Developing the circular bioconstruction sector in the North East and Yorkshire
Industry presentations and round table discussions to address, develop, and implement actions to move the sector forward
Developing the circular bioconstruction sector in the North East and Yorkshire
The built environment accounts for almost a quarter of the UK’s carbon emissions with embodied carbon from the construction and refurbishment of buildings currently making up 20% of these emissions. The use of sustainably and locally sourced biobased resources such as wool, hemp and wood as a replacement for concrete, gypsum and fossil derived products provides a key opportunity for the industry to reduce its emissions whilst creating new market and employment opportunities.
Date: 14th June 2023
Time: 1pm to 5pm
Venue: Biorenewables Development Centre
Background
The event will draw on the findings of three reports; Circular Biobased Construction in the North East and Yorkshire , Yorkshire Hemp Supply Chain Map and the Hemp 30: Industrial Hemp Road Map. All these reports highlight the supply chain needs, assets and potential for the growth of the bioconstruction sector in the North East and Yorkshire region.
Event
Networking lunch
Case study presentations by sector specialists
- Simpson Construction
- Unyte Hemp
- Biorenewables Development Centre.
Round table discussion
- Led by York & North Yorkshire LEP and the North East and Yorkshire Net Zero Hub. The aim of the discussion is to address, develop and implement actions to move the sector forward.
Participation
The event is aimed at bioconstruction supply chain stakeholders who currently work with or for the industry including skills and training providers.
Numbers are limited and therefore, in the first instance, we would like to invite you to register your expression of interest. Attendance will be confirmed via email.
In Partnership
This event is sponsored by Simpson Construction and organised by the Biorenewables Development Centre, BioVale, York & North Yorkshire LEP and the North East and Yorkshire Net Zero Hub
Let's work together
We have worked on 1,500 bio-based projects to date
We have several ways to work with us, including business advisory programmes and self-funded commercial options. We even have the option for you to hire our state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and office space.
