FLASH +
Building confidence in low carbon solutions + building business for SMEs
The FLASH+ project has now come to an end.
The programme has delivered 8,000 hours of business support to over 500 companies. Participants have gained new products and services resulting in business growth and new jobs for the region.
A significant resource from the project is a comprehensive guide to Building Performance Evaluation. Click here to review now
Members of the FLASH + programme will receive at least 12 hours of free business support to understand the factors contributing to discrepancies between the predicted and actual performance of buildings. They will be
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among the first to benefit from data analysis from a wide range of buildings currently being monitored.
Learning outcomes will focus on increasing capacity to deliver suitable and cost effective low carbon measures and ensure participants are equipped to market their green capabilities and proven low carbon solutions to clients.
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Information will be disseminated through a programme of:
Conferences; Seminars; Site Visits; Case Studies, Papers and Newsletters
Topics will include:
- Introduction to Building Performance Evaluation (BPE) and what it uncovers
- The business imperative: Low carbon agenda = 40 years of work for SMEs
- Factors contributing to discrepancies between predicted and actual performance:
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Design & modelling tools |
- Passive vs active low carbon options - building fabric vs energy generation
- Evaluating best value solutions for return on investment
- What works, and what does not work
- New and proposed changes to building and planning regulations (Part L and Merton)
- Learning from the Technology Strategy Board demonstration projects
- Preparing for Low Carbon business - finding the work and presenting the business case
- Renewable energy options - the technology
- Sustainable projects and technologies
- Behaviour change for users - design intent
- Government initiatives eg Green Deal Carbon Reduction Commitment, Carbon Plan
- Financing - sources of grants, FiT, RHI
- Procurement - where to source, margins and hidden costs
- The skills gaps
- Marketing
- Building Performance Evaluation (BPE) - methodologies
- BPE modelling & management software systems
- Closing the loop between design, build &operation
- Soft landings framework
- BIM (Building Information Modelling)
- Cost of evaluation & monitoring equipment
- Sustainability reporting - developing the skills
- DECs & EPCs
- Biodiversity - green roofs, landscaping
- Selling the green agenda - from a position of skill, knowledge and experience
At least 12 hours of FREE advice, information and learning
Join the FLASH+ programme today to grow your low carbon business opportunities
For more information contact:Tina McGeachan
Tel: 0118 9207 204
email: Tina@secbe.org.uk
*Eligible businesses for membership are Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) with less than 250 employees and turnover less than Euro 50 million or a balance sheet less than Euro 43 million. Business should be within the Construction/Built Environment sector and be located in the South East of England (Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Hampshire, Surrey, Sussex, IOW or Kent).
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All FLASH+ delivery partners are committed towards equal opportunities and diversity, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
The FLASH+ project is part financed by the South East European Regional Development Fund Programme 2007 to 2013. The Department for Communities and Local Government is the managing authority for the European Regional Development Fund Programme, which is one of the funds established by the European Commission to help local areas stimulate their economic development by investing in projects which will support local businesses and create jobs. For more information visit www.communities.gov.uk/erdf