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 CPD will discuss fire curtain barriers and the governing standards that regulate their use. From compartmentation to protecting a means of escape, this seminar will illustrate when and where fire curtain barriers can be specified within the build environment. Topics covered include a review of Passive Fire Protection and associated regulations, fire curtains as a solution, performance classifications, standards and compliance and applications. By the end of the session you should have a greater understanding of:
- Passive fire protection standards and BS 8524 the only specific fire curtain barrier standard
- Why and where a fire curtain barrier can be used
- The various types of fire curtain barriers
- How to correctly specify a fire curtain barrier
- What on-going Service and Maintenance is required for a fire curtain barrier
New
This CPD will cover the following topics:
- What is gypsum fibreboard?
- Using blockwork: an outdated construction method?
- What are the alternatives?
- Why use contemporary materials?
New
This CPD will discuss the Smart Home. It will begin with a definition of the Smart Home, before moving on to explore topics including The Internet of Things, entertainment, modern building methods, bandwith and Smart Home wiring infrastructure. By the end of the seminar you should have a greater understanding of:
- Key vocabulary and phrases
- Basic design principles
-What is required to cable an ‘Integrated Home’
- Key metrics/space
- When to ask for guidance or professional assistance
New
This CPD takes a brief look at the science and benefits to be gained from daylight transfer, taking a snapshot review of the development of glass products and glass systems for interior applications. By the end of the seminar you should have a greater understanding of:
- The impact natural daylight contact can have on human performance
- The difference between glass products and certified glass systems
- How to design, install and maintain Glass Screen Systems with confidence and within compliance
- Relevant Building standards applicable to internal glass applications
New
This CPD article will focus on the key factors to consider when specifying and designing luxury vinyl tile (LVT) flooring for use with people with dementia. Topics covered include differentiating between flooring and critical surfaces, acoustics and reducing impact sound, avoiding sensory overload, and Health and Safety credentials. By the end of the CPD you should have a greater understanding of:
- The need for continuous flooring surfaces
- The difference between flooring and critical surfaces
- The different types of LVT and where to specify
- How to identify suitable colours, designs and finishes for dementia-friendly schemes
- What Health and Safety considerations should be addressed
New
This CPD aims to give an introduction to the non combustible membrane. Topics covered include the functionality and application of membranes, the new Euroclass A2 non combustible membrane and why it should be used, independent certifications and installation information. By the end of the seminar you should have a greater understanding of:
- The difference in Euroclass categories – A2 to F.
- Incentives for using breathable membranes
- Application of the membrane
- UV resistance, water proofing and fire testing of membranes
- A2 S1 DO reactions in terms of fire