Members of the ASBP team are participating in the talks and discussions at Footprint+ 2024, at its new venue in Old Billingsgate Walk, London. FOOTPRINT+ explores how technology and materials, energy systems and data can work together synergistically to drive down buildings’ carbon emissions. With 7 vibrant conference stages, the event features bespoke installations, an inspirational design forum and exciting networking events.
ASBP Sessions:
Sustainably-managed timber supply chains
08 May 2024 16:45 – 17:30 The Timber Stage
Poorly-managed forestry can cause greater environmental impact than any benefit from building with wood so the origins of timber and the stewardship of forests are critical to sustainable development. How can the industry be certain that material used in construction is from well-managed sources?
The world’s largest certification program, PEFC are planning to broaden the remit of the scheme to include carbon and biodiversity impacts in addition to existing metrics. A project to map timber supply chains is underway exploring ways to bring greater transparency and granular detail to the mass timber supply chain with the intention to provide specifiers with the certainty they need.
Edward Sneddon, Director – Simten (Chair)
Dr. Asselia Katenbayeva, Research Associate – ASBP
John Kirkby, Executive Director – PEFC
Hannes Voss, Senior Project Manager – Eurban
Socio-economic impacts of regenerative construction
09 May 2024 11:30 – 12:15 The Nature Stage
Regenerative construction is an approach to planning, design and construction that aims to create sustainable, resilient, and thriving communities. It goes beyond traditional sustainable development, beyond recycling and reuse, by focusing on restoring and replenishing ecosystems, enhancing social well-being, and fostering economic vitality. Success in regenerative construction is reliant on the value chain working together.
This session will focus on the findings of a novel digital project completed by Morgan Sindall Construction and their partners to re-consider how a secondary school that they completed in 2021 could be re-imagined as a regenerative asset. The project specifically identified the socio-economic impacts arising from renewable processes and products. What are the implications for supply chain, communities, government and individuals?
Simon Corbey, CEO – ASBP (Chair)
Gary Newman, Chief Executive – Woodknowledge Wales
Orla Whelan, Customer Solutions & Portfolio Development Director – Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland
Liz Allen, Partner – The Connectives
Timothy Clement, Head of Carbon & Environment – Morgan Sindall
Several ASBP Members are participating at Footprint+, including ASBP Technical Director, Dr Katherine Adams, Founder of Reusefully, one of the sponsors of our ReUseNow Campaign. Kathering is chairing a session on Glass: A viable circular commodity. 9th May at 11:30 on the Material Futures Stage, and Reusefully are exhibiting on Stand A8.
Book your place via the Footprint+ website.