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We will keep the news letter short and sharp.Read the first part of an article here then click on the direct link to our website to read the rest - and to find out more about other areas of interest to you.
Welcome to our new website!
We aim to keep you informed and part of the Building a Better South West story.
Over the coming weeks we will continue to fill the website with helpful information for you. So please have a look around at what is there to date. Check out the links on the right hand side for client, different types of construction business etc.
Despite the economic downturn and despite political uncertainties we must not lose sight of the urgent need for a low carbon future, a safer construction industry and value to our clients.
CESW and Future Foundations Team increased
Two new staff have joined the team
  Two new staff have joined the CESW and Future Foundations team. Thomas Store will help us in SW region work toward an adoption of whole life carbon principles and Christos Vidalakis will look at Sustainable Procurement – you can read their introductions to the subject in the Future Foundations area of the website. The 17 Charter Principles document prepared by the Future Foundations team still remains an excellent introductory guide to anyone attempting to achieve an understanding of the scope of the sustainable construction agenda. Read more
At Last Some Common Sense
by Tom Harper
 At last some common sense in addressing the proliferation of health and safety pre-qualification questionnaires! Our first ON THE HORIZON gives a view of what is coming up in the industry. Our first article by Tom Harper addresses the issue of company compliance.... Read more
South West Built Environment Awards 2009
Another great awards night for the South West
 A great awards night at this ‘region wide’ event shared between CESW and CIOB
These might be difficult economic times but the huge Bristol Suite at the Bristol Marriott Hotel City Centre was once again full for the SWBE Awards Dinner on Friday 12 June – with representatives from all sectors of the construction industry celebrating its very best achievements.
After a drinks reception for major sponsor Morgan Ashurst, guests were welcomed by Tom Harper, Director of Constructing Excellence South West with Future Foundations, who then handed over to Jess Deacon, CBC Manager, to mark CIOB’s 175th anniversary. The fun then started with host Roy Walker, of Catchphrase fame, a comedian with impeccable timing and spontaneous dry wit, who also introduced the awards after each dinner course. Read more
Nuclear Opportunities South West
Manufacturing a nuclear future
 The UK is preparing to embark on an ambitious nuclear build programme. EDF Energy has announced its planned investment in new nuclear build in the UK, with the intention to build four new EPR reactors by 2025. It is expected that Hinkley Point will be the first new nuclear build, a major investment in the South West.
Come and find out about the significant supply chain and employment opportunities at all levels. Read more
IOSH Bristol and West branch event
IOSH, RIBA and CESW have teamed up to deliver an important regional event for safety professionals. There will be a limited number of places for the construction industry at large. The event will also be particularly helpful for construction clients and designers.
  Main Speakers: Peter Caplehorn and Mark Poole IOSH Bristol and West Branch 27 November 2009 - 09.00–14.20 Fleet Air Arm Museum, RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester, Somerset, BA22 8HT Peter Caplehorn who is RIBA’s special advisor on Design, Health and Safety and Mark Poole who wrote much of the current guidance for clients, together with our own Tom Harper, are main speakers at this event. Read more
Survival of the Retro-fittest
A dramatic effect on all of us
 The realisation that all buildings urgently need to reduce their carbon emissions will have a dramatic effect on all of us.
Work to improve the energy efficiency of existing buildings is known as ‘retro-fitting’; the UK Government currently supports a research programme called Retrofit for the Future, run by the Technology Strategy Board, to determine the most effective retrofitting techniques.
The designer of that programme, Dr Neil Morgan will be the keynote speaker at Cornwall Sustainable Building Trust (CSBT)event:
“Survival of the Retro-fittest” Conference
October 16 at the Eden Project.
Also presenting will be Dr Brenda Boardman-Emeritus Fellow- Environmental Change Institute, Dr Boardman will explain how this can be achieved in her paper: Home Truths.
New homes but anti-social behaviour
In some areas of our region we have brand new homes but considerable anti social behaviour. It has been shown that people actually prefer to live in substandard homes where there is a good community spirit and a safe environment.
All that we construct must add to societal and community value. We cannot build a better South West simply according to narrow commercial factors. We must look to enhance the health and well being of our communities. In the coming months Future Foundations will explore and inform further in the area of Sustainable Communities. Read more
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