Latest CPD
The following CPD seminars have only recently been approved, so book now to avoid the rush.
This presentation offers the designer guidance on roof refurbishment in an ecologically sustainable manner. It outlines the alternatives which may be considered and examines the impact of each upon sustainability.
Moy Materials is a leading distributor of flat roof waterproofing and thermal insulation systems. It is an expert supplier of intensive and extensive green roofs, and of composite metal panels, steel decking and steel purlins.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 40 minutes
Effective from April 2013 the new European Safety Standard EN 16005 is the first formalised cross-European standard for automatic doors. Recognised as a more onerous standard, it covers the potential hazards and hazardous situations related to power-operated doorsets. GEZE is the first company in the UK to offer RIBA-approved CPD material that explains the standard, its implications for architects, and how to comply.
GEZE is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of door and window control systems. Investing millions in research, development and manufacture of innovative solutions, GEZE sets the global standard for advanced door and window technology.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 40 minutes
This CPD seminar covers all aspects of damage prevention to distribution centres by exploring recent case studies, protection solutions, Revit and CAD design, sustainable materials and reduced maintenance. It aims to: review methods to identify and quantify damage risks, support BREEAM ratings, and illustrate the support available through specialist suppliers.
McCue Corporation has 25 years’ experience providing impact protection to the UK’s largest retailers. It helps stores to look as good in year three as they did in month three. McCue protects customer stores from damage and the risk of expensive repairs. It has recently developed an innovative product range, aimed specifically at preventing damage to distribution centres, that follows a theme of increased sustainability and reduced maintenance.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 50 minutes
This CPD seminar, about the use of CPVC in fire sprinkler piping systems, is intended to provide general knowledge about sprinkler systems, how they improve the safety of a building and its inhabitants, how they make fire safety more cost efficient through the use of trade-offs, and how the use of CPVC piping increases the architect’s design flexibility.
Lubrizol Advanced Materials is a leading world manufacturer of post-chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) that has designed specific compounds for use in fire sprinkler systems. CPVC pipes and fittings provide unique advantages in sprinkler installations, including superior hydraulics, ease of joining and ease of assembly. Such systems were first installed in the United States, but are increasingly used throughout Europe.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes
This seminar covers the correct specification of bi-folding doors and movable glazed façade systems, as used in private residential, commercial, stadia and new build apartment schemes. It discusses how to create more light and space, improve accessibility, and address such issues as noise and air pollution, while complying with building regulations.
An innovator and market leader, Solarlux has a bi-folding door system to suit nearly every application, including Passivhaus performing systems. Still family owned, all systems are manufactured to order from Bissendorf, Germany, where the quality of engineering starts with the in-house design and manufacture of hinges, rollers and profiles. Solarlux systems are used by leading architects in stadia, commercial buildings, residential and education schemes, including the New York Yankees’ stadium, and Keppel Bay by Daniel Libeskind.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 40-60 minutes