Seminar In Person

Commercial Retrofit: Playful Solutions, Serious Results

by CIOB Bristol

    Event details

    • Bristol Beacon, Bristol
    • 09 July 2024
    • 09:30 AM - 04:00 PM BST

    Event fees

    Concession

    £50.00

    CIOB Member

    £50.00

    Non Member

    £75.00

    RIBA Member

    £65.00

    RICS Member

    £65.00

    CIOB Assist Optional Donation

    £5.00

    Summary

    Discover a world of opportunities and knowledge! Join us for a fun, creative, and thought-provoking day led by Ward Williams for the CIOB.

    You'll gain in-depth knowledge about compliance requirements, financial strategies and the environmental benefits of commercial retrofitting. Engage with industry leaders and experts to understand the regulatory landscape, explore innovative products and learn about sustainable practices that can transform your approach to retrofit projects. Take advantage of networking sessions to connect with professionals, forge valuable partnerships and access a wealth of expertise. The event is tailored to provide practical insights, real-world examples and problem-solving opportunities, ensuring you leave with the tools and inspiration needed to propel your commercial retrofit projects to new heights


    Members can gain a minimum of 3 CIOB CPD points if you reflect on your learning from this activity.


    Contact

    Natalie Breakspear

    Member Services and Events Coordinator - Bristol, Exeter and Cornwall & Plymouth

    [email protected]

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    Agenda

    • Agenda
      09:30
      1. Registration and networking
      Registration and networking opportunities
      10:00
      Opening welcome
      • Chris Hine - Grain of Sand
      • Paloma Hermoso FCIOB , MAPM- Ward Williams
      • Amanda Williams BSc(Hons) FIEMA CEnv - CIOB
      Opening remarks Master of Ceremony, Ward Williams, CIOB and the Bristol Beacon
      10:30
      Opening keynote talk
      • Verel Rodrigues
      Verel is a Climate Activist and an Environmental Campaigner with a passion for influencing sustainability and driving social change. He has campaigned with several movements such as Extinction Rebellion and Just Stop Oil, to raise awareness on the climate crisis and accelerate the transition to a regenerative future. Verel works as a Sustainability Consultant at Element Four – an environmental consultancy based in London, where he specialises in creating net zero pathways and sustainability strategies for clients in the built environment sector. With an interest in systemic transformation, Verel recognises the role businesses can play in advocating for policy change. Additionally, he is also involved with the Green Party locally in Bristol, campaigning for a fairer and greener economy.
      11:00
      Boundaries Beyond Compliance
      • Professor John Edwards FCIOB, CEnv, FRICS, IHBC
      John will share how to navigate the regulatory landscape, compliance requirements, building codes and standards, alongside how to achieve energy performance targets for commercial buildings in line with the UK Gov legal commitment to reach net zero by 2050.
      11:30
      Networking tea/coffee break
      12:00
      AI Magic: Uplifting Asset Values with 3D Models & Optimised Retrofits
      • Josephine Bromley
      Josephine will be unveiling a virtual “SimCity” and demonstrating the value and opportunities that are achievable with optimised retrofits.
      12:30
      Environmental and Social Impact of Commercial Retrofit
      • Dr Ben Gilbart
      Carbon reduction, social benefits, sustainable practices.
      13:00
      Networking Lunch
      Buffett lunch and informal networking.
      14:00
      Workshop: Lego serious play
      Explore the challenges of minimising carbon emissions in construction in an innovative and surprising way? In this workshop we delve into the world of sustainable building practices in an immersive session using LEGO bricks. This hand-on workshop will focus on the theme of retrofit in construction in a fun, creative and collaborative style. Using our imaginations and Lego bricks we will discuss and reflect upon the challenges and opportunities of sustainable development in construction.
      15:00
      Real world success stories - Stagg Architects
      • Ben Stagg
      Ben will be sharing his story about 10 – 11 Clerkenwell Green, London.
      15:30
      Closing remarks and networking