1. Laura Bramley, Project Manager SECBE Ltd Achieving Sustainability Standards in Construction Laura Bramley, Project Manager SECBE Ltd

2. Welcome & introduction Domestics – fire/toilets/phones/refreshments SECBE GROW: A Pilot Project for Sustainable Construction Key aims & outcomes for this meeting Agenda/programme Key speakers

3. SECBE in a nutshell…… What SECBE does…  Challenge current and future practices  showcase excellence  Influence strategy & policy  Provide direct access to information/resources  Rationalise business support Improve business performance - £6bn/yr available SECBE Government Key Businesses & supply chains Key Bodies +10 staff +£4m turnover

4. SECBE Work programmes ProcurementPlanningPlanetPeopleProductivity Audit before action – key initiatives Bidding For Gold – training for SMEs Sustainable Procurement Network Top Tips for SOCs Tariff systems Carbon neutral development Community Engagement Councillor Training Planner-Developer Forums Lean Logistics Mobile IT Benchmarking Partnering MMC Staff Retention Advanced Technologies Skills H&S Training charters CPD events Reduce cost & impact: Waste – during construction Water Energy Business-led priorities

5. Sustainable construction - triple bottom line Economic: enhanced profitability via more efficient use of 'resources‘ Environmental: protecting the environment from the impact of emissions, effluent and waste Social: recognising the needs of everyone impacted by construction, from inception of a project to demolition

6. A Pilot Project for Sustainable Construction Funded by the GROW Programme South East England & Andalucía in Spain Focus on existing and emerging sustainable construction methods, techniques, policies and activities drawing out best practice in order to drive business

7. A Pilot Project for Sustainable Construction Fast Track to ISO 14001 Waste Services Information Site Waste Management Plans Sustainable Construction Conference 27/09/07 Best Practice from Spain and the UK GROW Information Service – Sustainable Construction www.secbe.org.uk/GROW

8. Key aims & outcomes for the day Greater awareness and understanding on new and emerging sustainability policies Smooth the process to assist you to deliver sustainability Understand best practice approach/models Identify training and support required Highlight suggestions to help you develop action plan

9. Agenda/Speakers Dr Richard Williams, The Environment Centre -Sustainability Policies -Code for Sustainable Homes -Step change to meet the low carbon agenda -Implications and challenges Tim Fenn, Managing Director – Oakwood Builders & Joinery Ltd -A Business Perspective – Making it Work

10. Laura Bramley Project Manager SECBE www.secbe.org.uk www.secbe.org.uk