Latest CPD
Here are the latest CPD materials to have been assessed and approved by the RIBA. These include both new and recently-revised CPD materials.
New
This seminar looks at the design principles and specification details and considerations for internal floor drainage. It will cover specific applications and care and maintenance and will help you to understand the following topics:
- Understand the defining characteristics and differences of floor gullies and floor channels and the differences between trapped and un-trapped gullies.
- Understand design principles, regulations and British Standards BS EN 1253, BS EN 1422 and BS EN 12056.
- Understand specification principles based on the two key issues, traffic environment and flow rates required.
- Understand the different floor construction and finishes and how this affects specification.
- Understand the different project applications and how this affects product specification.
New
- What is wood modification via acetylation method?
- What is Extreme Durable MDF?
- What tests have been done on Extreme Durable MDF?
- What are Extreme Durable MDF leading uses?
New
Future Vision II explores current and future trend topics and color palettes across the full spectrum of the design industry.
This seminar will help you understand the following topics:
- What’s driving future trends? 6 key factors driving future trends.
- Recognising the importance of societal, technological and cultural trends.
- Trend forecast for 2018 and beyond.
New
This CPD shows the benefits of using a mortarless brick cladding system, how it gives the look of a lasting durable brick building, saves time on site, saves in labour costs, isn’t weather dependant and requires no wet trades, as well as improving building acoustics and impact resistance of timber frame or insulated panel structures. It will help you to understand the following topics:
- Understand the history and background to mortarless brick cladding systems.
- Understand reasons that you may use a mortarless brick cladding system.
- Understand fast track construction, looking at a case study.
- Understand the versatility of application.
- Understand considerations for preparation and installation, how a mortarless brick cladding system is fitted and how it works.
Revised
This seminar aims to assist in the design of healthy, comfortable office environments by gaining an insight into key parameters in achieving (as far as practicable) an ergonomically correct workstation, and the motivational factors driving ergonomic intervention.
New
BIM is driving change, its use is developing rapidly and transforming the way the construction industry works. Understanding this process and knowing how to collaborate is crucial for the future of practices and architects. This presentation will explain the jargon to help you get started and identify the reasons for moving to BIM. It covers both the benefits and the pitfalls and will help you to understand the following topics:
- Understand what Open BIM is and why it is important.
- Understand how collaboration works.
- Understand Industry Foundation Class (IFC) and the BIM process.
- Understand tools and knowledge to promote open workflows.
- Understand easy first wins working with Open BIM.
New
This CPD is designed to educate and enlighten architects and specifiers about issues relating to interstitial condensation, typical scenarios and conditions which contribute to the likelihood of interstitial condensation forming and the possible effects that it can have on the structure. It will also point up the relevant parts of British Standard BS5250 that relate to ventilation of roof structures and will show how proprietary products can help to meet these requirements. It will help you to understand the following topics:
- Understand interstitial condensation and its causes.
- Understand the importance of the Vapour Control Layer (VCL).
- Understand the principles of roof void ventilation as set out in British Standard BS5250.
- Understand how much ventilation is required.
- Understand ways in which products can help achieve the requirements and ventilate correctly.
New
This CPD provides an overview of Self Compacting Concrete and looks at situations suitable for the specification of SCC. It will help you to understand the following topics:
- Understand the origins of Self Compacting Concrete.
- Understand the considerations in specifying SCC, reasons for using it and typical applications.
- Understand material properties and how to differentiate between types of reinforcement suitable for SCC applications.
- Understand testing procedures.
New
This CPD is designed to educate and enlighten architects and specifiers as to why ventilation in lead covered roofs is so important, what can happen if this is not considered and what is depicted as the standard in BS5250 Control of Condensation in Buildings. It will help you to understand the following topics:
- Understand the history of lead roofing.
- Understand why we need to ventilate lead covered roofs.
- Understand interstitial condensation and its causes.
- Understand other sources of moisture in roof voids.
- Understand the relevant regulations .
- Understand types of roof construction and how much ventilation is required.
- Understand products that can help you meet the regulations and ventilate correctly.