Free Regional Events
To register onto any of the events below, please 
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Should you see a seminar here which is not taking place in your area, and you think that it will be of interest to colleagues, please let us know and we will endeavour to arrange for it for you. Alternatively, if you wish to have a seminar on a particular subject take place in your vicinity then please contact us to discuss the options.
Please contact Laura Sack, Events Co-ordinator. Tel: 01604 404121.
E-mail: laura.sack@abe.org.uk
South West
Chairman - Stephen Jones chairman.southwest@abe.org.uk
Secretary - Bill Hollomon secretary.southwest@abe.org.uk
Treasurer - Rebecca Wilkin treasurer.southwest@abe.org.uk
23 March 2010 - Whole House Ventilation, Heat Recovery and PV Systems - Taunton
Presented by UBBINK
For further information or to pre-register your place please contact Robert Gary.
E-mail: r.gary@tauntondeane.gov.uk
25 March 2010 - Masonry Reinforcement and Structural Repair of Building - Hamworthy, Wimborne.
For further information or to pre-register your place please contact Rixon Sayner.
Phone: 01935 462491
E-mail: rixon.sayner@southsomerset.gov.uk.
15 April 2010 - ProTen Services Seminar - Yeovil
For further information or to pre-register your place please contact Rixon Sayner.
Phone: 01935 462491
E-mail: rixon.sayner@southsomerset.gov.uk.
May 2010 - CDM 2007 - Liskeard
For further information or to pre-register your place please contact Rixon Sayner.
Phone: 01935 462491
E-mail: rixon.sayner@southsomerset.gov.uk.
27 May 2010 - Fire Safety - Winbourne
For further information or to pre-register your place please contact Rixon Sayner.
Phone: 01935 462491
E-mail: rixon.sayner@southsomerset.gov.uk.
June 2010 - CPD Seminar - Dorchester
For further information or to pre-register your place please contact Rixon Sayner.
Phone: 01935 462491
E-mail: rixon.sayner@southsomerset.gov.uk.
01 July 2010 - CPD Seminar - Wimbourne
For further information or to pre-register your place please contact Rixon Sayner.
Phone: 01935 462491
E-mail: rixon.sayner@southsomerset.gov.uk.
September 2010 - CPD Seminar - Wimbourne
For further information or to pre-register your place please contact Rixon Sayner.
Phone: 01935 462491
E-mail: rixon.sayner@southsomerset.gov.uk.
October 2010 - Part G - Weymouth
For further information or to pre-register your place please contact Rixon Sayner.
Phone: 01935 462491
E-mail: rixon.sayner@southsomerset.gov.uk.
November 2010 - Part B - Bodmin
For further information or to pre-register your place please contact Rixon Sayner.
Phone: 01935 462491
E-mail: rixon.sayner@southsomerset.gov.uk.
December 2010 - CPD Seminar - Wimbourne
For further information or to pre-register your place please contact Rixon Sayner.
Phone: 01935 462491
E-mail: rixon.sayner@southsomerset.gov.uk.
January 2011 - CPD Seminar - Wimbourne
For further information or to pre-register your place please contact Rixon Sayner.
Phone: 01935 462491
E-mail: rixon.sayner@southsomerset.gov.uk.
Southern
Chairman - Cliff L'Aimable chairman.southern@abe.org.uk
Secretary - Alina Baltariu secretary.southern@abe.org.uk
Treasurer - Mike Wilton treasurer.southern@abe.org.uk
April 2010 (Date TBC) - Health & Safety Update - Gateway Housing, London
Event provided by HSE.
For further information or to pre-register your place please contact Mike Wilton, Southern Regional Secretary.
E-mail: secretary.southern@abe.org.uk.
May 2010 (Date TBC) - Technical Visit to Big Ben - Houses of Parliment, Westminster, London
LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE
For further information or to pre-register your place please contact Mike Wilton, Southern Regional Secretary.
E-mail: secetary.southern@abe.org.uk.
June 2010 (Date TBC) - Flood Risk Assessments - Chatham, Kent
For further information or to pre-register your place please contact Cliff L'Aimable.
E-mail: cliff.l'aimable@southwark.gov.uk.
July 2010 (Date TBC) - Update on Fire Regulations and Guidance - Gateway Housing, London
Presentation provided by David Smith, ABE Honorary Secretary.
For further information or to pre-register your place please contact Mike Wilton, Southern Regional Secretary.
E-mail: secretary.southern@abe.org.uk.
September 2010 (Date TBC) - Energy Efficient Homes and Buildings - Holiday Inn, Gatwick
Event provided by the National Housing Federation.
For further information or to pre-register your place please contact Mike Wilton, Southern Regional Secretary.
E-mail: secretary.southern@abe.org.uk.
October 2010 (Date TBC) - Electrical Regulation Update - Southwark Council, London
Event provided by the Electrical Safety Council.
For further information or to pre-register your place please contact Jay Marway.
E-mail: jay.marway@southwark.gov.uk.
November 2010 (Date TBC) - Applied Building Regulations - College of North West London, Willesden
For further information or to pre-register your place please contact Chris Mahon, Southern Regional Chairman.
E-mail: chairman.secretary@abe.org.uk.
December 2010 (Date TBC) - Introduction to the ABE - TBC
For further information or to pre-register your place please contact Mike Wilton, Siouthern Regional Secretary.
E-mail: secretary.southern@abe.org.uk
Eastern
Chairman - Stuart Samuels chairman.eastern@abe.org.uk
Secretary - Alison Wellman secretary.eastern@abe.org.uk
Treasurer - Richard Thorp treasurer.eastern@abe.org.uk
09 March 2010 - Brass Manufacturing Less Ordinary - Newmarket.
Event provided by Samuel Heath & Sons.
Pre-booking is neccessary as limited spaces available - call Gemma on 01638 662393 to book your place.
23 March 2010 - Fire-Designing Out Risk - Newmarket.
Event provided by Rockwool.
Pre-booking is neccessary as limited spaces available - call Gemma on 01638 662393 to book your place.
06 April 2010 - Achieving Acoustic Comfort - Newmarket.
Event provided by Acoustic Comfort.
Pre-booking is neccessary as limited spaces available - call Gemma on 01638 662393 to book your place.
20 April 2010 - Modern Solid Surfaces - Newmarket.
Event provided by DuPont Corian.
Pre-booking is neccessary as limited spaces available - call Gemma on 01638 662393 to book your place.
Event provided by DesignHive.
Pre-booking is neccessary as limited spaces available - call Gemma on 01638 662393 to book your place.
25 May 2010 - Plants in Buildings - Newmarket.
Event provided by Ambius.
Pre-booking is neccessary as limited spaces available - call Gemma on 01638 662393 to book your place.
East Midlands
11 March 2010 - Permanent Air and Dirt Removal From Hot Water and Heating Systems - Leicester
Venue - Stoneycroft Hotel, Elmfield Avenue, Stoneygate, Leicester, LE2 1RB.
Joint CIPHE and CIBSE event - contact Richard Grant on 01162 884227 or via rdgrant@theiet.org.
17 March 2010 - Introduction to Renewable Technology - Derby
This event is kindly sponsored by Rehau and refreshments will be available on arrival.
For further information or to pre-register your place please contact the events team on 01604 404121 or info@abe.org.uk.
08 April 2010 - Double Seminar Event - Leicester
Water Softener Benefits followed by an Introduction to the Range of Heating Controls
Venue - Stoneycroft Hotel, Elmfield Avenue, Stoneygate, Leicester, LE2 1RB.
Contact Richard Grant on 01162 884227 or via rdgrant@theiet.org.
This event is kindly sponsored by Lorient and refreshments will be available on arrival.
For further information or to pre-register your place please contact the events team on 01604 404121 or info@abe.org.uk.
20 May 2010 - Presentation on Mueller Europe Ltd - Leicester
Venue - Stoneycroft Hotel, Elmfield Avenue, Stoneygate, Leicester, LE2 1RB.
Joint CIPHE & IET event - contact Richard Grant on 01162 884227 or via rdgrant@theiet.org.
23 September 2010 - Double Seminar Event - Leicester
Top Quality Showers and Associated Products followed by an Introduction to the Range of Heating Control-Part 2
Venue - Stoneycroft Hotel, Elmfield Avenue, Stoneygate, Leicester, LE2 1RB.
Contact Richard Grant on 01162 884227 or via rdgrant@theiet.org.
17 October 2010 - Energy Efficiency - Leicester
Venue - Stoneycroft Hotel, Elmfield Avenue, Stoneygate, Leicester, LE2 1RB.
Contact Richard Grant on 01162 884227 or via rdgrant@theiet.org.
18 November 2010 - Air to Water and Air Source Heat Pumps and Their Applications - Leicester
Venue - Stoneycroft Hotel, Elmfield Avenue, Stoneygate, Leicester, LE2 1RB.
Joint CIPHE, ABE, IET & CIBSE event - contact Richard Grant on 01162 884227 or via rdgrant@theiet.org.
West Midlands
This event is kindly sponsored by Lorient and refreshments will be available on arrival.
For further information or to pre-register your place please contact the events team on 01604 404121 or info@abe.org.uk.
12 May 2010 - Introduction to Renewable Technology - Coventry
This event is kindly sponsored by Rehau and refreshemnts will be available on arrival.
For further information or to pre-register your place please contact the events team on 01604 404121 or info@abe.org.uk.
Wales
This event is kindly sponsored by Corus and refreshments will be available on arrival.
For further information or to pre-register your place please contact the events team on 01604 404121 or info@abe.org.uk.
This event is kindly sponsored by Lorient and refreshments will be available on arrival.
For further information or to pre-register your place please contact the events team on 01604 404121 or info@abe.org.uk.
North West
09 March 2010 - Legislation & Codes of Practice: Fire Containment & Draught Sealing / Role of Intumescents in Concealed Spaces and Openings - Greyhound Hotel, Leigh
Seminar provided by Sealmaster.
For further information or to pre-register your place please contact Syd Cottle, North West Regional Chairman.
E-mail: chairman.northwest@abe.org.uk.
13 April 2010 - BREEAM - Liverpool.
ABE student quiz to follow CPD seminar.
For further information or to pre-register your place please contact Syd Cottle, North West Regional Chairman.
E-mail: chairman.northwest@abe.org.uk.
Yorkshire & Humber
Chairman - Frank Shepherd chairman.yorkshireandhumber@abe.org.uk
Secretary - Allan Coates secretary.yorkshireandhumber@abe.org.uk
Treasurer - Bernard Henry treasurer.yorkshireandhumber@abe.org.uk
11 March 2010 - Waterproof Membranes and Ancillary Products - Leeds.
Event sponsored by Delta Membranes.
For further information or to pre-register your place please contact Martin Salmon.
E-mail: martin.salmon@northlincs.gov.uk
22 April 2010 - Code for Sustainable Homes - Scunthorpe.
Event sponsored by Cellotex.
For further information or to pre-register your place please contact Martin Salmon.
E-mail: martin.salmon@northlincs.gov.uk
Northern
Chairman - Malcolm Parker chairman.northern@abe.org.uk
Secretary - George Armstrong secretary.northern@abe.org.uk
Treasurer - David Taws treasurer.northern@abe.org.uk
18 March 2010 - On-Line Learning Initiative - The Lancastrian Conference & Banqueting Suite, Gateshead.
An ABE Enterprises event provided by Property Industry Research Ltd.
For further information or to pre-register your place please contact Steve Cook, Northern Regional CPD Coordinator.
E-mail: SteveCook@Gatesheadhousing.co.uk.
15 April 2010 - ProTen Services Seminar - The Lancastrian Conference & Banqueting Suite, Gateshead.
For further information or to pre-register your place please contact Steve Cook, Northern Regional CPD Coordinator.
E-mail: SteveCook@Gatesheadhousing.co.uk.
This event is kindly sponsored by Thurlow Countryside Management Ltd and refreshments will be available on arrival.
For further information or to pre-register your place please contact the events team on 01604 404121 or info@abe.org.uk.
20 May 2010 - Dachs Mini CHP - The Lancastrian Conference & Banqueting Suite, Gateshead.
For further information or to pre-register your place please contact Steve Cook, Northern Regional CPD Coordinator.
E-mail: SteveCook@Gatesheadhousing.co.uk.
3 June 2010 - Northern Region Exhibition & Seminar - The Lancastrian Conference & Banqueting Suite, Gateshead.
For further information please contact Steve Cook, Northern Regional CPD Coordinator.
E-mail: SteveCook@Gatesheadhousing.co.uk.
15 July 2010 - Energy Minder - The Lancastrian Conference & Banqueting Suite, Gateshead.
Event provided by Energy Solutions Ltd.
For further information please contact Steve Cook, Northern Regional CPD Coordinator.
E-mail: SteveCook@Gatesheadhousing.co.uk.
Scotland
Chairman - Gordon MacKellar chairman.scotland@abe.org.uk
Secretary - Conal Gallagher secretary.scotland@abe.org.uk
Treasurer - Jim Crichton treasurer.scotland@abe.org.uk
18 March 2010 - Sustainable Underground Drainage Systems (SUDS) Presentation -
Stirling Council, Corporate Services, Reception Old Viewforth, Stirling, FK8 2ET.
Event presented by Neil McLean of SEPA.
For further information or to pre-register your place please contact Jim MacGregor.
Tel: 01355 227751 or 07721 764936
E-mail: jmacgregor@ekdha.co.uk
15 April 2010 - Legionella Awareness: Protection from Corporate Manslaughter -
South Lanarkshire College, Kelvin Road, East Kilbride, G75 0NE.
Event sponsored by C.C. Building Services Ltd.
For further information or to pre-register your place please contact Jim MacGregor.
Tel: 01355 227751 or 07721 764936
E-mail: jmacgregor@ekdha.co.uk
20 May 2010 - Biological Control of Japanese Knotweed (Update) -
West Lothian College, Almondvale Crescent, Livingston, EH54 7EP.
Event sponsored by Japanese Knotweed Solutions.
For further information or to pre-register your place please contact Jim MacGregor.
Tel: 01355 227751 or 07721 764936
E-mail: jmacgregor@ekdha.co.uk
Ireland
Northern Ireland Committee;
Chairman - Billy Gillespie chairman.northernireland@abe.org.uk
Secretary - Robert Colvin secretary.northernireland@abe.org.uk
Treasurer - Brian Mullan treasurer.northernireland@abe.org.uk
10 March 2010 - Code for Sustainable Homes-Insulation & Energy Efficiency - Lough Neagh Discovery Centre
Presented by Sean McGuigan - Kingspan Ltd
Buffet - 13.30hrs
Seminar - 14.00-17.00hrs (3 hours CPD)
For further information and to register your interest please contact Brian Mullan, Northern Ireland Treasurer.
Telephone: 07814 008649.
E-mail: b.mullan@ntlworld.com.
19 May 2010 - Visit to Kingspan Factory - Castleblayney, Co Monaghan
Factory tour and seminar presented by Kingspan Insulation.
For further information and to register your interest please contact Brian Mullan, Northern Ireland Treasurer.
Telephone: 07814 008649.
E-mail: b.mullan@ntlworld.com.
02 June 2010 - Boilers, Heating Systems & Controls and Alternative Energy - Greenvale Hotel, Cookstown
Presented by Tom Bowen - Worcester Bosch.
Buffet - 13.00hrs
Seminar - 13.30-16.00hrs (3 hours CPD)
For further information and to register your interest please contact Brian Mullan, Northern Ireland Treasurer.
Telephone: 07814 008649.
E-mail: b.mullan@ntlworld.com.
04 September 2010 - Joint North/South Visit to Armagh City
Visit to Armagh City Gaol and The Argory.
For further information and to register your interest please contact Brian Mullan, Northern Ireland Treasurer.
Telephone: 07814 008649.
E-mail: b.mullan@ntlworld.com.
15 September 2010 - DDA - Disability Legislation - Accessibility Audits - Ballymena, Co Antrim
Presented by Orla McCann.
Seminar - 14.00-17.00hrs (3 hours CPD)
For further information and to register your interest please contact Brian Mullan, Northern Ireland Treasurer.
Telephone: 07814 008649.
E-mail: b.mullan@ntlworld.com.
20 October 2010 - Building Insultation Standards and Requirements, and Regulations Update - Corrs Corner Hotel
Presented by Danny Kearney - Xtratherm.
Buffet - 13.30hrs
Seminar - 14.00-17.00hrs (3 hours CPD)
For further information and to register your interest please contact Brian Mullan, Northern Ireland Treasurer.
Telephone: 07814 008649.
E-mail: b.mullan@ntlworld.com.
08 December 2010 - Health and Safety in Construction - Cohannon Inn, Dungannon
Presented by Ken Logan - HSENI, with Brian Mullan.
Buffet - 13.30hrs
Seminar - 14.00-17.00hrs (3 hours CPD)
For further information and to register your interest please contact Brian Mullan, Northern Ireland Treasurer.
Telephone: 07814 008649.
E-mail: b.mullan@ntlworld.com.