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Funders
The SISCo project is part-financed by the European Regional Development Fund's INTERREG IVA 2 Mers Seas Zeeen programme, "Investing in your future".
Partners
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The Environment Centre (tEC), UK (lead partner)
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Brabant Environmental Federation (BMF), The Netherlands
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SPK, Belgium Flanders
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Municipality of Schiedam, The Netherlands
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Rijnmond Environmental Protection Agency (DCMR), The Netherlands
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Province of Antwerp, Kamp C, Belgium Flanders
Welcome!
Welcome to the Sustainable Planning and Purchasing Centre, a one-stop-shop for the sustainable construction industry. On this site you can find:
Supplier Directory: A searchable database of suppliers and distributors of sustainable products and services in the UK, Belgium and the Netherlands.
Training: Access to a webinar and specialist online training modules. The SISCo project also runs a series of training programmes and information events on sustainable planning, design and construction – find a calendar of events here.
Support and guidance: A full guidance resource bank and register of legislation. Use the discussion forum to share your experiences with other industry professionals. If you cannot find the information you need, contact us via the HelpDesk and we will point you in the right direction!
About SISCo
The SISCo project is run by a partnership of organisations from the UK, Belgium and the Netherlands. It supports developers, designers and architects, SMEs in the construction sector, local authority planners, decision makers, and suppliers of renewable technologies and services.
SISCo aims to promote a holisitc approach to construction by bringing together those involved in design, planning and building to share knowledge, expertise and experience.
For more information, please see the Contact section.
What's new
Keith Taylor MEP to speak at SISCo closing conference
the Environment Centre (tEC) is pleased to announce the keynote speaker for the SISCo project closing conference, 'Making Sustainable Attainable: development during recession'; Keith Taylor, Green MEP for the South East of England. Keith will deliver a presentation titled: 'The impact of the upcoming National Planning Policy Framework on sustainable development'. He will also participate in the panel discussion session, giving attendees the opportunity to enter a lively debate around the issues raised during his talk.
SISCo Closing conference - Making Sustainable Attainable: development during recession
Today planners face increasing challenges to balance economic and environmental development. Keeping up with changing definitions, policy and legal frameworks is vital to the implementation of sustainable buildings and the continuation of economic growth. Sustainable development and the “green economy” offer the opportunity to secure the region’s economic future. Planners must increasingly understand their role as facilitators of green economic development.
This conference will highlight the most recent changes in planning policy and will demonstrate examples from England and Europe on how to work together with the business community to reach the common goal of sustainable development.
FREE Sustainable Construction and Development Training
As part of the SISCo project, the Environment Centre (tEC), in partnership with the Hampshire and Isle of White Planning Officers Group (HIPOG), is pleased to offer a new FREE programme of training in sustainable development and construction, starting in November 2010 and continuing through the first quarter of 2011.
The first set of training sessions are primarily aimed at local authorities, however some additional sessions will also be offered for architects, designers and suppliers.
For further information and to book your place, please click the 'Training' tab on the main hopmepage navigation or visit the link below.
Case studies demonstrate best practice in the field
We are continually adding and updating case studies on developments in the South East, from new ferry port terminals to local authority buildings, to residential building projects.
Case studies focus on approaches to sustainable building, including passive design, building fabric, energy and resource efficiency and renewable technologies.
Please visit the Case Studies section to view cutting edge sustainable development exemplars.
