IHBC Director Seán O’Reilly and new appointee Carla Pianese, IHBC’s Branch and Event Support Officer, will host the IHBC’s stand at the forthcoming sell-out CIOB conference, ‘How to Make Buildings Work for You’ in London on 17 March.
CIOB writes:
In collaboration with National Trust and Somerset House, the CIOB are delighted to present this one day Forum focusing on re-use, innovation and sustainability. This practical event will be filled with interactive case studies and real life examples of successful and innovative restoration and renovations of old buildings, providing a great learning platform and ideal opportunity to network with important contacts within the construction industry.
Subjects include:
- The Embodied Energy issue
- Principles Design and conservation
- The need for Innovation
- A case study of Somerset House
- Tour of Somerset House
- Break out Sessions, Including – A bite size guide to Technology – Guide through the quagmire of EPC’s &DEC’s – A Quick guide to legislation relating to renovation and restoration – Embracing the sustainable potential of your current building – Damp, Mould and Ventilation
- Myth Busting
- Energy saving best practice and quick wins
- A case study of a Traditional house refurbishment
- A case study of Traditional commercial building
- Q&A session with the speakers
- Evening drinks reception
