Design, construction and technology
The following CPD materials fall within the ‘Design, construction and technology’ RIBA Core Curriculum topic area.
A tour of a laminate factory, office and fabrication support unit. Includes: an overview of the laminate manufacturing process and a hands-on opportunity to work with laminate, including bonding and post forming; the components and processes of laminate manufacturing; a discussion of the various grades of laminate; an overview of laminate specification, and; environmental considerations.
Formica Group is a global industry leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of innovative surfacing products for commercial and residential applications. Formica laminate is the ‘original’, with over 100 years’ design and product innovation and manufacturing experience. Durable, easy to clean and resistant to impact, heat and scratches, Formica laminate requires minimal maintenance. Resistant to humidity, it can also be steam cleaned or disinfected with no adverse effects. Typical applications include wall panelling, doors, cubicles, furniture and counter tops.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 2½ hours.
Examines the options facing specifiers when designing safety and security into a site. This seminar concentrates on the following learning aims: assessing the security risks, looking at the infrastructure, product choice, and implementation. Upon completion the specifier should have a thorough understanding of the security risks associated with the work environment and some of the products one can install to not only protect staff and assets, but also fit any building infrastructure.
With more than 40 years’ experience Automatic Systems designs and manufactures entrance control equipment. Its product portfolio complements security entrance lanes, swing gates, tripod turnstiles, full-height turnstiles, interlocking doors and detection units, rising and swinging barriers, extra-long and security barriers, rising fenced barriers, rising bollards and road blockers.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes.