Each day we will be holding small, intimate ‘Ask the Expert’ sessions on our stand where you can come and hear on a variety of topics presented by leading industry players pushing the boundaries of sustainability. There will be limited space at these sessions and they will be available on a “first come, first served” basis. Pop by the UK-GBC stand to pick up the latest information daily.

In order to attend any of the following events, you need to be registered to attend Ecobuild. Please click here to register.

Contributors inlude:

Aggregate Industries: "Over the last decade, we have demonstrated a
leading approach towards our responsibilities to the environment, the people around us and to how we do business. We are proud of being the first company in the world to be certified to BRE Global, BES 6001 framework for responsible sourcing. In this dynamic world, we are committed to
innovate in the way we provide sustainable solutions to the construction industry for today and for the future." Click here to find out more about Aggregate Industries

Keepmoat: "We are committed to making a positive impact on society and the environment through our operations, products and services and to providing all our customers and stakeholders with clear leadership in a changing world.
Each year we hand over thousands of new and improved homes. Finding sustainable solutions today to each and every one of them is essential
if we are to build the strong, dynamic and thriving communities of tomorrow. Click here to find out more about Keepmoat

Marks and Spencer: "Our Plan A goals are ambitious. The journey is leading us to make a paradigm shift in how we design, build and operate our stores while continuing to engage with our supply chain and customers." Click here to find out more information about Plan A

Autodesk: Autodesk is committed to sustainability not only by the way it operates and manages its own business, but with the development of sustainable design software, making it easier for architects, designers, and engineers to understand the environmental impact of their decisions early in the design process. 

Timetable of sessions:

Tuesday 02 March

12:30 – 12:50  Ask the Expert, UK-GBC Stand: Marks and Spencer

The session will provide a background to M&S' Plan A journey to date, outlining the main achievements and challenges on the way. It will highlight the latest priorities to deliver their ambitious targets.
  

13:45 – 14:05  Ask the Expert, UK-GBC Stand: Great British Refurb

Come and hear from Grand Designs Great British Refurb campaign sponsors about how we tackle retrofit in our existing housing stock

14:30 – 14:50  Ask the Expert, UK-GBC Stand: Autodesk

Designing a low carbon environment: a designer and owner perspective.

Presenter: Robert Middlebrooks 
Robert E. Middlebrooks, AIA, is an Industry Programs Manager with Autodesk, Inc. specialising in BIM and Sustainable Design Retrofit.  He is an Architect with over 26 years experience of international practice including the UK.  Robert recently lead Autodesk’s effort to laser scan, modelling and energy retrofit support to the US National Building Museum.

Presentation Summary:
18% of the UK’s carbon emissions are generated from the non-domestic buildings sector[1]. With increasing regulatory and client pressure on improving the performance of existing and new buildings, through measures such as the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme and the 2019 Zero Carbon targets, how is design software aiding the designer and owner in the decision making process?
 
This session will present public and private sector case examples from the perspective of designer and building owner for how carbon abatement is designed in refurbishment and new build projects using design software from Autodesk, a world leading design software provider. The presentation concludes with implications for the future designing and operating of better buildings.
 [1] Carbon Trust, Building the future, today (December 2009)

15:45 – 16:05  Ask the Expert, UK-GBC Great British Refurb 

Wednesday 03 March

11:30 – 11:50  Ask the Expert, UK-GBC Stand: Aggregate Industries

Lifting the lid off responsible sourcing. Aggregate Industries are the first company in the world to be certified to BRE Global BES 6001 framework for responsible sourcing providing sustainable solutions to the construction industry for today and for the future.
 

12:00 – 12.10 Keepmoat presented with BSI award, UK-GBC Stand 

Keepmoat Homes, part of the Keepmoat Group have recently received full accreditation to BS EN ISO 14001 for Effective Environmental Management Systems. This achievement will be marked by the presentation of a certificate to the MD of Keepmoat Homes, Peter Hindley on the UK-GBC stand on 3rd March at 12.30 pm. This means that for the first time the whole of the Keepmoat Group is now accredited to this international standard.

12:15 – 12:35 Ask the Expert, UK-GBC Stand: Keepmoat 

Community Regeneration specialists Keepmoat will be providing a private sector perspective on how to build the sustainable community of tomorrow through best practice products and services

14:45 – 15:05  Ask the Expert, UK-GBC Stand, Great British Refurb

Come and hear from Grand Designs Great British Refurb campaign sponsors Keepmoat and Knauf about how we tackle retrofit in our existing housing stock. www.greatbritishrefurb.co.uk

15:45 – 16:05  Ask the Expert, UK-GBC Stand, Great British Refurb

Come and hear from Grand Designs Great British Refurb campaign sponsors Keepmoat and Knauf about how we tackle retrofit in our existing housing stock. www.greatbritishrefurb.co.uk

Thursday 04 March

12:30 – 12:50  Ask the Expert, UK-GBC Stand, Great British Refurb

Come and hear from Grand Designs Great British Refurb campaign sponsors Keepmoat and Knauf about how we tackle retrofit in our existing housing stock. www.greatbritishrefurb.co.uk

14:30 – 14:50  Ask the Expert, UK-GBC Stand: Autodesk

Designing a low carbon environment: a designer and owner perspective.