Latest CPD
Here are the latest CPD materials to have been assessed and approved by the RIBA. These include both new and recently-revised CPD materials.
Focusses on room acoustics and how reverberation times within a room affect the acoustic performance/speech of that area. Also discusses how to achieve compliance with Building Bulletin 93 Acoustic Design of Schools, and explores the idea of using an independently-tested Class D sound-absorbing masonry block to do so.
Acheson & Glover exists to create hard landscaping, building products and structural precast products that make construction better, faster and safer. To do so, it has fostered a culture focussed on continuous improvement, leading to superior products and customer service.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes.
Provides guidance on automatic door specification, issues, danger points and relevant standards when specifying automatic doors for transport and aviation projects. Particular attention is focussed on specialist, security-enhanced doors, breach control systems, bomb blast resistant doors and security interlocking systems.
Record UK is one of the largest manufacturers, installers and maintainers of automated pedestrian doors in the UK. The company offers standard and bespoke solutions for major airports and transport hubs, and single-site installations of security enhanced doors, breach control, bomb resistant and interlocking systems to provide security where you need it most.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes.
Outlines the vision of a circular economy and looks at the role of cradle-to-cradle design in the built environment. Problems arising from the traditional ‘take, make and dispose’ process are highlighted and the benefits, industry drivers and business case for adopting circular design principles are presented, with particular emphasis on ceiling systems that have been designed for circularity.
Armstrong Ceiling Solutions is one of the first ceiling tile manufacturer in Europe to have achieved cradle-to-cradle certification. Cradle-to-cradle reframes design as a positive, regenerative force. Armstrong Ceilings’ certification helps its customers specify and purchase products that are designed for recycling using manufacturing processes that minimise water consumption, adopt renewable energy strategies and acknowledge social responsibility.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 40 minutes.
It is estimated that one in six Europeans live in an unhealthy building. This seminar examines what makes a home healthy, the physiological benefits of daylight and ventilation and how to apply them optimally in home renovation projects, and presents case studies for delivering private and social housing projects that are healthy, sustainable and affordable.
For more than 75 years, the VELUX Group has created better living environments by bringing daylight and fresh air into people’s homes everywhere. Velux’s passion for daylight, fresh air and better living environments has helped to create bright, energy-efficient places to live, work, learn and play – and remains what drives the company forward.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes.
A practical seminar on how to comply with working at heights legislation. Covers: why there is a need for roof safety, who has design responsibility, line and post systems (arrest or restraint), design and service considerations, warranties, manufacturers’ support, and correct specification.
SFS Group Fastening Technology is part of SFS's Construction Division and is one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of carbon and stainless-steel fastening systems for metal and flat roofing, cladding and façade systems. SFS manufactures high-quality hinges for residential and commercial markets alongside its comprehensive range of fall protection products.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: one hour.
Examines the prevalence of slip accidents and the rules and regulations in place to prevent them. Also covers the role of the HSE in reducing the number of slip accidents, as well as the importance of risk assessment when designing different areas. Finally, this seminar looks in detail at the role of safety floors, including the industry tests used to measure and rate them.
Altro has been at the forefront of innovation for nearly a century. Today, working closely with architects, end-users, engineers, designers and contractors around the world, Altro’s insight and expertise has helped it to transform everyday spaces into environments that improve the wellbeing of everyone that uses them.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: one hour.
Gain a better understanding of brick matching techniques, including recognising brick types, brick blending, colour correction and the use of brick slips for interiors and external façades. Using the correct regional variation, or reclamation finish, for example, can have a significant impact on a project. This seminar aims to open up new opportunities to those who have previously been restricted in their brick choices.
Imperial Bricks is a leading UK supplier of the finest traditional, handmade, wire-cut and pressed bricks. With over 50 styles of brick and brick slips available, in imperial and metric sizes, Imperial Bricks can match the size, colour and texture of bricks in specific UK regions. Its products can also be tailored to your own specification using its unique in-house custom blending, ageing and weathering techniques. A free, personalised brick matching service is always available from its highly experienced team.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes.
Following a significant increase in the availability of luxury vinyl tile (LVT) commercial flooring products in recent years, this seminar reviews the different types of product available in terms of construction, performance and functionality. It then details the various technical aspects, beyond visual aesthetics, that architects should consider when specifying a luxury vinyl tile product for a commercial installation. The seminar also addresses the environmental aspects of the product and provides information on materials typically used and relevant quality standards.
Milliken is a privately-owned manufacturer of textile and chemical products, recognised globally for its strong ethics and environmental credentials. From its Wigan manufacturing centre, the company offers an extensive portfolio of commercial floor coverings including carpet tile, entrance flooring and a growing range of glue-down and freelay LVT products for a host of commercial installations.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 35 minutes.
Includes information on: perceptions of space – theories on how we perceive space; ways of lighting a space – including how quantitative/quality design affects spaces; the lighting designer’s toolbox – the tools used to create quality lighting design, and; layering of light – showcasing how different types of lighting, and each layer, has a purpose.
John Cullen Lighting offers a complete service for all aspects of interior and exterior lighting for the global residential, superyacht and hospitality markets. The company also manufactures and sells a unique collection of energy-efficient light fittings and offers an award-winning lighting design service to inspire you with light.
John Cullen Lighting offers end-to-end lighting solutions with services including educational seminars, lighting design, light fittings, control solutions, commissioning, technical support and SLAs.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: one hour.
A concise and practical presentation that looks at the additional processing of metal: its functional and aesthetical aspects, drawings, specifications and design issues and limitations, and BS standards. The objective of this seminar is to help the specifier develop a greater awareness of additional manufacturing processes, understanding of current technologies, eye for bespoke and standard perforated installations, and ability to gauge design and material factors when considering perforated metals.
Graepels is a family-run company, based in the UK and Ireland, that specialises in engineered metal products for a huge range of industry sectors, including architectural, construction and engineering. With almost 60 years’ experience in materials, technology, tooling and machinery, Graepels understands the level of detail and planning involved in any project, and works hard to ensure that its products are manufactured to exact specifications and requirements – translating your vision into reality.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: one hour.
Covers: legal requirements when specifying door hardware for fire doors; relevant legislation, building regulations and product standards; door closers, their correct application to fire doors (including CE marking), and what the classification codes mean; additional requirements, such as third-party fire test certification, and; product certification information to look out for to be confident you are making the correct choices.
Dormakaba operates both globally and locally. It knows about on-site requirements, listens to customers and partners, asks the right questions, and considers every option before recommending the best smart, secure access solution. At dormakaba, everything related to doors and secure access is available from a single source.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes.
Gain greater insight into the benefits of heated tiles and the types of system available. This seminar covers the key design and specification considerations and product choices for tiling to underfloor heating. Learn how to confidently specify typical tiling system build-ups for underfloor heating, and the questions one should ask when comparing warranties and complete performance systems.
Instarmac has been manufacturing in the Midlands since 1977. It is a privately-owned business offering financial stability and trading security. Instarmac’s working culture, engagement techniques and strong employer values have earned it a place in The Times’ Top 100 Places (to Work) and A Great Place to Work. Instarmac also supplies the tiling market with a comprehensive range of adhesives, grouts, silicones, primers, levelling compounds and tanking kits, with over two million units sold annually.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes.
Addresses the various types of steel door, standards compliance and their applications, to provide clear insight into how to ensure correct specification. All aspects of door design are considered, including frames, glazing systems, louvres, door controls and hardware, while important design considerations are highlighted throughout.
ASSA ABLOY UK is committed to easing the specification burden through full BIM interaction of its timber and metal door sets, together with an NBS writing support service for those items that may still need to be specified as standalone components. Its seminars form part of a continuous professional development programme that helps architects keep up-to-date with modern technology and best practice.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes.
Examines how access to service risers has changed over the years, from the highly visible, timber doorsets of the past, to the sleek, modern designs of today. By including information about current door design and certification, this is a must for architects wishing to avoid having their design aesthetic marred by unsightly access doors.
Profab Access has been a market leader in the manufacture and supply of access solutions for over 15 years, and has pioneered the development of metal riser doors in terms of both design and certification. Profab Access offers third-party fire certification for its access products through the Certifire scheme, and is renowned for its quality and reliability throughout the construction industry.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes.
Designed for those who believe in the importance of internal and external building aesthetics and that architectural design and interventions should always be in context, and executed with the lightest of touches, regardless of genre.
Founded by an architect, The Rooflight Company claims to have created the original rooflight, which continues to lead the market. Today, this award-winning organisation offers a wide range of market-focused and design-led products.
The Rooflight Company is continually evolving its product range with industry-leading concepts.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes.