iNet Clinic – Green Roofs, getting them right

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Date/Time
Date(s) - 1 Mar 2012
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Location
The Lindhurst Rooms

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Details :

Since its inception in 2008, the Sustainable Construction iNet (SC iNet) has been successfully assisting East Midlands SMEs to progress innovative products and services, and through its extensive network of contacts, vast experience and dedicated team of innovation advisors, the SC iNet has given many hundreds of local innovators confidence, knowledge and the financial ability to help contribute to a low carbon construction industry.Specialising in helping to achieve growth by providing one-to-one, tailored advice and hands-on guidance to SMEs across the East Midlands, the SC iNet supports networking contacts through its sector specific events, as well as providing access to extensive professional networks including Higher Education Institutions, business specialists and leaders in the construction sector……so, if you already have an idea for your business, and need some help bringing it to the marketplace, come along and book a private 10 minute consultation to find out what you need to do next to benefit from SC iNet funding available to your business.Green Roofs
Green roofs have multiple benefits and even when one is prioritised, most of the others are gained as well. Attributes of green roofs include; engineered levels of rainwater attenuation; reduced energy consumption; prolonged standard roofing material life; reduced sound transfer; improved air quality; creation of wildlife habitat.Delegates will be provided with an introduction to green roof technologies and will learn about the benefits, opportunities and the Green Roof Code. Green roofs are the most accessible current sustainable technology and they can be installed on new builds to add BREEAM points or on existing buildings to add value and reduce running costs.Jeff Sorrill from the Green Roof Centre at the University of Sheffield will speak about how green roofs came to the UK, current best practice and how to optimise green roof design. There will also be an opportunity to have your questions answered.

Programme :

08:30 Registration & opportunity to sign up for a one-to-one clinic session
09:00 Welcome from the Chair
09:15 Introduction from the Sustainable Construction iNet
09:45 Green Roofs – getting them right Jeff Sorrill, Green Roof Centre
10:30 Local Case Study David Scott, Green Roof Systems
11:00 Q&A session
11:30 Networking & Innovation Clinic (pre-booked)
12:30 Event close

Intended audience :

These events are open to all construction SME’s operating within the East Midlands region

For further queries please call Gemma Davis on 01923 66 4547 or 07800 622 866