This event will bring together experts from across Curtins to share insights and best practice on how carbon data, civil and structural engineering and the conservation of existing buildings align to deliver lower embodied carbon solutions.

Speakers:

Andy Roberts, Business Unit Director: Engineering optimisation to reduce embodied carbon
Niamh McCloskey, Sustainability Coordinator: Measuring carbon data and setting targets for reduction
Andy Brookes, Project Civil Engineer: Civil engineering and its carbon footprint
Suzanne Johnsen, Project Engineer: Carbon saving through the re-use of buildings

49% of the UK's annual carbon emissions are attributed to buildings and the construction industry, and over the next 40 years 230 billion square metres of new construction is expected to be built (LETI, 2020). A huge commitment is required from the UK construction industry to reduce the carbon emissions of our projects.

Since 2019, Curtins have been following their 7 steps to carbon reduction. This has allowed them to target a reduction in their current average embodied carbon of 340kgCO2e/m2 to 295kgCO2e/m2 by 2030.

Sustainability Coordinator, Niamh McCloskey, will explain the pathway the business has taken to understanding their carbon impact and setting meaningful targets.

Curtins firmly believe that engineering ingenuity can be a driving force behind sustainable and low carbon construction practices. Andy Roberts will showcase best practice approaches to optimise structural grids and materials for reduced carbon footprint.

Andy Brookes, Project Civil Engineer will delve into the world of Civil Engineering and its impact on carbon emissions.

Finally, Project Engineer, Suzanne Johnsen will enlighten us on how reusing existing buildings can lead to significant carbon savings. She’ll explain how retrofitting old structures to give them new life contributes to a circular economy.

To encourage industry collaboration there will be an opportunity for networking before and after the presentations and panel discussion, with breakfast provided from 8.00am.

How to Deliver Embodied Carbon Reduction in Construction