Latest CPD
Here are the latest CPD materials to have been assessed and approved by the RIBA. These include both brand new and newly-revised CPD materials.
This CPD seminar on the specification of ironmongery looks at the following areas: legislation, including the Disability Discrimination Act, Equality Act, BS 8300: 2009, and Approved Documents and their equivalents throughout the UK and Ireland; the impact of BS 8300, specifically on products such as door closers, automatic door operators, door furniture and hardware such as hinges, locks and panic hardware, as well as access control products and handrails, and; visual contrast and light reflectance values.
The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) is the trade body that represents the interests of the UK architectural ironmongery industry. Its qualifications, education and CPD programmes are widely respected in the UK and overseas. Its technical information service is the only specialist service of its kind and provides GAI members with comprehensive advice on issues relating to the legislation, regulations and standards governing the use of architectural ironmongery and related hardware.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes.
This seminar explains the importance of fire safety relating to manual doors and their various components. It defines what a fire door is, what the components are and how they work. It also explains why smoke is so dangerous and provides guidance on the standards and regulations that apply.
GEZE is a world leader in manual and automatic door technology, as well as window control systems for natural ventilation and smoke and heat extraction. With an extensive product range, comprehensive project management experience, a highly-trained technical department and dedicated sales teams, GEZE is the perfect partner for any construction project.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 40 minutes.
This information-packed seminar explains: why entrance matting is necessary in public buildings, the different forms it can take, why some systems perform better in particular applications, the legislation affecting specification, key performance measures, new innovations in entrance matting design, and how to use entrance matting to complement reception area designs.
The INTRAmatting brand of Entrance Matting is a unique range of products that combine up-to-date design and aesthetics with the ability to suit the most demanding environments. They have been designed by industry specialists with an intimate knowledge of the marketplace, and provide optimum performance every time.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes.