Featured CPD
Our featured CPD section is reserved for CPD materials that stand out because they’re unusual – or just plain interesting. This month we’re featuring high speed doors, sports floors, flood barriers, barrier matting and hotel energy management!
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A comprehensive overview of high-speed doors. Discover how they can play a crucial role in addressing environmental control requirements, productivity issues, cost savings, durability and safety, and how they help meet regulatory and legislative obligations. Explores the two main types of high-speed doors: vertically rolling high speed doors and a vertically lifting high speed doors.
HAG specialises in delivering comprehensive property protection solutions, focusing on security, fire, automatic and environmental doors. Established in 1983, HAG is a certified FIRAS Installer. Its diverse product portfolio uniquely places it the position to provide customised security solutions for domestic, commercial and industrial premises – and a wide range of needs.
Duration: 25 minutes, plus Q&A
This presentation aims to shed light on the complexities and nuances of coating processes in architectural ironmongery, demonstrating their significance in elevating the quality and performance of architectural hardware solutions.
Discusses the benefits of using advanced door locking systems in terms of energy reduction and improved guest experience. Systems such as this can in turn be integrated with and connected to items such as intelligent thermostats and passive infrared sensors.
Onity is a leading provider of e-locks, contactless mobile access and energy management solutions. With more than five million locks installed in over 30,000 properties, Onity offers a full spectrum of advanced facility management technology alongside the power of integrated solutions and reliable support, maximising the efficiency of your operations.
Duration: one hour, plus Q&A
Discusses the importance of the right sports floor specification. Topics covered include: how the right floor helps reduce sports injuries; the different types of sports floors available, their properties and where they should be used; innovative design options; how to select the right floor; and, relevant UK and European standards, including some of the headline tests of standard EN14904.
Gerflor manufactures innovative, design-led and eco-responsible solutions for flooring and complementary interior finishes, anticipating the needs of users, specifiers, installers and distributors around the world. Gerflor has a wide portfolio of vinyl, linoleum and carpet flooring products that are ideal for contract and residential applications in refurbishment and new build projects.
Duration: 45 minutes, plus Q&A
A complete guide to barrier matting designed to equip the specifier with all the information needed to make informed decisions. Includes advice on key considerations when specifying barrier matting, the latest legislation and guidelines, and a recent study of pedestrian flow rates at entrances and how to quantify water removal.
Gradus was founded in 1966 and has evolved from a flooring accessories business (which remains at the heart of its activities), into a market-leading contract interior solutions provider. It has an outstanding reputation for quality products and service that is recognised throughout the UK and world. Gradus’ solutions encompass barrier matting, carpets, wall protection, LED systems and more.
Duration: 45 minutes, plus Q&A
Immerse yourself in the different aspects of door systems. Topics covered include: choosing the right door system for your project; sustainability issues; relevant standards, regulations and certifications; how to configure door systems effectively; and, choosing the right company to carry out the works.
Minimal Frame Projects’ product range offers spectacular, glazed elements that deliver that sense that outside and in have merged into an unending space with no boundaries. Rooms take on a fresh dimension. Ambitious spatial concepts become reality. Minimal Frame Projects delivers beautifully designed doors in all RAL colours, with minimal frame widths, offering maximum energy efficiency.