Latest CPD materials
Here are the latest CPD materials to have been assessed and approved by the RIBA. These include both new and recently revised, and online and in-person CPD seminars.
New & Available Online
This CPD on Antibacterial Tiles explains what Silver Ion technology is and how it is applied in tile production to offer long lasting hygiene. It reviews the features and applications of antibacterial porcelain tiles with Silver Ion technology, supported by project case studies. It also covers the relevant British Standards for best practice in tiling.
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This CPD provides an insight into what the circular economy and the cradle to cradle strategy are, and how C2C certified® bathrooms and kitchens can contribute to the circular economy.
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This CPD will provide an overview of EBC Smart Materials, their manufacture and how they can be used by designers. By the end of the presentation, you should have a greater understanding of:
- How to recognise a Smart Material versus a standard High Pressure Laminate
- How to understand it's technical properties and how it works
- How Smart Materials can be applied for Interior Design
- How to fabricate the material for Interior Design
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This webinar explores the issue of noise and the damaging effects of noise pollution on our health and well-being. We discuss materials and processes that are involved in producing noise reduction windows in order to create the quietest spaces in the very noisiest places. By the end of the CPD you should have a greater understanding of:
- Noise pollution
- At what point noise becomes harmful to humans and impacts health
- The difference between standard windows and acoustic windows
- Manufacturing process of noise reduction windows
- Details of what noise reduction windows are available in the market
This CPD can be delivered to you live and remotely
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This CPD provides an overview of various aspects and regulatory requirements in order to correctly specify glass for facades. You will learn in detail not only about the design considerations like aesthetics and privacy, but also performance indicators like thermal comfort and daylight as well. Safety and security including fire protection, sustainability and energy saving smart technologies are also other important topics discussed in this CPD. By the end of the presentation you should have a greater understanding of:
- Which aspects to consider when to specify glass for façades
- Daylight performance, glare, privacy and aesthetic aspects of glass
- Thermal comfort, acoustics, safety and security, and fire resistance with glass
- Smart glass technologies for energy efficient and sustainable buildings
- Norms and regulations for different specification aspects
This CPD can be delivered to you live and remotely
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This CPD provides an overview of the process of standards development relevant to the coatings industry; with a more in depth insight ito ISO 12944 which is the primary international standard for specifying corrosion protection paint systems.
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This CPD provides a clear explanation of how state of the art software combined with independently verified carbon equivalent data can be used to enable designers to make informed choices in modern construction projects. It provides a definition and introduction to popular green building certification schemes and how coatings can contribute towards achieving points. It also discusses the need for protective coating and passive fire protection technology in sustainable design.
Revised
This CPD looks at the guidelines for the specification of a safe stairway. The presentation and discussion deals with the subject of how to make commercial, public or shared stairways safe and meet all current building regulation guidelines. The CPD includes:
- What stair nosings are designed to achieve and how to select the right one
- Key Legislation and Industry Standards around stairway design
- How recent BS, BRE and Equality Act (formerly DDA) guidelines affect specifications
- Environmental and Health and Safety considerations
- Examples of best practice with specification examples
The seminar lasts 40-60 minutes. All seminars are part of the RIBA core curriculum syllabus and earn double CPD points for those attending the seminars. To book a CPD seminar call 0161 627 4222, email info@quantumflooring.co.uk or visit www.quantumflooring.co.uk
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This CPD looks at the topic of heritage in relation to beauty. Drawing on a decade of architectural debate, we explore the question of beauty and look at the renewed interest in heritage and craft that has emerged, especially since the pandemic thrust us even further into a digital world. With a focus on clay and ceramics, this CPD delves into the background of the Potteries, a site of historical industrial importance and contemporary influence. We look at ceramics and how they can be used to capture the beauty of today for future generations and discover the modern methods conserving craftsmanship and community that represent heritage now.
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A detailed look at paving mortar for the public realm in line with BS 7533, how an eco mortar option can lead to a significant reduction in carbon, quantified by trees grown over a 10 year period, or not driving a car calculated in miles not driven. Traffic categories, pavement layers (the build up) & impregnating sealers will also feature.
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This CPD provides an introduction to extruded aluminium cladding – what it is and its various internal and external applications. It discusses the materials and processes required to make powder coated aluminium cladding - including how it can help minimize environmental impact, increase energy efficiency and help projects earn LEED credits. It also covers health and safety, the powder coating process and finish options, the benefits of wood-like finished aluminium cladding, and installation. By the end of the CPD you should have a greater understanding of:
- The main attributes of aluminium extrusions
- Health and Safety in respect to manufacturing, powder coating, and installation of aluminium cladding
- How wood-like finished aluminium cladding can enhance buildings and create inclusive and healthy environments
- Fundamentals of aluminium cladding systems including the basics of installation and the various component pieces and applications
- The significance of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)
- How aluminium extrusions are manufactured using safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible practices