BUILDING projectsŠunder way in Kirklees could be in line for a share of a £5m funding pot.
The Technology Strategy Board is inviting applicants for the cash, which is being made available to help adapt new and existing buildings to combat climate change. Š
The Construction Sector Network, a new body funded by Yorkshire Forward to support the construction sector, is staging from a briefing session from 8.30am to 12.30pm on Thursday at the office of DLA Piper in Leeds.
The event will highlight £5m of funding available for sustainable construction and energy businesses throughout the region.
The event, which is aimed at SMEs, will offer businesses the chance to hear about current competitions for funding in low-impact building innovation and meet potential collaborators in putting together funding bids.
Dr Fionnuala Costello, lead technologist at the Technology Strategy Board, will outline all TSB competitions relevant to the construction sector and supply chains at the event.
She will also cover the competition process and answer questions regarding particular project proposals.
She said: “The government targets for all new homes to be zero carbon by 2016 and non-domestic building by 2019, coupled with growing customer demand for lower impact buildings are creating new growth opportunities for innovative businesses.”
Karl Redmond, chief executive of the Construction Sector Network, who is also speaking at the event, said: “Whatever your role in the built environment, you could access funding to put your ideas for low-impact building into practice.
To book a place at the briefing email bookings@construction sectornetwork.orgŠ
