Architects to debate design with waste management industry at Futuresource 2009
22 May 2009
News release
The challenges of incorporating waste and recycling facilities into new property developments will be debated next month when London ExCeL plays host to architects, planners and developers at the Futuresource 2009 conference and exhibition.
Taking place between 9-11 June, Futuresource is Europe's leading sustainability event, and on 11 June architects, planners, regenerators and property developers will meet with leading waste management experts to discuss how best to overcome some key waste management challenges, as part of an event titled 'Are Architects Rubbish at Designing for Rubbish?'.
In a session chaired by David Birkbeck, chief executive of Design for Homes, industry experts will give a short presentation about four award-winning schemes that display best practice when it comes to designing-in waste and recycling facilities and there will be a light-hearted look at what can go wrong.
Demonstrating the benefits of improving the dialogue between the waste and construction sectors, there will then be a debate with representatives from both sides. Steve Newman, head of design at HTA Architects, David Gillett, sales and marketing director of Taylor, Julian Gaylor, managing director of Envac UK Ltd and Eoin Keating, director of Jestico and Whiles Architects will discuss a range of topics including innovative waste and recycling containment solutions, how to deliver on PPS 10, PPS 12 and Section 106 requirements of Local Authority Planning for waste, recycling and aesthetics, and how to satisfy the Code for Sustainable Homes.
In addition to 'Are architects rubbish at designing for rubbish?', attendees will be able to visit exhibitors at Futuresource showcasing the latest in waste management design and a wide range of bins and waste collection systems for both internal and external use; from built-in residential kitchen bins to vacuum waste collections ideal for developments in excess of 1,000 dwellings.
Organised by the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) in partnership with the Environmental Services Association (ESA), the Futuresource conference and exhibition will bring together over 300 exhibitors and an expected 8,000 delegates from a wide range of organisations involved in shaping the future of waste, recycling and resource management, particularly its potential to secure a more sustainable future, tackle climate change and boost UK plc's balance sheet.
Commenting on the event, Steve Lee, chief executive of CIWM said: "Building effective waste management systems into initial plans and standard practices is the way forward for the property industry. Sustainable practices can boost profits by cutting costs and increase competitiveness by reducing environmental impacts."
He added: "Futuresource offers the building industry an unrivalled opportunity to meet experts and suppliers from across the waste and recycling sector and will be a great investment in time and the future for architects and developers serious about capitalising on the economic and environmental benefits of designing in recycling and waste management."
To book a place, contact the Futuresource operations team on 01604 620426 or email events@ciwm.co.uk
View seminar information: Are Architects Rubbish At Designing For Rubbish?
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Notes to Editors:
1. Futuresource (pronounced Future Resource), organised by the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) in partnership with the Environmental Services Association (ESA) and located at London ExCeL, is a major new exhibition and conference for the sustainable waste, recycling and resource management sector and its major client base. The event is managed by IWM Business Services Ltd, a wholly owned commercial subsidiary of CIWM.
2. The dynamic Futuresource 2009 conference programme, featuring interactive debate sessions, will explore all of the challenges and opportunities facing the sector today. Running concurrently, the Futuresource 2009 exhibition features six themed sector areas: Waste & Water Management, Professional Services, Air & Energy, Street Scene & Facilities Management, Recycling & Composting and Vehicles & Plant.
The event is expected to bring together over 300 exhibitors and 8,000 visitors and delegates, providing unrivalled access to the latest solutions and technologies, as well as learning and networking opportunities. Full details about Futuresource 2009 and a list of exhibitors can be found at www.futuresourceuk.com
3. The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) is the leading professional body for the waste management sector representing over 7000 individuals in the UK and overseas. Established in 1898, CIWM is a non profit-making organisation, dedicated to the promotion of professional competence amongst waste managers. CIWM seeks to raise standards for those working in and with the sector by producing best practice guidance, developing educational and training initiatives, and providing information on key waste-related issues. Comprehensive information about CIWM can be found at www.ciwm.co.uk
4. The Environmental Services Association (ESA) is the UK's trade association for the waste and secondary resource management sector, an industry accounting for 0.8% of GDP. Its members are organisations providing essential services to the private and public sector, and they lead the way in modernising the UK's waste management sector. ESA aims to promote the development of an economically and environmentally sustainable waste and secondary resource management industry for the UK and EU. It works with government in the UK and the European Union to achieve its aims. More detail about ESA is available at www.esauk.org
Contacts:
Pat Jennings
CIWM Communications Manager
Tel: 01604 620426
Mob: 07912 228260
E-mail: press@ciwm.co.uk
Jill Palmer or Michael Bennett
Pelican PR
Tel: 01457 820807
Mob: 07971 126911
E-mail: futuresource@pelicanpr.co.uk
