Net-Zero Construction 2023

Name: Net-Zero Construction 2023
Start: 2023-10-12T08:30:00
Location: Institution of Mechanical Engineers

Institution of Mechanical Engineers, London

12 October 2023

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Overview

Scrutiny on the construction industry has never been greater, as the existential need to reduce carbon emissions grows ever more critical. With ambitious targets set for 2030, 2040 and 2050 to ensure the UK is carbon neutral across all industries, construction must leverage the technical opportunities and solutions to stay ahead.

Engineers are at the heart of the UK’s construction industry and therefore at the heart of its decarbonisation programmes. Now more than ever, the engineering community must come together to ensure net zero construction becomes a reality.

The event will also showcase the role of engineers in supporting the construction sector’s decarbonisation efforts. Construction plants consist of heavy mechanical machinery, requiring specialist engineers to operate, but the need to move to ‘green’ is driving innovation and engineers are at the forefront.

Through innovation in areas such as ‘green steel’, hydrogen vehicles, battery powered plant equipment and more, the construction industry in the UK is taking its commitment to decarbonisation seriously. Scope 3 emissions reduction is a key priority right now for many companies, and the need to measure and report on performance is crucial.

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

David Kerr, PTE Modularisation – GDH Projects, Shell
Roaa Babiker, Associate Sustainability Engineer, Buro Happold
Catherine Blackburn, Head of Sustainability, Laing O’Rourke
Mats Bredborg, Head of Customer Cluster Utility, Volvo CE
Kiro Tamer, Head of Environmental Sustainability, Keltbray
Trish Kilsby, Technology Development Manager – Driveline, Lubrizol Highways
Sam Angell, Technical Consultant, GGR Group
Nick Twyman, Operational Analyst, H2 Green Steel

WHY OUR SPEAKERS ARE EXCITED TO TAKE PART:

"I am always excited to learn more about the construction industry. Often, we can become siloed in our specialisms, it is good to take a step back and look at the bigger issues facing the industry, and how each piece of innovation, no matter how small, adds to solving the challenge of a net zero future. This year’s conference has an excellent combination of government future thinking, equipment manufacturer innovation and alternative fuel sources. All these areas need to work together meet our net zero targets."
Trish Kilsby, Lubrizol Highways

Read the full interview here.

WHY YOU NEED TO BE A PART OF DISCUSSIONS:

Take back knowledge and experience and understand the latest developments, opportunities and challenges in the drive toward net-zero, sustainable, construction
Learn from others across the value chain, and identify opportunities for further development both internal to the organisation and in partnership with others
Benchmark your organisation against current sector performance and identify opportunities for improvement in decarbonised and sustainable construction
Discover ways to further achieve net-zero and sustainability goals both for your organisation and your customers in the construction sector
Network with other organisations and identify partnership, development and commercial opportunities around decarbonised and sustainable construction

Cranes 2023 - 26 September 2023, London

Back by popular demand, but with a twist, the IMechE is delighted to announce its next iteration of the popular Cranes seminar. Join to understand how engineers are driving innovation across lifting operations, whilst addressing the challenges of maintaining safety and reducing the overall risk.

Book your place to join both Cranes 2023 and Net Zero Construction 2023 and save 15% on your place to access both seminars: simply email Event Enquiries to book your places and benefit from the learnings and networking opportunities at both events.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?:

All those involved in the following areas are strongly recommended to join this seminar:

Heads of Environmental Sustainability
Head of Climate Change
Sustainability Directors/Managers
Heads of Decarbonisation
Chief Innovation Officers
Head of Technology – Decarbonisation/Sustainability

Together with the following organisations:

Asset Owners
Construction of Materials/Manufacturing
Engineering/Construction Contractors
Construction Plant/Equipment OEMs
Architects/Technology Providers/Consultants
Government Departments/Partners

SUPPORT YOUR CAREER DEVELOPMENT:

Attending this event supports your Professional Development; if you're an IMechE Member, this can be tracked in the Career Developer section of your online account.

COVID-19 GUIDANCE FOR ATTENDEES:

The Institution takes every endeavour to operate all our events as “COVID-safe” as possible. This includes additional preventative measures, such as cleaning rotas and air ventilation. For further information on our activities in this area, view our infection control solutions webpages.

Day 1

08:30 - Agenda

	Thursday 12^th October
09:00	Registration and Refreshments
09:30	Chair’s opening remarks David Kerr, PTE Modularisation – GDH Projects, Shell and Member, Construction Building Services Division, Institution of Mechanical Engineers
	The UK’s construction industry’s roadmap to Net-zero
09:40	Government update and input Andrew Nixon, Head of High Speed Rail – Infrastructure Delivery & Development Programme, Manchester City Council · The role of government in supporting the decarbonisation of the construction industry · Hitting key milestones – where we are · Future thinking and longevity in construction projects
10:00	The Net-Zero Journey for Asset Owners Melissa Zanocco, Head of Programmes at the Infrastructure Client Group · Building client capability and maturity · Offering consistency to the supplier ecosystem · Creating the environment for innovation to thrive
10:30	Decarbonising Construction Projects David Kerr, PTE Modularisation – GDH Projects, Shell · Industry perspectives on decarbonising construction · Sustainable and decarbonised execution in industrial projects · Industrial project architypes for the energy transition
11:00	Morning Networking Break
	Project design and execution to support net zero goals
11:30	Commercial Buildings Roadmap to Net Zero Carbon by 2030 – The Aspiration vs The Reality! Roaa Babiker, Associate Sustainability Engineer, Buro Happold · The challenges around existing buildings decarbonisation (planning requirements Vs commercial development aspiration) · The Balance between upfront embodied carbon and operational carbon · Where is the great opportunity?
12:00	Executing an operational net zero construction project Catherine Blackburn, Environmental Sustainability Lead Specialist Businesses, Laing O’Rourke Stephen Bradby, Technical and Engineering Leader, Select Plant Hire · Translating designs into execution – the roadmap · Bumps along the way – challenges/obstacles · Collaboration with industry – how and why
12:30	Panel discussion: Is collaboration the answer to net zero? Catherine Blackburn, Head of Sustainability, Laing O’Rourke Roaa Babiker, Associate Sustainability Engineer, Buro Happold David Kerr, PTE Modularisation – GDH Projects, Shell Melissa Zanocco, Head of Programmes at the Infrastructure Client Group · Collaboration/communication/cooperation - how can we achieve this? · Setting ambitious goals across the sector · Realistic targets and how we can meet them
13:00	Networking lunch
	Innovation in equipment and installed assets
14:00	Construction plant and equipment Mats Bredborg, Head of Customer Cluster Utility, Volvo CE · Current and future challenges to new and existing plant and equipment · Technical developments to support initiatives · Solutions to meet requirements and targets
14:30	Construction materials and installed equipment in assets Kiro Tamer, Head of Environmental Sustainability, Keltbray · A focus on cement/concrete as a way to decarbonise the supply chain · Installed equipment – an opportunity · Alternative solutions to cement/concrete and their feasability
15:00	Afternoon Networking Break
	Fuels, logistics and materials – cutting edge applications
15:30	Alternative fuel sources for construction equipment and plant Trish Kilsby, Technology Development Manager – Driveline, Lubrizol Highways · HVO – renewable diesel and it’s uses · Lithium batteries · Hydrogen – myth or reality
16:00	Data Centre Decarbonisations, the role of modularisation of building envelope and energy infrastructure Dr Mohammad Royapoor, Head of R&D, RED Engineering · Emphasize DCs' critical role and their escalating energy demand. · Highlight resource challenges and short asset lifecycles in DCs. · Discuss the role of modularity in achieving Net Zero Carbon status.
16:30	H2 Green Steel – decarbonising the steel industry with green hydrogen Nick Twyman, Technical Project Manager, H2 Green Steel · Why is decarbonisation of the steel industry needed? · What is green steel and how does its manufacturing process differ from regular steelmaking? · When will we see green steel on the market and how is it changing the steel industry today?
17:00	Chair’s closing remarks
17:10	End of seminar

David Kerr: PTE Modularisation – GDH Projects, Shell

Roaa Babiker: Associate Sustainability Engineer, Buro Happold

Catherine Blackburn: Head of Sustainability, Laing O’Rourke

Mats Bredborg: Head of Customer Cluster Utility, Volvo CE

Kiro Tamer: Head of Environmental Sustainability, Keltbray

Trish Kilsby: Technology Development Manager – Driveline, Lubrizol Highways

Dr Trish Kilsby is a global technology development manager and is responsible for developing lubricant additive platforms for driveline applications, specialising in off- highway equipment. Prior to this role, Trish worked in the Strategic Research group, specialising in demulsification science, developing solutions for fuel additive products. Trish Standen joined Lubrizol in 2013 after completing a M.Chem, and PhD in organic chemistry at Loughborough University.

Sam Angell: Technical Consultant, GGR Group

Sam is a Technical Consultant at GGR Group. His career in lifting started out Operating, Supervising and then coming in house as an AP for GGR. Sam’s role is extremely varied and involves specification of equipment across the whole of our offering, surveying, contract lifts, lift plan production as well as managing all our lifting equipment and technical requirements into large infrastructure projects.

Nick Twyman: Operational Analyst, H2 Green Steel

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