Agenda

    Present and future building and infrastructure sustainability certification

    Date

    23 January 2019

    Venue

    TECNALIA, Parque Científico y Tecnológico de Bizkaia, Astondo bidea, Edificio 700. 48160 Derio, Bizkaia (Spain)

    Time

    -

    Price

    Free

    Opportunities for the future of building and infrastructure sustainability.

    This technical conference aims to encourage and bring attendees closer to a more sustainable environment within the construction sector of new buildings or renovation of residential and non-residential buildings and infrastructure. The aim is to promote the creation of a social background that balances environmental aspects with the quality of life of the users.

    The attendees will be able to obtain a professional and expert vision on the sustainability certification to boost the competitiveness in their companies. They will learn first hand:

    • the benefits that the sustainability certificate provides
    • the different existing possibilities
    • the impact generated for mobility
    • raising awareness about climate change and energy efficiency

    AIMED AT

    The event is aimed at professionals linked to the activity of the construction sector, whether constructing new builds, renovation and civil works, new road infrastructure, railways, ports, airports or urban areas. Specifically: public administration, developers, engineering firms, consultancies, construction companies and architecture studios. 

    AGENDA
    09:30 Reception of attendees
    10:00 Welcome and introduction to the Workshop
    ► Virginia Aseguinolaza. Director of Industry Lab_services. TECNALIA
    10:30 The Basque Environment Cluster’s vision of sustainability
    ► Kristina Apiñaniz. General Director. ACLIMA, Basque Environment Cluster
    11:00 Sustainability applied to construction. Latest experiences
    ► 
    Cristina Llamas. Head of Architecture and Town Planning. VISESA
    11:30 Sustainable certification scheme. HQE Certification
    Gorane Ibarra, jefa de Proyectos, Ihobe, sociedad pública de gestión ambiental. Gobierno Vasco
    12:00 Coffee Break
    12:30 Big projects with the HQE-High Quality Environmental certification (Conference in ENGLISH)
    Cosmin Cotora, Director of Development. CERWAY
    13:00 Eco-labelling. Rural tourism
    ► Gorane Ibarra, Project Manager, IHOBE, public environmental management company. BASQUE GOVERNMENT
    13:30 Europa Congress Palace in Vitoria-Gasteiz. PassivHaus and LEED Certification
    ► Alfredo Bengoa, Technical Manager of Planning and Projects Service (Architecture) VITORIA/GASTEIZ CITY COUNCIL
    14:00 Discussion and Q&A
    ► Moderator: Abel Capelastegui, Industry Labs Project Manager. TECNALIA
    14:15 Closing Address