Island: Talks & Tour

ISLAND is a home for forward-thinking businesses who care about people, place and planet, in a new building that’s brilliantly connected, in the heart of Manchester. Island is a new generation of workspace.

The whole building has been developed to raise the bar for sustainability and is HBD’s first Net Zero carbon building.

· EPC A rated, Nabers 5.5 stars, and BREEAM Excellent

· Aligns with UK Green Buildings Council net zero carbon buildings framework.

· Uses resilient technology infrastructure to support occupiers ESG objectives

· Energy consumption will be 46% lower than the 2020 Real Estate Environmental Benchmark

After the tour we'll get creative in a design workshops, host our popular Role Model panel and prep for future conferences to boost confidence and get you networking like a pro.

Learning Outcomes - By the end of the session, participants will:

· Learn how innovation, design and construction contribute to sustainable buildings.

· Learn about sustainable materials, design development and collaboration.

· Understand the role of smart building services and engineering in Net Zero buildings.

· Have insight into Nabers and BREEAM.

· Understand key climate challenges in construction.

· Understand importance of stakeholder engagement (including what occupiers/ clients demand).

· Be inspired by real-world career paths.

· Develop creative thinking and teamwork through hands-on design.

· Be motivated, inspired and excited about a role in the built environment.

About Us

Constructive Futures provides a high-impact social value opportunity, giving students hands-on exposure to industries they rarely encounter, while embedding crucial green and digital skills into their learning journey.

For industry partners, it’s a way to give back meaningfully, by mentoring the next generation, supporting future recruitment, and shaping a more inclusive, skilled, and sustainable sector.

Whether it’s inspiring a young person to pursue a career in construction or simply giving them the tools to believe in themselves, this is social value that lasts well beyond the classroom.

Empower. Include. Build the future.

Sponsorship Available.

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