In a unique partnership, two Notts building firms are to present a seminar on how they together created a zero carbon home in the East Midlands.

Nottingham-based Clegg Developments and Baggaley and Jenkins of Mansfield joined forces with architects Stephen George and Partners to build five town houses and one zero carbon property at Mountsorrel, near Loughborough.

Developer Clegg took on Baggaley and Jenkins to carry out the building works on the zero carbon home. Together with the architects, the companies worked in collaboration to achieve BRE code 6 compliance, the highest rating possible for an eco-friendly home.

Carol Atherton, business development director of Baggaley and Jenkins, said: "Most homes in the UK are rated minus five when it comes to CO2 emissions. To eliminate CO2 emissions, the government directive; particularly if new build schemes   receive public funding; is for new build properties to attain minimum code 3, and preferably 4, 5 or 6.

"Together with Clegg, we achieved code 6 compliance at Mountsorrel, which is a great accomplishment for the companies involved. We worked together on a collaborative working partnership to attain this and now we are keen to tell other people how we achieved this."

The seminar will be held at Mansfield Town Football Club on 18 March from 9am to 11.30am. Firms are invited to come along to the event, which will also be a chance to network.

"The seminar aims to show that compliance is achievable through collaborative working and our objective is to provide a genuine, open and honest presentation detailing and sharing the knowledge of our experience in achieving code 6 compliance and the importance of location, design and management procedures," added Carol.

Companies interested in attending should contact Carol Atherton on 01623 651377 or email her C.Atherton@bandjltd.com.