index.php/2012-09-05-09-17-39/item/2372-circular-economy-thinking-cethinking-challenges-and-opportunities-for-the-construction-sector
Presentation by Katherine Adams of BRE & Loughborough University at at Circular Economy Thinking in Construction seminar, London 20 January 2017. More information: http://www.greenconstructionboard.org/index.php/2012-09-05-09-17-39/item/2372-circular-economy-thinking-cethinking-challenges-and-opportunities-for-the-construction-sector
Presentation by Josefina Lindblom, European Commission, Directorate General of Environment at Circular Economy Thinking in Construction seminar, London 20 January 2017. More information: http://www.greenconstructionboard.org/index.php/2012-09-05-09-17-39/item/2372-circular-economy-thinking-cethinking-challenges-and-opportunities-for-the-construction-sector
PResentation by Mike Sansom of SCI at Circular Economy Thinking in Construction seminar, London 20 January 2017. More information: http://www.greenconstructionboard.org/index.php/2012-09-05-09-17-39/item/2372-circular-economy-thinking-cethinking-challenges-and-opportunities-for-the-construction-sector
Designing for the Circular Economy – the Gatwick Airport Project #cethinkingCircular Economy Thinking
Presentation by Simon Sturgis of Sturgis Carbon Profiling Ltd at Circular Economy Thinking in Construction seminar, London 20 January 2017. More information: http://www.greenconstructionboard.org/index.php/2012-09-05-09-17-39/item/2372-circular-economy-thinking-cethinking-challenges-and-opportunities-for-the-construction-sector
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
The BAMB project aims to develop buildings as material banks and eliminate waste through industrial symbiosis. It has 16 partners from 8 EU countries and will run from 2015 to 2019. The work plan includes developing material passports and reversible building design approaches. The project will test results through prototyping and pilot projects. Outputs will support decision making at the building and element levels regarding reuse, refurbishment, and recycling. The scope covers new and existing buildings. The decision making support tasks will develop assessment methodologies to evaluate options from linear to circular models. Information from other EU projects like REBUS and HISER will inform BAMB's work.
Designing for the circular economy – Land Rover Ben Ainslie Racing Building, ...Circular Economy Thinking
Presentation by Susie Tomson at Circular Economy Thinking: Challenges and Opportunities for the Construction Sector #CEthinking
More information at http://www.greenconstructionboard.org/index.php/circular-economy-thinking
Digitalisation of construction product data and its contribution to deliverin...Circular Economy Thinking
Presentation by Steve Thompson, PCSG at Circular Economy Thinking in Construction seminar, London 20 January 2017. More information: http://www.greenconstructionboard.org/index.php/2012-09-05-09-17-39/item/2372-circular-economy-thinking-cethinking-challenges-and-opportunities-for-the-construction-sector
Agenda for 2017 Circular Economy Thinking in Construction Conference #CEThink...Circular Economy Thinking
More information and Live Blog http://www.greenconstructionboard.org/index.php/2012-09-05-09-17-39/item/2372-circular-economy-thinking-cethinking-challenges-and-opportunities-for-the-construction-sector
How can designers assess their designs for “circularity?” What tools can be u...Circular Economy Thinking
Presentation by Simon Sturgis at Circular Economy Thinking: Challenges and Opportunities for the Construction Sector #CEthinking
More information at http://www.greenconstructionboard.org/index.php/circular-economy-thinking
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.
How can the contractor procure for circular economy outcomes? #CEThinking 6Circular Economy Thinking
Presentation by Nitesh Magdani, Director of Sustainability, BAM Construct UK Ltd at Circular Economy Thinking: Challenges and Opportunities for the Construction Sector #CEthinking
More information at http://www.greenconstructionboard.org/index.php/circular-economy-thinking
The World Circular Economy Forum presents the world’s best circular economy solutions and gathers together the most recognised experts and decision makers in the field. The event is organised by the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra. Read more: www.wcef2019.com
The World Circular Economy Forum presents the world’s best circular economy solutions and gathers together the most recognised experts and decision makers in the field. The event is organised by the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra. Read more: www.wcef2019.com
CCUS Roadmap for Mexico - presentation by M. Vita Peralta Martínez (IIE - Electric Research Institute, Mexico) for the UKCCSRC, Edinburgh, 13 November 2015
Crown Capital Management - Environment: Give your opinion on reducing the env...andyveilXD
. It states that existing policies for promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy use in buildings need to be complemented with policies for resource efficiency, which look at a wider range of environmental impacts across the life-cycle of buildings and infrastructure and that the European Commission will put forward a Communication on Sustainable Buildings in 2013.
Green Building Business Opportunity Seminar 17.9.2015_le dainBusiness Finland
Green building refers to environmentally responsible and resource efficient construction practices throughout a building's lifecycle. It involves balancing buildings and the sustainable environment. Key components of green building include energy efficiency, renewable energy, water efficiency, environmentally preferable materials, waste management, toxics reduction, indoor air quality, and smart growth. Finland offers expertise in areas like building information modeling, cleantech, energy efficiency, renewable energy, smart buildings, sustainable materials, and waste management. Green buildings can help reduce energy use, water consumption, electricity use, and carbon emissions according to the EPA and IFC. A 2015 survey found growing adoption of and opportunities for green construction globally.
Andreas Sumper
Full Professor and Head of the Enertronics Group of CITCEA-UPC
Workshp: Innovation and regulation in the framework of the energy transition -Funseam/ Tr@nsnet-
https://funseam.com/innovation-and-regulation-in-the-framework-of-the-energy-transition/
This document discusses the circular economy and highlights several key points:
1. It presents a diagram showing the technical and biological material cycles of a circular economy, including reuse, maintenance, refurbishment, remanufacturing, and closed material loops.
2. It notes that substantial value can be unlocked for organizations through circular practices like cost savings, revenue growth, and strategic repositioning.
3. It lists some of the building blocks needed for a circular economy, including skills in circular product design and new business models.
4. It provides several examples of companies implementing circular models through practices like product servitization, reuse/remanufacturing, and performance-based models.
Panel 6. Equal treatment of CCS with other technology options - Matthew Bills...Global CCS Institute
CCS should receive equal policy treatment and support mechanisms as other clean energy technologies like renewables and nuclear to encourage its development and commercialization. Support is needed to attract over £100 billion in investment in the UK's energy sector by 2020 to ensure secure, affordable, and low carbon energy supplies while meeting the UK's legally binding 80% emissions reduction target by 2050. A phased approach is proposed, starting with commercialization support for 2 full-scale CCS projects, followed by additional projects that may still need assistance, and eventually achieving pure commercial projects at scale without subsidies around 2030 when costs are expected to decline significantly.
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.
Antón Martínez, Renewable Gases & Services Director of Enagás
Workshp: Innovation and regulation in the framework of the energy transition -Funseam/ Tr@nsnet-
https://funseam.com/innovation-and-regulation-in-the-framework-of-the-energy-transition/
Among some of the world’s top corporate leaders, there’s a growing understanding that traditional business models—built on the presumption of unlimited and cheap natural resources—must be reworked for 21st century realities. The circular economy represents a markedly different way of doing business, replacing established practices like planned obsolescence with new approaches to generating profits. This report examines how brands from Puma and Ford to Ikea and Starbucks are becoming more circular, why this concept is gaining more adherents now and implications for brands. The circular economy is an important topic not only because the approach is far better for the planet but also because tapping into its principles may well be essential to long-term competitiveness.
South East Route - Sussex Area Route Study FINALSteve Knight
This document provides a route study for the Sussex area railway network covering the period until 2043. It analyzes current and future passenger demand and capacity needs, outlines options to accommodate expected growth, and prioritizes investments for the 2019-2024 control period. The study area contains dense suburban rail services into London and experiences high passenger volumes at key nodes like Croydon. Future options aim to improve performance and meet capacity challenges while staying affordable. Public consultation helped refine the final recommendations.
Designing for the circular economy – Land Rover Ben Ainslie Racing Building, ...Circular Economy Thinking
Presentation by Susie Tomson at Circular Economy Thinking: Challenges and Opportunities for the Construction Sector #CEthinking
More information at http://www.greenconstructionboard.org/index.php/circular-economy-thinking
Digitalisation of construction product data and its contribution to deliverin...Circular Economy Thinking
Presentation by Steve Thompson, PCSG at Circular Economy Thinking in Construction seminar, London 20 January 2017. More information: http://www.greenconstructionboard.org/index.php/2012-09-05-09-17-39/item/2372-circular-economy-thinking-cethinking-challenges-and-opportunities-for-the-construction-sector
Agenda for 2017 Circular Economy Thinking in Construction Conference #CEThink...Circular Economy Thinking
More information and Live Blog http://www.greenconstructionboard.org/index.php/2012-09-05-09-17-39/item/2372-circular-economy-thinking-cethinking-challenges-and-opportunities-for-the-construction-sector
How can designers assess their designs for “circularity?” What tools can be u...Circular Economy Thinking
Presentation by Simon Sturgis at Circular Economy Thinking: Challenges and Opportunities for the Construction Sector #CEthinking
More information at http://www.greenconstructionboard.org/index.php/circular-economy-thinking
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.
How can the contractor procure for circular economy outcomes? #CEThinking 6Circular Economy Thinking
Presentation by Nitesh Magdani, Director of Sustainability, BAM Construct UK Ltd at Circular Economy Thinking: Challenges and Opportunities for the Construction Sector #CEthinking
More information at http://www.greenconstructionboard.org/index.php/circular-economy-thinking
The World Circular Economy Forum presents the world’s best circular economy solutions and gathers together the most recognised experts and decision makers in the field. The event is organised by the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra. Read more: www.wcef2019.com
The World Circular Economy Forum presents the world’s best circular economy solutions and gathers together the most recognised experts and decision makers in the field. The event is organised by the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra. Read more: www.wcef2019.com
CCUS Roadmap for Mexico - presentation by M. Vita Peralta Martínez (IIE - Electric Research Institute, Mexico) for the UKCCSRC, Edinburgh, 13 November 2015
Crown Capital Management - Environment: Give your opinion on reducing the env...andyveilXD
. It states that existing policies for promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy use in buildings need to be complemented with policies for resource efficiency, which look at a wider range of environmental impacts across the life-cycle of buildings and infrastructure and that the European Commission will put forward a Communication on Sustainable Buildings in 2013.
Green Building Business Opportunity Seminar 17.9.2015_le dainBusiness Finland
Green building refers to environmentally responsible and resource efficient construction practices throughout a building's lifecycle. It involves balancing buildings and the sustainable environment. Key components of green building include energy efficiency, renewable energy, water efficiency, environmentally preferable materials, waste management, toxics reduction, indoor air quality, and smart growth. Finland offers expertise in areas like building information modeling, cleantech, energy efficiency, renewable energy, smart buildings, sustainable materials, and waste management. Green buildings can help reduce energy use, water consumption, electricity use, and carbon emissions according to the EPA and IFC. A 2015 survey found growing adoption of and opportunities for green construction globally.
Andreas Sumper
Full Professor and Head of the Enertronics Group of CITCEA-UPC
Workshp: Innovation and regulation in the framework of the energy transition -Funseam/ Tr@nsnet-
https://funseam.com/innovation-and-regulation-in-the-framework-of-the-energy-transition/
This document discusses the circular economy and highlights several key points:
1. It presents a diagram showing the technical and biological material cycles of a circular economy, including reuse, maintenance, refurbishment, remanufacturing, and closed material loops.
2. It notes that substantial value can be unlocked for organizations through circular practices like cost savings, revenue growth, and strategic repositioning.
3. It lists some of the building blocks needed for a circular economy, including skills in circular product design and new business models.
4. It provides several examples of companies implementing circular models through practices like product servitization, reuse/remanufacturing, and performance-based models.
Panel 6. Equal treatment of CCS with other technology options - Matthew Bills...Global CCS Institute
CCS should receive equal policy treatment and support mechanisms as other clean energy technologies like renewables and nuclear to encourage its development and commercialization. Support is needed to attract over £100 billion in investment in the UK's energy sector by 2020 to ensure secure, affordable, and low carbon energy supplies while meeting the UK's legally binding 80% emissions reduction target by 2050. A phased approach is proposed, starting with commercialization support for 2 full-scale CCS projects, followed by additional projects that may still need assistance, and eventually achieving pure commercial projects at scale without subsidies around 2030 when costs are expected to decline significantly.
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.
Antón Martínez, Renewable Gases & Services Director of Enagás
Workshp: Innovation and regulation in the framework of the energy transition -Funseam/ Tr@nsnet-
https://funseam.com/innovation-and-regulation-in-the-framework-of-the-energy-transition/
Among some of the world’s top corporate leaders, there’s a growing understanding that traditional business models—built on the presumption of unlimited and cheap natural resources—must be reworked for 21st century realities. The circular economy represents a markedly different way of doing business, replacing established practices like planned obsolescence with new approaches to generating profits. This report examines how brands from Puma and Ford to Ikea and Starbucks are becoming more circular, why this concept is gaining more adherents now and implications for brands. The circular economy is an important topic not only because the approach is far better for the planet but also because tapping into its principles may well be essential to long-term competitiveness.
South East Route - Sussex Area Route Study FINALSteve Knight
This document provides a route study for the Sussex area railway network covering the period until 2043. It analyzes current and future passenger demand and capacity needs, outlines options to accommodate expected growth, and prioritizes investments for the 2019-2024 control period. The study area contains dense suburban rail services into London and experiences high passenger volumes at key nodes like Croydon. Future options aim to improve performance and meet capacity challenges while staying affordable. Public consultation helped refine the final recommendations.
Changefirst is an organizational change management consultancy that helps clients successfully implement changes. It provides the PCI methodology and e-change transformation toolkit to build effective change capabilities. Changefirst has worked with over 20,000 people in hundreds of organizations in over 40 countries since 1995. The document discusses Changefirst's solutions for managing the people side of change and highlights how effective change management leads to more benefits realized from transformations.
Circular building & infrastructure - Metabolic at Infratech 2017Metabolic
Eva Gladek, CEO of Metabolic, presents to Infratech 2017 on opportunties for new value in the circular economy.
- Metabolic is a consulting and venture-building company that uses systems thinking to tackle global sustainability challenges.
This document summarizes information about HS2, the UK's new high-speed rail project. It discusses the phases and stations of the project, and how HS2 aims to create jobs and rebalance the UK economy. It also outlines the organizational structure of HS2 Ltd, including functional heads and managing directors overseeing different aspects of the project. Finally, it discusses the programme management office's role in organizing delivery through the project's development, emphasizing innovation and new digital technologies.
Basic model of our Circular Economy Academy initiative. Connecting systems thinking, economical perspectives and practical business. Also attention for capacity-building. We cab perform this in-company: djj@opai.eu
SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING is integrating environmental criteria in the design process of a product-packaging combination. This means that besides the normal criteria, such as: marketing, functional, economic and technical criteria, also environmental criteria are taken into account.
This presentation is based on our experiences in the Network Sustainable Packaging. The Network organized from 2010-2013, ten workshops for different market segments and three general meetings about sustainable packaging in The Netherlands. More than 200 professionals from packaging industry attended this meetings and shared their views and insights.
Circular economy as strategy for sustainable development and business innovationMichael Søgaard Jørgensen
Critical introduction to circular economy and how possiiblities and limitations for application in Danish businesses' strategies are analysed in a Danish research project
A circular economy aims to eliminate waste and the continual use of resources by designing out waste, keeping products and materials in use, and regenerating natural systems. It involves transitioning from the current linear "take, make, dispose" model to one that is restorative or regenerative by design. This can provide benefits like competitive advantage from greater efficiency, resilience to supply disruptions, and offsetting rising commodity prices. Moving to a circular economy makes financial sense and is necessary for long-term sustainability as the world reaches critical limits of finite resources and space. Examples of circular economy strategies include product as a service models, next life sales, collaborative consumption, and advanced recycling.
Towards the Circular Economy: Accelerating the scale-up across global supply ...Sustainable Brands
In this report, the World Economic Forum, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, and McKinsey & Company, joined forces to reconcile the concept of scaling a circular economy within the reality of a global economy and complex multi-tier supply chains. The key objective is to propose a very specific joint plan of action for industry leaders.
This report sets out to emphasize that the circular economy must hold its promise not merely to the village economy, but also to a globalized economy of nine billion. It presents the concept of circularity as a tangible driver of industrial innovations and value creation for the 21st century global economy.
This document discusses recirculation aquaculture systems (RAS) for fish and shrimp farming with integrated hydroponics (aquaponics). It provides details on candidate species for RAS, system design considerations, and examples of RAS for various species including sea bass, turbot, Arctic charr, European perch, and shrimp. It also discusses factors to consider like temperature, salinity, growth rates, feed conversion ratios, and production densities for different species in RAS.
1. Biofloc technology is an aquaculture system that uses nitrifying bacteria to control water quality within culture ponds without water exchange. This allows for high stocking densities.
2. Studies show biofloc systems can yield commercial productions of 20-25 metric tons per hectare per crop cycle at stocking densities over 130-150 shrimp per square meter. Higher densities of over 150 have been tested in research trials.
3. Key factors for success include maintaining high aeration levels, proper paddlewheel placement, and biofloc control through siphoning to keep levels below 15 ml/L of water. With these the system can yield higher productions at lower costs than conventional shrimp farming.
The document discusses biofloc technology (BFT), which uses bacteria to control water quality in aquaculture. BFT balances carbon and nitrogen to form protein-rich flocs that fish and shrimp can eat. BFT allows high stocking densities in a sustainable way by recycling nutrients. It has benefits for nursery, grow-out, and breeding phases of aquaculture and may provide an alternative protein source. BFT also shows potential for controlling disease through quorum sensing disruption and immune stimulation.
The document discusses ideas for ensuring world-class civic amenities in future Indian cities through sustainable urban planning and development. It proposes ideas in several areas: smarter building and urban planning using green roofs and permeable pavement; an ultra-light rail public transportation system; open defecation free cities and improved sanitation systems; preserving open spaces and implementing riparian buffers to protect the environment; renewable energy sources like compressed air storage and increased solar/wind efficiency; and reducing waste through recycling and waste-to-energy plants. The goal is to plan cities that are socially inclusive, environmentally sustainable and promote economic development.
This document discusses sustainable built environments and GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment), India's green building rating system. It covers the following key points:
- Elements of sustainable habitats include optimal land use, transportation systems, water and waste management, and use of renewable energy sources.
- GRIHA was created to facilitate the design, construction and operation of green buildings in India and to measure their environmental performance.
- GRIHA criteria cover areas like site selection, energy and water efficiency, waste management, and indoor environmental quality. Projects are rated on a 100-point scale to determine their level of sustainability.
- There are different GRIHA variants for buildings of different sizes
The document describes several construction projects that utilized collaborative approaches and sustainable features. Key aspects included early contractor involvement, partnering with clients and suppliers, focusing on sustainability and environmental performance, and completing projects on time and under budget.
Building for Legacy - The London 2012 Olympic Park
Tuesday 10 October 2023
Presented by:
Jo Dobson
Content Description:
The London 2012 Olympic bid committed to delivering the most sustainable Olympic Games of modern times, and to leave a sustainable legacy. How did they go about this, what have the outcomes been so far, and what can other major projects learn? This session will explore these topics, covering both the environmental and social legacy.
New Union South Sustainability 6.1.2009shaynahetzel
It's an exciting time to be a part of the Wisconsin Union, as an organization. We just celebrated our 100th anniversary last year and as we begin our next century of service, we look to the future for our buildings and programs.
Sustainability is a buzz word in today’s society. There are lots of definitions of what it is and what it means. Here’s a definition from the EPA: sustainability is: meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
These are our initiatives to green building and sustainable practices.
Christian Dimbleby of Architype presents two case studies Harris Academy, Sutton and the Enterprise Centre, UEA as two exemplars of incorporating timber and the circular economy into educational buildings at UK construction Week
APM webinar held on 15 April 2021, hosted by Katherine Hanratty, Chair of the Northern Ireland Branch.
Presenters: Gary McCluskey, Lisa McFadden and Paul Denvir
The planning and delivery for the new North-West Multi-Modal Transport Hub in Derry~Londonderry from concept to handover.
The new multi-modal North-West Transport Hub in Derry~Londonderry aims to create a gateway with enhanced connectivity to the north west region. Located at the former Waterside train station, an 1852 Grade B-listed building, the project integrates rail services with local, inter-urban and cross border bus services as well as cycle and walking routes and supports wider regeneration.
https://youtu.be/rFkxsJrnGIs
https://www.apm.org.uk/news/north-west-multi-modal-transport-hub-nwmth-derry-londonderry-webinar/
APM webinar held on 15 April 2021, sponsored by the Northern Ireland Branch.
The planning and delivery for the new North-West Multi-Modal Transport Hub in Derry~Londonderry from concept to handover.
The new multi-modal North-West Transport Hub in Derry~Londonderry aims to create a gateway with enhanced connectivity to the north west region. Located at the former Waterside train station, an 1852 Grade B-listed building, the project integrates rail services with local, inter-urban and cross border bus services as well as cycle and walking routes and supports wider regeneration.
The £28m project has received funding from the EU’s INTERREG VA Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) as well as support from the Department for Infrastructure (NI), Department Transport, Tourism and Sport (Ireland) as well as Derry City and Strabane Council.
The first phase of the project, completed in October 2019 includes 1.8km of new railway track, signaling systems, new platforms and canopies as well as the re-development and restoration of the listed building and links to the city Greenway.
Phase two of the project which comprised a new Park and Ride facility, bus turning facilities and public realm space was completed in November 2020.
The event gave an insight to the challenges of planning and delivery of a complex multi-disciplinary transport project, including the restoration of a listed building.
https://www.apm.org.uk/news/north-west-multi-modal-transport-hub-nwmth-derry-londonderry-webinar/
https://youtu.be/rFkxsJrnGIs
The document summarizes the Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) system, India's national rating system for green buildings. GRIHA provides a framework to design, construct and operate resource efficient and environmentally friendly buildings. It evaluates buildings based on 27 criteria related to site selection, water and energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and other sustainability factors. The rating system aims to promote sustainable construction practices and reduced environmental impact of buildings.
Future-proof industrial assets with circular strategiesStork
Bijna de helft van de koolstof emissies is product gerelateerd en de beschikbaarheid van grondstoffen wordt steeds kritischer. Op weg naar een duurzame samenleving is het onvermijdelijk om de lineaire economie van “take-make-dispose” te doorbreken door de toepassing van circulaire strategieën. Maar wat betekent dit voor de industrie, en welke bijdrage kan Asset Management hieraan leveren?
In dit webinar schetsen Jack Doomernik en Erika Kuo mogelijke rollen die Asset Management kan spelen in circulariteit. Zij presenteren een aanpak met vier oplossingsrichtingen waarmee u uw uitdagingen in circulariteit te lijf kunt gaan
This document discusses sustainability and data in building design. It summarizes several design projects and research projects focused on parametric modeling, tall building design, and performance analysis. It also discusses regulatory context, performance measurement and evaluation of several case study buildings, identifying performance gaps between predicted and actual energy usage. Overall, the document advocates for data collection and disclosure to enable continuous improvement in building performance.
This document summarizes a presentation given at a Joint ICE and APM Prestige Lecture on July 1st, 2013 about sustainability and how it drove innovation at the London 2012 Olympic Games. The presentation covered how sustainability was implemented at the program level rather than just at the project level, and how sustainability commitments led to innovations. Key points included managing interdependencies among projects, delivering on sustainability targets through design, procurement, and construction practices, and achieving sustainability achievements like reducing carbon, water and waste impacts and supporting local communities and businesses.
Design for deconstruction principles aim to facilitate the reuse and recycling of building materials at the end of a building's life. Key principles include using bolted connections that are accessible, separating mechanical and electrical systems, and selecting durable materials that can withstand multiple reuse cycles. Considering deconstruction from the beginning of the design process allows for greater reuse of materials and reduction of construction waste. Environmental assessment methods like LEED and BREEAM provide points for designing buildings that incorporate deconstruction principles.
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HS2 - evolving thinking on applying circular economy thinking in an infrastructure project
1. www.gov.uk/hs2
Applying circular economy thinking
in an infrastructure project
Andrea Charlson & Andrew Dunwoody
HS2 Ltd
CIRCULAR ECONOMYTHINKING in CONSTRUCTION
20th January 2017
3. HS2: a strategic transformation
Phase One
Stations:
London Euston
Old Oak Common
Interchange
BirminghamCurzon Street
PhaseTwo
Stations:
East Midlands Hub
Leeds
Manchester Piccadilly
Manchester Airport
5. Phase One Construction Statistics
230km
ROUTE LENGTH
74km
CUTTINGS
46km
TUNNELS
128 mt
EXCAVATED MATERIAL
(90% TO BE RE USED)
145
STRUCTURES
OVER BRIDGES
31
MAIN COMPOUNDS FOR
CONSTRUCTION
152
STRUCTURES UNDER BRIDGES
299
SATELLITECOMPOUNDS
10. • Reduced virgin non-
renewable material
use
• Reduced waste
• Reduced carbon
emissions
• Reduced potable
water use
• Reduced
environmental
contamination
11. • Lower capital cost
• Lower operational
costs
• Increased whole life
value
• Reduced risk from
future legislation, taxes
and price rises
12. • an avenue to resilient
growth for the UK
• improved health (of supply
chain workforce and
general public)
• new job opportunities
throughout the supply
chain
15. Keep resources
in use for as long
as possible
Keep resources at their
highest utility and value
at all times
Recover and
regenerate
resources at the
end of each use
Resource
efficiency
16. Keep resources
in use for as
long as possible
Recover and
regenerate
resources
Keep resources
at their highest
utility and value
Use resources
efficiently
Demolition and
site clearance
Civil structures
Railway systems
Stations
Rolling stock
17. Keep resources
in use for as
long as possible
Recover and
regenerate
resources
Keep resources
at their highest
utility and value
Use resources
efficiently
Demolition and
site clearance
Pre-demolition
audits
Maximise reuse
Civil structures Remote monitoring Material passports
Design for
maintenance
Use reclaimed
materials
Railway systems
Preventative
maintenance
Design for
disassembly
Take back &
remanufacture
Stations Design for durability
Design for
deconstruction
Design for
adaptability
Structural
optimisation
Rolling stock
Avoid premature
obsolescence
Recyclable Cascade Energy efficiency
18. • Image of excavated material or manufacturing
Maximising value of surplus excavated material
20. • Facilitate the reuse of waste generated by the HS2
programme during demolition and construction, within the
programme or on other local projects
Recover and regenerate resourcesUtilising at highest utility
21. • Procuring lighting as a service
Recover and regenerate resourcesEfficiency and recovery
22. Design for reuse
Identify if
asset/element
should be designed
for reuse
Develop design for
deconstruction plan
Provide as-built
inventory
Yes No
Facilitating recovery of materials in assetsRecovery of materials in assets
Over the past year our approach to materials and waste in HS2 has become more and more integrated as we have started to explore what the circular economy might mean for the project.
And that’s why today you have 2 for the price of one, I am Waste and Materials recovery manager and Andrea is Sustainable Materials Manager and we want to share with you today where we have got to in this exploration and where it ight be taking us too.
But first a brief overview of the project so everyone is on the same page…
As I’m sure you are all aware, HS2 is a new dedicated high speed rail line.
Initially connecting Birmingham and London,
But subsequently on to Manchester in the West and Leeds in the East.
Onward services will also connect to many more locations on the existing network.
And the reason we are doing this is to enhance both capacity and connectivity.
When Phase One between Birmingham and London opens, there will be up to 10 trains per hour in each direction - each carrying as many as 1,100 passengers, and when Phase 2 is operational there will be up to 18 trains per hour.
To give you a feel of the scale of the project:
The Phase One route length is 230km
46km of this is in tunnels; and
there are around 300 bridges
This does not include phases 2a or 2b which brings the total route length up to around 580 km.
And here’s our timeline
We’re expecting Royal Assent for Phase One any day now. This marks a significant milestone for us are we move from planning to construction.
Full Phase Two royal assent will follow in 2022.
By 2033 the whole Y shape network will be operational.
But it’s not just what we build, but how we deliver it that will define our success
That is why we have a culture based around four values of safety, integrity, respect and leadership
Which describe the way we behave.
And three ways of doing things; sustainability, collaboration and innovation
Throughout everything we do, we are working towards delivering our strategic goals, shown here.
These goals are how we will evaluate our performance.
We cannot meet all these goals by doing what has been done before.
And we think that adopting circular economy principles could play a significant role in helping us do this.
Any why do we think that?
Because there is a strong correlation between our strategic goals and circular economy principles…
There are the obvious environmental benefits.
And there is evidence that is should help us deliver value on the project
But it actually touches on the majorty of our strategic goals.
So while we had a strong environment team and sustainability policy, we didn’t want to miss out on the potential benefits that the circular economy might bring to the project, so we set out on a journey to explore what it might mean, how aligned our current policies and requirement were and what more we could do.
(And now I’ll hand over to Andrea to share how we have done that…)
We decided that the first thing we needed was more of a definition of what we meant by circular economy. As I’m sure you are aware there and many definitins out there and while its not always necessary to clarify these things, we felt to facilitate internal and external discussions it was important to be able to articulate the concept.
So after looking at a wide range of definitions from other parties, we decided to use the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s definition as a starting point, and so for the purposes of our project, a circular economy is one in which we:
keep resources in use for as long as possible,
recover and regenerate resources at the end of each use,
and keep resources at their highest utility and value at all times.
These three outcomes are underpinned by an over-arching objective to use resources efficiently.
And currently we are thinking of resources in terms of materials, water and energy/carbon.
The next step was taking this definition and starting to explore what this meant for the project.
So with the help of Jo, from Useful Projects who is here today, we explored which of these principles were most relevant to different parts of the project.
For example Recovering resources is a really key priority when we are looking at demolition and site clearance activities, but for the civil strictures, longevity is of paramount importance and then for shorter life elements such as the railway systems, being able to keep resources at the highest value is relevant.
And we also explored what actions or activities could contribute to achieving the principles in each of these areas of our programme.
These are only indicative and many of these activities are applicable across a range of asset types.
And then we assessed how aligned our existing policies, processes and requirements were to supporting implementing these policies and what further opportunities there are.
And I’m going to use the time we have left to share some examples of both what we are already doing and further opportunities.
One area where we have tried to be proactive is around looking for opportunities to maximise the reuse and value associated with materials we will be generating.
The first example is looking at our surplus excavated materials.
As well as trying to identify other projects that may require the materials, such as flood defence projects with the Environment Agency, we have also been exploring the possibility of providing these materials as input to manufacturing processes.
After getting some initial market engagement conducted through the Construction Products Association, we are now in the process of providing samples to manufacturers for testing.
Another material stream we are trying to maximise the value of is felled timber.
Instead of being chipped for reuse, we are commissioning woodland valuation surveys and have written guidance (with the help of Charlie Law who I think is also here) to our contractors of how to maximise the value, whether this is through provision to a local community of through commercial agreements with timber merchants.
As you would expect, we have waste generation and landfill diversion targets and we are also requiring pre-demolition audits.
But we are also conduction salvage audits for all buildings requiring to identify items of reuse or heritage value.
An area of further opportunity is around facilitating greater reuse,
whether that’s of demolition material, surplus materials, plant or other equipment, either within the project or externally.
Perhaps this could be through specialist reuse contractors similar to the Olympics or through new digital systems and platforms.
Looking at the stations, we have requirements for zero operational carbon and there could be innovative circular approaches to achieving this through procuring lighting rather than lights, on a performance-related service model, which could also have material benefits in terms of take back and remanufacturing of the fixtures.
There could be other packages which may provide both cost and environmental benefits if procured differently, perhaps the provision of energy, or even the provision of washroom facilities!
Looking towards the end of life of our assets, to assist in enabling the recovery of materials, our stations, depots and other railway buildings will have design for deconstruction plans.
And other assets will have as-built materials inventories, containing material quantities, specifications, warranties, details of the manufacturers, design and/or service life
Not only will this assist in maintenance, hopefully this should help n identify the future recovery potential of the assets if and when they are no longer required.
The intention is that this information will all be stored in BIM but there are definitely opportunities to integrate this further and explore how this links with the idea of materials passports.
During operation will be have large areas of landscaping, we plan to look into the potential for the maintenance of these areas to be productive in terms of biomass generation as opposed to a cost burden to maintain.
And finally, we have discussed what the circular economy might mean for properties that we need to purchase as part of the scheme, that these provide any societal function whilst in our ownership?
So that’s a snapshot of where we are on our journey to exploring what the circular economy means for a large infrastructure project.
These key principles are relevant to everything we and our supply chain do. Delivering them will require consideration throughout design, procurement, construction and operation. It could require alternative approaches to design or procurement and the adoption of innovative products, processes or technologies.
As we move from planning to construction we will of course keep looking for and exploring opportunities
But we will not be able to achieve this alone, as we start to hand over the baton to our supply chain and hope that together we can find solutions that respond to these principles and help us realise the benefits.
I hope you have found that an interesting overview.
For those that see yourselves as part of the hs2 supply chain, there are three things I ask you to do today;
1. View our supply chain resources in the “business” section of our website, such as the Supplier Guide and FAQs
2. Access our business resources by registering as an interested supplier
3. Send us your questions by e-mailing our Supply Chain Team.