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British Expertise Annual Awards
Plans are progressing well for the new format annual Awards presentation event on Tuesday, 13 November. Now is a good time for members to confirm their participation by sponsoring an award, advertising in the awards guide, entering an award or by booking seats at the gala dinner.
For more information on the Awards or the Dinner or to discuss your involvement, please follow the link
THE CLOSING DATE FOR AWARDS ENTRIES IS FRIDAY, 24 AUGUST
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SCOSS Calls for Centre for Construction Safety Excellence
The Standing Committee on Structural Safety (SCOSS) has called for a Centre for Construction Safety Excellence to be set up in its 16th biennial report.
The report also calls for a professorial Chair of Construction Safety at a UK University.
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Knowledge Transfer Network
MBE KTN is a national, over-arching network that aims to intensify significantly technological innovation within the modern built environment through improved knowledge transfer. The MBE KTN is delivered by a consortium of BRE, BSRIA, CIRIA and Arup. This proposal sets out ambitious aims that fit the wider objectives for Knowledge Transfer Networks established by DTI.
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Simplifying Business Support
Starting Date: 22-06-07
Closing Date: 14-09-07
Government wants to simplify business support in England from around 3000 schemes to no more than 100 by 2010. They want to make sure business support funded by Government is simple for business to access, has a real impact on public policy goals and represents value for money.
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Environmental Training for the Construction Industry
Places are Still Available on IEMA Foundation Certificate Course
Have you registered your interest yet? The Foundation Certificate Course - certified by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) - is presented by ISYS International to give delegates an introduction to environmental concepts and their relevance to business and construction.
The programme includes a discussion of key environmental management issues, full course notes, practical group work based on a construction case-study and an IEMA certified examination.
Cost - £950, plus VAT, includes one year's IEMA Affiliate Membership for successful candidates (excludes delegate accommodation).
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2012 Construction Commitments Conference 2007
Venue: PERA – Melton Mowbray
Date: 7 November 2007
Time: 08:30 Registration; 09:00-17:00 Conference followed by drinks reception
Overview: At this conference you will have the opportunity to learn more about the 2012 Construction Commitments, Common Minimum Standards, and the 2007 CDM Regulations. You will also hear about good practice and have an opportunity to interact with representatives from HSE, OGC, ODA, ConstructionSkills and your Regional Development Agency.
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"Finding Low Carbon Solutions"
Sustainability, meeting the needs of the present without compromising the needs of the future generations measured
by economic social and environmental value
The East Midlands Construction Conference, taking place in conjunction with EXPO2007 entitled "Finding Low Carbon Solutions" will see in excess of 800 East Midlands Clients and Businesses gather for the largest Sustainable Construction Conference in the region.
In collaboration with Government, Clients and Industry alike the conference is being organised to provide specific guidance on Government Policy on what clients, both public and private sector, should be doing to address the procurement of sustainable buildings, and how the sustainable agenda is being put into practice in the Region.
Register now to take part, to hear from a range of influential speakers, to network and to understand some of the current business solutions being showcased at the event.
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£12 million Rural Boost for the East Midlands
East Midlands Development Agency (emda) is to breathe new life into the region’s rural communities with a new £12 million funding initiative.
Local Action Groups, which are public, private, voluntary and community sector partnerships, are invited to tender for a share of a new rural development scheme.
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Promoting UK Supply and Innovation to the Wind Energy Industry
Wind farms due for construction off the East Coast of the East Midlands present opportunities for companies to benefit from the supply chain contracts offered, including erection and ongoing maintenance.
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Construction Industry aims for a Sustainable Future
The proposed joint strategy, launched today (30th July 2007) for consultation, aims to help the industry deliver more sustainable construction methods and products.
The draft strategy’s key areas include:
- Reducing the carbon footprint of activities within the construction sector
- Production of zero net waste at construction site level
- Developing voluntary agreements and initiatives between the construction industry and its clients with the aim of reducing the carbon footprint and use of resources within the built environment
- Creating a safer industry by improving skills, boosting the numbers of workers taking part in training programmes, and retaining more skilled workers
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Building Performance Awards
Have you got an exceptional project that you would like to ‘shout’ about, why not enter it for the Building Performance Awards? Winning an award is proof that your company delivers tangible benefits that will make clients more profit and satisfy customers needs. There is often very little publicity after completion of a project, the awards will provide an opportunity to talk about and re-market occupied buildings.
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