Latest CPD
Here are the latest CPD materials to have been assessed and approved by the RIBA.
As a result of worldwide directives, along with UK Government and local council planning legislation, ecological design is a major factor in the specification of flat roofs. This CPD seminar addresses these requirements and identifies key considerations to take into account when designing green roofs, such as selecting suitable substrates and plant species. The seminar also introduces blue roof storm water management systems, a solution to SUDS, waterproofing and legislative challenges.
Alumasc offers a complete range of system solutions to meet the varied requirements of flat roof and structural waterproofing applications. Next-generation waterproofing membranes, environmentally-conscious green roof and blue roof systems, building services supports, rooflights and complementary accessories join together to make up one of the UK’s most comprehensive roofing systems offerings available from a single source.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes
This seminar looks at the thinking behind renewable energy strategies and how, by incorporating electricity-generation into roof design, specifiers can contribute to the solution. Practical alternatives to standard PV panels are explored, illustrated with large- and small-scale examples.
As a leading designer and manufacturer of high-quality, robust, fully-integrated roofing and waterproofing membranes, Axter’s philosophy is always to provide the right system for the right application. The extensive Axter portfolio, backed by full design and technical support, includes waterproofing systems for podium decks/inverted roofs, balconies, lightweight decks, living roofs and roofs used for renewable electricity generation.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: one hour
In businesses around the world the workforce is changing. The expectations of workers are changing. How work gets done is changing. The tools of work are changing. The work itself is changing.
This seminar shares a new approach to how we can manage our work, the tools and technologies that enable us, and the places where we come together to do it. Based on experiences of some of the world's leading thinkers and designers, it provides a greater understanding of people – how we think, how we are motivated, and how we create and collaborate. In other words, it truly offers an insight into a new landscape of work.
Herman Miller is a 100-plus-year-old company that places great importance on design, the environment, community service and the health and wellbeing of its customers and employees. Innovative ways to improve the performance of its customers’ organisations has become its hallmark.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes