Date: Thu 31st March, 2011
Venue: City Gate Toll House Hill, Nottingham, NG1 5FS
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Be green, be seen
Panellists include:
Mike Taylor, director of regeneration, Nottingham Regeneration Ltd
Mark Bielby, development director, Miller Birch
Gareth Brown, senior environment manager, Overbury
Mark Maisey, property manager, Eon
At our next breakfast event, Insider's specially invited panel will look at these issues and ask whether or not cities in the East Midlands have enough quality refurbished stock to attract companies looking for greener buildings.
The economic downturn has meant that many companies are looking to refurbish, reconfigure or make the most of their existing space, rather than buy or build new premises. This provides an ideal opportunity for businesses to think about ways in which they can make their workplaces more sustainable.
Greener offices provide multiple benefits. Savings on energy and water bills mean they are cheaper to run. The introduction of the new CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme, for example, has seen many businesses implementing office refurbishment plans to reduce their energy use and associated carbon emissions.
There are health and efficiency benefits too. An office bathed in natural light has been shown to contribute towards to a happier and more productive workforce.
Taking a green approach can also give businesses a competitive advantage and even help attract the best staff. A recent survey by law firm Eversheds, showed that two-thirds of employees said that their working environment had a significant influence on whether or not they'd accept a job.
Our panel will discuss the benefits of green fit-outs and look at new and previous examples of environmentally-friendly refurbishments around the region, as well as examining the case for refurbs against new build schemes.
Do green offices really attract and keep the best staff, is that a myth, and will the planners and developers of the near-future take this on board when new space becomes available? We’ll find out.
If you need any more information, please contact Lianne Sunderland on 0161 907 9741.
Our events are regularly over-subscribed therefore please register your interest as soon as possible. If you have been successful you will receive a confirmation email one week prior to the event.
If you are interested in sponsorship of this or any other Insider event please contact Richard Carey.
Timings for this event are as follows:
7.30am - Registration and breakfast
8.00am - Meeting commences
9.00am - Approximate close
Guests are invited to remain behind after the formal close for coffee and networking.
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