Circular Economy & Materials Resource Efficiency Conference
This full day conference and workshop will look at approaches to materials resource efficiency and circular economy in construction and development.
Background
The construction sector in the UK continues to be an enabling factor for economic growth. We are continually adapting the way we build to deliver more sustainable assets and we are increasingly realising the benefits from embedding sustainability as a fundamental part of the strategy and project delivery process. However, construction is still the largest contributor to waste in the UK and has scope to impact significantly on the ability to meet national reduction targets through the implementation of circular economy and materials resource efficiency.
Circular Economy means we keep resources in use for as long as possible, extract the maximum value from them whilst in use, then recover and regenerate products and materials at the end of life. It is a more efficient and environmentally sound alternative to the traditional linear economy in which we make, use and dispose of resources (London Circular).
Circular economy and materials resource efficiency have gained a large amount of attention at policy level with commitments from the European Union, UK devolved administrations and Local Authorities being introduced. This has driven companies to increasingly seek to incorporate circularity and resource efficiency as significant parts of their sustainability strategy.
CIRIA members have identified Material Resource Efficiency, a key facet of the circular economy as a key area requiring further support and development in the construction industry. In addition, CIRIA’s custodianship of the WRAP built environment database provides a useful positioning to develop further research in this field.
Implementing circular economy and materials resource efficiency will be critical to the construction industry’s continued success and will support businesses to not only reduce costs, but to identify innovative strategies, services and products to meet the changing needs of society. There is increasing awareness that improved material resource efficiency will produce benefits across the construction industry such as cost savings, reduced environmental impact and an enhanced reputation.
Why attend?
Delegates attending this event will improve their awareness, understanding and application of circular economy and materials resource efficiency in construction. This event will also inform the scope for future CIRIA research and event proposals.
Programme
09:30 Registration
10:00 Chairman's Introduction
Dr David Greenfield FCIWM FRSA CEnv,
SOcial, ENvironmental & EConomic Solutions (SOENECS) Ltd
10:10 Keynote address
Dr. Paul Ekins, UCL
10:30 The Business case for Circular Economy
Katherine Adams, University of Loughborough and BRE
10:50
Q&A
11:00
Break
11:30
Presentation (title tbc)
Lugano Kapembwa, Canary Wharf
11:50
Buildings as Materials Banks
Gilli Hobbs, BRE and BAMB
12:10
Designing for Materials Resource Efficiency and BS8895
Mohamed Osmani, University of Loughborough
12:30
MI-ROG
Robert Spencer, AECOM
12:50
Q & A and introduction to afternoon sessions
13:15
Lunch
14:00
Workshops:
- Integrating resource efficiency at design stage
- Implementing resource efficiency during construction
- Managing the next life of materials in the circular economy
Supporting these workshops are:
- Dr Mohamed Osmani, Loughborough University
- Poul Wend Hansen, Balfour Beatty
- David Cheshire, AECOM
16:15 Mini break
16:25 Workshop review and close
17:00
Drinks reception
Sponsorship opportunities are available for this event. Please contact William Gates for more information.
Who should attend?
Sustainability professionals, environment professionals, waste professionals, research and development specialists, strategy and innovation specialists, consultants, product suppliers and manufacturers etc.
Where
AECOM
16th floor, Aldgate Tower
2 Leman Street, London E1 8FA
United Kingdom
When
26 April 2018
09:30 - 17:00
Fees
£125+VAT for CIRIA members
£250+VAT for non members
Booking
If you are experiencing issues registering for this event online please contact us on 020 7549 3300 or email [email protected].