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News Release from: National Energy Services
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 04 October 2007
Conference explores the 'Rise of the
Ratings'
Lessons learned from implementing Energy Performance Certificates in residential buildings will be discussed at 'Rise of the Ratings', the NHER/SAVA Conference.
The government is expected to complete the roll out of EPCs to all homes for sale or under construction very soon EPCs will be required for rented homes in October 2008
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 23 Jan 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Speakers at the Rise of the Ratings Conference will include the Secretary of State Yvette Cooper MP, senior representatives from CLG, the Home Builders' Federation chairman Stewart Baseley, Brenda Boardman of the University of Oxford Environmental Change Institute, Neil Morton of Birmingham City Council and Dominic Miles-Shenton of Leeds Metropolitan University.
Sessions will cover the latest developments in energy efficient new build housing, the strategies for social and private landlords, the opportunities in the commercial property sector, the bigger picture of national and international carbon reduction policies and future opportunities for the Home Inspector profession beyond Home Condition Reports.
Day two of the conference will also include a short debate about "What to do with the G's?", putting the case for demolition or refurbishment of G-rated homes.
In addition to the main conference, workshops will explore in depth issues such as the future for the Home Condition Report, gadgets and technology solutions for energy assessors and the results of piloting EPCs in the social housing sector.
There will be a masterclass in the use of RDSAP software, and discussion of the working options available to self-employed Home Inspectors and energy assessors.
Business Link will also be at hand to answer their queries on finance, tax, regulation, sales and marketing.
The Rise of the Ratings Conference will be held at the Congress Centre, Great Russell Street, London on Monday 29 and Tuesday 30 October 2007.
It is sponsored by the SAVA Business Exchange, an independent, nationwide provider of high quality EPC services to Home Information Pack providers, solicitors and others.
To download the conference programme and booking form, go to the website.
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