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The Building Centre and the CIOB have a few upcoming events for your calendars.

The Building Centre is hosting an upcoming evening event titled Energy Conversations – Mind the Gap. The talk will take place on 22 May and features several guest speakers. The discussion will examine the difference between the predicted and actual energy performance of buildings.

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Tags: green energy

The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) is offering an upcoming 1-day course on sustainable construction.

BUILDING BETTER: Driving Sustainable Construction will take place on 16th May at Brunel Way Dartford, Kent.

The course is part of the Green Building Series. It is intended for built-environment professionals and will provide 6 CPD hours.

Topics to be covered include:

• Drivers for sustainable construction
• Integrating design and construction
• Sustainable construction in practice

Visit the UKGBC event page for more information.

Tags: green building

Working Well Together (WWT) is hosting an upcoming groundworks event.

Groundworks Safety and Health Day (SHAD) will be taking place at the Pentwyn Leisure Centre in Cardiff on 15th May.

Topics covered include:

• ground support
• quick hitches
• cable detection
• traffic management

Find out more on the event flyer (pdf) or visit the WWT site

Tags: goundworks safety

The Building Centre is hosting an upcoming event on the topic of Cast Concrete Surfaces + Formed Concrete Finishes. This afternoon course will take place on May 13th at The Building Centre in London.

Course elements include:

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Tags: concrete

Thinking of undertaking a self-build? Maybe you’re keen to add an extension to your current property? If so, this is for you!

The National Self Build and Renovation Centre is offering a 3-day Self Build and Renovation Course in Swindon. The course will take place from 11th – 13th May.

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Tags: self build

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is hosting several upcoming events on the topics of Passivhaus in the UK, Baroque Architecture in London, and Health & Safety for Students in Construction.

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Bre is offering several courses on sustainable refurbishment.

An introduction to Sustainable Refurbishment in Housing will be held on 30th April in Watford. This one-day course is intended for designers, construction professionals and social housing landlords.

A variety of topics will be covered, including:

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Tags: refurbishment

The next Eco Showcase event will take place on 30th April at the Moncur Suite at St. James’ Park in Newcastle.

If you are a specifier, manager, or business owner with an interest in sustainable building, this show is for you! There will be an expo, seminars and networking opportunities. Find out more.

The show is free, but you must apply for tickets

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Tags: Eco

Working Well Together (WWT) has a few upcoming events dealing with the subjects of fragile roofs and working at height.

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Tags: work at height

Eco Showcase Nottingham will be taking place on 23rd April at the Albert Hall Conference Centre. This show is aimed at specifiers, managers and business owners who are interested in sustainable building products.

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