Launch Event | Interdisciplinary Circular Economy Centre for Mineral-based Construction Materials
The ICEC-MCM is a 4 year joint between six universities and more than 40 industry partners across the construction sector. The centre will explore how better design and manufacturing of products and structures made from mineral materials (such as aggregates, cement and brick) can help the UK’s construction industry to do more with less, reduce waste and lower costs. We are launching this national initiative on Monday 24 May.
Launch Event | Interdisciplinary Circular Economy Centre for Mineral-based Construction Materials
24 May 2021, 13:00 – 15:00
Monday 24 May 2021 - 13.00 to 15.00 GMT For this event, we have invited a range of experts from academia, policy and industry to discuss the road to a circular economy in the construction sector. Speakers will offer key insights on the opportunities for transformation, and this will be followed by a presentation of the Centre and how we intend to address these challenges.
We invite delegates from the UK and around the world to join us to discuss with the speakers. This is a great opportunity to come on board and continue to help transform the industry.
Agenda
- Welcome and Introduction, Prof Julia Stegemann, UCL, Director of the ICEC-MCM
- Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Considering the options for sustainable use of construction minerals, Prof Phil Purnell, University of Leeds
- Delivering Sustainability through Policy for the Construction Industry, Fergus Harradence, BEIS
- Network Rail’s Circular Economy: ambitions and challenges, Katy Beardsworth, Network Rail
- Presentation of the ICEC-MCM, Prof Julia Stegemann, Prof Leon Black, Prof Mohamed Osmani, Director and co-directors of the ICEC-MCM
Registration for this event will close on Monday 24 May morning so please do register your interest in this event via this link: bit.ly/NICERLaunch.
Further information
Ticketing
Pre-booking essential
Cost
Free
Open to
All
Availability
Yes
