Featured CPD
Our featured CPD section includes a mixture of topics, from sandwich panels to raised floors.
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Explores the fire performance of composite cladding panels for building façades, including: the requirements of Building Regulations Part B, fire tests and standards such as BS 8414 and EN 13501-1, insurance, and issues surrounding boundary conditions, buildings over 18m in height, external surfaces and installation.
Trimo UK is a building envelope contractor and part of the international Trimo Group. The company’s core business is the manufacture and supply of architectural façades, walls and roof systems for a variety of building applications.
Duration: one hour, plus Q&A
Discover the history and origins of modern lighting techniques, how they have changed through the evolution of interior design, and how to deliver them using different luminaire types, controls and scene settings.
Atrium is one of the UK’s largest independent lighting specialists. It enhances clients’ projects through the skilful application of artificial light, and adds value through outstanding service, support and a unique portfolio of products for the retail, commercial, hospitality, residential and public buildings sectors.
Duration: 45 minutes, plus Q&A
Examines the sources and applications of digital ordnance survey mapping, planning and environmental data (including case studies) as well as discussing historical mapping and aerial photography.
Landmark Information Group offers current and historical environmental risk management information and desktop mapping solutions to the property industry.
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Includes guidance on the key changes between the Part L 2013 and 2021 editions (as an interim step before the Future Buildings Standard in 2025) in terms of their objectives and implications. This is an update on Tata’s previous Part L seminar, which was based on the 2013 edition.
Tata Steel provides a comprehensive range of building envelope products and services to create value for the construction industry and support sustainable construction. The company works closely with the supply chain to deliver solutions aimed at improving value and speed of construction and increasing the functionality and performance of buildings.
Duration: one hour, plus Q&A
Includes practical guidance on how raised floors can contribute to Green Building, the fundamentals of different Green Building certificates, and the documentation and information required to achieve certifications.
Lindner Group is a leading company for the building envelope, interior fit-out and insulation. It advises, develops, produces and implements products and projects from single-trade jobs to turnkey solutions, covering both new build and renovations.
Duration: one hour, plus Q&A