LONDON, September 30 /PRNewswire/ --

Business is responsible for more than 40% of the UK's carbon emissions. Visit Working Buildings Week 2008, to find out how companies are tackling this issue and making their places of work more efficient and environmentally friendly. Bringing together 1000s of professionals, 400 built environment solution providers and over 300 hours of educational content, Working Buildings 2008 aims to empower those responsible for the UK's workplaces. Highlights of this year's show include:

The Roadmap to Sustainability - The key theme of this year's educational seminars is the "Roadmap to Sustainability". This unique series of free seminars will take delegates on a journey from designing sustainable business strategies and programmes, through to establishing 'green' working practices all the way to encouraging suppliers and customers to think and act sustainably.

Sustainability Starter Pack - As part of the Roadmap to Sustainability, an online Starter Pack will be available providing information from leading professional organisations including BIFM, CIBSE, HVCA, FETA, the National Energy Foundation and others, The pack will be available to all visitors to Working Buildings 2008.

The Office of the Future - A major new feature for 2008 will be 'The Office of the Future'. A design project that's attracting huge attention - using a virtual 27-storey office tower - The Office of the Future will allow attendees to view the latest office innovations and learn how to design sustainability into their offices. For more information visit www.working-buildings.com.

FM Academy - Rising energy costs and increasing regulation has pushed this issue to the top of the FM agenda. The theatre is a series of presentations and debates over the 2 days that will provoke thought and action on the issues that will help keep your organisation energy-efficient.

Working Buildings 2008 features three co-located exhibitions, M&E - The Building Services Event, Total Workplace Management and Energy Solutions Expo, and takes place from 8 - 9 October 2008 at London's Olympia. For further information, to register for free entry or to register for your free press pass to Working Buildings 2008, please visit www.working-buildings.com.

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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