Design, construction and technology
The following CPD materials fall within the ‘Design, construction and technology’ RIBA Core Curriculum topic area.
Extreme durable MDF is a modified wood panel that has a guaranteed outdoor lifespan of 50 years above ground, and 25 years in-ground. This seminar explains what it is, how it’s made and tested, and how and where it can be used.
MEDITE SMARTPLY is a market-leading manufacturer of MDF and OSB. Drawing on this expertise, it created an extreme durable MDF with a 50-year guarantee. Perfect for outdoor applications where durability and dimensional stability are vital, this modified MDF panel is taking the construction world by storm.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 55 minutes.
Core Curriculum topics: Design, construction and technology.
Gain greater insight into the benefits of offsite construction and how unitised curtain walls are tested, manufactured and installed. Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) use more effective materials, speed up building delivery, facilitate higher design quality standards and can help reduce resource consumption.
Kawneer offers a comprehensive range of architectural aluminium building systems. Its expertise, combined with aluminium’s flexibility and recyclability, makes its building systems the right solutions for today and tomorrow. Kawneer products are made from the highest quality materials and are the result of many years’ construction experience. Kawneer extrudes, thermally breaks and powder coats all of its systems in its own UK factory.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: one hour.
Core Curriculum topics: Design, construction and technology.
A comprehensive overview of the often-confusing aspects of waterproofing structures below ground. Clear and knowledgeable explanations of the options available are presented, including how they work together when a combined solution is needed. This seminar is presented by a certified surveyor of structural waterproofing (CSSW) and covers each of the waterproofing systems defined in BS 8102 (2009).
Triton Systems is an expert in timber and damp treatments as well as waterproofing solutions for new build and existing structures. The company provides a one-stop shop for proven technical solutions covering all scenarios, including waterproof concrete construction and external and internal membrane systems. All systems are fully compliant with NHBC, Premier Guarantee and other insurer requirements.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes.
Core Curriculum topics: Design, construction and technology.