RIBA CPD Showcase

Floors, including beams

The following CPD materials have been assessed and approved by the RIBA.
Article, by ATLAS Sp. z o.o.
Looks at the regulations and requirements related to the fire safety of external thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS). Covers the relevant Building Regulations and standards related to ETICS, the fire classification of construction products, issues surrounding the correct installation of ETICS, and how to recognize the fire classes for ETICS.
ATLAS is a well-known Polish group of construction chemicals and raw materials manufacturers. The ATLAS Group portfolio includes a wide range of products and technological system solutions for the construction and renovation of residential, public and industrial buildings. With many years’ experience designing and manufacturing for the construction industry, you can be sure that ATLAS Group products will always be durable, safe and of the highest quality.

Approximate viewing duration, reading time or number of pages: 10 minutes
Literature, by Schlüter-Systems Ltd
Creating a successful wetroom takes research and preparation. The finer details of a project are often overlooked, leading to leaks, cracked tiles and ultimately, loss of room use and revenue. This CPD material covers the pros and cons of installing a wetroom, wetroom failures, the difference between water-resistance and waterproofing, standards and regulations, and additional considerations when designing wetrooms.
Schlüter-Systems Ltd has worked in partnership with architects and specifiers for over 20 years, providing trusted advice for projects both large and small, and offering guidance on the specification of tile and stone installations through its RIBA-approved CPD seminars. With over 10,000 products, Schlüter can always be trusted to provide sound advice and solutions for the application of tile and stone.

Approximate viewing duration, reading time or number of pages: 16 pages
Online Learning, by FSi Limited
Examines what passive fire protection is, the differences between reaction and resistance to fire, how products are tested, what standards they are tested to, key differences between EN and BS standards, and the CE mark, and how it is obtained. It also highlights the responsibilities and importance of certified installers and correct specification.
FSi Limited is one of the UK’s largest independent manufacturers of passive fire protection products, supplying innovative and well-tested solutions to satisfy all market needs, whether they be British, European or Worldwide. With its comprehensive systems, tested to many global standards (including CE, UL, FM, AS, ASTM and ISO), FSi is the partner of choice for all your built-in fire stopping requirements

Approximate viewing duration, reading time or number of pages: 23 minutes
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