Seminar Presentations – Delivering Sustainable Construction

Delivering Sustainable Construction – Margam Park

The presentations below are taken from our ‘Delivering Sustainable Construction’ event held at The Orangery, Margam Country Park on 25th September 08. Registered delegates for the event have been given passwords to access the presentations. Please contact us for details on future events or to request presentations.

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Seminar Presentations

Low Carbon Buildings, real risks and real opportunities for mainstream construction

Presentation by Neil May. Neil discusses the reasoning behind low carbon buildings. Where we are now - Industry performance, market drivers and best practice for moving forward in terms of health, natural materials, and practical solutions. A selection of natural structural building materials can be found on the web site from natural insulation and paints to clay blocks.

Sustainable Drainage - it doesn't have to be difficult

Presentation by Alex Stephenson. In this presentation Alex deals with the various types of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS). Barriers to adoption are also discussed.

Aquaflow Permeable Paving

Presentation by Geoff Poole. Geoff’s seminar presentation concentrates on the benefits or permeable paving solutions as part of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS.) This fascinating presentation gives a thorough insight into the products and recent product developments of integration into geothermal heat exchange and rainwater harvesting.

Practical, Affordable, Deliverable - Anaerobic Digestion

Presentation by Will Kirkman. This presentation helps to define some of the barriers and offer straightforward answers on how to overcome them, providing a vital place in the UK for anaerobic digestion to treat waste safely, reduce CO2, produce nitrogen rich biofertiliser and recover power form organic waste.

Renewable Technologies in the New Build Environment

Presentation by Ian Glover. Ian covers the legislation and driving forces for change in the new built environment. Renewable energy choices are discussed with a focus on solar thermal and air source heat exchange product offerings.  This presentation unfortunately did not go ahead on the day, we are now pleased to include the presentation for your reference.

Biomass Energy

Presentation by Chris Hughes. This presentation covers a wide range of biomass considerations including; fuel sources, storage, fuel deliveries, boiler sizing and integration. A very useful insight into biomass energy and biomass boilers.

Renewable Energy

Presentation by Mike Mosley. The presentation covers an introduction to renewable energy solutions. Focusing on air source heat exchange and ground source heat probes and collectors with a wealth of case studies provided and engaging presentation.

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