• 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”

More about RIBA Advanced CPD status...
When this course is combined with our new 1-day Sustainable Building & Services Masterclasses, these 3 days of training form our new 3-day Sustainable Building & Services course which has been awarded RIBA Advanced CPD status. Advanced CPD refers to specialisms or demonstrable expertise which an architect could use to market to clients or employers, as career development, or to be on a specialist list.

The 3-day course has also been assigned the following topics from the RIBA CPD Core Curriculum:

• Compliance – legal, regulatory and statutory framework and processes
• Designing and building it – structural design, construction, technology and engineering
• Climate – sustainable architecture
• Context - the historic environment and its setting

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

Book 3 places for the price of 2!
Book 3 places and get the 3rd place free. Book your places online as normal and we will deduct the cost of the 3rd place once your booking is received.

What do the delegates say?

“Very informative with good delivery”
“An engaging speaker – happy to answer questions and discuss where appropriate”
“Very knowledgeable and informative speaker – I liked his approach to the issues and honesty about questionable benefits of some technologies”

About the trainer - Robert Borruso

Robert has studied to degree level both mechanical engineering and environmental science and has 10 years experience in both fields. This combination gives him an exceptional understanding of the issues associated with moving sustainable energy systems from the fringes to the mainstream of the construction industry, with a focus very much on delivering pragmatic and workable solutions.

Robert is currently working as an independent energy consultant with a client base ranging from small community groups to housing associations. He also has extensive experience in troubleshooting existing underperforming, renewable energy installations. He also occasionally writes on environmental issues in his own, often controversial, style.

Robert's previous professional experience includes four years as a Product Specialist at Construction Resources Environmental Building Centre and as a Renewable Energy advisor at Sustainable Energy Action, both in London. He now lives in Scotland and is involved in a much more hands on approach with renewables.

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

Book 3 places for the price of 2!
Book 3 places and get the 3rd place free. Book your places online as normal and we will deduct the cost of the 3rd place once your booking is received.

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

Book 3 places for the price of 2!
Book 3 places and get the 3rd place free. Book your places online as normal and we will deduct the cost of the 3rd place once your booking is received.

• 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”

More about RIBA Advanced CPD status...
When this course is combined with our new 1-day Sustainable Building & Services Masterclasses, these 3 days of training form our new 3-day Sustainable Building & Services course which has been awarded RIBA Advanced CPD status. Advanced CPD refers to specialisms or demonstrable expertise which an architect could use to market to clients or employers, as career development, or to be on a specialist list.

The 3-day course has also been assigned the following topics from the RIBA CPD Core Curriculum:

• Compliance – legal, regulatory and statutory framework and processes
• Designing and building it – structural design, construction, technology and engineering
• Climate – sustainable architecture
• Context - the historic environment and its setting

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

Book 3 places for the price of 2!
Book 3 places and get the 3rd place free. Book your places online as normal and we will deduct the cost of the 3rd place once your booking is received.

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

Book 3 places for the price of 2!
Book 3 places and get the 3rd place free. Book your places online as normal and we will deduct the cost of the 3rd place once your booking is received.

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

Book 3 places for the price of 2!
Book 3 places and get the 3rd place free. Book your places online as normal and we will deduct the cost of the 3rd place once your booking is received.

• 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 are delegates say?

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

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

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

Book 3 places for the price of 2!
Book 3 places and get the 3rd place free. Book your places online as normal and we will deduct the cost of the 3rd place once your booking is received.

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

Book 3 places for the price of 2!
Book 3 places and get the 3rd place free. Book your places online as normal and we will deduct the cost of the 3rd place once your booking is received.

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

Book 3 places for the price of 2!
Book 3 places and get the 3rd place free. Book your places online as normal and we will deduct the cost of the 3rd place once your booking is received.

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.

For the 2013 revisions to Part L there are proposals to reduce predicted emissions through higher performance targets regarding CO2 emissions (TER) and through use of the Fabric Energy Efficiency Standard (FEES) and by closing the “performance gap” for new buildings and by stimulating improvements to existing buildings through “consequential improvements”, tougher U values and links to the Green Deal. Mark will be exploring the proposed changes and what it means for both new build and retrofit projects.

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!”

“All useful, especially detailed examples. Great presentation and speaker!”

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

Book 3 places for the price of 2!
Book 3 places and get the 3rd place free. Book your places online as normal and we will deduct the cost of the 3rd place once your booking is received.

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.

For the 2013 revisions to Part L there are proposals to reduce predicted emissions through higher performance targets regarding CO2 emissions (TER) and through use of the Fabric Energy Efficiency Standard (FEES) and by closing the “performance gap” for new buildings and by stimulating improvements to existing buildings through “consequential improvements”, tougher U values and links to the Green Deal. Mark will be exploring the proposed changes and what it means for both new build and retrofit projects.

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!”

“All useful, especially detailed examples. Great presentation and speaker!”

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

Book 3 places for the price of 2!
Book 3 places and get the 3rd place free. Book your places online as normal and we will deduct the cost of the 3rd place once your booking is received.

• how to achieve stringent airtight standards in retrofits?
• which is the best way of insulating an external wall - inside, outside or the bit in between?
• how the design team and builders can effectively communicate to achieve best practice detailing?
• what happens to moisture movement when adding wall or roof insulation?

Architects and builders sometimes have an uneasy relationship on site - both think they know best when it comes to detailing!

Achieving best practice for new buildings can be a straightforward process but when it comes to effective detailing for refurbishments - especially when aiming for well insulated, airtight and breathable solutions using low impact building materials - the outcome is sometimes less than satisfactory. This is due to many factors including existing conditions but more often than not it is a lack of communication between the architect/designer and the builder/contractor.

This cutting edge seminar offers delegates an opportunity to learn how to achieve best practice ‘green’ detailing on site from a wide range of experienced practitioners such as a builder, an architect and technical experts together with some academic research.

The presentations will include live demonstrations using full size construction mock ups to illustrate how to achieve very stringent airtightness standards and the installation of insulation and various membranes and will cover examples of difficult detailing such as at roof hips and valleys, dormers, window and door reveals. There will also be videos of site practices that actually work, technical information on tried and tested building products and a presentation of research that compares internal, external and cavity wall insulation for retrofits and avoiding interstitial condensation.

Also addressed will be the thorny issue of the cost to install low impact building materials, hidden costs like wastage and storage, delays if products need to be reordered and how builders save money compromising on quality or using substitutes.

What did the delegates say about our recent evening event on the same topic?

“Very good, very switched on, alive and useful from beginning to end”
“Extremely interesting presentation, and great to hear from a contractor so concerned about sustainable construction. His suggestions as to an architect’s approach to specifications and site visits were particularly useful.”
“Very useful, focused and relevant – I learnt a lot”
“All useful. I appreciated the speaker’s enthusiasm and the work done in preparing for the talk – impressive!”

Speakers

Rafael Delimita is a builder with extensive experience in the UK and director of Bowtie Construction which aims for ‘real sustainable solutions, high standards of insulation, with quality in every detail’.
Other speakers TBC

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

Book 3 places for the price of 2!
Book 3 places and get the 3rd place free. Book your places online as normal and we will deduct the cost of the 3rd place once your booking is received.

• how to achieve stringent airtight standards in retrofits?
• which is the best way of insulating an external wall - inside, outside or the bit in between?
• how the design team and builders can effectively communicate to achieve best practice detailing?
• what happens to moisture movement when adding wall or roof insulation?

Architects and builders sometimes have an uneasy relationship on site - both think they know best when it comes to detailing!

Achieving best practice for new buildings can be a straightforward process but when it comes to effective detailing for refurbishments - especially when aiming for well insulated, airtight and breathable solutions using low impact building materials - the outcome is sometimes less than satisfactory. This is due to many factors including existing conditions but more often than not it is a lack of communication between the architect/designer and the builder/contractor.

This cutting edge seminar offers delegates an opportunity to learn how to achieve best practice ‘green’ detailing on site from a wide range of experienced practitioners such as a builder, an architect and technical experts together with some academic research.

The presentations will include live demonstrations using full size construction mock ups to illustrate how to achieve very stringent airtightness standards and the installation of insulation and various membranes and will cover examples of difficult detailing such as at roof hips and valleys, dormers, window and door reveals. There will also be videos of site practices that actually work, technical information on tried and tested building products and a presentation of research that compares internal, external and cavity wall insulation for retrofits and avoiding interstitial condensation.

Also addressed will be the thorny issue of the cost to install low impact building materials, hidden costs like wastage and storage, delays if products need to be reordered and how builders save money compromising on quality or using substitutes.

What did the delegates say about our recent evening event on the same topic?

“Very good, very switched on, alive and useful from beginning to end”
“Extremely interesting presentation, and great to hear from a contractor so concerned about sustainable construction. His suggestions as to an architect’s approach to specifications and site visits were particularly useful.”
“Very useful, focused and relevant – I learnt a lot”
“All useful. I appreciated the speaker’s enthusiasm and the work done in preparing for the talk – impressive!”

Speakers

Rafael Delimita is a builder with extensive experience in the UK and director of Bowtie Construction which aims for ‘real sustainable solutions, high standards of insulation, with quality in every detail’.
Other speakers TBC

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

Book 3 places for the price of 2!
Book 3 places and get the 3rd place free. Book your places online as normal and we will deduct the cost of the 3rd place once your booking is received.

NEW - RIBA Advanced CPD status
When this course is combined with our existing 2-day Sustainable Building & Services course, these 3 days of training form our new 3-day Sustainable Building & Services course which has been awarded RIBA Advanced CPD status - see below for more details.

Choose from a variety of different topics on this 1-day course:

• Carbon Auditing - an in-depth investigation of the performance of educational and commercial buildings
  Cath Hassell, ech2o
• Plumbing for Architects - an overview of the main types of plumbing and heating systems in domestic and small commercial situations including core sustainable solutions
  Cath Hassell, ech2o
  
• The Future in Now - a sharp yet witty probe into whether the mid century predictions for the planet are accurate
  Robert Borruso
• Eco-retrofit across the Ages - successes and challenges from Georgian to 20th century houses
  Lucy Pedler, The Green Register
• Meeting or exceeding Part L 2013 for residential properties
  Lucy Pedler, The Green Register
• The Code for Sustainable Homes Level 4/5 - a practical review using Case Studies
  Jean-Pierre Wack, Eight Associates
• Eco-refurbishments of office interiors
  Brian Murphy, GreenSpec
• Resource efficient design - materials, reclamation and deconstruction explained
  Brian Murphy, GreenSpec

Please note some topics may be subject to change

A variety of face to face learning methodologies are used including group work and breakout workshops with smaller groups and plenty of time is allowed for debate and discussion.

More about RIBA Advanced CPD status...
When this course is combined with our existing 2-day Sustainable Building & Services course, these 3 days of training form our new 3-day Sustainable Building & Services course which has been awarded RIBA Advanced CPD status. Advanced CPD refers to specialisms or demonstrable expertise which an architect could use to market to clients or employers, as career development, or to be on a specialist list.

The 3-day course has also been assigned the following topics from the RIBA CPD Core Curriculum:

• Compliance – legal, regulatory and statutory framework and processes
• Designing and building it – structural design, construction, technology and engineering
• Climate – sustainable architecture
• Context - the historic environment and its setting

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

Book 3 places for the price of 2!
Book 3 places and get the 3rd place free. Book your places online as normal and we will deduct the cost of the 3rd place once your booking is received.

To book your place click to sign up below, email mail@greenregister.org.uk or call 0117 377 3490.