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🚀 I'm thrilled to have the incredible opportunity to present coming up at the 2023 Tradeline, Inc. University Science and Engineering Facilities Conference. 🌟 🌐 Link to Event: 2023 USEF - Session Details https://lnkd.in/gUnwAd6J Makerspaces are on the rise in education facilities at all levels as hands-on training for arts and sciences is now considered an essential element for multidisciplinary learning – and these spaces pose a host of infrastructure, safety, and code challenges. Using a series of case studies, session leaders provide strategies for creating safe and successful, collaborative workspace for making, learning, investigating, and sharing that use a variety of high-tech to low-tech tools. They address metal and woodworking, three-D printing and additive manufacturing, spray painting, laser cutting, and other key processes. 🧠 Expand Knowledge: Stay ahead in your field by gaining insights from top experts and innovators. 💡 Inspiration: Discover the latest trends in Makerspace equipment planning and equipment. #Science and #Engineering together! 🌌🔬 #USEF2023 #Innovation #STEM #TechTrends #Engineering #Networking #FutureTech

Exciting to see the latest reports showing the growth of #LivingFuture programs during the first half of 2023! Shout out to the AU & NZ projects, manufacturers and organisations: 🌱Out of the 1200 active Declare labels there are 113 in Australia and 74 in New Zealand. That is 16% of global labels!  🌱Out of the 610 actively registered Living Building projects, 4% are located in Australia and 3% in New Zealand 🌱And out of the 42 new Just registrations, Australia & New Zealand organisations make up 2-3% each ✨Congratulations to all the project teams, organisations and manufacturers across the globe, showing the world what good looks like! These reports not only inspire us but also reinforce our resolve to keep pushing boundaries, innovating and fostering a regenerative future for all. #RegenerativeDesign #HealthyMaterials 

Check out the below 👇🏻 Very timely considering the current challenges in #sustainability and #housing

Good to see the recent 'Building a brighter Bristol' roundtable our MD Ian Fernandes-Johnson IEng MICE contributed to in the latest edition of Bristol Life. Lots of topics were covered, including social good. As Ian said, unfortunately the economic conditions have meant that ESG has taken a back seat. We're keen to see it higher up on the agenda. It was also interesting to hear other South West companies' and industries' views on local issues, concerns and aspirations. With a large base in Bristol, the South West is a key market for our temporary works and engineering operations, and we're always keen to connect with like-minded businesses. Thanks to Oli Ballard for organising and Almeda Facilities Ltd. #BusinessEngineering #SouthWestEngineering #SouthWestTemporaryWorks #BristolBusiness #BristolTemporaryWorks #BristolConstruction

Let's celebrate some wins! Here are some high level stats and takeaways around the growth of #LivingFuture programs during the first half of 2023: 🌎 12 projects achieved certification (1 Living, 5 Petal, 1 #ZeroCarbon, and 5 #ZeroEnergy). 🌎 There are currently 40 active certified Living Products and 1,200 active #Declare labels (20% increase over last year), including 719 Red List Free (RFL) and 304 Red List Approved (RLA). 🌎 We registered 42 new #Just organizations, which was 2x higher than the same period last year. Read more at https://lnkd.in/df4JDE38 #LivingFuture #LivingBuildingChallenge #RegenerativeDesign #RegenerativeBuildings

Lotus' own Kimberly Schlaepfer will be presenting at this panel discussion this Thursday! Register today to learn about the landscape of building energy codes and their role in #climateaction!

The Kwinana Industries Council 2022/23 Annual Report is out now. I want to highlight a couple of things that I think would interest you and of course, you can read the full Annual Report online (link below)   Covering the 4 KIC silos of: Industry, Environment, Community and Education:   INDUSTRY  The WTC Key Strategic Advantages display a great working example of a successful, complex, industrial area and this success can be primarily attributed to the presence of four characteristics. 1.    Industrial Symbiosis in the form of over 170 product and by-product exchanges amongst 34 enterprises. 2.    Skilled Workforce of 30,000 residing within 20kms of where they live. 3.    Industrial Support Sector combining heavy industry, with support companies that encompass skilled workers, construction and manufacturing companies, engineering workshops and localised freight opportunities directed back to the WTC. 4.    The governance environment is characterised by the regulators, transport and land-use planners, and the delivery of federal, state and local government functions and responsibilities   ENVIRONMENT Protecting the Buffer, monitoring industrial emissions, groundwater quality and engaging and advising govt decision-makers are just a few of the many things under the Environmental banner   EDUCATION KIC has a formal partnership with 21 high schools located in the #Rockingham, #Kwinana and #Cockburn cities. Providing a number of programs and many opportunities for students to learn and determine their career pathway may start with the WTC industry.   COMMUNITY KIC sponsors a number of initiatives which focus on environment, education, community health and lifestyle sectors.   Full Report here: https://lnkd.in/dsPyMn2J #kicindustry #kwinana #westerntradecoast  

🏗️ Countdown to MMC Ireland National Conference! Less than two weeks left until one of the year's most anticipated events in offsite construction kicks off. We're not just attendees; we're proud sponsors! 🔍 What's on the Agenda? This year’s conference, taking place on May 22 & 23, will explore a wide array of topics across the industry. Key topics will include the road to net zero and the circular economy, platform design, and Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA), together with risk management and future technology profiling. Event Details: 📍 Location: The Lyrath Estate, Kilkenny 📅 Dates: May 22 & 23, 2024 🎟️ Tickets: Still available! Secure your spot now: https://hubs.li/Q02wF3wg0 While these engaging topics are discussed at the conference, be sure to visit our team at Stand 21. Discover how our latest sustainable solutions are making an impact in the industry. See you there! #MMCIreland #OffsiteConstruction #SustainableBuilding #InnovationInConstruction #NetZero #CircularEconomy

One of the important resources for reuse is space - space for storage. One of the partners and tasks in the Norwegian SirkTRE project is dedicated to this missing/required resource.