Legal, regulatory and statutory compliance
The following CPD materials fall within the ‘Legal regulatory and statutory compliance’ RIBA Core Curriculum topic area.
Learn more about contemporary daylighting systems and the growing demand for flat glass rooflights, today’s leading-edge glass solutions, factors to consider when specifying flat glass rooflights, relevant British Standards and testing procedures, and how to install and maintain rooflights.
Roofglaze has been established since 2001 and has a wealth of experience in the sale, design, manufacture, installation and maintenance of rooflights and skylights. Based in St Neots, Cambridgeshire, Roofglaze serves main and roofing contractors, architects, local authorities and domestic customers across the UK and beyond. Roofglaze works in partnership with world-leading rooflight manufacturers, as well as offering its own market-leading rooflights.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 30-45 minutes.
With an ageing population increasing the number of people affected by dementia, this CPD seminar has been designed to give architects a clear insight into the fundamental aspects of designing for dementia environments.
Altro has been at the forefront of innovation for almost 100 years. Today, working closely with architects, buyers, engineers, designers and contractors around the world, its insight and expertise helps them transform everyday spaces into environments that can improve the wellbeing of everyone that uses them.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes.
Gain a better understanding of the capabilities of integrity-only heat radiation control and fully insulated fire resistant glass. This seminar uses video footage of fire and impact testing to demonstrate Part B and Part K compliance, in addition to offering advice on how to specify fire-resistant glass, the acoustic properties of fire-resistant glass in relation to BB93, and designing fire-resistant certified systems for window, door, partition and frameless system applications.
Pyroguard is a leading specialist manufacturer of fire-resistant glass products. With over 25 years’ proven industry experience and the widest range of high performance certified products, Pyroguard has the capability to supply globally through an approved network of licensed partners and distributors. All products are fully tested and compliant to meet legislative and international standards across E, EW and EI classifications, as well as being CE marked and ISO 9001:2000 registered.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: one hour.
Covers the nature of sound – examining both airborne and structural transmission of sound, regulatory requirements and British Standards that relate to acoustic performance, test procedures and interpretation of test reports, effective design of door assemblies for acoustic performance (including door construction and the influence of sealing systems), design conflicts between acoustic performance, durability and ease of operation of the door, and independent accreditation.
Lorient Polyproducts has been designing and manufacturing high performance sealing systems for over 37 years. As a company, Lorient is passionate about the products it makes. Lorient’s dedicated R&D and testing facilities rigorously put its sealing systems through their paces — enabling it to enhance product form and function. Consequently, Lorient has built a strong reputation for design innovation and for producing the highest quality sealing systems, embracing acoustic, smoke, fire and thermal containment, as well as accessibility. Respected throughout the industry for its technical expertise, Lorient plays an active role in helping to shape standards and best practice.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: one hour.
This seminar looks at what is included in a roof survey, how the condition of the roof affects design decisions and how to identify the best roof refurbishment solution for clients. It also looks at the problems caused by misdiagnosis of interstitial condensation. Examples of best practice and common mistakes are illustrated using case studies.
SIG Design & Technology is part of SIG Roofing, a leading division of SIG plc, a FTSE 250-listed company and a UK market-leading specialist supplier to professionals in the building and construction industry. SIG designs and supplies flat roofing solutions including green roofing, zinc, copper and stainless-steel roofing and cladding and pitched roof coverings, including natural slate and clay tiles.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: one hour.