BioLite

BioLite’s Origin

Invented by Alexander Drummond and Jonathan Cedar, the BioLite stove technology was inspired by a philosophy of applying efficient design to real world problems.

Alec and Jonathan met at the design consultancy Smart Design in New York City, where they quickly bonded over their interest in sustainable design in 2006. Alec, frustrated that all efficient camping stoves required petroleum fuel or batteries, had the idea of a wood-burning stove able to utilize its own thermal energy. Jonathan, an avid camper, quickly brought his engineering background to the table and the two began the design process. Countless nights, weekends, and prototypes later, the BioLite Camp Stove was born.

BioLite is a revolutionary stove that makes cooking on wood as clean, safe and easy as modern fuels while generating electricity to charge cell phones and LED lights off-grid.

MISSION: BioLite is a developer and manufacturer of advanced energy products that make cooking with wood as clean safe and easy as modern fuels while also providing electricity to charge cell phones and LED lights off-grid. We feel a strong sense of responsibility not just to develop products that work well but also to create businesses that make a positive contribution to the global community.

TECHNOLOGY: Open wood fires are inefficient, wasting potential energy and creating toxic smoke due to incomplete combustion. Carefully designed stoves that use fans to blow air into the fire can dramatically improve combustion. However, such stoves require small amounts of electricity to power their fans and most people who cook on wood are without grid or battery access. BioLite stoves solve this problem by converting a fraction of the fire’s thermal energy into electricity to power our combustion improvement system. Excess electricity is made available to users for charging small electronic devices such as Cell phones and LED lights.

PRODUCT: The BioLite CampStove is designed for outdoor enthusiasts. Our patent-pending thermoelectric-fan technology delivers clean, efficient, lightweight, portable and carbon-neutral outdoor cooking without the need for petroleum fuel or batteries.

EXPERIENCE: The BioLite HomeStove, which leverages BioLite thermoelectric-fan technology to provide clean, carbon-reduced cooking for developing world consumers (3 billion of whom cook on wood and other solid fuels). This improvement on the “rocket stove” design reduces emissions 10 times, and is designed to easily merge with traditional cooking practices in focus regions.

The BioLite team together has over 30 years of product development experience and holds more than 30 utility patents. Previous clients include OXO, Johnson & Johnson, Hewlett Packard, Nike, Lego, Church and Dwight, Pepsi, GE, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Motorola, and Bosch. More than 90% of our developed products have gone to market.

Rose Park Advisors LLC was founded in 2007 by Harvard Business School's Clayton Christensen, the NY Times bestselling author of The Innovator's Dilemma, and architect of the framework of disruptive innovation. Christensen's co-founders are Matthew Christensen, previously a consultant with Innosight and the Boston Consulting Group, and Whitney Johnson, formerly a double-ranked Institutional Investor equity analyst at Merrill Lynch.

A key finding of founder Clayton Christensen's research is that many of the companies that grow from start-ups to become industry giants are built around innovations that create new markets or reshape existing ones. Just as established companies systematically underestimate how large entrant competitors will become, tools of financial analysis systematically under-estimate their growth potential. Because these entrant companies tend to be misunderstood, the market misjudges their impact, presenting an investment opportunity.From solar chargers in Africa to health clinics in India, Toniic is contributing to a global economy that supports people, planet and profit. Toniic is an international impact investor network promoting a sustainable global economy through investment opportunity curation and critical expertise.We discover, nurture and invest in entrepreneurs, enterprises and funds addressing the fundamental needs of people and planet.We are not policy setters, white paper writers, grant-makers, or a pooled investment vehicle. We are a group of action-oriented investors working together to increase the velocity of money to the impact investment field in order to address global problems like poverty and climate change.Business Week Names BioLite One of America's Most Promising Social EntrepreneursFriday, June 24, 2011

BioLite was selected as one of America’s Most Promising Social Entrepreneurs by Business Week. Business Week selects 25 businesses that aim to tackle social ills and turn a profit. The companies selected for the award make products ranging from software to compost, and sell everything from baby food and brownies to insurance and financial services.

BioLite Chosen as 2011 INDEX Award FinalistThursday, June 9, 2011 BioLite was announced as a finalist for the 2011 INDEX Award. INDEX: is a Danish-based, non-profit organization that was established in 2002 and coined the concept “Design to Improve Life”. They work globally to promote and apply both design and design processes that have the capacity to improve the lives of people worldwide. INDEX: is widely recognized for the global biennial design award, the INDEX: Award, which is the largest monetary design prize in the world, worth €500,000 and encompassing the five categories of INDEX:: Body, Home, Work, Play, and Community.

For more information please visit:http://designtoimprovelife.dk

BioLite Wins 2011 St. Andrews Prize for the EnvironmentThursday, May 5, 2011

BioLite was announced the Winner of the 2011 St Andrews Prize for the Environment. The award is sponsored by the University of St Andrews and ConocoPhillips and recognizes significant contributions to environmental conservation through project work backed by good science, economic realism and political acceptability. Over 200 submissions from around the world were in the running for the 2011 prize. BioLite won the award for its HomeStove product and planned field test programs in India. We are honoured to have received the prize and look forward to kicking off the new HomeStove programs in the coming months.

For more details, please read the coverage at the St Andrews Prize Website

Clinton Cites BioLite as Innovative TechnologyTuesday, September 21, 2010 This week marked a step change in international commitments to address the needs of developing world cooks by incubating a global clean cookstove market.

Speaking at the Clinton Global Initiative in NY, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves, a public-private partnership led by the United Nations Foundation, to save lives, improve livelihoods, empower women, and combat climate change by creating a thriving global market for clean and efficient household cooking solutions. This initiative sets the goal of reaching 100 million homes with clean cooking technologies by the year 2020 and is being supported by an initial commitment of over $60 million from the US Government.

In particular, we were thrilled that the Secretary chose to highlight BioLite's own "Waste Heat to Electricity" technology as an example of innovation poised to transform cookstoves.

BioLite Wins Sustainable Brands Innovation OpenFriday, June 11, 2010 Yesterday evening, BioLite was awarded first place in the Sustainable Brands Innovation open held in Monterey California. We’re thrilled to receive this prestigious honour. For more details, please read the coverage in Fast Company.

Read coverage in Fast Company

BioLite Selected as Finalist in Sustainable Brands Innovation OpenTuesday, May 25, 2010 BioLite has been selected as finalists in the Sustainable Brands Innovation Open, a business competition intended to connect socially innovative startups with existing global brands. Finals for the competition will be publically held at the Sustainable Brands conference in Monterey, CA on June 7th.

Read the official announcement.

As part of our mission to be a bridge to better brands, we are proud to announce the second annual Sustainable Brands Innovation Open -- an early stage business competition focused on connecting the existing global brands and socially responsible investor communities to the most innovative new product and service solutions being brought to market by today’s social and eco-entrepreneurs. - Sustainable Life Media

Top Prize in Vodafone Innovation ProjectTuesday, April 20, 2010The BioLite team, in partnership with UC Berkeley’s School of Environmental Health, has won Vodafone Foundation’s top innovation prize for a project which will tap BioLite’s thermoelectric power system to wirelessly monitor stove usage. The 100 Million Stoves team (which includes the University of California Berkeley School of Public Health, BioLite Stove, Berkeley Air Monitoring Group, Electronically Monitoring Ecosystems and the Department of Environmental Health Engineering at Sri Ramachandra University in Chennai) was awarded first place in the Vodafone Americas Foundation Wireless Innovation Competition to develop a wireless Stove Use Monitoring System (SUMS) and other wireless household monitoring devices. The Vodafone Americas Foundation noted that, "this groundbreaking wireless technology will help assess the impact of household energy programs, enable feedback from users, and provide transparent verification of carbon credits."

BioLite Presented at UN as Green InnovationWednesday, April 29, 2009 The BioLite Stove was presented at the United Nations during a meeting of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The stove was included in a talk given by Professor Calestous Juma of Harvard’s Kennedy School. Professor Juma used BioLite alongside products such as the ‘One Laptop’ as an example of green technology for use in international development.

BIBLOGRAPHY: http://www.biolitestove.com

BookBox"Such subtitles could be used worldwide to increase literacy, and cost almost

nothing."

- New York Times

What is BookBox?

BookBox is essentially a web-based jukebox of digital books in languages from around the world. It synchronizes the text, audio, and visual media to create an educational and entertaining reading experience for children and even adults who still have a child in them! Based on proven methods of Same Language Subtitling (SLS), BookBox aims to not only enhance children's basic literacy, but also facilitate their proficiency in foreign languages.Read Testimonials and Press about BookBox here.

BookBox's mission

The mission of BookBox is to create outstanding audio-visual “books” for children below 10 years of age in a variety of languages. The primary goal of BookBox is to not only promote a love for reading through extremely edutaining and culturally inclusive content from around the world, but also to give automatic reading practice to children.

How does BookBox work?

BookBox is based on a methodology called Same Language Subtitling (SLS) where a child can relate the phonetic sounds with the visual subtitles to accelerate reading skill development. When SLS is integrated into a "book", reading happens automatically and subconsciously, as proven through sophisticated eye-tracking research.

Who benefits?

Any child can learn to read from BookBox . Parents in search of resources for reading and language learning that are both effective and affordable, will find tremendous value in BookBox. Especially busy parents can now use BookBox to combine the fun of a cartoon with reading practice and language learning at the same time.

Why BookBox instead of cartoons?

Cartoons are designed for pure fun. Sometimes they are violent and often loaded with ads. BookBox allows a child to have fun with animation while developing his/her reading and language skills. Our animated books are ad-free and violence-free, taking great care to be respectful of peoples from around the world. Bookbox also distinguishes itself by the cultural diversity of its story content. In a world that is increasingly interconnected, at BookBox we believe that it is important to expose the younger generation to the many different languages and cultures.

Where do Bookbox stories come from?

BookBox engages local authors to create or adapt stories based on their individual cultures and traditions. An editorial committee selects stories on an on-going basis and anyone can be a BookBox author! We review and select stories anonymously and only those that bring cultural, social, and educational values to its readers.

What are the future plans for BookBox?

BookBox has many exciting new books lined up for the coming year, hailing from various cultures across the globe in over 10 languages. Please email us your feedback on what you would like to see more from us.

Mom’s Choice Awards 2007BookBox Inc - Children’s DVD, Finalist‘The First well and other readable stories’ from BookBox Inc., was the finalist in Children’s DVD section for the prestigious Mom’s Choice Awards in 2007.Animation XpressBookBox launches ‘Storytellers’Friday, March 7, 2008Puducherry headquartered BookBox, recently launched its new product ‘Storytellers’ at the hands of actor Aamir Khan in Mumbai. The book is targeted at children between the age group of 5-8 years. ‘Storytellers’ is a series of delightful stories published by Orient Longman in collaboration with BookBox.The Reading TubThe First Well & other read along stories (BookBox)Big Kid Reaction: The stories are wonderful. You'll want them for your portable DVD (or iPod). We like the fact that this is more like reading an animated book than watching a movie. They remind us of watching the stories on Between the Lions.Telugu racchabandaRe: Free Telugu Animation storyWednesday, December 19, 2007I have been receiving some suggestions along with appreciation from RB members, some through e-mail. I will communicate the same to BookBox. Vamsi garu recently wrote about ‘janapada gItalu’ from PlanetRead. I was at first happy to have found BookBox. I am happier now to have been able to contribute to it. I am glad that it is being received well. Regards, lalitha.Super Cool BabyReview: Enchanting Christmas StoriesSaturday, December 1, 2007Enchanting Christmas Stories is a new DVD released this fall from BookBox. It features 5 different stories: The First Christmas, The Elves and the Shoemaker, Tucket the Bucket, The Greatest Treasure, and Santa's Christmas. I wasn't familiar with these particular stories, but they were all nice Christmas stories. The animation style is simplistic, almost like a moving story book…..Blogger News NetworkMovie Review: BookBox DVDs by Dr. Brij KothariFriday, October 12, 2007 (by Nathaniel Jonet)Who doesn’t want their children to know a second language? With the world becoming more and more interconnected every day, knowledge of more than language is quickly moving from a neat trick and nice resume filler to a strong necessity. One new and innovative way to aid your children

in becoming bilingual is found in the BookBox system created by literacy expert Dr. Brij Kothari….The Spark GroupRound Table on innovations in EducationSunday, June 24, 2007Ashoka: Innovators for the Public organized a Round Table on Innovations in Education in Hyderabad on June 23, 2007. The Round Table had participants from Ashoka and the Ashoka Fellowship, the Spark Group, the IFMR Trust and ICICI (a key investor in the IFMR Trust and NE Fund). Profiles of the participating organizations: BookBox (Brij Kothari, Nirav Shah). BookBox synchronizes text, audio, and visual media to create an educational and entertaining reading experience for children….DH Education (Deccan Herald)Giving literacy a new directionThursday, October 4, 2007Brij Kothari and his team innovated and pioneered the use of Same Language Subtitling on Bollywood songs on TV, for mass literacy in India, effectively giving a new thrust to the literacy movement. He spoke to Deccan Herald on his future plans. “We are over-obsessed with the literacy “rate” and much less, the quality of literacy. In India, a literacy rate of 66% actually means that 16% are fluently literate (140 million), 50% are early-literate (420 million), and 34% are illiterate (300 million)”….Andrea Blain Public Relations, Inc. (Press releases)New BookBox DVD features Same Language SubtitlingMonday, October 8, 2007It’s never too early to learn to read, whatever language you speak. And with today’s interactive visual and media technology available as a teaching tool, it’s never been easier. But how do you make reading entertaining for kids as well as educational? And how do you use visual storytelling to teach a child to read or learn a language? Why, with BookBox, of course!Andrea Blain Public Relations, Inc. (Press releases)Encourage Reading with New BookBox ™ SeriesThursday, October 4, 2007BookBox titles are a compilation of short animated films featuring SLS, which has been proven to aid early readers in developing their reading skills. The stories will be available in numerous different languages on different discs. Enchanting animation, dramatic vocalization, beautiful music and easy-to-follow on-screen text come together to provide hours of viewing fun!Washingtonpost.com (The Washington Post)Common attractionsFriday, October 19, 2007; Page WE39Notable DVDs being released Tuesday include: ¿ Bookbox DVD series. From Master Communications, comes a new series that uses same-language subtitling -- synchronizing the text, audio and visual components of a story shown on-screen -- to help improve reading skills…

Boond

Boond Retail

Boond products are durable, robust and high quality. They are completely made in India, employing small manufacturers and local workers. When you buy these products, the premium that we collect from you helps to subsidize these products for the poor and ensures our as well as our manufacturers sustainability.

We provide a 1 year warranty and ship anywhere in the world. These products can be great for camping and outdoor use and also for students and researchers on the field. The margins for the products help in subsidizing the cost for the poor.

See below the Boond product offerings:

The Boond Solar Lamp Features:

8 power LEDs (providing enough light for reading and cooking)

8 hours uninterrupted lighting on the high setting and 14 hours on low setting after a 12 hour charge

Cell phone charger with six popular outputs Lightweight and strong high density plastic body Durable and robust with assurance of long life High Quality and made in India

Handmade Cotton Shawls

Features:

Made by Women Artisans from Manipur

The Boond Water Filter

Features:

Clean Bacteria free water Double candle ceramic water purification Strong and durable high density plastic body

The Boond Mosquito Net

Features:

Strong Nylon Mosquito Net Ensures adequate protection from disease causing pests

Boond Research

The Boond Collaborative Business Model (BCBM)* is the base for our sustainable business which we believe is a sound recipe for developing people stuck in the poverty trap. This model believes in a holistic approach with participation of all stakeholders for solving developmental problems and bringing people out of the poverty trap. The model is both sustainable and scalable as it involves local people in its operations and relies on four Ps – Provide, Products, Personnel and Proficiency. The BCBM has been developed by Rustam Sengupta from Boond and is a part of his on-going developmental economic research. 

BRICK MAKINGMACHINE

BRICK MAKINGMACHINEAbout Us

We in the field of fly ash brick and clay brick manufacturing machineries since 20 yrs and now have more than 500 working plants worldwide. 

We are engaged in manufacturing premium quality Durable Fly Ash Bricks, Eco Friendly Bricks and Eco Friendly Fly Ash Bricks which are available in various sizes. Fabricated by using optimum quality raw material, our range is widely preferred for construction purpose. These qualitative bricks have high compressive strength with low density and low water absorption capability. 

We are passionate about environment and the issues affecting it. We are one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of Eco Fly Ash Brick & machine made solid Clay Bricks.

BRITANNIAOverview:

The story of one of India's favourite brands reads almost like a fairy tale. Once upon a time, in 1892 to be precise, a biscuit company was started in a nondescript house in Calcutta (now Kolkata) with an initial investment of Rs. 295. The company we all know as Britannia today. 

The beginnings might have been humble-the dreams were anything but. By 1910, with the advent of electricity, Britannia mechanised its operations, and in 1921, it became the first company east of the Suez Canal to use imported gas ovens. Britannia's business was flourishing. But, more importantly, Britannia was acquiring a reputation for quality and value. As a result, during the tragic World War II, the Government reposed its trust in Britannia by contracting it to supply large quantities of "service biscuits" to the armed forces. 

As time moved on, the biscuit market continued to grow… and Britannia grew along with it. In 1975, the Britannia Biscuit Company took over the distribution of biscuits from Parry's who till now distributed Britannia biscuits in India. In the subsequent public issue of 1978,

Indian shareholding crossed 60%, firmly establishing the Indianness of the firm. The following year, Britannia Biscuit Company was re-christened Britannia Industries Limited (BIL). Four years later in 1983, it crossed the Rs. 100 crores revenue mark. 

On the operations front, the company was making equally dynamic strides. In 1992, it celebrated its Platinum Jubilee. In 1997, the company unveiled its new corporate identity - "Eat Healthy, Think Better" - and made its first foray into the dairy products market. In 1999, the "Britannia Khao, World Cup Jao" promotion further fortified the affinity consumers had with 'Brand Britannia'. 

Britannia strode into the 21st Century as one of India's biggest brands and the pre-eminent food brand of the country. It was equally recognised for its innovative approach to products and marketing: the Lagaan Match was voted India's most successful promotional activity of the year 2001 while the delicious Britannia 50-50 Maska-Chaska became India's most successful product launch. In 2002, Britannia's New Business Division formed a joint venture with Fonterra, the world's second largest Dairy Company, and Britannia New Zealand Foods Pvt. Ltd. was born. In recognition of its vision and accelerating graph, Forbes Global rated Britannia 'One amongst the Top 200 Small Companies of the World', and The Economic Times pegged Britannia India's 2nd Most Trusted Brand. 

Today, more than a century after those tentative first

steps, Britannia's fairy tale is not only going strong but blazing new standards, and that miniscule initial investment has grown by leaps and bounds to crores of rupees in wealth for Britannia's shareholders. The company's offerings are spread across the spectrum with products ranging from the healthy and economical Tiger biscuits to the more lifestyle-oriented Milkman Cheese. Having succeeded in garnering the trust of almost one-third of India's one billion population and a strong management at the helm means Britannia will continue to dream big on its path of innovation and quality. And millions of consumers will savour the results, happily ever after.

PRODUCT OFFERINGS:

Britannia NutriChoice Oat Cookies

For the first time in India we have Britannia NutriChoice 'Diabetic Friendly' Essentials specially designed for people with diabetes. There's no longer a need to avoid snacks or go hungry while traveling or at work. Rather approach snacking in a healthy way with our Oat Cookies. 

Britannia NutriChoice Oat Cookies are scientifically created to suit the special lifestyle and nutrition needs of diabetics to manage extreme swings in blood sugar. They are tasty, crunchy and convenient option for those mid-meal pangs. In addition, the oat fiber lowers rise in blood sugar, helps control blood cholesterol and helps you feel satisfied and active for longer. 

Britannia NutriChoice Ragi Cookies

For the first time in India we have Britannia NutriChoice 'Diabetic Friendly' Essentials specially designed for people with diabetes. There's no longer a need to avoid snacks or go hungry while traveling or at work. Rather approach snacking in a healthy way with our Ragi Cookies. Britannia NutriChoice Ragi Cookies are scientifically created to suit the special lifestyle and nutrition needs of diabetics to manage extreme swings in blood sugar levels. They are tasty, crunchy and convenient option for those mid-meal pangs. Ragi helps lower blood glucose levels and in a rich source of magnesium, which is instrumental for the production of important enzymes. Our Ragi Cookies are a good source of fiber, both soluble and insoluble, for heart and digestive health. 

Veg Cakes

Britannia Veg Cakes is every vegetarian's dream come true! 100% vegetarian cake with all the

softness and delight a cake should have. Every slice is soft and fluffy, stuffed with real fruit bits, to give you a cake that is truly delicious, down to the last slice. Add to this zero cholesterol and a 3 month shelf life and you have a healthy, convenient snack to enjoy any time, anywhere. 

Grab a pack of Britannia Veg Cake today. Masti ka Green Signal! 

Flavour: Twisty Fruity 

Price and sizes: Rs. 15/- for 75 gm pack. 

Nutrichoice Health Starter Kit

2010 - Britannia Nutrichoice launches a New Year pack - the Nutrichoice Health Starter Kit . Created for everyone who makes a New Year resolution to become healthy and does not follow through on it. The Health Starter Kit contains a range of healthy biscutis - 1 pack each of Nutrichoice Hi-Fiber Digestive, Nutrichoice 5 Grain and Nutrichoice Nature Spice Cracker. It also has a one week free pass to Talalkars gym that entitles every consumer to one week free trial of any Talwalkars (TBVF ltd) gym across the country.

In addition to this the pack also contains a Fit Sip Sipper and a fitness chart. All this for only Rs 100. 

NutriChoice 5 Grain

Most consumers believe that to in order to stay healthy one needs to make certain compromises on some good things in life. Whether it is missing that extra hour of sleep over early morning exercise, or eating unappetizing foods over that extra oil-dripping samosa. At the same time most of us agree that good nutrition cannot come from one kind of food alone, but from a healthy combination / assortment of several healthy ingredients put together. Britannia NutriChoice 5 Grain Biscuits are a perfect answer to those looking for healthy eating options without as much making a compromise on taste, or convenience, or health. 

Because Britannia NutriChoice 5 Grain biscuits are made from 5 carefully chosen healthy cereals (Oats that help reduce bad cholesterol, Corn which promotes heart health, Ragi a good source of both Calcium as well as Fibre, Rice low in fat, and Wheat that provides wholesome energy). These biscuits are delicately sweetened with natural honey, and come in a unique large oval shape. It is this large size and the healthy combination of the ingredients, that make it an ideal hunger buster for those in-between meals time hunger. 

Britannia NutriChoice 5 Grain biscuit pack contains several small single serve pocket meals packs, so that one is never far away from pacifying hunger on the move. So whenever you miss your breakfast, or succumb to those unhealthy evening snacks, you can relish the goodness of health withBritannia NutriChoice 5 Grain biscuits. 

Tiger Banana

Britannia is committed to help secure every child's right to Growth & Development through good food everyday. Purposefully taking forward the credo of 'Eat Healthy, Think Better ', we have launched a new variant under our power brand TIGER - TIGER BANANA - power packed with IRON

ZOR & and with the delightful taste of banana.

IRON ZOR helps make mind sharper and body stronger. A Rs.4 pack has as much IRON ZOR as that in 1 kg of Banana.

R&D in Britannia has spent considerable time to develop this nutritious and delightful snack for children.

Britannia Tiger Banana packed with IRON ZOR and goodness of Banana is accessible to all, being available in convenient packs priced at Rs.2, Rs.4 and Rs.10.

NutriChoice SugarOut

Sounds like yesterday when people commented that healthy foods meant "compromising on the taste." NutriChoice SugarOut is the most novel product range to have been introduced in the market. The product is not just sweet but tastes great, and yet contains no added sugar. 

This is because NutriChoice SugarOut is sweetened with "Sucralose," derived from sugar, which provides the same sweetness as any other biscuit, without the added calories of sugar. 

This range is available in 3 delicious variants namely Litetime, Chocolate cream, and Orange cream, targeted towards all health sensitive people. It is also relevant for consumers with sugar related ailments. 

We are sure that you will be pleasantly delighted with its great taste and equally surprised to know that it has no added sugar.

Don't be taken for a ride when you read "Sugar Free" label on many biscuit packs marketed in India or abroad. Even with 100% no-added sugar, wheat-cereals in biscuits have their own natural sugar content. Britannia has chosen to represent these biscuits with "No Added Sugar" claim, as there is no added sugar in the processing of NutriChoice SugarOut.

NutriChoice Digestive Biscuit

Nothing can be more difficult than making small efforts in our daily life towards healthy and active living. 24/7 we are engrossed in our busy schedules; skipping meals, missing walks, along with inadequate sleep and frequently eating-out, all take a heavy toll on our health.

At least with the new and improved NutriChoice Digestive Biscuit, we have one less thing to worry about. Made with 50% whole-wheat and packed with added fibre (10% of our daily dietary needs), these delightfully tasty biscuits are amongst your healthiest bites of the day.

In your next visit to a shop just look out for its Golden-green international carton pack. 

Try one and you'll know that you've made one smart choice - NutriChoice.

Treat Fruit Rollz

All kids who have relished the yummy creamy treasures of Britannia Treat in exciting flavors, have yet another reason to celebrate! Britannia Treat launches the amazingly yummy Treat Fruit Rollz!! These tasty soft rolls are filled with real fruits and provide a healthy yet mouth-watering treat to the kids. Fruit Rollz comes in four masti fruit flavours - Juicy Apple, Strawberry Surprise, Tangy Orange and Delicious Dates! 

Want to know a little secret? They make the best tiffin treats! So during snack time what better than to munch on the delicious and healthy Fruit Rollz and discover the yummy fruit flavor from within the shells. Keeping up with Britannia's platform of 'taste bhi, health bhi', Fruit Rollz is indeed a yummy snacking option for kids, while keeping the Moms assured about the goodness provided by the fruit filling.

So go on and treat yourself to the lip-smacking snack! 

New Britannia Milk Bikis

Milk Bikis, the favourite growth partner of Kids, now brings greater value and delight to all with its new product and pack design. Recently re-launched in its existing Southern & Eastern markets, and extended across India, the new Milk Bikis is all set to add excitement and appeal to ‘nutritious’ food. Whoever said that ‘good food’ needs to look ‘dull and boring’, will just have to take a look at Milk Bikis.

With a unique and attractive honeycomb design and an enhanced product experience, the new biscuit prompts the ‘Kid’s will love it’ reaction amongst mothers. The milk goodness in the recipe is now enhanced with SMART NUTRIENTS – 4 vital vitamins, iron and iodine, proven to aid mental and physical development in growing kids. The premium packaging, besides appealing to kids, also ensures that the biscuits remain fresh and crisp.So, whether its breakfast time or snack time at school, rest assured that kids will look forward to munching these crunchy, milky biscuits which even helps in their development. And yes, adults won’t be far behind in reaching out for a pack! 

INNOVATIVE

Britannia's new tea time biscuit to chip away at cholesterolBusiness Line, 19th July 2011

Britannia Industries Ltd is in the process of beefing up its product portfolio in the health and wellness category. According to Ms Anuradha Narasimhan, Category Director (Health and Wellness), Britannia Industries, this category contributes 50 per cent of the company's biscuit and bakery division's revenue, and is growing at over 20 per cent year-on-year.

Launching the company's new "heart-friendly" tea time biscuit, Vita Marie Honey Oats, she said the biscuit, made up of two visible layers of oats and wheat fibre, "contains soluble fibre which helps reduce cholesterol by removing bad cholesterol from the body".

Britannia Net Profit Increases 25% for the year Recommends Dividend of 325%

Mumbai, May 27th, 2011: Britannia Industries Ltd. (BIL), India’s leading Food Company, reported sales of Rs. 42,137 MM for the year ended 31st March 2011, a growth of 23.8% over the previous year. Profit from operations at Rs. 1,833 MM grew 40.2% and Net Profit for the year at Rs. 1,453 MM increased by 24.7%.

Consolidated sales of Rs. 46,051 MM for the year ended 31st March 2011 grew 22.1% over the previous year. Net Profit for the year at Rs. 1,343 MM increased by 30.2%.

The Board of Directors recommended a dividend of 325% i.e. Rs. 6.50

/ share.

Commenting on the performance, Ms. Vinita Bali, Managing Director, said,"We have maintained a healthy growth momentum and improved margin in a year of intense competitive activity and high commodity inflation. Our focus on consumers, consumption behavior and cost effectiveness reduced complexity & improved operational efficiency. Several new to market products like ‘NutriChoice Diabetic Friendly’, ‘Treat Choco-Decker’, ‘Britannia Healthy Start’ were launched during the year to tap new opportunity segments. "

BuildDeskWho we areBuildDesk Ltd is a UK company that is part of the wider BuildDesk Group.  BuildDesk provides consultancy and support tools to help improve the use of energy in buildings. We have about 100 people in offices in six European countries and are part of the Rockwool group of companies.   Our work includes:

helping national and local governments to set policies on energy

helping regions and local government to implement sustainable energy plans

helping businesses make cost-effective energy improvement investments in their buildings

producing software for energy efficient design of buildings

undertaking calculations on building energy efficiency research into energy in the built environment

  Our people share common values to improve the environment. We also act with honesty, reliability, efficiency, dedication and responsibility.

What we stand forWe believe that people should live and work in buildings that are comfortable but that do not use large amounts of energy to keep them that way.  Good buildings can use a fraction of the energy used by poorly designed and managed ones.We are also keen that when energy is needed, as much of it as possible comes from renewable resources. 

Fossil fuels are a precious resource and we don’t want to see them wasted through inefficient buildings and processes.We also believe that people are usually the most important factor in saving energy.  Energy conscious behaviour is essential to make the best use of any building, whether it is energy efficient or not.

 What we doBuildDesk helps people to plan for, develop, build, live and work in buildings in an energy efficient way.  Our mission is:    Together with our customers BuildDesk creates an energy efficient and sustainable building environment, by uniquely connecting people and optimal know-how  We usually describe our services as oftware, training and consultancy.

Software and TrainingThe BuildDesk software suite helps architects and engineers make their working processes more efficient by doing most of the time-consuming calculation work and making it possible for them to focus on designing and planning. Our software makes it easy to calculate the energy efficiency and predicated carbon emissions of buildings.  BuildDesk Training provides you with the needed theoretical insights as well as hands-on training for

keeping up to date with building legislation and the consequences for design and construction. Training ranges from simple U-value calculations through to preparation for full accreditation for producing Energy Performance Certificates

The BuildDesk software suite helps architects and engineers make their working processes more efficient by doing most of the time-consuming calculation work and making it possible for them to focus on designing and planning. Our software makes it easy to calculate the energy efficiency and predicated carbon emissions of buildings.BuildDesk Training provides you with the needed theoretical insights as well as hands-on training for keeping up to date with building legislation and the consequences for design and construction. Training ranges from simple U-value calculations through to preparation for full accreditation for producing Energy Performance Certificates.

ConsultancyBuildDesk undertakes a wide range of consultancy projects that help to make the built environment more energy and carbon efficient

Policy developmentWe provide support to government and business clients for policies that will help to improve the environmental performance of the built environment. This will reduce their contribution to damaging climate change. We also help our clients to develop policies to adapt to the changes in climate that are likely to occur in future decades.

Implementing change Having a policy is only useful if it is implemented.  We

help clients to put their policies into effect, whether they are about major infrastructure planning or improving the building efficiency of a small business.

Having a policy is only useful if it is implemented.  We help clients to put their policies into effect, whether they are about major infrastructure planning or improving the building efficiency of a small business.

Low carbon buildingsWe have considerable knowledge of the nitty-gritty detail of how to put together low carbon buildings. We can explain the range of options available, help clients choose how best to proceed and can ensure critical issues are addressed during construction and use of the buildings.

We have considerable knowledge of the nitty-gritty detail of how to put together low carbon buildings. We can explain the range of options available, help clients choose how best to proceed and can ensure critical issues are addressed during construction and use of the buildings.

Selected ProjectsExploring the implications of Passive House Design Client: RetailerUsing one of experts from Austria, we worked with a retailer to investigate how using the Passive House approach would affect their designs. The project involved reviewing main design features and then meeting to discuss aspects of design that would change if Passive House were used. It also noted areas where BREEAM and Passive House might conflict. The work will help to inform future design approaches. 

Review of UK EPBD implementation Client: Government of AustraliaThe Government of Australia is developing policies to improve the environmental efficiency of buildings and wanted to learn from experiences in the UK. We advised on the progress of the implementation of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and Display Energy Certificates (DECs) and gathered information and examples from organisations that had commissioned certificates. The work helped the client to determine the benefits and issues surrounding different policy actions. 

Passive Houses Give a High Quality of Life Client: Lower Austrian governmentPassive Houses are designed to be comfortable all year round whilst using less than 15kWh of energy per year and square metre.  For comparison, the energy use of a standard British house built to the most recent building standards is typically in the order of 60kWh per year and square metre.  There were concerns that the high insulation needed to create passive houses as well as the artificial ventilation and heat recovery system would make them uncomfortable.  However, post occupancy studies by BuildDesk on 32 houses have found that people living in the houses find them very comfortable. Perception played an important role in acceptance of the Passive Houses. Some features were thought to be off-putting by prospective occupants but did not register as important once the houses were in use.

 

Driving housing improvements through EPCsClients include: De Alliantie, Amsterdam and Wonen Breburg, TilburgHousing that has been cheaply built is usually the most expensive for the tenants because of high heating costs. BuildDesk has developed an approach that helps housing associations to upgrade and manage their housing stock cost effectively. The approach starts with surveys that determine the condition of the stock. The information from surveys is captured in a database and an Energy Performance Certificate is produced. The measures needed to upgrade each unit to a better EPC rating are determined, along with the costs of the improvements.  Once the housing owners have upgraded to the desired standard, the database is updated to ensure the new details are captured. The system allows cost effective improvements and improved long-term management of the properties. So far, 800.000 dwellings have been assessed using BuildDesk tools.

  Refurbishing a school to Passive House standardClient: Linz City GovernmentA Passive House uses less than 15kWh of energy per square metre per year for heating and cooling. This standard is now being applied to a school in Linz, Austria. BuildDesk has helped to define the building and has calculated the physical parameters needed to make it meet the low energy use criteria. BuildDesk will also monitor and testing the building as work progresses. The project is likely to help the Linz City Government to use the Passive House standard for all school refurbishments in Future.

    

Higher costs for those on lower incomesBuildDesk undertook a study of the costs of heating. This showed that the cheapest dwellings were usually the ones with the worst energy performance.  Generally cheaper dwellings were occupied by low income households. The total cost of living in cheap dwellings with low energy performance was shown to be relatively higher than the cost of living in more expensive but more energy efficient dwellings.  Rising energy costs are therefore likely to impact heavily on low income households, even if the rental costs are low. This shows that improving the energy efficiency of dwellings has both environmental and social benefits.BuildDesk is convinced that the improvement of the energy performance of public residential buildings is one of the structural solutions in the battle against poverty and rising energy prices.The European Anti Poverty Network (EAPN Netherlands) has shown high interest in the BuildDesk approach and vision on fuel poverty. Fuel poverty is a relatively new issue and not yet perceived as a policy issue.

BuildDesk SoftwareBuildDesk software helps designers and energy assessors to calculate the energy efficiency of buildings for both Building Regulations and Energy Performance Certificate purposes.

BuildDesk UProfessional software for U-value calculation and Condensation Risk Analysis (CRA). Easy to use for the fast assessment of building elements. Now complete with a Heat capacity calculation for assessing Thermal Mass. 

Read more about BuildDesk U

Download BuildDesk UPurchase BuildDesk USign up for 1-day   BuildDesk U-value   Training   Course  

BuildDesk Carbon Checker Advanced Government-approved SBEM interface, for Building Regulations assessments and Energy Performance Certificates for non-residential buildings. Approved for use in England & Wales, Scotland, North Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Read more about BuildDesk Carbon CheckerDownload BuildDesk Carbon CheckerPurchase BuildDesk Carbon CheckerSign up for 1-day Carbon Checker Software Training                                      

BuildDesk Energy Design BuildDesk Energy Design follows the calculation methods and procedures specified in ADL1A Building Regulations (England & Wales) and SAP 2005 documents for new dwellings and is approved for use by CLG.  

Read more about BuildDesk Energy DesignDownload BuildDesk Energy DesignPurchase BuildDesk Energy DesignSign up for 1-day Energy Design Software Training  BuildDesk software represents:

Easy-to-use and graphically oriented energy design software.

Fast and simple working processes using graphical input assistants.

2D and 3D CAD-import to save time and enable the calculation of energy performance at all stages of the design and planning process.

Extensive database containing generic as well as branded building materials and constructions.

BuildDesk TrainingBuildDesk Training provides you with the needed theoretical insights as well as hands-on training for keeping up to date with building legislation and the consequences for design and construction.

Non-Domestic Buildings (new and existing)Carbon Checker Software TrainingOur 1 day Carbon Checker Software Training will get you up to speed with producing BER and TER calculations. This software competency training also allows you to convert from iSBEM to Carbon Checker.See agenda or sign up now! 

BRE Training & Accreditation: Commercial Energy AssessorIf you wish to produce EPCs using our BuildDesk Carbon Checker software, you will need to become a Commercial Energy Assessor and join a suitable Accreditation Scheme. BuildDesk, BRE Training and BRE Global have partnered to offer you the very best in software tools, training and accreditation. Two qualification routes are available:For further information see our BRE Training page

Dwellings (new build)Energy Design Software TrainingOur 1 day introductory course takes you through the SAP 2005 calculation and Energy Performance Certificate process for new dwellings using our approved BuildDesk Energy Design software. Whether

you are looking to improve your understanding of the requirements, or developing your design skills, this is the ideal place to start.See agenda or sign up now!    BRE Training: On Construction Domestic Energy Assessor (OCDEA)If you wish to produce EPCs using our BuildDesk Energy Design software, you will need to be a member of the BRE Global Accreditation scheme. BuildDesk, BRE Training and BRE Global have partnered to offer you the very best in software tools, training and accreditation. For further information see our BRE Training page

U-value TrainingHow to calculate U-values in accordance with BR 443 (7½ hours of CPD) In March 2006, the BR 443 "Conventions for U-value calculations" was published. Calculation of accurate U-values are now a mandatory checklist requirement when producing SAP 2005 or SBEM emission calculations. Make sure your U-value calculations are produced correctly. See agenda or sign up now!  CPD SeminarsCPD Seminar programBuildDesk offers a number of Continued Professional Development training courses to the Construction Industry. Our seminars are independently assessed by the ‘The CPD Certification Service’.  

Get Comfortable with Part L (1 hour of CPD)BuildDesk explains the Conservation of Fuel and Power - Part L Building Regulations (England & Wales), the

supporting Standards and the consequences for design and construction to improve the energy performance of buildings. Delegates on all BuildDesk training courses will be introduced to energy efficiency with this seminar. It is ideal for lunchtime or evening events to groups of specifiers. Contact us for more details and our availability.

Understanding SBEM, SAP & the Code for Sustainable Homes (3½ hours of CPD) This half day seminar is designed specifically for Building Control personnel to promote an increased understanding of the Building Regulations Part L, the whole building Energy Calculation requirements and Energy Performance Certificates. After attendance delegates should be able to provide useful guidance to their clients to ensure compliance is achieved. The seminar will also discuss the additional Energy Efficiency requirements of the Code for Sustainable Homes. This seminar is a chargeable event at £75 per delegate (minimum 10 delegates) plus travel costs. Discounts available for larger groups. 

Butterfly Edufields

Our PhilosophyThe Butterfly Fields’ Team strongly feels that the career choice of an individual should be driven by his passions and interests which are intrinsic to him rather than by any external influence. We believe that knowledge imparted at the right time and in the right manner in a milieu where relevant information is readily available is extremely critical to the making of this choice. We

strive towards imbibing in the future generations a sense of confidence which comes through self-realization so that they make their choices undeterred by the external forces.

Our Achievements

Featured in "Beyond Profit" - May/June 2009, Issue:10 New Ideas that could change the world

Conducted Teacher Training program for Govt School Teachers of Krishna Dist., under Sarva Siksha Abhiyaan - March 2008

Established a Mini-Science Museum cum Science Center at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad which was visited and much appreciated by NASA Scientists.

We published various white papers. Check out some of them below.

Butterflyfields_TeacherPlus_April_2011 Butterflyfields_TeacherPlus_Feb_2011 Butterflyfields_TeacherPlus_Nov_2010 Butterflyfields_TeacherPlus_Oct_2010 7 Steps towards being and effective science teacher @

Indian Science Congress,2005 CLIP : Child Learning Improvement Programme Capacity Building Program for Teachers through

Hands-on Learning Encouraging Innovations & Creativity in Classrooms Efficient Brain - Effective Learning

Produced and directed a short children's film on Organic food for Sresta

This programme has also been appreciated by Andhra Pradesh Council of Science and Technology, Hyderabad

(APCOST), Regional Science Center Vijayawada, Birla Science Center, Hyderabad, CIIE-IIM Ahmedabad, Faculty of Indian School of Business and some of the government organizations, who are engaged in such science and technology promotions and research

BuildDeskWho we areBuildDesk Ltd is a UK company that is part of the wider BuildDesk Group.  BuildDesk provides consultancy and support tools to help improve the use of energy in buildings. We have about 100 people in offices in six European countries and are part of the Rockwool group of companies.   Our work includes:

helping national and local governments to set policies on energy

helping regions and local government to implement sustainable energy plans

helping businesses make cost-effective energy improvement investments in their buildings

producing software for energy efficient design of buildings

undertaking calculations on building energy efficiency

research into energy in the built environment

  Our people share common values to improve the environment. We also act with honesty, reliability, efficiency, dedication and responsibility.

What we stand forWe believe that people should live and work in buildings that are comfortable but that do not use large amounts of energy to keep them that way.  Good buildings can use a fraction of the energy used by poorly designed and managed ones.We are also keen that when energy is needed, as much of it as possible comes from renewable resources.  Fossil fuels are a precious resource and we don’t want to see them wasted through inefficient buildings and processes.We also believe that people are usually the most important factor in saving energy.  Energy conscious behaviour is essential to make the best use of any building, whether it is energy efficient or not.

 

What we doBuildDesk helps people to plan for, develop, build, live and work in buildings in an energy efficient way.  Our mission is:    Together with our customers BuildDesk creates an energy efficient and sustainable building environment, by uniquely connecting people and optimal know-how  We usually describe our services as oftware, training and consultancy.

Software and TrainingThe BuildDesk software suite helps architects and engineers make their working processes more efficient by doing most of the time-consuming calculation work and making it possible for them to focus on designing and planning. Our software makes it easy to calculate the energy efficiency and predicated carbon emissions of buildings.  BuildDesk Training provides you with the needed theoretical insights as well as hands-on training for keeping up to date with building legislation and the consequences for design and construction. Training ranges from simple U-value calculations through to preparation for full accreditation for producing Energy Performance Certificates

The BuildDesk software suite helps architects and engineers make their working processes more efficient by doing most of the time-consuming calculation work and making it possible for them to focus on designing and planning. Our software makes it easy to calculate the energy efficiency and predicated carbon emissions of buildings.BuildDesk Training provides you with the needed theoretical insights as well as hands-on training for keeping up to date with building legislation and the consequences for design and construction. Training ranges from simple U-value calculations through to preparation for full accreditation for producing Energy Performance Certificates.

ConsultancyBuildDesk undertakes a wide range of consultancy projects that help to make the built environment more energy and carbon efficient

Policy development

We provide support to government and business clients for policies that will help to improve the environmental performance of the built environment. This will reduce their contribution to damaging climate change. We also help our clients to develop policies to adapt to the changes in climate that are likely to occur in future decades.

Implementing change 

Having a policy is only useful if it is implemented.  We help clients to put their policies into effect, whether they are about major infrastructure planning or improving the building efficiency of a small business.

Having a policy is only useful if it is implemented.  We help clients to put their policies into effect, whether they are about major infrastructure planning or improving the building efficiency of a small business.

Low carbon buildings

We have considerable knowledge of the nitty-gritty detail of how to put together low carbon buildings. We can explain the range of options available, help clients choose how best to proceed and can ensure critical issues are addressed during construction and use of the buildings.

We have considerable knowledge of the nitty-gritty detail of how to put together low carbon buildings. We can explain the range of options available, help clients choose how best to proceed and can ensure critical issues are addressed during construction and use of the buildings.

Selected ProjectsExploring the implications of Passive House Design Client: RetailerUsing one of experts from Austria, we worked with a retailer to investigate how using the Passive House approach would affect their designs. The project involved reviewing main design features and then meeting to discuss aspects of design that would change if Passive House were used. It also noted areas where BREEAM and Passive House might conflict. The work will help to inform future design approaches. 

Review of UK EPBD implementation Client: Government of AustraliaThe Government of Australia is developing policies to improve the environmental efficiency of buildings and wanted to learn from experiences in the UK. We advised on the progress of the implementation of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and Display Energy Certificates (DECs) and gathered information and examples from organisations that had commissioned certificates. The work helped the client to determine the benefits and issues surrounding different policy actions. 

Passive Houses Give a High Quality of Life Client: Lower Austrian governmentPassive Houses are designed to be comfortable all year round whilst using less than 15kWh of energy per year and square metre.  For comparison, the energy use of a standard British house built to the most recent building standards is typically in the order of 60kWh per year and square metre.  There were concerns that the high insulation needed to create passive houses as well as the artificial ventilation and heat recovery system would make them uncomfortable.  However, post occupancy studies by BuildDesk on 32 houses have found that people living in the houses find them very comfortable. Perception played an important role in acceptance of the Passive Houses. Some features were thought to be off-putting by prospective occupants but did not register as important once the houses were in use.

 

Driving housing improvements through EPCsClients include: De Alliantie, Amsterdam and Wonen Breburg, TilburgHousing that has been cheaply built is usually the most expensive for the tenants because of high heating costs. BuildDesk has developed an approach that helps housing associations to upgrade and manage their housing stock cost effectively. The approach starts with surveys that determine the condition of the stock. The information from surveys is captured in a database and an Energy Performance Certificate is produced. The measures needed to upgrade each unit to a better EPC rating are determined, along with the costs of the improvements.  Once the housing owners have upgraded to the desired standard, the database is updated to ensure the new details are captured. The system allows cost effective improvements and improved long-term management of the properties. So far, 800.000 dwellings have been assessed using BuildDesk tools.

  

Refurbishing a school to Passive House standardClient: Linz City GovernmentA Passive House uses less than 15kWh of energy per square metre per year for heating and cooling. This standard is now being applied to a school in Linz, Austria. BuildDesk has helped to define the building and has calculated the physical parameters needed to make it meet the low energy use criteria. BuildDesk will also monitor and testing the building as work progresses. The project is likely to help the Linz City Government to use the Passive House standard for all school refurbishments in Future.

    

Higher costs for those on lower incomesBuildDesk undertook a study of the costs of heating. This showed that the cheapest dwellings were usually the ones with the worst energy performance.  Generally cheaper dwellings were occupied by low income households. The total cost of living in cheap dwellings with low energy performance was shown to be relatively higher than the cost of living in more expensive but more energy efficient dwellings.  Rising energy costs are therefore likely to impact heavily on low income households, even if the rental costs are low. This shows that improving the energy efficiency of dwellings has both environmental and social benefits.BuildDesk is convinced that the improvement of the energy performance of public residential buildings is one of the structural solutions in the battle against poverty and rising energy prices.The European Anti Poverty Network (EAPN Netherlands) has shown high interest in the BuildDesk approach and vision on fuel poverty. Fuel poverty is a relatively new issue and not yet perceived as a policy issue.

BuildDesk SoftwareBuildDesk software helps designers and energy assessors to calculate the energy efficiency of buildings for both Building Regulations and Energy Performance Certificate purposes.

BuildDesk U

Professional software for U-value calculation and Condensation Risk Analysis (CRA). Easy to use for the fast assessment of building elements. Now complete with a Heat capacity calculation for assessing Thermal Mass. 

Read more about BuildDesk UDownload BuildDesk UPurchase BuildDesk USign up for 1-day   BuildDesk U-value   Training   Course  

BuildDesk Carbon Checker 

Advanced Government-approved SBEM interface, for Building Regulations assessments and Energy Performance Certificates for non-residential buildings. Approved for use in England & Wales, Scotland, North Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Read more about BuildDesk Carbon CheckerDownload BuildDesk Carbon CheckerPurchase BuildDesk Carbon CheckerSign up for 1-day Carbon Checker Software Training                                      

BuildDesk Energy Design 

BuildDesk Energy Design follows the calculation methods and procedures specified in ADL1A Building Regulations (England & Wales) and SAP 2005 documents for new dwellings and is approved for use by CLG.  

Read more about BuildDesk Energy DesignDownload BuildDesk Energy DesignPurchase BuildDesk Energy DesignSign up for 1-day Energy Design Software Training  BuildDesk software represents:

Easy-to-use and graphically oriented energy design software.

Fast and simple working processes using graphical input assistants.

2D and 3D CAD-import to save time and enable the calculation of energy performance at all stages of the design and planning process.

Extensive database containing generic as well as branded building materials and constructions.

BuildDesk TrainingBuildDesk Training provides you with the needed theoretical insights as well as hands-on training for keeping up to date with building legislation and the consequences for design and construction.

Non-Domestic Buildings (new and existing)Carbon Checker Software TrainingOur 1 day Carbon Checker Software Training will get you up to speed with producing BER and TER calculations. This software competency training also allows you to convert from iSBEM to Carbon Checker.See agenda or sign up now! 

BRE Training & Accreditation: Commercial Energy AssessorIf you wish to produce EPCs using our BuildDesk Carbon Checker software, you will need to become a Commercial Energy Assessor and join a suitable Accreditation Scheme. BuildDesk, BRE Training and BRE Global have partnered to offer you the very best in software tools, training and accreditation. Two qualification routes are available:For further information see our BRE Training page

Dwellings (new build)Energy Design Software TrainingOur 1 day introductory course takes you through the SAP 2005 calculation and Energy Performance Certificate process for new dwellings using our approved BuildDesk Energy Design software. Whether you are looking to improve your understanding of the requirements, or developing your design skills, this is the ideal place to start.See agenda or sign up now!    BRE Training: On Construction Domestic Energy Assessor (OCDEA)If you wish to produce EPCs using our BuildDesk Energy Design software, you will need to be a member of the BRE Global Accreditation scheme. BuildDesk, BRE Training and BRE Global have partnered to offer you the very best in software tools, training and accreditation. For further information see our BRE Training page

U-value TrainingHow to calculate U-values in accordance with BR 443 (7½ hours of CPD) In March 2006, the BR 443 "Conventions for U-value calculations" was published. Calculation of accurate U-values are now a mandatory checklist requirement when producing SAP 2005 or SBEM emission calculations. Make sure your U-value calculations are produced correctly. See agenda or sign up now!  

CPD SeminarsCPD Seminar programBuildDesk offers a number of Continued Professional Development training courses to the Construction Industry. Our seminars are independently assessed by the ‘The CPD Certification Service’.  

Get Comfortable with Part L (1 hour of CPD)BuildDesk explains the Conservation of Fuel and Power - Part L Building Regulations (England & Wales), the supporting Standards and the consequences for design and construction to improve the energy performance of buildings. Delegates on all BuildDesk training courses will be introduced to energy efficiency with this seminar. It is ideal for lunchtime or evening events to groups of specifiers. Contact us for more details and our availability.

Understanding SBEM, SAP & the Code for Sustainable Homes (3½ hours of CPD) This half day seminar is designed specifically for Building Control personnel to promote an increased understanding of the Building Regulations Part L, the whole building Energy Calculation requirements and Energy Performance Certificates. After attendance delegates should be able to provide useful guidance to their clients to ensure compliance is achieved. The seminar will also discuss the additional Energy Efficiency requirements of the Code for Sustainable Homes. This seminar is a chargeable event at £75 per delegate (minimum 10 delegates) plus travel costs. Discounts available for larger groups. Contact us for more details and our availability.