The National Retrofit Conference, organised by Bidwells, the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the National Trust, will focus on the practical, financial and strategic issues and solutions associated with retrofitting listed, historical and traditional buildings.
The programme will feature experts who have successfully implemented carbon optimisation strategies and/or are currently working on them, as well as strategists and consultants with a deep knowledge of the subject. It is designed to provide delegates with practical as well as hands-on insight into the complex area of retrofitting and help them plan and implement in their own projects.
The Conference will be preceded by a "Walk & Talk Tour" of Cambridge University Library, an early adopter of carbon optimisation strategies for historic buildings.
Other speakers and topics will include:
- Ian Peck, Partner, Bidwells: Is there a Green Premium?
- Jeremy Sanders, Pro Vice Chancellor in charge of University Estate University of Cambridge: Future proofing considerations on historic retrofit projects.
- John Edwards, Assistant Director, CADW: The retrofit of a traditionally built, non-listed house in Wales.
- Roger Curtis, Technical Research Manager, Historic Scotland: Practicalities of insulating traditional properties in Scotland.
- Urban Splash: Focus on the retrofit of the Fort Dunlop Building, Birmingham.
- Tony Perks, Head of Technical Services and CIOB Chair of Faculty Building Control and Standards Stratford on Avon District Council: The application of Building Control Legislation for retrofitting buildings.
- Keith Jones, Environmental Practices Advisor, National Trust: How do you make the biggest difference?
Tickets for the conference, dinner the night before and the 'Walk & Talk Tours' will be
Standard: Pre-Dinner Conference (9 April) and Conference Day (10 April)
Early Bird Rate: £150 + VAT
After 15 March 2014: £175 + VAT
Day Delegate rate for the Conference Only (10 April)
£90 + VAT
For further information and to register for tickets please visit http://www.retrofit-conference.co.uk/
About Bidwells
Established 175 years ago, today Bidwells is one of the UK's leading property consultancies. We employ almost 500 people in 12 offices across England and Scotland and provide a full range of services across the Commercial, Residential and Rural sectors.
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