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Charity Boost from Master Jewellers
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In Pictures: Andy Day's Parkour pictures at Public
Young Performers Wanted for YOUTHINK! Project

Posted: 31 Jan 2012 12:00 AM PST

31st Jan 2012 ⁄ West Midlands ⁄ The Joseph Foote Trust received a cash boost from The Company of Master Jewellers when it raised £1,500 for the Solihull-based brain tumour research charity. The organisation, which has some 135 jewe...

Event posted by Carina Schneider

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 08:35 AM PST

Event posted by Carina Schneider

Breakfast Briefing: Responsible Sourcing at RIBA West Midlands, BMI

May 1, 2012 from 8am to 10am

Breakfast Briefing: Responsible Sourcing01 May 20128:00 AM - 10:00 AMVenue:RIBA West Midlands, BMI, Margaret Street, Birmingham, B3 3SPDescription:Responsible sourcing is a mechanism through which construction materials and products are purchased from suppliers that have been audited against specific sustainability criteria, including environmental and social requirements. Many companies now offer certified responsibly sourced products - for example, all the concrete going into the Olympic Park has been certified to BES 6001 (the framework standard developed by BRE Global), but our research has shown a lack of market awareness and understanding of responsibly sourced products.This CPD seminar will help designers understand:why responsible sourcing is important, its benefits and challengeswhat materials are available through approved schemeshow to get responsible sourcing credits in BREEAM and Code for Sustainable HomesUsing a combination of presentations, workshop tasks and debate, delegates will hear about industry-leading research, receive a detailed and objective overview of existing responsible sourcing schemes and collect a complimentary copy of 'The little book of responsible sourcing'. SpeakersDr Jacqui Glass – Senior Lecturer, Loughborough UniversityTrained as an architect, Jacqui has lectured in the UK, the US, Canada and Europe on sustainable design and construction. She has 15 years' experience of delivering training to industry professionals and worked for a major UK trade association prior to becoming an academic. She has published over 100 papers and is leading major three research projects on responsible sourcing. Ian Nicholson – Managing Director, Responsible Solutions Ltd.With over 25 years' experience in the construction industry, Ian has been responsible for developing a number of leading-edge assessment tools for measuring environmental sustainability. He advises organisations on responsible sourcing, was involved in the piloting of the Eco-Reinforcement Sector Scheme and now sits on its Scheme Council. He holds an MSc in Responsibility and Business Practice.Fees:Students & concessions: £10 +VAT (£12)RIBA CPD Club Members: £15 +VAT (£18)RIBA Members: £20 +VAT (£24)Non-Members: £30 +VAT (£36)See More

ArchitectureWM: Event posted by Carina Schneider: Event posted by Carina SchneiderBreakfast Briefing: Responsible Sourcing at RI... http://t.co/IVkgWGIJ

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 09:20 AM PST

ArchitectureWM: Event posted by Carina Schneider: Event posted by Carina SchneiderBreakfast Briefing: Responsible Sourcing at RI... http://t.co/IVkgWGIJ

In Pictures: Andy Day's Parkour pictures at Public

Posted: 29 Jan 2012 04:00 PM PST

In a new exhibition at The Public at West Bromwich, photographer Andy Day takes a panoramic look at the spectacular sport of Parkour, the Paris-spawned phenomenon in which runners navigate urban spaces while pushing their agility to the limit.

Young Performers Wanted for YOUTHINK! Project

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 03:34 AM PST

Young
Performers Needed for Performance Project

Start Date:

14 Feb 2012 - 10:00am - 14 May 2012 - 12:30pm

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