Day 1

9:45 - 11:15
Sustainable from the start: the role of the contractor in energy efficient buildings.

Chair: David Pollock, ECA Group CEO

11:30 - 13:00
The big debate: Why aren't sustainable buildings happening?

Chair: Robert Higgs, director of the HVCA

This year's Big Debate will get to the heart of what's holding back the development of more sustainable buildings in the UK.

With legislation such as the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and Part L, along with local government driving use of on-site renewables, the UK should be awash with green building projects. But truly sustainable buildings are still a rarity. In spite of developments in techniques such as computer modelling, and low carbon technologies for heating and cooling commercial and domestic buildings, the market seems to be sticking to business as usual as far as design and installation are concerned.

The live discussion aims to identify why this is happening with experts from HVCA, ECA, CIBSE and other key organisations on hand.

14:00 - 15:30
Sustainable and usable - building for the environment and occupants

Chair: Ewen Rose of M&E Sustainability

Ian Fielder from BIFM will highlight what building managers and occupiers want from sustainable buildings - and how the construction team can help them achieve it.

David Frise, General Manager of Bailey Energy Services will outline the contractor's role in delivering sustainable buildings, and how practical issues of construction and user requirements can be balanced with sustainable building techniques and technologies.  

Ant Wilson from Faber Maunsell and CIBSE will then discuss how the ideal sustainable building is one which meets the needs of occupants and the environment for many years to come.

15:40 - 16:10
Start as you mean to go on - commissioning for energy efficient buildings

Nick Till from Banyards looks at the importance of commissioning a building.

Day 2

9:45 - 11:15
Measure, meter and monitor

Chair: Doug Robins, President BCIA

The expert panel from the field of building controls discusses the implications of new legislation on energy monitoring.

11:30 - 13:00
Approaches to energy efficient cooling for today's buildings

Chair: David Pollock, ECA Group CEO

There's no getting away from the fact that cooling buildings can be an energy-intensive process. But there are technologies and techniques available that can cut energy use by 50% or more. The expert panel will discuss some of the most energy efficient options and equipment for cooling today's commercial buildings.

14:00 - 15:30
Sustainable Homes: targets and technology

The Code for Sustainable Homes has been developed to enable a step-change in the construction of sustainable dwellings in the UK. The Code will be a national standard, and while it is currently voluntary it will soon become compulsory for new homes to reach set standards of sustainable design and construction outlined by the Code. The speakers will explain the Code and describe some of the latest technologies being used in low-energy homes.

15:40 - 16:45
Going green: modelling for successful sustainable buildings

Dr Ben Cartmell of SouthFacing will demonstrate some of the latest modelling tools which are helping designers ensure that buildings are energy efficient, low-carbon and good environments for occupants.

Colin Rees, Project Manager for IES Consulting will then discuss how sustainable buildings can be unpredictable in their performance, as they often use innovative design techniques or new renewable technologies.

Total Workplace Management

Taking place alongside the M&E Event is Total Workplace Management which has a seminar programme focussing on the efficient maintenance and running of a buildings infrastructure.

Day 1

9:45 - 11:15
What is sustainable facilities management?

Gordon Ludlow, a Consultant in sustainable facilities management will highlight the three elements of a sustainable FM strategy - social, economic and environmental - which today's FM can influence.

Sunil Shah of Jacobs will examine what makes a building sustainable from the FM point of view, and how this can be achieved.

Gordon Ludlow and Roberto Valle (supported by Kinnarps) will give an update of the work carried out by the BIFM Sustainability Interest Group on giving greater access to information on the topic to facilities managers.

11:30 to 13:00
Building and creating an effective workplace

Lara Conway of Morgan Lovell will discuss designing the sustainable workplace from concept to completion.

Paul Winter, Chief Executive of Corpra will discuss the workplace and its role in company strategy followed by Natalie Forrester from Constructive Workplace who will give a designer's view of the sustainable workplace.

14:00 - 15:30
The role of the facilities manager in making sustainability part of the business

Liz Adams from the National Trust discusses sustainable working and Ed Horgan of Briar Associates will discuss how to get your staff involved in carbon savings.

15:40 - 16:45
Sustainable strategies that work

Greg Davies of Elementus discusses sustainability in the workplace and what it looks like when it works.

Day 2

9:45 - 11:15
Certification surgery

CIBSE will be fielding a team of experts to explain the latest legislation on Energy Performance Certificates, Display Energy Certificates, log books and other new rules on system maintenance.

11:30 to 13:00
Soft Landings

Soft Landings is a new project from BSRIA, in partnership with the industry, which emphasises that good building performance isn't just about design. The way buildings are managed and maintained is crucial.

14:00 - 15:30
Go Green - influencing employees, customers and suppliers

Gita Katbamna, Head of Change Management Worldwide Real Estate for GlaxoSmithKline looks at how to encourage staff to change their way to work.

Aileen Peverell, Oxfam's Ethical Purchasing and Facilities Management Team discusses the sustainable supply chain and Rick Hindley, Executive Director of Alupro encourages people to recycle.

15:40 - 16:45
Getting to grips with green technologies

Gain a better understanding of some of the increasingly popular renewable and low carbon technologies from the experts.

Energy Solutions Expo

The two day seminar programme at Energy Solutions Expo looks at issues including managing and measuring your energy use, energy management systems in action, the financial aspects of going green, green technologies and renewable solutions, developing your business to reduce CO2 emissions and energy labelling and you.

Day 1

9:45 - 11:15
Carbon - the measure of sustainability

Harry Morrison, General Manager for the Carbon Trust Standard looks at how to accelerate the move to a low carbon economy.

11:30 - 13:30
Designing your business to reduce CO2 emission

Reducing the corporate carbon footprint involves long-term change in the way business is conducted - the speakers address the issues of putting carbon reduction at the heart of business

14:00 - 15:30
Measure and manage your impact on the environment

This session looks at tools for measuring the impact of your business on the environment, such as carbon footprinting, as well as managing your current energy use to get the most out of your energy spend. 

15:40 - 16:45
Develop your understanding - training and regulations

Andy Lewis, Membership Development Manager for The Energy Institute looks at training for the energy economy. 

Day 2

9:45 - 11:15
Managing and measuring your energy use

Mike Malina of Energy Solutions Associates looks at how to reduce energy use.

11:30 - 13:00
Carbon: financing, offsetting and trading

How to reduce your carbon emissions, offset the unavoidable residue and fund new technologies.

14:00 - 15:30
Green technologies and renewable solutions

A look at new technologies on the market which meet the need to go green.

15:40 - 16:45
Green technologies and renewable solutions

Mark Grayston of Mitsubishi Electric discusses air source heat pumps

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