RIBA Core Curriculum: Compliance
The following CPD materials fall within the ‘Compliance: legal, regulatory and statutory framework and processes’ RIBA Core Curriculum topic area.
Discover the benefits of stone wool as a natural choice for acoustic ceilings and walls. Learn about the effects of sound in society today and the main challenges in creating appropriate acoustic comfort to comply with industry acoustic and building standards. The inherent, unique characteristics of stone wool, including excellent sound absorption, humidity resistance, fire resistance and recycling, are also explained fully.
Rockfon acoustic stone wool and metal solutions for ceilings and walls are a fast and simple way to create beautiful, comfortable and safe spaces. Easy to install and durable, they protect people from noise and the spread of fire, while making a constructive contribution towards a sustainable future. Suitable for new build and renovation projects, and fully upcyclable at end-of-life.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes.
This interactive seminar provides key information on passenger platform lifts, using virtual reality to allow the specifier to experience a platform lift first-hand. Tailored around the information needs of architects, this seminar allows him or her to gain a greater understanding of: what a lifting platform is; how to comply with Building Regulations and standards and spot difficulties with non-compliant platform lifts, and; common applications for platform lifts and how to advise clients on their use.
Gartec is one of the UK’s leading suppliers and installers of passenger platform lifts, and one of very few UK-based passenger platform lift manufacturers to publish BIM objects. Gartec has over 20 years’ experience, providing a nationwide network of specialist engineers to install, service and maintain to the highest standard. Its design-driven lifts take three days to install and are ideal for home and commercial environments.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes.
This CPD seminar examines the design of stonework and provides guidance on good practice, building regulations and the influence of Eurocodes. It includes case studies to highlight potential problems and ways to both overcome and avoid them.
Szerelmey is a leading specialist in new build stonework, faience and building restoration services. The company delivers external cladding, hard landscaping and internals, and can provide everything from the substructure out, including SFS, SIPS, DPCs, fire walls and insulation. Szerelmey has a large in-house design department, industry-leading project management teams and a highly skilled, directly employed workforce.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes.