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September
Date: 9-Sep-2008

Time: 9.30am - 2.30pm
Topic: Microwind Trials open day
Speaker: Encraft
Venue: Hill Close Gardens
Bread and Meat Close
Warwick

CV34 6HF
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Synopsis:

An opportunity for developers, local authorities, planners and installers to see urban wind in practice, talk to the experts and get an objective view on where it works and where it doesn't. Further information from this first nationwide practical assessment of small wind turbines. Includes a tour of local installations in the trial and is for anyone interested in an objective assessment of this technology.

This half day event, including lunch is free to CPD Foundation members, places are limited so please book early.

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Date: 9-Sep-2008

Time: 4.00 - 6.00pm
Topic: Bailiff presentation
Speaker: DLA Piper team
Venue: DLA Piper
Victoria Square House,
Victoria Square,
Birmingham
B2 4DL
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Synopsis: An informed overview that gives insight into the work of a bailiff, including practices and procedures. This practical look into the work of bailiffs will consider distress for rent, commercial and residential squatters, forfeiture, common law rights and travellers evictions.
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Date: 11-Sep-2008

Time: 5.00 - 8.00pm
Topic: New member's evening and BBQ
Speaker: New member's evening and BBQ
Venue: Fort Dunlop Site
Fort Dunlop,
Birmingham
B24 9FD
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Synopsis: Are you a new RICS member or new to the region? Are you a student or trainee who would like to know more about the APC process? This event is a chance to meet and socialise with other professionals whilst enjoying the stunning surroundings of the Fort Dunlop green roof with a BBQ and drinks reception. Come and meet the CPD Foundation and RICS West Midlands team, as well as your local RICS matrics committee members, and get an update on what's happening in the coming year. This event is free of charge so book early as places are very limited.
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Date: 11-Sep-2008

Time: 7.30 - 9.00am
Topic: New Street station redevelopment
Speaker: Martin Chambers (Network Rail)
Venue: Arden Hotel
Coventry Road,
Bickenhill,
Solihull
B92 0EH
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Synopsis:

Martin Chambers (Network Rail) will be discussing the New Street Gateway, a £600 million project that sees the 1960s station undergoing a dramatic transformation into a bright modern, 21st Century transport hub for Birmingham and the region. This scheme has been developed by Network Rail, Birmingham City Council, Advantage West Midlands and Centro-WMPTA.

This is a joint event with the CIOB and is free of charge to CPD Foundation members, a hot breakfast will also be provided..

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Date: 16-Sep-2008

Time: 8.00 - 9.30am
Topic: Energy Performance Certificates - the basics you need to know
Speaker: Tony Kimber (Silbury Estates Ltd)
Venue: Quadrant Business Centre
3 The Quadrant
Coventry
CV1 2DY
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Synopsis:

The full implementation of Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) for public buildings and commercial properties are only a few weeks away. This presentation will explain the basics of how EPCs are calculated, produced and what they look like. It will also help property and facilities managers, agents, solicitors and other relevant bodies understand what information is required and the implications of non compliance.

Breakfast is included for CPD Foundation members, places are limited so please book early.

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Date: 17-Sep-2008

Time: 4.00 - 6.00pm
Topic: Contract? What contract?
Speaker: Keith Blizzard (Shakespeare Putsman)
Venue: Shakespeare Putsman LLP
Somerset House,
Temple Street,
Birmingham
B2 5DJ
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Synopsis: Getting your contract documents set up correctly is a vital tool of your business - finding out you have entered into a contract which is not of your choosing is a situation to be avoided. This session will help you to get your documents right and deal with unwanted commitments.
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Date: 18-Sep-2008

Time: 4.00 - 6.00pm
Topic: Energy Performance Certificates - the basics you need to know
Speaker: Tony Kimber (Silbury Estates Ltd)
Venue: Lambert Smith Hampton
Interchange Place,
Edmund Street,
Birmingham
B3 2TA
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Synopsis: The full implementation of Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) for public buildings and commercial properties are only a few weeks away. This presentation will explain the basics of how EPCs are calculated, produced and what they look like. It will also help property and facilities managers, agents, solicitors and other relevant bodies understand what information is required and the implications of non compliance.
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Date: 23-Sep-2008

Time: 4.00 - 6.00pm
Topic: CPD/LLL Regs and Rules of Conduct
Speaker: Colette Best (RICS)
Venue: Lambert Smith Hampton
Interchange Place,
Edmund Street,
Birmingham
B3 2TA
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Synopsis: A presentation by RICS covering the new Rules of Conduct for members and firms and the reasons for the changes. Alongside this will be information on ethics, training, complaints handling, clients' money and professional indemnity insurance. The new rules for CPD/LLL, and how members can meet their obligations under the rules, may be of particular interest to newly qualified members and APC candidates.
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Date: 25-Sep-2008

Time: 12.30 - 2.30pm
Topic: Inspiring excellence - delivering sustainability
Speaker: Gordon Hudson (Mott MacDonald)
Venue: Franklin & Andrews
Canterbury House,
85 Newhall Street,
Birmingham
B3 1LZ
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Synopsis:

Leading expert Gordon Hudson has been involved in benchmarking sustainable design for the last six years and has worked on sustainability design guidance for the Home Office. At this session Gordon will examine methods of measuring sustainability of new building design, including examples such as the Building Schools for the Future project.

Lunch is included at this event so please book early.

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