Schueco UK Ltd

Sustainable architecture

Knowledge level:

General Awareness

Material type: Online Learning

Building Movement - Accommodating Building Sway and Slab Deflection in Curtain Wall Systems

This semianr is an introduction into building movement. How you can accommodate building sway and slab deflection within curtain walling systems.

We will be taking a look into the different types of movement that occurs and some specific details of how these challenges are overcome.

Finally we will take a look into the industry standards, test methods and supporting information that help deliver better building envelopes.

RIBA Core Curriculum:

Knowledge level:

General Awareness

Material type: Online Learning

Specifying Steel Glazing Systems

An introduction into using Steel Glazing systems. Taking a look at the features and benefits of using steel over other materials, covering an overview of its fire performance as well as security, thermal and structural capabilities including application of steel systems and where these are best used.
By the end of the CPD you should have a greater understanding of:
- The features and benefits of steel glazing systems against other materials
- The necessary fire regulations and how steel glazing systems can help meet these standards
- The necessary thermal regulations and how steel glazing systems can help
- The application of steel glazing systems and when to you them for project solutions

RIBA Core Curriculum:

Knowledge level:

General Awareness

Material type: Online Learning

Security in Buildings

An introduction into specifying secure glazing systems, looking at the design requirements and what needs to be considered when developing secure buildings. Understanding the specific building regulations and performance standards that are represented, along with Industry schemes that support the overall security planning of a project.
By the end of the CPD you should have a greater understanding of:
- The important considerations when specifying security requirements within glazing systems
- The necessary building regulations related to Security standards.
- Specific product and performance standards related to security.
- The industry schemes and what roles they have within designing secure buildings

RIBA Core Curriculum:

Knowledge level:

General Awareness

Material type: Online Learning

Material type: Seminar

Specifying curtain walling

An introduction to specifying curtain walling covering the unique differences between stick and unitised elements. Understanding the design benefits of each application, how they are constructed, the impacts on sustainability and wellbeing, along with compliance to the necessary industry standards including testing procedures and fire protection.

RIBA Core Curriculum:

Knowledge level:

General Awareness

Material type: Online Learning

Material type: Seminar

Specifying residential windows and glazed doors

Introduction to specifying residential windows and doors. Providing an insight to the building regulations applicable to this sector, covering application of those standards to ensure your product specification meets the requirements of building homes for the future.

RIBA Core Curriculum:

Knowledge level:

Detailed Knowledge, General Awareness

Material type: Online Learning

Material type: Seminar

Health, safety and wellbeing

Fire protection system, standards and regulations

An overview of the requirements of Approved Document B and the guidance given in order to comply with the regulations in respect of fire safety. A summary of the performance characteristics and classifications of fire safety elements given in EN 13501 and a look at compartmentation as a route to fire safety in buildings.

RIBA Core Curriculum:

Knowledge level:

General Awareness

Material type: Online Learning

Material type: Seminar