LONDON, June 26 /PRNewswire/ --

- Working Buildings 2008 - 8-9 October 2008 - Olympia, London

The organisers of the London-based built environment exhibition Working Buildings 2008, is searching for London's best office. The Office of the Year award will honour businesses within the capital for office innovation and excellence, with particular emphasis on energy and waste management. The award is a new addition to the Working Buildings Innovation Awards which takes place during Working Buildings 2008 at London Olympia from 8-9 October 2008.

Event Director of Working Buildings 2008, Adrian Newton, comments on the new award: "Energy-use in commercial buildings accounts for nearly three quarters* of London's carbon emissions and so it is vital that building and estate managers take their responsibilities towards the environment seriously. The judges of the Office of the Year award will be looking for measurable improvements in reducing consumption and improving energy efficiency."

The other categories in the Working Buildings Innovation Awards are as follows:

-- Best innovation in green product or service -- Best innovation in low energy management -- Best innovation in FM services -- Best innovation in building services -- Best product innovation -- Best innovation in health & safety

The awards will recognise exceptional products or services that have been launched onto the UK market within the last 12 months.

Deadline for entries is Friday, 5 September 2008. This year's awards will be presented during a champagne reception on 8 October at London Olympia.

Newton continues, "The Working Buildings Innovation Awards will raise the profile of the most innovative products and services within the built environment."

For further information on the categories or to register for free entry, please visit www.working-buildings.com/awards. Working Buildings is a series of co-located events comprising of Total Workplace Management, M&E -- the building services event, and Energy Solutions Expo, taking place from 8-9 October 2008 at London Olympia.

Notes to Editor:

*Greater London Authority website.

Total Workplace Management -- The FM & Estates Event

Total Workplace Management is the official exhibition of the BIFM and the number one exhibition for FM and estates professionals. Exhibitors include product and service providers who contribute to maintaining a building's infrastructure and ensuring the smooth-running of a business. Total Workplace Management is the only event committed to strategic and day-to-day FM.

M&E -- The Building Services Event

M&E is the premier exhibition for professionals involved in building services design, installation, specification and operation. Exhibitors include manufacturers of lighting, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and electrical equipment. M&E also features the Training Academy, a seminar area covering the latest developments in technology, legislation, pre-engineering and intelligent buildings. Attendance is must for the building services professional.

Energy Solutions Expo -- The Energy Management Event

Energy Solutions Expo is dedicated to cleaner, more efficient, sustainable, renewable and alternative energy consumption. This exhibition allows visitors to source new product initiatives, understand the latest compliance and certification issues and find solutions for strategic energy management. This event attracts energy managers, estate and facilities managers, building service management, building contractors, architects and surveyors.

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Web site: http://www.working-buildings.com/awards

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