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title: On Demand Webinar | Why design, build & operate?
description: This webinar covers the end to end heat network process and the benefits of the party who designs and builds the heat network also operating and maintaining this for the long term.
image: https://blog.switch2.co.uk/hubfs/Switch2%20WEBINAR.png
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![](https://blog.switch2.co.uk/hubfs/Switch2%20WEBINAR.png)

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# On Demand Webinar | Why design, build & operate?

Lucy Glynn

July 8, 2020

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[Read more](https://blog.switch2.co.uk/blog/why-design-build-operate#)

#### **Session 5: **Why design, build & operate?

The importance in ownership of the Design and Build phase, in the successful operation of heat networks, this session will cover the end to end heat network process and the benefits of the party who designs and builds the heat network also operating and maintaining this for the long term. It will cover regulation, best practice and real-life case studies.

 

**Agenda:**

- What is driving Design & Build of heat networks in the UK
- The procurement of heat networks
- Adoption/no adoption
- Performance of networks
- Next evolution networks including integrated local energy systems 

The webinar speakers are:

**Ian Allan – Head of Market Strategy**

Ian Allan is a specialist in district and community heating, whose career in the industry spans more than 25 years. Ian is a leading authority on smart metering, data management and billing systems, including new generation prepayment technologies. Ian WAS on the ADE panel for the Heat Networks Market Framework and was on the committee for the soon-to-be-released update to CIBSE CP1.

**Simon Eddleston - Construction Director**

Simon Eddleston has more than 25 years’ experience of developing and delivering clean energy infrastructure – from design and development of power transmission and distribution networks – to low and zero carbon decentralised community energy projects. Simon is a Chartered Engineer and has held a number of senior energy industry roles in the UK and Europe.

 

The webinar is now available on demand by completing the form below.

**For those working in local authorities, housing associations, private developers, contractors and consultants - with responsibility for developing and managing heat networks*

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