RIBA CPD Showcase

Rigid sheets, boards

The following CPD materials have been assessed and approved by the RIBA.
Seminar, by MEDITE SMARTPLY
If you would like in-depth answers to the following four questions, then this is the CPD seminar for you. What is wood modification via the acetylation method? What is extreme durable MDF? What tests have been done on extreme durable MDF? What are the primary uses of extreme durable MDF?

Coillte Panel Products is part of Coillte, the Irish forestry company that owns over 442,000 hectares of FSC certified forest. The company manufactures a revolutionary durable panel with excellent dimensional stability performance that has the same machining characteristics as standard MDF, and has been developed specifically for external uses such as façades, cladding, facias and soffits, window and door elements, as well as wet interiors.

Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: one hour
Factory Visit, by Guardian Glass UK Ltd
This is an opportunity to experience the size and scale of float glass manufacturing, including laminated and magnetron sputter coated glass production, providing all the detailed information required to specify glass on any project. The seminar is held in an interactive glass room, where specifiers can receive ‘hands-on’ guidance and advice on the different types of glass available.

Guardian is a global manufacturer of flat glass products. Established in 1932, Guardian is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of float glass, operating thirty float glass lines worldwide, including in the UK.

Guardian believes in innovation and is at the forefront of modern glass manufacturing technologies, whether a project demands energy-saving, safety, aesthetically appealing or speciality products. Guardian has the right glass to suit every project type.

Approximate duration: half day
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