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.
Revised
This seminar aims to provide a clear understanding of the technical characteristics and potential areas of application for composite quartz which is a relatively new product to the market. It will help you to understand the following topics:
- Understand composite quartz, how it is made, the design process and and the composition of material
- Understand its applications and use
- Understand its attributes and characteristics
- Understand health and safety issues
New
This CPD will provide details on the cost planning of structural glazing and the variable cost factors associated with typical glazed applications. These include factors such as location, panel size and weight, supporting framework and access and logistics. The presentation also covers the manufacturing, strengthening and processing of glass and provides an overview of key design cost factors. This seminar will help you to understand the following topics:
- Understand glass manufacturing and its key properties
- Understand the possibilities of enhancing performance through heat, lamination and thermal control coatings
- Understand variable costs associated with structural glazing
- Understand key cost consideration for the most common glazed applications.
Revised
- What is wood modification via acetylation method?
- Benefits of extreme durable MDF
- The tests that have been done on extreme durable MDF
- Processing, warranties, cost comparison and life cycle costs
- Applications for extreme durable MDF
New
This CPD will discuss the different classifications of glass and the tests involved. Topics covered include HSE Background and Statistics, CWCT Glass Classification, Class 0,1, 2 and 3 and tests for non-fragility as defined in the Advisory Committee for Roof Safety’s (ACR) Red Book (ACR[M]001). By the end of the CPD you should have a greater understanding of:
- Industry Statistics and the importance of safety when specifying glass in rooflights
- The different rooflight specifications - TN66 TN67 TN92
- The differences between Classification 0,1, 2 and 3
- The tests which make up the different glass classifications
- When TN92 applies
New
There is a common misconception that there can be infection control issues with having carpet within healthcare settings including residential care homes and mental health facilities. This CPD article looks at various studies and research findings around some of the common misconceptions of the use of carpets within non-clinical healthcare environments, with a focus on infection control and cleaning. By the end of the CPD you should have a greater understanding of:
- The spread of bacteria and fungi from floor finishes and why carpets shouldn't be eliminated from specifications
- The rules and regulations of installing carpets within healthcare
- Facts and figures about carpet life cycle costs and energy savings from the use of carpet
- Why carpets shouldn't be considered as an infection control risk in non-clinical healthcare environments
- Health building notes and what the CQC say about the use of carpets