Design, construction and technology
The following CPD materials fall within the ‘Design, construction and technology’ RIBA Core Curriculum topic area.
Examines the environmental and health benefits of natural light, the different types of glass and their uses, what makes a good rooflight in terms of performance characteristics, testing and certifications, and glass fragility and loadings. In other words, everything you need to know to specify the best rooflight for your project.
Vision AGI is a leading supplier of high specification, fully tested rooflights and structural glazing solutions in both the high-end residential and commercial sectors. The company has built a reputation for quality by using only the finest processes, materials and suppliers – wherever possible sourced from the UK.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes.
Find out more about how people actually use accessible facilities. Are Part M packs suitable in every instance? The simple answer is ‘no’; alternative arrangements are necessary for changing places facilities, school hygiene rooms and (more generally) where there is a reasonable expectation that users will be assisted by carers.
Pressalit manufactures innovative accessible bathroom and kitchen solutions designed to promote independence, safe working environments and return-on-investment opportunities. Its design principles and product arrangements have provided successful outcomes for numerous new build and refurbishment projects worldwide. Typical applications include hospitals, hospices, nursing homes, special needs schools, day centres, hotels, changing places facilities and private accommodation.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 50-60 minutes.
Defines the different types of ceiling lifts available and the reasons why lifts are required and specified, before then exploring user needs and the many and varied potential track layouts – including an explanation of the pros and cons of each. The interface with other equipment in the built environment is also examined, as well as the most common fixing and installation methods.
Arjo’s work is based on genuine care for human health and well-being, and contributes to a sustainable healthcare system – always with people in mind. Arjo is a global supplier of medical devices, services and solutions that improve quality of life for people with reduced mobility and age-related health challenges. Arjo creates value by improving clinical outcomes for patients and enabling a better work environment for healthcare professionals.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45-55 minutes.
Focuses on the evolution of rainscreen façade cladding systems by covering: the evolution of rainscreen systems (featuring historical examples and the introduction of modern façade solutions); the purpose of rainscreen cladding and the principles that underpin it; fibre cement material composition and properties, and; installation best practice and case studies.
James Hardie claims to have invented seventh-generation fibre cement. Today, and more than six million homes later, the James Hardie name is synonymous with unsurpassed quality, durability and design excellence around the globe.
Inspired by new technology and driven by its passion for design, James Hardie is constantly growing its extensive range of premium fibre cement products. Its innovative solutions are chosen by architects, housebuilders and homeowners alike to bring their unique visions to life.
Founded in 1888 with an enduring set of values, James Hardie has grown to the point where it employs more than 3,000 people and generates an annual turnover in excess of £2bn.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 40 minutes.
Fire doors save lives; more people die from smoke inhalation than fire itself, especially when smoke can travel freely through a building.
This seminar explains what fire doors are, identifies their various components, how they work, the standards and regulations that relate to them, and why smoke is so dangerous. Understanding the effectiveness of fire doors, and specifying, installing and maintaining them correctly ultimately saves lives.
GEZE is a world-leader in manual and automatic door control technology, and window control systems for natural ventilation and smoke and heat extraction.
GEZE products must – and do – comply with many standards and legal requirements and are subject to constant testing and monitoring, both by GEZE’s own in-house quality control team and external organisations. Consequently, GEZE has a comprehensive range of authorisations, test certificates and test marks from a wide variety of national and international institutions.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 40 minutes.
Find out more about the extraordinary variety of metal finishes available and how they can transform any environment. Learn about standard surface finishing, patterned and bead blasted stainless steel and a unique stainless steel that relies on light interference effects to give the impression of colour. See also how standard and custom designs have been used to tremendous effect on buildings throughout the world.
The Rimex Metals Group has manufactured surface finishes on stainless steel since 1959 and has plants in the UK, USA, Germany, Australia and South Africa, as well as exclusive distributorships in France, Spain and other countries around the world. With its considerable on-site experience and highly developed sales network, Rimex is able to bring the highest level of material management production expertise and quality control to any project, regardless of its location.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 40 minutes.
Provides an overview of the sound insulation performance of glazed partitions and doors, to allow architects to specify sound insulation with confidence. Familiarise yourself with the issues surrounding acoustic performance, including laboratory testing, measuring sound insulation values on-site, and how construction quality as a whole can affect performance.
Optima is a market-leading partitioning company. It creates beautiful interiors – here and abroad – using exceptional, flawlessly-crafted glazed partitioning systems. All Optima products are designed, manufactured and installed with care, precision and expertise. Driven by innovation, the company is proud to be known and trusted as a reliable source of industry-leading acoustic performance.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes.
Tailored to suit the needs of the specifier, this seminar reflects the latest trends and industry legislation while also sharing all you need to know about specifying natural slate with confidence.
Spanish Slate Quarries UK (SSQ) was established in 1983, and was one of the first companies to import high quality slates into the UK. As one of the world’s leading producers and suppliers of slate products, SSQ is recognised for its technical expertise, trendsetting activities and superior products.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes.