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The following CPD materials have been assessed and approved by the RIBA.
Covers: the history of raised access floors; what raised access floor systems are, including their features, benefits, applications and finishes; guidance on specification and installation; and system selection and criteria.
Kingspan is a world leader in the access flooring sector, supplying and installing flooring for a variety of applications, including offices, data centres, retail and education. By combining all the practicality of a raised access floor system with high-quality aesthetics, the Kingspan range delivers the ultimate in flexible flooring without compromising architectural intent. Kingspan access floors incorporate a variety of integrated, bonded and overlay options.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 30-45 minutes
Offers a comprehensive guide to the key areas of architectural ironmongery specification, including fire ratings, certifications and finishing. Designed to encourage a free flow of information, the presentation is interspersed with examples of completed projects, and is presented by a fully qualified member of the GAI.
Strada London offers unrivalled expertise in the design, manufacture, scheduling and supply of architectural ironmongery to luxury residential, hospitality and leisure projects. Established in 1850, and still owned and managed by the original founding family, Strada London delivers the best in UK craftsmanship, ingenuity and service.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes
People have used natural stone in architectural design since prehistoric times. Using stone requires an understanding of the main types, how they were originally formed and how this influences their properties. Knowledge of extraction and fabrication methods, along with performance testing, engenders confidence in specification. This seminar shows how natural stone can be used to enhance projects.
Lundhs is one of the largest producers of natural stone in northern Europe. It extracts rough blocks of high-quality stone from its own quarries in Norway and exports its materials to stone factories around the world. As one of the most modern quarrying operations in the world Lundhs strives to lead the industry in responsible operations, performance certification and improving sustainability.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes
Covers the requirements of structural waterproofing design for new builds in relation to BS8102:2009, and the requirements to consider ground contamination and ground gas hazards with reference to BS8485:2015 + A1 2019, such that appropriate material selection can be made at an early design stage.
Includes advice on structural waterproofing, ground gas protection, conflicts within the guidance, current practice, practical design considerations, and the next generation of innovative, sustainable materials.
JUTA, the brand, is over 100 years old, while the organisation behind it remains one of the world’s most respected manufacturers of geosynthetic materials.
JUTA UK operates a state-of-the-art production facility. The company ethos centres around innovation, quality and service – values that are mirrored throughout all areas of the business.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes