This one day meeting of the Dispersion Modellers Users' Group addressed a number of concerns by providing timely updates and offered an opportunity for delegates to meet experts in the field. The event was attended by those involved in air dispersion modelling, from academics and policy developers who need to drive model development, to local authority officers and consultants. Bureau Veritas were one of the sponsors of the event and were well represented with an exhibition stand and delegate attendance. 

The workshop/seminar sessions provided delegates with the opportunity to develop and enhance key skills and gain the knowledge needed to implement and operate an effective EMS and as a result they left the conference equipped to respond to the key EMS issues facing their organisation today.  Mike Lachowitz presented 2 workshop sessions during the day: “How green is my building? How to use essential building environmental performance data and benchmarking tools in conjunction with an EMS, featuring the IPD Environment Code”.  Bureau Veritas also had industry experts present throughout the day, providing further information on our range of services and we had an exhibition stand.

IPD’s latest annual survey of large occupiers has identified that more effective use of space is the primary means of contributing to better organisational efficiency and effectiveness for many large office users. IPD launched The Space Code at a complimentary evening event on the 24th November, which brought together key stakeholders from the entire UK construction, supplier and occupier industry. 

The event, which was extremely well attended provided a great opportunity for Bureau Veritas to highlight the opportunities available and the wide range of services we offer.  The event encouraged graduates to network with potential employers and find out more about careers available in today's competitive job market. 

Bureau Veritas are exhibiting at future career fairs across the UK.

Representatives from both HR and HS&E attended the one-day event, which provided delegates with an opportunity to network with potential employers and find out more about careers available in today's competitive job market.  A high level of graduates visited the Bureau Veritas stand who could potentially be invited onto the Entry Level assessment days.

The event attracted a high standard of delegates who represented local Yorkshire businesses. 

 It also looked at how useful recent good practice has been, and explored how other issues such as flooding has affected the way that contaminated land is managed.

 Ian Walton presented a workshop on “Development, flood risk and brownfield sites”,  which considered the evaluation of flood risk, how these risks can be managed and mitigated and the implications of PPS25 on redevelopment of brownfield sites.  The conference and particularly Ian’s workshop was well attended and provided delegates with a great opportunity to network and gain an understanding of the implications to their businesses.  

 IMechE held a one day seminar which provided a forum to share knowledge and experience with leading operators and improve awareness of the significant impact that changes in legislation will bring.  Bureau Veritas exhibited throughout the event, which was aimed at delegates within the oil/gas, process, power and chemical industries.  The event was a useful one day conference which attracted over 130 delegates and was a good opportunity to showcase the combined strengths of the BV-JMD capability on piping vibration and fatigue management. A number of visitors visited the stand including existing clients (e.g. BP) and potential new clients.

The event also offered delegates with the opportunity to enjoy an evening of racing after the formal proceedings are taken care of.  Representatives from both IVS and HS&E represented Bureau Veritas and we had an exhibition stand throughout the day.

Bureau Veritas sponsored the dinner at this event which offered delegates, speakers and exhibitors the opportunity to network in a relaxed environment.  Experts from the field represented Bureau Veritas throughout the 2 days in addition to an exhibition stand and supporting literature.  The event was held at the prestigious Reebok Stadium and was targeted at Fire and Rescue Services, environment agencies staff, CAA, MOD, industrial fire services, JOIFF Members and the oil/petro-chemical industry. Delegates were invited from across Europe.

Gardner Brownlie attended from Bureau Veritas for the day. 

Rob Swindell presented on Avoidance of Vibration Induced Fatigue in Process Pipework and Bureau Veritas were also  represented by an exhibition stand and delegate attendance which launched our extended capability in this area following the recent acquisition of JMDynamics by Bureau Veritas.  The event was extremely well attended and provided a great opportunity for delegates to find out more about our range of services and capabilities, and gave us the opportunity to renew contacts within BP, BG and Maersk in particular.

Bureau Veritas, IPD and Atisreal hosted a Property Breakfast Seminar where experts including Christopher Hedley, IPD Director, presented on the Environmental Code and the introduction of EPCs.  This free of charge breakfast seminar took place on Wednesday 21st May 2008 at Atisreal’s Headquarters, Chancery Lane , London . 

Bureau Veritas exhibited throughout the show with expert representatives from both our Inspection & Verification and HSE division.

Our exhibition stand L51 was situated in a great location in the Health & Safety hall, which provided a great opportunity for visitors to find out about our broad range of services covered by both divisions. 

The Health & Safety Expo offered over 320 companies exhibiting a broad range of products and services as well as independent advice, making Safety & Health Expo Europe's largest annual health and safety event. 

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BOHS hosted their annual conference in Bristol where Bureau Veritas exhibited throughout the two days and were represented by experts from the US and UK .  Bureau Veritas also sponsored the exhibition registration drinks reception which was attended by over 300 delegates.  The event was a huge success and was well attended by experts within the Occupational Hygiene field.

Representatives from HSE were attending as delegates.

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More information about the awards can be found via the following website: www.propertyweek.com/propertyawards  

Governors of the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA). The speakers addressed topics ranging from the green agenda in civil air transport to the case for space and from the importance of the UK defence industry to the global situation that affects every sector. Bureau Veritas exhibited during the event and were represented by Jack Tsouramanis and Daniel Houghton.

Expert representatives from these areas updated delegates and provided clear guidance to assist their organisations with creating a safe and healthy environment. The roadshow was attended by over 50 representatives and provided four informative presentations from experts within each area.  The event provided a great opportunity for discussion and addressed a number of growing concerns and issues facing businesses today.  Following the success of this, Bureau Veritas are planning further roadshows which will take place in the Midlands area later this year. 

Bureau Veritas attended the conference as delegates.

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Bureau Veritas had an exhibition stand throughout the event and were represented by experts within the business.

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Bureau Veritas were one of the sponsors for this event and were represented by experts within business.  The briefing was a huge success and was attended by over 100 key professionals.

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Bureau Veritas are the official development partners of the code with Barclays and CBRE. Endorsed by the CBI, the code was officially launched on the 26th February at a cocktail event at the City Hall, London .  With corporate property accounting for some 20% of global carbon emissions, corporate property executives will be asked to supply ever more detailed and higher quality information about their estate’s environmental performance. The IPD Environment Code offers an innovative solution to this new challenge, acting as a good practice template for the collection, measurement and analysis of environmental information.

Speaking at the event, Dr. Anthony Hyde, Bureau Veritas said: “Over the last six months, we have helped IPD review existing best practice and develop a set of clear, well defined and comprehensive measures of the environmental performance of buildings. As part of this development, the code was reviewed by leading stakeholders in the property industry. As a leading player in the property industry for health, safety and environment services, we are confident that this is a robust tool that can play a significant role in helping property occupiers around the world better understand and reduce their environmental impacts.”

Further information about the code can be found via the following website, as well as the opportunity to download your copy of the code: www.ipd.com/environmentcode

Many service leavers commented on the quality of companies who attended, and the range of opportunities available. The fair provided them with an opportunity to network with potential employers and find out more about careers available in today's competitive job market.   Bureau Veritas had an exhibition stand and literature available throughout the day and were represented by a number of experts from across the business.   The event proved extremely successful and Bureau Veritas collected a large quantity of CV's for various disciplines.   Further fairs are planned for 2008, information can be found via the following link:

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The event was extremely well attended by those responsible or concerned about worker health and safety including Contractors, Engineers, Suppliers and Manufacturers.