Greenbuild Expo - Manchester 17th 18th June 2009

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Sustainability is the key to our futures. The construction industry, as one of the biggest contributors to carbon emissions, is a key player in helping to forge a safe and secure future environmentally for all of us.

Greenbuild Expo takes place at Manchester Central on 17th & 18th June this year and will promote to the industry new building methods and materials, showcase the latest technologies and innovations and promote discussion on the challenges facing the industry.

Highlights include:
  • Expert advice - seminars run b y experts in the industry
  • Get Britain Building - the trade launch of the Get Britain Building campaign
  • Public Sector Village - dedicated to local authorities, housing associations and other key public sector organisations
  • Workshops - including solar thermal systems, air source heat pumps, rainwater harvesting and insulated concrete formwork
For more information visit the Greenbuild Expo site.

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