East Midlands construction companies looking for advice, support
or financial help on how to 'go green' by using sustainable
resources are encouraged to attend the Application of Renewables in
Today's Market event.
The free all-day event will take place at Loughborough
University on 12 November, from 9.30 am until 4 pm.
The event will showcase the latest products and innovations in
renewable applications, featuring key-note speakers from two
government agencies: the Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) and
Summit Skills.
Experts and Innovation Advisers from the Sustainable
Construction Innovation Network (iNet), Building Research
Establishment (BRE) and representatives from both Northampton and
Leicester Universities will offer advice and details of grants
available to help encourage sustainable developments.
Topics to be covered include; how to create energy from waste;
innovations in low and zero-carbon technologies and potential
applications of renewables in new, commercial and domestic
buildings.
Introduced by the East Midlands Development Agency (emda), the
iNet has a number of roles, including helping companies create and
safeguard jobs. The iNet focuses on a number of key themes in
delivering support to businesses and offers financial support of up
to £50,000 to encourage businesses to introduce innovative,
sustainable construction processes into new-build and refurbishment
projects.
To find out more information about the Sustainable Construction
iNet and the grants available, please telephone 01604 892020 or
visit www.eminnovation.org.uk.