Issue 4
Welcome to the latest issue of the bi-monthly e-newsletter from GreenBookLive, the unique reference source and online listing of environmental products and services.
News
Building of the month – Savoy Place
The Institution of Engineering Technology (IET) is working with BRE to pilot the BREEAM Refurbishment 2014 scheme for non-domestic buildings. The pilot involves the IET’s London home, Savoy Place, which is being refurbished using sustainable techniques and technologies to demonstrate how an important historic building can be brought up to modern standards in a sustainable way. More …
New Solar Centre to boost UK renewable energy
The new BRE National Solar Centre will open in St Austell this April. The Centre is being created to help industry and government deliver on the solar PV opportunities set out in DECC’s 2012 Renewables Roadmap Update. This steers UK capacity towards growth from the current 1.4GW base to a potential 20GW by 2020.With EU funding and support from Cornwall Council, the Centre will provide a technical, trusted and independent voice for industry with industry-led research, analysis, testing and training. More…
SMARTWaste Membership Scheme
BRE's SMARTWaste Membership Scheme enables new and existing users of our SMARTWaste Plan tool to benefit from greater flexibility in preparing and implementing Site Waste Management Plans, and reporting on waste, energy, water and timber. They also benefit from comprehensive technical support from BRE. For more information download the SMARTWaste membership scheme leaflet. You can also contact smartwaste@bre.co.uk or 01923 664471. A full list of Gold, Silver and Bronze SMARTWaste members is on GreenBookLive.
Updated MCS and BRE Global certification mark
A new MCS/BRE Global certification mark is now in use with our approved MCS companies. If you are an MCS client and wish to use the mark, please return a completed PN195 form to microgenproducts@bre.co.uk. Visit us at Ecobuild, stand N2040 (see below) for details of our MCS services.
Come and see us at Ecobuild 2013
BRE will be at EcoBuild (5-7 March) again this year and BREEAM will be well represented in the programme of activities. ‘What’s new for BREEAM in 2013’ will be one of the daily ‘BRE Bite’ presentations at BRE's stand (N2040). BREEAM is also featuring in Ecobuild's own seminar programme and the annual BREEAM Awards will be presented in the Platinum Suite on 5 March. These recognise the highest scoring buildings under BREEAM each year.
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Streamlined BREEAM for ‘simple buildings’
A set of BREEAM criteria has been developed as an addendum to the BREEAM 2011 New Construction scheme, which is specifically adapted for use on simpler buildings. Due to be available from late February, the simple buildings criteria set has been produced in response to feedback from industry and government on the need for a proportionate and cost effective approach for less complex buildings. For more information email breeam@bre.co.uk
Responsible sourcing standard update – comments invited
The Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products standard, BES 6001 (Version 2) is being updated. This process started at a workshop on 30 October, at which key areas for scrutiny were identified – click here for summary notes. Further views on the standard are now being sought through an online survey. Your comments will be welcomed – visit here to participate.
BREEAM Communities in the UK
Outline plans for the Castleward Urban Village regeneration scheme in Derby have been awarded BREEAM Communities certification. The £100 million scheme is expected to take about 10 years, and will transform a 30-acre brownfield area of the city into a sustainable community of more than 800 new homes, a school, community and green spaces, and commercial developments. Castleward has been certified under BREEAM Communities 2008. The Communities scheme has recently been updated – for details of the latest version click here.
‘The mother of EPDs’
BRE’s Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are highlighted in the January issue of Contract Flooring Journal (CFJ). ‘The BRE EPD is recognised as the mother of EPDs across Europe and possession of this is likely to become more useful commercially without the need for much further expense.’ says Sustainability Consultant Alan Best in his article on environmental certification and EPDs. To see the article on page 8 of the January 2012 issue of CFJ, click here.
Forthcoming events and training
Green Deal Advisor (domestic) training for Qualified Domestic Energy Assessors
19-20 February and 25-26 March at BRE Watford
Level 3 Diploma in Green Deal Advice. More …
CPD for Non-Dom Energy Assessors on Advanced HVAC Systems and Building Services
20 February at BRE Watford
Course to help Non-Dom Energy Assessors identify HVAC systems when carrying out the energy assessment. More …
Green Deal Advisor (domestic) training for new entrants
27 February-1 March at BRE Watford
Level 3 Diploma in Green Deal Advice. More …
Thinking low carbon
February-June 2013
A series of interactive seminars and workshops aimed at businesses working across the built environment and sustainability sectors, which are looking to develop skills and knowledge. More ...
Materials: Responsible sourcing of construction products, drivers and principles
6 March at Ecobuild
BREEAM 2011 has a greater emphasis on responsible materials sourcing than previous versions. This event will explain more about responsible sourcing, its drivers and application in the sector. Speakers will include BRE’s Derek Hughes who will discuss the Framework standards for responsible materials sourcing (BES 6001). More …
FREE event on Green Deal benefits for installers
14 March in Watford
A free IGEM and BRE joint event will help installers to benefit from the Green Deal. The event will feature expert speakers with significant industry experience, and there will be plenty of time for questions and meeting fellow installers.
To book your place contact Julie Adcock at Julie@igem.org.uk or call 01509 678161.
BREEAM training
For full details of events and training programmes on all aspects of the BREEAM schemes and built environment sustainability click here. Forthcoming training courses include:
- BREEAM International assessor, on 11-13 February in Paris and 19-21 February at BRE Watford.
- BREEAM In-Use Auditor training, on 20 February in Frankfurt. More …
BREEAM 2011 UK New Construction assessor, on 26-28 February at BRE Watford. More …
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