Forterra Building Products

The presentation aims to give a broad and as detailed as possible explanation of the essentials of the Building Safety Act 2022, and its impact on roles and responsibilities of stakeholders and specifically the architect in fulfilling the duties required under the legislation. This includes the impact of the act on information accuracy and completeness, changes to Approved Document B and new planning gateways of the process.

This CPD aims to give:
1. A background on building safety issues and catastrophes and how learning from them and knowledge evolves.
2. An introduction to the essentials of the BSA - and what it means for architects/specifiers in particular.
3. An overview of roles and responsibilities under the BSA, how it defines them and the changes to ARB competency.
4. Information on how the act changes Approved Document B and the defined relevant buildings.
5. Information on how the act has created new roles including Principal Designer and Construction Products Regulator and what they include.

By the end of this seminar delegates will:
1. Have an improved understanding and confidence in the BSA and its implications for construction legislation and the architect's roles and opportunities.
2. Have a concise overview as possible on the fundamental and key points of the BSA and what it entails.
3. Have clarity on roles in information flow, who is responsible and what they need to know (the Golden Thread).
4. Be able to navigate the essentials of and through the three planning gateways - in particular Gateway 1 and fire safety.

Studies show that the number of people affected by floods is growing much faster than scientists previously had thought, due both to increased inundation and migration of people into flood-prone areas.

The Climate Emergency, with its predictions of even more flooding events in the future. We need technologies that alleviate some of the worst effects of flooding on human life, health and property.

This CPD seeks to provide an understanding of the role permeable paving SuDS can play in the natural approach to management of stormwater: - the principles, design and detailed application. This includes an in depth overview of the systems properties, materials and construction.

The understanding and application of the general principles of masonry specification and workmanship on site is key to successful outcomes on any project. The CPD aims to equip the architect audience with an overview of brick types, finishes and properties in a contextual overview of BS 771-1. It then leads to a grounding in site best practice and avoidance of potential future defects/problems.
- The correct brick for the buildings geographic location, brick position within the structure and architectural detailing that may be required within the masonry façade
- The relationship between clay type, manufacturing technique and its impact on the technical properties of clay masonry
- BS EN 771-1
- How to promote “best practice” when constructing clay masonry on site and have the ability to stop “bad practice” before problems arise or costs are incurred
- The key characteristics of clay masonry and its properties

Understanding movement in clay and concrete masonry is key to accurate specification and effective, robust detailing. The CPD covers the essentials in specific material properties and behaviour of brick and blocks. It also addresses the legislation and standards related to frequency/location in horizontal and vertical planes and avoiding problems through correct detailing and placement of movement joints