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