Designing and building it
The following CPD materials fall within the 'Designing and building it – structural design, construction, technology and engineering' RIBA Core Curriculum topic area.
This CPD presentation offers architects and other specifiers the opportunity to investigate and understand a ‘dry’ alternative to traditional masonry cleaning systems. It involves an open discussion about the evolution of cleaning systems within the industry today, focussing on dry, non-abrasive cleaning methods and the advantages they can offer.
Thomann-Hanry was established in Paris in 1946 by Robert Thomann. Since perfecting the ‘façade gommage’ masonry cleaning system, the unique, low-pressure, dry cleaning process has been used to restore many iconic buildings, including The Ritz, London, and Topshop on Oxford Street.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes
The UK's emerging alfresco culture is fast rivalling our Continental neighbours. This seminar imparts specialist knowledge about outdoor area design that extends floor space, opens up living areas and invigorates communities. Illustrated with case studies showing how to develop all-year-round alfresco areas, this will benefit anyone wanting to improve facilities, increase appeal or attract more custom.
Breezefree has been delivering outdoor areas for construction professionals, commercial and residential clients and councils for 14 years. Satisfying increasing demand for versatile and durable alfresco areas, Breezefree offers hurricane-, storm- and gale-resistant products. Breezefree’s expertly designed and developed alfresco areas have helped clients in the casual dining and licensed sectors increase revenues by as much as 33 per cent.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 50 minutes
This practical and informative presentation examines the cleaning, sealing and maintenance of natural stone surfaces in order to ensure longevity, in terms of both performance and aesthetics. It includes an overview of different types of stone surface and associated cleaning products, compares water- and solvent-based products and examines health and safety and sustainability issues, and lifecycle costs.
Established in 1943, Fila is a global, eco-focused company. It specialises in surface care solutions for marble, natural stone, porcelain, terracotta and wood. Combining the traditional values of a family-run firm with innovative product development, Fila products are recommended by over 200 floor manufacturers throughout the world.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 30 minutes
Get your message across quickly and powerfully using the power of CGI, animation and film. Using both theory and case studies this seminar demonstrates how to maximise your budgets and improve your success. You will be provided with tools and insights that will improve your presentations to clients, the public, private or public organisations, whether face-to-face or in larger groups.
Designhive Media Ltd is a strategic visual communications company that delivers CGI, animations and films to the property sector, helping clients achieve planning consent, sell off-plan, gain investment or sell design solutions. Established 14 years ago, Designhive is expert in the field of ‘verifiable planning image’ production and creates public consultation and marketing videos.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes
This seminar addresses the following issues: why you should specify lightweight panels, their unique benefits, simple and easy processing, where lightweight panels can be used, fixtures and fittings, examples of applications.
EGGER (UK) Ltd is a global family-run company founded in 1961.Its headquarters are in St Johann in Tyrol, Austria. As a full range supplier of solid wood and wood-based materials, EGGER offers products for both domestic and commercial environments that are specified by architects and interior designers across the UK and Europe. Continual investment in product and decor innovations over the last 50 years has led to EGGER becoming a leading manufacturer of wood-based panel solutions.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 40 minutes
This CPD seminar provides a comparison between handset stone and lightweight stone ventilated rainscreen cladding. It then indicates the method of achieving robust lightweight stone façades by outlining the specification requirements and features and benefits of ventilated rainscreen cladding. It goes on to introduce its manufacturing process and examples of where it has been used through case studies, including glass ventilated rainscreen façades, as well as other new developments.
Alsecco is one of the leading façade manufacturers and suppliers in the UK, with a broad system portfolio including external wall insulation, solid wall insulation solutions, rainscreen cladding and render-only solutions.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes
This CPD seminar provides technical information regarding the use of systems that network drinking water taps from a single plant in a building. Ambient, chilled still, chilled sparkling and hot water can be produced from these systems.
The PURE Water Company is a Norwegian business that has been active in the UK since 1997. It is a market leader in the consultancy and provision of large-scale drinking water solutions in commercial build projects.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes