3 December 202409:30 - 17:00 GMT
47-58 Bastwick St, London, EC1V 3PS and online View on Google Maps
Member: from £175 + VAT Standard: from £255 + VAT Student: from £35 + VAT
Available until one month prior
Structural engineers are uniquely placed to facilitate the reuse of existing structures and infrastructure as well as the individual structural materials and elements. The annual Reusing existing structures hybrid conference provides structural engineers with a forum to share the latest practical tools and guidance for adaptive reuse, refurbishment, and retrofit projects. Supporting the transformation of more existing structures and maximising the life span of existing structural materials. The 2024 conference has a practical focus on enabling the reuse and repurposing of structural materials in projects, breaking down the barriers to the wider adoption of reclaimed materials and waste management, highlighting circular economy opportunities and sharing insights from across the construction supply chain. At this conference, you’ll hear first-hand from the experts; gaining insights from technical presentations, inspiration from case studies and putting your questions to our industry panel.
Expert insights: Gain practical and actionable strategies for the reuse of concrete and steel from leading experts Practical learning: Benefit from detailed discussions on the feasibility, analysis and justification required to reuse existing structures and materials Case studies: Discover innovations and solutions from real-world examples Collaborate and contribute: Participate in a panel discussion about enabling reuse and share your views on how we as an industry can drive change Networking: Connect with experienced structural engineers, and other professionals from the built environment.
Laura Batty is a Chartered structural engineer and leads the research, testing and development of new structural techniques and technologies, with a focus on sustainability. She is committed to strengthening knowledge to address the critical issues in our industry and bring about positive change within the built environment.
Arthur Coates is an Associate Engineer at London Structures Lab and has significant experience in complex office refurbishments, especially upgrading existing assets to grade A standards. He is passionate about employing technology and research into solving everyday challenges within the construction industry and has a keen focus on mainstreaming Net Zero carbon design. He is also Chair of the IStructE’s Structural Futures Committee.
Mike is the Co-Founder and Director of SD Engineers, a structural and civil engineering consultancy based in London. His approach to each project focuses on identifying opportunities for increased efficiency, whether through a 'doing more with less' strategy in material selection or by optimising structural solutions to unlock the potential of various sites. He actively seeks hidden opportunities to deliver maximum value on challenging and complex projects. Mike has been involved in several high-profile projects, including the Stirling Prize finalist Tate St Ives, the Structural Award shortlisted Mary Ward Centre, and various projects recognised by the RIBA Regional Awards, AJ Awards, and New London Architecture Awards.
Corentin Fivet is Associate Professor of Architecture and Structural Design at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland where he develops computational methods, design processes and construction techniques to increase the circularity of building structures. Under his direction, the Structural Xploration Lab is at the forefront of structural optimisation and groundbreaking large-scale demonstrator projects using recovered waste materials, in particular saw-cut concrete.
Chris is a Conservation Accredited Engineer and leads Integral in the reuse and historic building sectors. He works on a wide range of existing buildings from medieval housing through to mid 20th Century industrial buildings. Throughout his career he has focused on existing buildings and reusing them wherever possible as this is the best way to minimise embodied carbon.
Dr Levi Augusthus-Nelson is a chartered civil and structural engineer and a lecturer in civil engineering at the University of Salford. His research focuses on assessing and retrofitting structures and understanding the robustness of structures and design against progressive collapse. Levi's research aims to bridge the gap between theoretical research and practical application, ensuring that new insights are effectively applied in real-world engineering.
Alex is a Chartered Civil Engineer with postgraduate degrees in Soil Mechanics and Interdisciplinary Design. He is a director of A-squared Studio, a niche geotechnical consultancy providing specialist support across urban redevelopment and infrastructure sectors. Alex is passionate about the integration of the geotechnical and structural engineering disciplines, with a particular interest in the field of soil-structure interaction. He is a strong advocate for embedding ground engineering throughout the entire design and construction life cycle, emphasising the importance of buildability and a deep understanding of substructure and earthworks construction technologies. Having started his career at Sir Alexander Gibb & Partners, followed by leading the ground engineering discipline at Buro Happold, he now spearheads various initiatives across the A-squared group.
Adam Ozinsky leads GXN’s presence in London, providing strategic sustainability and innovation advice to clients across the UK. Adam is an engineer with a background in sustainability consulting and facade design. His project experience covers a variety of typologies as well as a wide scope, from feasibility and conceptual design studies, to planning applications, through to on-site construction monitoring and delivery. Adam pushes for a low-carbon future through circular design strategies, having particular experience with projects involving strategic retention and transformation, and prototyping novel ideas and methodologies at scale.
As an Associate Sustainability Consultant at Elliott Wood and Senior Whole Life Carbon Officer at Westminster City Council, Ian works across private and public sector efforts to address climate and material use impacts of the built environment. This year Ian has been focusing on streamlining the planning system to support low carbon, circular development through his role at Westminster City Council.
Sally is a Chartered Senior Structural Engineer at WSP. She has been involved in a range of London projects, covering feasibility to construction. Her work spans concrete-framed residential buildings with complex basements to high rise steel-framed commercial structures. Notably, Sally has led the Steel Reuse initiative throughout WSP after successfully implementing it on the Elephant & Castle Town Centre Project. Her dedication to achieving the industry’s Net Zero commitments drives her approach to design.
Sponsoring the conference is a fantastic way to showcase your work and raise your company’s profile among the structural engineering community. Using our state-of-the art hybrid conference platform you can engage with both the online and in-person audience and generate new leads.
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Online Member early booking rate: £175 + VAT (£195 + VAT from 5 November) Non-member early booking rate: £255 + VAT (£285 + VAT from 5 November) Student: £35 + VAT In-person Member early booking rate: £215 + VAT (£235 + VAT from 5 November) Non-member early booking rate: £295 + VAT (£325 + VAT from 5 November) Student: £55 + VAT
The 2023 Reusing existing buildings conference focused on best practice in the early stages of adaptive reuse projects through assessment, appraisal and design decisions. Watch two highlight presentations from the conference, delivered by Claire Young of Civic Engineers and Lukas Ziak of Eckersley O’Callaghan.
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