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Health, Wellbeing and Productivity

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Knowledge level:

General Awareness

Material type: Seminar

Health, safety and wellbeing

Sound Advice : Limiting noise annoyance in buildings.

In this presentation, we will be looking at why creating healthy acoustic environments is important and how the acoustic performance of suspended ceilings and wall absorbers can assist with this.

The science behind the tests and standards will be explained including what the Building Regulations and sector specific requirements are, and how these requirements can be fulfilled.

The aim is to provide the audience with a level of knowledge on the topic that will enable them to specify suspended ceiling systems with confidence, and know when to seek further guidance.

By the end of this CPD, delegates should:

1. Have an understanding of why, how, what in relation to the acoustic performance of suspended ceiling systems and wall absorbers.
2. Have gained knowledge on the science behind sound absorption and attenuation.
3. Have recognition of the different routes to compliance with regulations.

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Legal, regulatory and statutory compliance

Knowledge level:

General Awareness

Material type: Seminar

Health, safety and wellbeing

Fire: Suspended Ceiling Systems - the basics

This CPD discusses the role that suspended ceilings can perform with their reaction and resistance to the effects of fire within buildings. By the end of the presentation you should have a greater understanding of:
- The basics of fire
- The role active and passive fire protection play in buildings
- Testing methods used for suspended ceilings
- Key elements on how to break a fire triangle
- Product fire reaction performance
- Product fire resistance
This CPD can be delivered to you live and remotely

RIBA Core Curriculum:

Legal, regulatory and statutory compliance

Knowledge level:

General Awareness

Material type: Online Learning

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Material type: Seminar

Fire

RIBA Core Curriculum:

Health, safety and wellbeing

Knowledge level:

General Awareness

Material type: Seminar

Circular Economy and Cradle to Cradle Design

This seminar looks at the concept of a circular economy especially in relation to ceiling systems. It will help you to understand the following topics:
- The problems arising from the traditional take, make and dispose process and the benefits of adopting circular design principles
- The role of cradle to cradle design in the built environment
- The Industry drivers and business case for adopting circular design principles
- Performance characteristics of ceiling systems which are designed for circularity

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Knowledge level:

General Awareness

Material type: Seminar

Ceiling Solutions for Education

This seminar will help you better understand the new designs for schools, and meet acoustic and thermal requirements to create a more energy-efficient and comfortable learning environment. The presentation will outline:
- A clear understanding of the various acoustical requirements in the design of schools
- How to save energy costs and meet the requirement of the Priority Schools Building Programme/Output Specification Impact on Ceilings
- How to specify new system designs
- How to understand the benefits of using PCM e.g. reduces load/need for air conditioning, reduces energy consumption, low embodied energy, improved thermal comfort in school environments
- A summary of detailed school case studies

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Sustainable architecture

Knowledge level:

General Awareness

Material type: Seminar

Fitout Solutions for Cat 'A' and Cat 'B' Ceilings

This presentation looks closely at the fit-out market and how the selection of the correct ceiling and wall solution can help to achieve the performance requirements, user comforts and sustainable needs required to meet current legislation.

The presentation will cover the types of fit-out projects, their decision makers, and the various requirements in all locations of the project. It includes some interesting case studies with design challenges and solutions to overcome them.

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Knowledge level:

General Awareness

Material type: Seminar

Ceilings and Healthcare Environments

The objective of this presentation is to provide an improved understanding of the healthcare ceiling requirements, associated guidelines and applications.
- This presentation aims to uncover the functions that the ceiling must provide and critical performances, both obvious and obtuse, that are expected of the ceiling.

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Knowledge level:

General Awareness

Material type: Seminar

Ceilings and the Environment

This seminar is a CPD presentation looking at the topic of the environment and sustainability and in particular to the role that suspended ceilings have to play within sustainable development. Topics covered include:
- Brief overview of definitions/perceptions of the environment/sustainability, environmental standards, methodologies and tools
- Focus on suspended ceilings and their effect on the environment and sustainable construction
- Market resources and references

RIBA Core Curriculum:

Sustainable architecture

Knowledge level:

General Awareness

Material type: Seminar

Guide to Building Acoustics

This guide aims to provide a better understanding and usage for non-acoustic specialists within the building design and construction teams.

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Knowledge level:

General Awareness

Material type: Literature

Book Literature

Acoustics and Suspended Ceilings

This seminar examines building acoustics, sound transmission, reception and absorption and the use of suspended ceilings in aiding the above.

RIBA Core Curriculum:

Knowledge level:

General Awareness

Material type: Seminar