Friday 7th March 2008
Press Release & Diary Date
CIWM 2008 Conference & Exhibition
10-13 June 2008
Paignton, Devon, UK
Construction and demolition is a key theme at this year’s CIWM Conference & Exhibition
From waste audits to wheeled loaders, and site waste management plans to sustainable procurement, CIWM 2008 has a lot to offer construction professionals involved in waste
With climate change and sustainability now right up the agenda, the management of resources and wastes is going through a period of unprecedented change and the impacts are being felt throughout society. The implications of this change for all those involved in planning and delivering waste management solutions and services are the subject of this year’s CIWM (Chartered Institution of Wastes Management) Conference in Paignton on 10-13th June.
“We are at a turning point and there are some big questions about the future,” says CIWM Chief Executive Steve Lee. “We all agree that the desired outcome is a more sustainable approach to resources and wastes management that derives the maximum value from our waste and ensures the minimum environmental impact, but there is plenty of debate about what strategies and technologies we need to achieve this.”
CIWM 2008 aims to provide delegates with the knowledge they need to constructively engage in this debate. Over 100 speakers from industry, government, academia and key agencies and organisations will explore the issues from every angle; from the carbon impact of our UK waste management strategies through to the role of communications in maintaining public engagement and from smarter regulation through to the best ways of financing and procuring the infrastructure of the future.
Reflecting the fact that waste has become an important issue across all areas of business and industry, part of the conference programme focuses on the challenges for particular sectors. Organised in conjunction with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), the session on ‘Construction & Demolition Waste’ on Tuesday 10th June will look at a range of issues including resource flows within the construction sector, recycling infrastructure and standards, and the implications of Site Waste Management Plans.
Chaired by Nigel Mattravers, Chair of ICE’s Waste & Resources Management Board, speakers will include Lisa Eve, Senior Project Manager for Woolf Ltd, on sustainability in waste infrastructure projects, Katherine Adams from BRE on a new toolkit for predicting waste production against construction type, Brian Menzies from EnviroCentre on the Demolition Protocol and a speaker for Ethos Recycling who will talk delegates through its award winning materials recycling programme for Heathrow Terminal 5.
Running alongside the conference, the CIWM Exhibition will provide delegates and visitors with access to the latest technology innovations, products and services, as well as three live vehicle and equipment demonstration areas. With over 300 exhibitors, the show is not only attracting plenty of big waste industry names but also major players from the construction and estates management sectors, including May Gurney, Kier Street Services, Fitzpatrick Contractors Ltd, JCB, Liebherr and McQuaid Engineering. In addition, the Freight Transport Association has teamed up with the CIWM again this year to deliver a programme of vehicle-related seminars in the Transport Hub.
Discounted conference delegate rates are available for ICE members. For more information about the CIWM 2008, including conference booking details and free registration for the exhibition, visit www.ciwmshow.com or email events@ciwm.co.uk.
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Notes to Editors:
1. The CIWM 2008 Conference & Exhibition is celebrating its 110th anniversary and is now a major international conference, attracting over 500 delegates, as well as 350 exhibitors and around 6,000 visitors.
2. The CIWM Conference & Exhibition is relevant to professionals from across industry, national and local government, regulatory bodies, academia, non-government organisations and the community sector who are involved in resources and wastes management.
3. The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) is the leading professional body for the waste management sector representing over 7000 individuals in the UK and overseas. Established in 1898, CIWM is a non profit-making organisation, dedicated to the promotion of professional competence amongst waste managers. CIWM seeks to raise standards for those working in and with the sector by producing best practice guidance, developing educational and training initiatives, and providing information on key waste-related issues.
4. Comprehensive information about CIWM can be found at www.ciwm.co.uk
Contacts:
Pat Jennings
CIWM Communications Manager
Tel: 01604 620426
Mob: 07912 228260
E-mail: pat.jennings@ciwm.co.uk
