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 seminar looks at the development of rainscreen cladding systems, the design purpose and principles for rainscreen systems and the use of fibre cement. It will help you to understand the following topics:
- Understand the evolution of rainscreen systems, historical examples and the birth of the modern facade solution
- Understand the purpose and benefits of rainscreen systems
- Understand rainscreen systems available and their applications
- Understand design applications of fibre cement rainscreen solutions
- Understand technical information and best practice for installation with reference to case studies
Revised
This seminar aims to help delegates:
- Understand the purpose and function of facade heating
- Appreciate the key design considerations that determine performance
- Understand the difference between fully assembled, factory tested products and site assembled products
- Learn about the practical problems that can be overcome when designing facade heating solutions
New
This CPD looks at the benefits of modern residential ventilation systems. It will help you to understand the following topics:
- Understand requirements for the selection of a good heat recovery unit
- Understand energy efficiency demands of modern residential ventilation
- Understand the selection and sizing of ductwork
- Understand the radial ducting principle and components
- Understand sound performance options
- Understand fire protection requirements
- Understand design solutions
New
Foamed concretes are a versatile group of variable strength/density materials suitable for various applications. This CPD will enable specifiers to gain a broad understanding of foam concretes and their properties and use this information to effectively specify these materials in a wide variety of situations. It will help you to understand the following topics:
- Understand the composition and properties of foam concretes
- Understand technical properties and the relationship between strength and density
- Understand the history of use and suitable applications
- Understand effective specification of foam concrete through case studies
New
Not all sprung floors are the same, an increased knowledge regarding scientific research and developments, terminology and ability helps identify the correct floor for the client’s requirements. This seminar will clarify the reasons and science behind a dance floor and why it is so important to specify and install the correct product for different projects and use. It will help you to understand the following topics:
- Understand when a dance floor is required and what the end user requires
- Understand how to specify the correct floors for installation performing arts construction projects
- Understand how to identify different floors and the reasons to install the correct flooring
- Understand the important differences between a dance floor and a sports hard floor
- Understand how specifying the correct floor can minimise injury
- Understand relevant, standards, tests and sustainability issues
- Understand the latest knowledge regarding the scientific research and developments for this field
New
This CPD is designed to provide specifiers with an overview of the material; its manufacturing processes and its design versatility. The seminar’s focus is the different specification aspects that need to be considered when selecting a floor for residential or commercial use. These aspects include product performance such as slip resistance, acoustics, reaction to fire and durability as well as outlining technical solutions for different types of installation. It will help you to understand the following topics:
- Understand the safety and performance requirements to consider when specifying flooring
- Understand the versatility of modern vinyl in terms of design, colours and performance variants
- Understand the important role of surface treatments and the benefits they offer
- Understand vinyl and its sustainability credentials
- Understand the vinyl product ranges available and typical applications
Revised
This CPD looks at eco-friendly products for bathrooms. It will help you to understand the following topics:
- Understand the impact of eco-friendly products in the market
- Understand the adaptation of standard products to be eco-friendly
- Understand how to reduce water and energy consumption in cisterns and brassware
- Understand relevant UK standards and BREEAM
- Understand the economic impact