Featured CPD
This handpicked selection of CPD seminars is still broadly focussed on the sustainability theme
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Examines the options available when specifying windows for different applications.
Kawneer offers a comprehensive range of high-performance architectural aluminium building products and systems. These include unitised curtain wall solutions, 'stick' and SSG (structural silicone glazed) curtain wall products, windows, doors and framing systems. Kawneer also offers building façade design expertise which, when combined with aluminium’s flexibility and recyclability, make its building systems and products the right choice.
Kawneer has multiple facilities around the globe, including North America, south-west Europe and the Benelux. At its UK manufacturing facility in Runcorn it extrudes aluminium (incorporating thermal break technology) and applies its own finishes and paints, thus ensuring total control over product quality, lead times and distribution.
Topics covered include: the importance of roof construction and maintainanc, how to proceed when things go wrong; safe roof access strategy and inspection procedures; structure, insulation and waterproofing; and, flat roof refurbishment options, including repair, overlay or replacing the existing roof covering.
Axter is a dynamic team of waterproofing design and manufacturing specialists, sharing a passion for detail, innovating beyond the ordinary and endeavouring to inspire positive change in the way roofs are designed, waterproofed and used. For over 30 years Axter has delivered excellence to its customers and worked tirelessly to reshape the future of roof waterproofing and sustainable roof design. It is recognised throughout the industry for its comprehensive waterproofing system portfolio, product quality and technical expertise.
Duration: one hour, plus Q&A
Focuses on ecologically sustainable waterproofing methods suitable for newbuild and refurbishment basements and underground structures. As well as options, environmental costs and sustainable alternatives it examines four standard waterproofing systems and discusses how to choose the correct system for a given construction type and location.
Safeguard Europe has been supplying waterproofing products to the UK market since 1983. Product quality, industry expertise and sustainability form the cornerstone of its business philosophy.
All Safeguard products were designed by its in-house team of development chemists to be as effective as possible. They are produced in accordance with ISO 9001 and 14001 quality and environmental management standards.
Duration: one hour, plus Q&A