The Green Register of Construction Professionals

How to get green detailing right - straight from the builder’s mouth

Architects and builders sometimes have an uneasy relationship on site - both think they know best when it comes to detailing! But how would you like to hear from an experienced builder how all design team members can benefit from a better understanding of how to achieve best practice details on site?

The Green Register is holding a FREE evening event to debate these issues with speaker, Rafael Delimata, a builder with extensive experience in the UK and director of Bowtie Construction that aims for ‘real sustainable solutions, high standards of insulation, with quality in every detail’.

Rafael will talk about practical detailing that achieves very stringent airtightness standards, the installation of insulation and various membranes and will use examples of difficult detailing such as at roof hips and valleys, dormers, window and door reveals to illustrate that it is easy if you know how. Rafael will also discuss the costs to install, hidden costs like wastage and storage, delays if the product needs to be reordered and how builders save money compromising on quality or using substitutes.

This event is free with light refreshments but you must book your place in advance - email mail@greenregister.org.uk, ring 0117 377 3490 or sign up below.

This NEW one day Green Register seminar is run by Mark Saich, whose extensive experience both as a Building Control officer and director of Green Building Solutions brings expert insight into the subject of designing high performing, healthy houses that will be future proofed against climate change. The emphasis throughout the seminar will be on down-to-earth advice to use in practice.

This seminar takes a critical exploration through Part L, SAP and associated guidance to look at what is required to achieve compliance with the building regulations and CfSH (ENE1 and 2), highlighting solutions and pitfalls through worked examples/case studies.

Throughout the day, Mark will emphasise the sustainable aspects of the Regulations and standards so that delegates leave with a full understanding of how to design and build low energy, healthy, fully compliant homes fit for the 21st century and will also question whether the current tools and guidance can truly deliver energy efficient and healthy homes.

What did delegates say about Mark's Building Regs seminar?

“Really good pace and well presented, kept our attention all day”

“Relatively simple approach to complex changes to already complex subject matter – well presented”

“Really excellent & seamless, expansive knowledge”

“Course was great – Thanks!”

About the Speaker

Mark Saich

Mark Saich is a sustainability consultant and trainer. He regularly speaks at RICS, RIBA and Green Register events on a range of issues including Part L and sustainable construction. In 2006 was part of the team training building control professionals the then new part L on behalf of the DCLG.

Mark's background is in local authority and private sector building control and environmental health (private sector housing). Having gained BSc Hons in Environmental Science and Post Grad Diploma in Architecture (advanced environmental and energy studies) he set up and continues to run his own consultancy practice providing technical support on low energy projects.

www.greenbuildingsolutions.co.uk

Special discounted rate for GHA members: £84
To take advantage of this special offer please email mail@greenregister.org.uk

Are you…

• confused about Government sustainable construction legislation and how it will affect your company?
• keen to learn how sustainability can help to meet your business priorities?
• looking for independent, high quality training on sustainable construction practices?

Sustainable construction is no longer viewed as an ‘alternative’ method of building, and is increasingly being considered a fundamental approach to the way we design and construct our buildings. There is a great deal to learn and with new legislation being introduced at an ever-increasing pace, the challenge is to keep abreast of new developments and remain competitive.

The Green Register’s highly commended Sustainable Building and Services two-day course has been perfected over the past eleven years to become one of the best ways to get up to speed with all the essential issues surrounding sustainable building practices. Completion of this two-day course enables you to apply for Green Register membership which has a host of benefits in itself, including substantial discounts on all TGR courses.

Day One – an overview

A comprehensive look at all aspects of sustainable construction, from Relevant Sustainable Construction Legislation including the Green Deal, Sustainable Water Use in the UK through to Low Carbon Technologies, allowing you to take away a greater understanding of what works and what is just eco-bling.

Day Two – in-depth sessions

The second day provides an ideal opportunity to learn about subjects that are relevant to your profession and skills, choosing four workshops from a range of topics. These 90 minute sessions are at the advanced level and topics range from Breathing Construction in Detail, Specifying Sustainable Timber and Rainwater/Greywater Systems offering something for every discipline.

What do the delegates say?

‘Very useful & informative – Detailed information, figures, exact data, sources mentioned clearly’

‘I did find the whole course useful, I wasn’t expecting that!’

‘All was interesting – each topic was worthwhile, especially the workshops....’

“Very relevant and good level of information – interesting group discussions”

“A good general overview of the current energy industry, well presented clear and precise”

Special discounted rate for GHA members: £169
To take advantage of this special offer please email mail@greenregister.org.uk

Are you…

• confused about Government sustainable construction legislation and how it will affect your company?
• keen to learn how sustainability can help to meet your business priorities?
• looking for independent, high quality training on sustainable construction practices

Sustainable construction is no longer viewed as an ‘alternative’ method of building, and is increasingly being considered a fundamental approach to the way we design and construct our buildings. There is a great deal to learn and with new legislation being introduced at an ever-increasing pace, the challenge is to keep abreast of new developments and remain competitive.

Day One – an overview

A comprehensive look at all aspects of sustainable construction, from Relevant Sustainable Construction Legislation including the Green Deal, Sustainable Water Use in the UK through to Low Carbon Technologies, allowing you to take away a greater understanding of what works and what is just eco-bling.

'What do our delegates say'.

'The high standard of all speakers and fast flow of information and plain speaking was fantastic!'

‘Very useful & informative – Detailed information, figures, exact data, sources mentioned clearly’

‘I did find the whole course useful, I wasn’t expecting that!’

Special discounted rate for GHA members: £84
To take advantage of this special offer please email mail@greenregister.org.uk

Are you…

• confused about Government sustainable construction legislation and how it will affect your company?
• keen to learn how sustainability can help to meet your business priorities?
• looking for independent, high quality training on sustainable construction practices?

Sustainable construction is no longer viewed as an ‘alternative’ method of building, and is increasingly being considered a fundamental approach to the way we design and construct our buildings. There is a great deal to learn and with new legislation being introduced at an ever-increasing pace, the challenge is to keep abreast of new developments and remain competitive.

Day Two – in-depth sessions

The second day provides an ideal opportunity to learn about subjects that are relevant to your profession and skills, choosing four workshops from a range of topics. These 90 minute sessions are at the advanced level and topics range from Breathing Construction in Detail, Specifying Sustainable Timber and Rainwater/Greywater Systems offering something for every discipline.

What do our delegates say?

‘All was interesting – each topic was worthwhile, especially the workshops....’

'Very relevant and good level of information – interesting group discussions'

Special discounted rate for GHA members: £84
To take advantage of this special offer please email mail@greenregister.org.uk

You are warmly invited to join Pollard Thomas Edwards architects at their canal side offices in the third of a series of sustainability evenings in partnership with The Green Register.

Join us as we discuss the challenges of retrofitting to PassivHaus standard and the opportunities for new build. Drinks and nibbles provided.

SPEAKERS

Philip Proffit
Philip is Director of Princedale Ecohaus Ltd who designed and constructed the first two registered Victorian Passivhaus retrofits in the UK.

Marion Baeli
Marion is the architect who was involved in the UK’s first PassivHaus retrofit. She has just been shortlisted with Prewett Bizley for the recent BRE PassivHaus competition.

Jean-Pierre Wack
Jean-Pierre is Managing Director at environmental consultancy Eight Associates and has worked with Marion and Philip on Passivhaus projects.

This event is held in partnership with Pollard Thomas Edwards architects, Princedale Ecohaus Ltd, paul davis + partners and eight associates.

Are you…

• concerned about how your business can survive in the economic downturn?
• realising that there is potential work in the domestic refurbishment sector now that people  cannot afford to move home?
• ­wanting to meet a growing demand for eco-refurbishment advice and services but currently lack the information and know-how?

The Green Register’s fascinating training course, based around actual case studies, is designed to provide all the information construction professionals need to advise their clients on sustainable refurbishment of their homes.

Additionally the seminar will cover details of the Government’s new scheme to encourage eco-retrofits – The Green Deal - to be introduced in October 2012. The Green Deal is a financial mechanism to pay up front for energy efficient improvements to homes and businesses, recouping the costs by a charge in instalments on consumers’ energy bills. 

Participants will be registered on The Green Register’s website under an ‘Eco-Refurbisher’ listing, designed to easily identify them to new clients. This course has been held nine times already in locations such as in Bristol, Manchester and London and regularly sells out so do book early to avoid disappointment!

What do the delegates say?
“Fantastic, well informed, experienced, and interesting speakers”
“Very useful - I’ve been waiting for this level of insight for years"
“The course was excellent and I look forward to more”

Special discounted rate for GHA members: £84
To take advantage of this special offer please email mail@greenregister.org.uk

This NEW one day Green Register seminar is run by Mark Saich, whose extensive experience both as a Building Control officer and director of Green Building Solutions brings expert insight into the subject of designing high performing, healthy houses that will be future proofed against climate change. The emphasis throughout the seminar will be on down-to-earth advice to use in practice.

This seminar takes a critical exploration through Part L, SAP and associated guidance to look at what is required to achieve compliance with the building regulations and CfSH (ENE1 and 2), highlighting solutions and pitfalls through worked examples/case studies.

Throughout the day, Mark will emphasise the sustainable aspects of the Regulations and standards so that delegates leave with a full understanding of how to design and build low energy, healthy, fully compliant homes fit for the 21st century and will also question whether the current tools and guidance can truly deliver energy efficient and healthy homes.

What did delegates say about Mark's Building Regs seminar?

“Really good pace and well presented, kept our attention all day”

“Relatively simple approach to complex changes to already complex subject matter – well presented”

“Really excellent & seamless, expansive knowledge”

“Course was great – Thanks!”

About the Speaker

Mark Saich

Mark Saich is a sustainability consultant and trainer. He regularly speaks at RICS, RIBA and Green Register events on a range of issues including Part L and sustainable construction. In 2006 was part of the team training building control professionals the then new part L on behalf of the DCLG.

Mark's background is in local authority and private sector building control and environmental health (private sector housing). Having gained BSc Hons in Environmental Science and Post Grad Diploma in Architecture (advanced environmental and energy studies) he set up and continues to run his own consultancy practice providing technical support on low energy projects.

 www.greenbuildingsolutions.co.uk

Special discounted rate for GHA members: £84
To take advantage of this special offer please email mail@greenregister.org.uk

Book now for our early bird  offer - £112 - ends 16th February (Standard rate - £140)

It is commonly accepted that a sustainable building is energy efficient, uses low impact materials, reduces water usage and minimises waste but the measures required to create wellbeing are often considered less important. However, there is plenty of evidence to illustrate that people living and working in a building that promotes good health are happier, more productive and healthier.

This one day conference will present the case that a truly sustainable building, whether it is new build or refurbished, is one that promotes good health for all its occupants. The keynote speaker, Neil May of Natural Building Technologies, the Good Homes Alliance and UCL Energy Institute, will open the day by giving an overview of health issues in buildings showing how this issue is vital to long-term sustainability in the broadest sense. He will particularly look at the risks of getting this wrong and discuss the challenges in terms of real delivery of healthy buildings and also in terms of policy and standards.

The session will continue with speakers from both the academic world and practitioners such as Craig White, Director of White Design architects in Bristol. They will address a wide range of issues such as building design, indoor air quality, user comfort, materials, credits that can be achieved for the Code for Sustainable Homes, ventilation and airtightness. Case studies will include best practice residential examples and commercial/office schemes.

The event will also be presenting a new initiative "The Alliance for Sustainable Building Products" (ASBP) in the South West that promotes healthy, low impact building products available across the UK. The ASBP is a not-for-profit organisation of manufacturers, distributors, building professionals, charities and academics promoting the understanding and delivery of sustainable building products in the widest sense. The ASBP is also the UK's agents for the European certification scheme 'Natureplus', an independent and transparent scheme covering environmental, ethical and health criteria for building product.

Who is it for? The conference is relevant to a wide range of construction professionals such as architects, interior designers, builders, contractors, RSLs, local authorities, professionals working in the healthcare field, property managers, facilities managers and developers.
 

Fees and discounts as detailed below: Please email The Green Register - mail@greenregister.org.uk or call 0117 377 3490 to take advantage of one of these rates.

Standard fee - £140. Book by the 16th February to qualify for the Early Bird price of £112.

£119 members of The Green Register, Ecos Trust, Good Homes Alliance

£126 per person members of Women in Property, CIOB

£112 Somerset/Avon Construction Training Group members (part subsidised)

Book 3 places for the price of 2 – e.g. £238 for Ecos, The Green Register and GHA members / £280 at standard rate

Are you…

• ­concerned about how your business can survive in the economic downturn?
• ­realising that there is potential work in the domestic refurbishment sector now that people cannot afford to move home?
• ­wanting to meet a growing demand for eco-refurbishment advice and services but currently lack the information and know-how?

The Green Register’s fascinating training course, based around actual case studies, is designed to provide all the information construction professionals need to advise their clients on sustainable refurbishment of their homes.

Additionally the seminar will cover details of the Government’s new scheme to encourage eco-retrofits – The Green Deal - to be introduced in October 2012. The Green Deal is a financial mechanism to pay up front for energy efficient improvements to homes and businesses, recouping the costs by a charge in instalments on consumers’ energy bills. 

Participants will be registered on The Green Register’s website under an ‘Eco-Refurbisher’ listing, designed to easily identify them to new clients. This course has been held nine times already in locations such as in Bristol, Manchester and London and regularly sells out so do book early to avoid disappointment!

What do the delegates say?
“Fantastic, well informed, experienced, and interesting speakers”
“Very useful - I’ve been waiting for this level of insight for years"
“The course was excellent and I look forward to more”

Special discounted rate for GHA members: £84
To take advantage of this special offer please email mail@greenregister.org.uk