Latest CPD
Here are the latest CPD materials to have been assessed and approved by the RIBA. These include both brand new and newly revised CPD materials.
This useful article covers the practicalities and benefits of specifying aluminium rainwater, fascia and soffit systems, including: what to consider when designing eaves systems, familiarisation with the application of aluminium composite fascias and soffits, and an overview of the standards and accreditations for aluminium rainwater systems.
Alutec is part of Aliaxis, a multi-national group of plumbing and drainage companies. With a presence in over 40 countries, the group is known for its market-leading plumbing and drainage systems.
Alutec is a UK leader in innovative aluminium rainwater and eaves drainage solutions. The company prides itself in providing industry-leading standards in technical support, customer service and sustainable product design.
Approximate length: five pages
Designing and installing steel roof/wall cladding systems correctly enables the client, principal designer and principal contractor to comply with their obligations under CDM Regulations 2015. This seminar explains the importance of specifying highly engineered cladding systems, and how the correct specification of such systems greatly assists compliance. It details the CDM responsibilities for key individuals/groups (especially the new principal designer role), highlights interactions between the different individuals/groups, and supports this with case studies.
Tata Steel is committed to making products that meet the needs of the market in the most responsible way. It has been developing and manufacturing Colorcoat prefinished steel for five decades. Colorcoat products are supported by a comprehensive range of services, technical advice and guidance. The business development team is readily available to support the design, specification and construction of your metal building envelope.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes
This factory tour provides a unique opportunity to experience the manufacturing processes employed in the creation of high performance, made-to-order timber windows and doors. The journey starts in the timber store, explaining the merits of superior engineered Siberian Larch, and travels through the mechanical processes of manufacture, ending with the most skilled finishing techniques used to achieve fine products with an extended service.
Mumford & Wood, established in 1954, is recognised as one of the UK’s premier timber window manufacturers and period sash window specialists. The company works with architects, developers, conservation organisations and owners of inspirational properties – and excels in both new build and refurbishment projects. Mumford & Wood made-to-order products, manufactured from sustainably sourced FSC certified timber, offer high security, thermal and acoustic performance with superior aesthetics that set an industry benchmark.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 1-2 hours
This CPD seminar looks at the guidelines for the specification of a safe stairway, and addresses how to make commercial stairways safe and compliant with all current Building Regulations guidelines. It includes: what stair nosings are designed to achieve and how to select the right one; key legislation and industry standards; how recent BRE and Equality Act (Formally DDA) guidelines affect specifications, environmental and health and safety considerations; and examples of best practice.
Quantum Flooring manufactures and supplies the contract flooring market with a complete range of flooring accessories. Its range includes stair nosings (stair edgings), PVC accessories and trims, and PVC transition profiles.
Whether you are a contractor, distributor, specifier, architect, facilities manager or end-user, Quantum Flooring will help you pick the correct stair nosing (stair edging) or accessory for your needs.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 30-40 minutes