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.
New
This presentation examines the different types of screed used in the construction industry. Topics covered will include advantages and disadvantages of each type of screed, methods of installation, the drying process and factors effecting drying time. By the end of the CPD you should have a greater understanding of:
- The different screeds available on the market
- The benefits of various screeds
- How screed dries and potential problems that can be encountered on site
New
This CPD aims to increase the awareness and knowledge of the audience about laminated stone which is basically a composite material form of marble. The content includes technical descriptions, specifications, benefits and limitations and different fields of application for laminated stone, supported with case studies. It will help you to understand the following topics:
- Understand what a laminated stone panel is and the varieties available
- Understand the benefits and limitations of laminated stone and which limitations of natural stone could be solved with this material
- Understand the variety of substrates for different cladding and flooring applications
- Understand the technical specifications of different laminations to be able to specify the right solution
- Understand the possible fields of use for each substrate
- Understand compliance with current legislation, including health and safety and test results
- Understand lessons learnt from case studies
New
This CPD seminar explains how external wall systems offer a different method of thermally cladding a building whilst enabling complete flexibility of building design. Topics covered include the definition of an external wall insultation (EWI) system, the benefits of insulating externally, important criteria to consider when specifying and aspects to be considered during the design of the scheme. By the end of the CPD you should have a greater understanding of:
- How to identify an EWI system by its component parts
- The benefits of an EWI system in comparison to alternative insulation technologies available
- How to match the appropriate solution to the building specification requirement
- Detailing an EWI solution
New
This CPD will cover the following topics:
- How vinyl flooring can help with NHS risk management
- The Department of Health’s Building Notes in relation to flooring
- Evidence-based flooring design considerations for dementia care facilities
- Vinyl and its sustainability credentials
- Installation and budget considerations
- Evidence-based design considerations for flooring in the healthcare environment
New
Habitual specification of Marine plywood is common when high quality plywood is required. This CPD aims to educate specifiers regarding the key features of well made, fit for purpose construction plywood, fully in line with current European Standards, leading to informed product selection. By the end of the session you should have a greater understanding of:
- The key features and origination of plywood within a global context
- The legal and environmental framework that impacts on plywood specification
- The key aspects and variability of the plywood manufacturing process
- The origination of Marine Plywood and the disconnect with current European Plywood Standards
- The European Technical Standards that underpin robust plywood specification
- The key features of the different birch plywood face grades available
- Reaction to Fire European Standards applicable to plywood
New
The design of school washrooms needs to take into account a number of considerations including Technical Annex 2A
published by the Education and Skills Funding agency. This seminar explains the requirements of Annex 2A and
discusses how you can specify and design better washrooms for each age group within educational facilities.
New
This CPD aims to discuss the origins and use of rainscreen. Topics covered will include the basic principles of rainscreen, the advantages, possible concerns, façade panels, wind tight layers, types of fixings and health and safety. By the end of the seminar you should have a greater understanding of:
- What a rainscreen is and its first uses
- Risk of fire and advantages of fibre cement rainscreen
- The production process
- Principles of an open rainscreen and the advantages
- Different subframe options available
- Design ideas