BIG Biodiversity Challenge Awards 2016
The BIG Biodiversity Challenge awards ceremony 2016 will showcase and celebrate the best examples of biodiversity enhancements in construction and the wider built environment.
2016 Shortlisted entries
Fees
£40.00+VAT to include a networking BBQ reception.
A limited number of tickets are available to book.
Background
The BIG Biodiversity Challenge is an initiative which aims to raise awareness of the need for biodiversity to become a key component within the construction and development industry, ensuring that it becomes an integrated part of planning and projects.
The challenge is now in its third year and has continued to grow exponentially. In its first year 50 organisations signed up with approx. 100 case studies submitted. In 2015 this figure grew to over 100 organisations pledging support, with over 200 case studies submitted. The dynamic nature of the industry is reflected in the eight award categories, which are focused on the core areas of infrastructure, urban development and mineral extraction.
The BIG Biodiversity Challenge awards ceremony aims to showcase the best biodiversity enhancements across construction and the wider built environment. The event will include a keynote speech from a leading environmentalist and the presentation of the eight award category winners and overall BIG Biodiversity Challenge winner for 2016.
Why attend
The event will:
- Showcase leading practice from the BIG Biodiversity Challenge Award shortlist and winners
- Raise awareness of the importance of protecting and enhancing biodiversity in construction
- Provide an opportunity to highlight your organisation's commitment to protecting and enhancing biodiversity
- Learn from two leading environmentalists and biodiversity experts
- Provide an opportunity to network with regulators, clients, contractors and advisers from across the industry.
Programme
17:00 Registration & Rooftop refreshments
18:00 Opening address
Dr Owen Jenkins, CIRIA
18:05 Keynote presentation
Professor Dieter Helm, CBE, Chair of Natural Capital Committee and
University of Oxford
18:20 Keynote presentation
Professor Steve Ormerod, Chairman of Council, RSPB & Professor of
Ecology, Cardiff University
18:35 Awards presentation
19:30 Networking BBQ reception
21.00 Close
Who should attend
Architects, clients, consultants, contractors, developers, house builders, local authorities, regulators.
Awards sponsors
CIRIA is delighted to welcome support from the following organisations:
When
15 September 2016
17.00 - 21.00
Where
Coin Street Conference Centre, 108 Stamford Street, South Bank, London, SE1 9NH
The centre is designed by Haworth Tompkins Architects and offers a host of environmentally sustainable features. Incorporated into the striking façade are solar ‘chimneys’ to passively ventilate the building. Other features include solar panels to help and heat water, carefully balanced glazing to ensure optimum shading and light admittance, recycled rain water to flush WCs, and much more. Find out more about the centre.
Fees
£40.00+VAT to include a networking BBQ reception.
A limited number of tickets are available to book.
Booking
If you are having problems registering for this event online please contact Patrick Williams on 020 7549 3300.