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.
Technology has transformed flooring from a practical consideration into a dynamic canvas. This seminar offers architects a greater understanding of how to create dynamic, inspirational floors, while also exploring key considerations such as the psychology of colour, way-finding and legislation.
Founded in 1866, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions. Today, Tarkett continues to inspire with its comprehensive range of innovative luxury vinyl tiles (LVT), suitable for use in a variety of sectors, including retail, housing, leisure, education and healthcare. Tarkett's offering extends from the initial flooring selection and design to installation, ongoing care and maintenance.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: one hour.
This CPD seminar helps architects to understand more about resin mineral board for outdoor flooring, the options available, and the ways in which they can be customised to the specific design needs of clients while blending in with building design. Topics covered include the properties of resin mineral boards, identifying potential applications, design considerations for specific areas, and best practice.
The Millboard Company Ltd is a leading manufacturer of premium wood-free outdoor flooring. The company employs over 100 people at its base in Warwickshire and proudly designs and manufactures in Great Britain. Recognised as a leading brand for wood-free alternatives in the UK, Millboard is a unique, wood-free alternative to composite and timber decking, manufactured from a unique polyurethane resin blend.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: one hour.
This CPD presentation examines the requirements of levelling solutions, ideal substrate preparation and methodology, and covers issues such as correct priming and bonding (essential for a successful installation) and health and safety, before demonstrating the benefits (including cost savings) of using an anhydrite screed. It is followed by a short Q&A session.
Anhydritec is one of the UK’s premier manufacturers of synthetic anhydrite binders for free-flowing levelling floor screeds. Anhydritec provides floor screed solutions for most build types, from traditional to timber frame, and from heated to high level floors (including The Shard). The company provides technical expertise and back up, and will assist with writing bespoke M13 specifications for any project.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 40-45 minutes.