Regional Projects

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EMCBE Partners: t.b.a.

Heritage Skills refers to the specialist practical and technical ability and knowledge needed by practitioners from stonemasons to thatchers, to conserve, repair, maintain and where appropriate restore these buildings.

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EMCBE Partners: t.b.a.

Sustainable Construction iNet

The Sustainable Construction iNet is managed by a consortium led by the University of Northampton and which includes Universities, national Knowledge Transfer Networks (KTNs), Sector Skills Councils, a Development Corporation and other stakeholders.

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EMCBE Partners: University of Northampton (lead), University of Nottingham, Loughborough University, Leicester University, Lincoln University, Construction Skills, Resource Efficiency KTN, National Industrial Symbiosis Programme, Environmental KTN, West Northamptonshire Development Corporation, BRE, Daventry District Council, Environmental Business Communications Limited

Energy Efficiency

EM PIRE 2 (East Midlands Programme for Implementing Resource Efficiency - Round 2) Energy Efficiency Training & Awareness.
Design4Life is a support programme that aims to fill the knowledge gaps which hamper the delivery of cost-effective, high quality low-carbon buildings.

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EMCBE Partners: EMDA, BRE, Loughborough University, Hockerton Housing Project, Delta Energy

Offsite Innovation

Improving value in Local Authority project delivery through the effective use of offsite methods of construction.

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EMCBE Partners: Scape System Build, Loughborough University

Regional Training Model

'Collaboration in Construction' Regional Training Model for construction professionals.
Certified training programme linked to relevant higher NVQs to enhance skills and knowledge of construction managers.

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EMCBE Partners: LSC, CITB-ConstructionSkills

Sustainable Property

EM PIRE 2 (East Midlands Programme for Implementing Resource Efficiency - Round 2) Sustainable Property Development.
This project seeks to assess the commercial impact of energy ratings on the East Midlands commercial property sector and the associated implications for growth & economic development.

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EMCBE Partners: EMDA, Sustainable Technology Solutions,
BRE, Loughborough University

Waste Management

EM PIRE 2 (East Midlands Programme for Implementing Resource Efficiency - Round 2) Cutting out waste in construction.
This project seeks to provide significant reductions in SME (small medium sized enterprises) energy costs, CO₂ emissions and commercial and industrial waste to landfill.

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EMCBE Partners: EMDA, BRE, Loughborough University,
University of Northampton, Responsible Solutions