Innovation in Sustainable Construction Project
The East Midlands NTI Construction Network was one of only 5 projects out of 132 applications to successfully bid for the Department of Innovation Universities and Skills Further Education Specialisation (DIUS) and Innovation Pathfinder Fund, being delivered through the Learning & Skills Council (LSC).
The project funding will used to boost the use of energy efficient technology by providing a local source of specialise knowledge for businesses to access.
Each project member has employed a specialist advisor who will research what innovative components are available, raise awareness in the sector and offer expert advice to design and constructions businesses on how such components might assist in meeting Government targets in improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions.
Members and their areas of specialism are as follows:
Chesterfield College: Water Management - rainwater harvesting, greywater recycling and water saving appliances.
West Notts College: Renewables, electricity and energy, energy efficient building products.
Derby College: Modern methods of construction and off-site manufacturing.
Lincoln College: Thermal mass in buildings.
Leicester College: Weather compensating controls, dual fuel systems.
Stephenson College: Renewable energy - solar, biomass and mini / micro combined heat and power.
Project News
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Published: 01/03/2010
Almost 1500 people attended a series of roadshows put on to give construction industry information about sustainable energy products and techniques.
Come and talk with a Specialist Advisor and see some of the Innovative Technologies demonstrated at an FE College near you. Free 2 Hours of CPD.
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Come and talk with a Specialist Advisor and see some of the Innovative Technologies demonstrated at an FE College near you. Free 2 Hours of CPD.
Posted: 12/01/2010
Businesses too uncertain about new technology
Posted: 06/01/2010
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Prof. Roy Morledge Nottingham Trent University School of Architecture, Design and Built Environment Burton Street Nottingham NG1 4BU
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0115 848 2507
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roy.morledge@ntu.ac.uk