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Career opportunities in the green economy

Meet the buyer at the ebf

KEY STAKEHOLDERS in the schools modernisation programme will come together later this year at

the education building forum, a

new networking event taking place on the 4th and 5th November at Chesford Grange Hotel in Leamington Spa. More than 150 project

architects, contractors, consultants and suppliers will attend two packed days of one- to-one meetings, networking opportunities and keynote sessions, which will be combined with a full social programme. “The ebf delivers a productive networking

The contract to deliver the programme has been awarded to a consortium led by the Eden Project.

FIVE THOUSAND “green work placements” are available to young people aged 14 to 19 in a DCSF partnership with the Eden Project, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, the RSPB, the Institute for Education Business Excellence and a number of interested businesses. The £2m Green Talent scheme is intended to nurture and inspire the environmental leaders of tomorrow and connect them with job opportunities in the emerging green economy. The first young people will begin their placements this autumn. They will join a two-day interactive placement at one of six top environmental centres across England, discovering how people are dependent on nature and how we need to appreciate and nurture the environment. The two days at the centres will be

followed by three days of work experience with select companies around the country, to witness how businesses are already changing to more sustainable operations and how such trends affect future career choices.

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environment where delegates can create new and long-lasting business relationships through a series of pre-arranged meetings,” explains event manager Stuart Davis. “In just 48 hours, hundreds of new connections will be forged leading to suppliers being invited to tender, whilst buyers learn about new products and services that could enhance their projects.” The supplier and buyers’ schedules are closely matched to ensure that both

parties maximise their time at the event, says Toby Filby, managing director of edb

magazine and the Stable Events group. “The ebf will be the most time efficient and cost effective business event of the year in the educational building sector.” Conveniently located in the heart of the Midlands just minutes from the M40 and M42, the Chesford Grange has recently undergone a £6m refurbishment, providing a professional and luxurious venue for the ebf. To find out how you can secure your place, contact Stuart Davis on 020 8255 2114 or email- stuart@eb-forum.co.uk.

New academy for Bolton

SHEPPARD Robson’s design for Essa Academy in Bolton has received planning permission. Construction of the 8,303 sqm building, which includes a zero carbon classroom, starts on site shortly and is expected to complete in September 2011. Sheppard Robson, part of the Kier Education team, is using recycled and sustainable materials, natural ventilation and lighting, as well as a biomass boiler to create a ‘BREEAM Excellent’ rated building which will accommodate 900 pupils. Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48  |  Page 49  |  Page 50  |  Page 51  |  Page 52  |  Page 53  |  Page 54  |  Page 55  |  Page 56  |  Page 57  |  Page 58  |  Page 59  |  Page 60  |  Page 61  |  Page 62  |  Page 63  |  Page 64  |  Page 65  |  Page 66  |  Page 67  |  Page 68  |  Page 69  |  Page 70  |  Page 71  |  Page 72  |  Page 73  |  Page 74  |  Page 75  |  Page 76  |  Page 77  |  Page 78  |  Page 79  |  Page 80  |  Page 81  |  Page 82  |  Page 83  |  Page 84  |  Page 85  |  Page 86  |  Page 87  |  Page 88  |  Page 89  |  Page 90  |  Page 91  |  Page 92  |  Page 93  |  Page 94  |  Page 95  |  Page 96  |  Page 97  |  Page 98  |  Page 99  |  Page 100