Latest CPD
The following CPD materials are the most recent to have received the RIBA’s stamp of approval.
A concise seminar that addresses architectural issues related to hearing impairment, the need for assistive listening devices (ALDs) in the build environment, the legal requirement according to the Equality Act 2010, available solutions, applications and technology suitability, induction loop principles and EN60118-4 operational standards, and system design variations and considerations.
Ampetronic is the recognised world leader in the design and manufacture of audio induction loop systems (also known as hearing loops or AFILs), the most widely-adopted assistive listening technology for the hearing impaired.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes
This seminar discusses British (BS) and European (EN) standards and critical compliance surrounding the design and specification of electric fence systems. The session encompasses an introduction to electric fencing, site design and installation best practice, and the benefits surrounding network perimeter systems and scalable security solutions.
Gallagher is a global technology supplier of integrated access control and perimeter protection, encompassing both hardware and software systems, and professional services. Gallagher’s security solutions are in use with national and local government, military, commercial, industrial, healthcare, transportation and academic organisations in more than 100 countries.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: one hour
This seminar explains the different door controls available and where they are best placed. It also considers types of products that can help to ensure compliance with required standards. The seminar further examines forthcoming changes in legislation and how these might affect specification, as well as the effects they may have on building safety and security.
The strength of ASSA ABLOY lies in its brands, which include some of the best-known and most trusted names in security. Brands that offer tailored solutions to all customers and end-users within the construction market. ASSA ABLOY solutions are designed to withstand the rigours of demanding environments and to achieve the highest legislative accreditations.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes
This seminar provides an overview of the benefits and drawbacks of the various options to protect commercial buildings from floods, taking into account operability, cost, aesthetics, and the frequency and scale of flooding. It also examines the different types of flooding, and how to find out if buildings are at risk.
Flood Control International is a UK-based designer and supplier of the widest range of dependable flood protection solutions for commercial buildings and large-scale flood defence schemes. The company has 20 years’ experience designing and supplying appropriate flood barriers, floodgates and flood-proof doors – from simple demountable barriers to fully automated solutions.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes
This seminar specifically covers all aspects of hardwood timber doorsets, from suitable insulation and acoustics, security legislation, maintenance and stability to accessibility. It covers essential key factors, such as timber and its uses in design, and sizing issues and performance.
Urban Front specialises in contemporary steel reinforced hardwood front, internal and garage doors – made in the UK and delivered worldwide. Its high performance doors include a ventilated steel structure, to combat build-up of moisture and warping, plus high security locks and a full factory finish. Urban Front offers oversized doors up to 3m tall.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 40 minutes
This seminar offers an overview of the different steel roof and cladding systems suitable for the building envelope. It examines how steel building envelope systems can be designed to meet different performance criteria, such as structural, energy and fire performance. It also looks at the sustainability credentials of different steel building envelope systems and where these can impact on BREEAM ratings. Finally, it reviews renewable technologies that can be easily integrated into the building envelope.
Tata Steel’s Colorcoat brand is the internationally recognised mark of quality and metal envelope expertise. Tata Steel has been developing and manufacturing the Colorcoat range of leading-technology pre-finished steel products for nearly 50 years. All are supported by a range of services, including comprehensive guarantees and technical guidance.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 40 minutes
This seminar is aimed at the discerning specifier and provides an overview of clay roof tile manufacturing and advice on how to use clay roof tiles and integrated solar photo-voltaics within the Code for Sustainable Homes guidelines.
Part of the Imerys Group, Imerys Roof Tiles is the largest French producer of clay roof tiles, as well as one of the oldest and best-known producers in Europe. The company has a dedicated network of UK distributors and stockists offering an extensive range of innovative clay roof tiles for the British market. With over 200 years’ manufacturing experience and expertise producing clay roof tiles, Imerys’ impressive portfolio is available in traditional profiles and attractive colour options – all designed to help specifiers make the right choice for their projects.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO) came into effect in 2006, transferring the responsibility for fire safety from the fire authorities to the ‘responsible person’ in a building. This CPD seminar provides an overview of the RRO, the dangers of fire and smoke, the importance of fire doors - including their installation and maintenance - and various product solutions.
Lorient is a company with a respected reputation for designing and manufacturing a wide range of products for fire and smoke containment. Products are also designed with acoustic, thermal and weather containment in mind, as well as accessibility. With more than 30 years’ experience and accumulated knowledge, Lorient prides itself in offering ground-breaking innovations, underpinned by technical excellence and exceptional quality.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes
Screeds are often seen as a simple building product offering little choice. In fact, they can provide the key to thinner, greener floors with higher point loads, fewer joints and greatly improved underfloor heating (UFH). This seminar explains how.
Gyvlon is a market-leading manufacturer of calcium sulphate screed binder. Last year its product reduced landfill by over 54,000 tonnes while lowering the carbon foot print of 1.8 million m2 of building space. Gyvlon is also a market-leading developer of specialist acoustic and UFH solutions.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 40-45 minutes
The purpose of this seminar is to provide a good in-depth, semi-technical knowledge of LEDs, including not just all the positives, but also the negatives that can affect and shorten their lifespan. Such is the versatility of modern LEDs that they’re increasingly being considered at the very earliest stages of the design process. This seminar helps demonstrate why.
XAL is a family-owned Austrian company that manufactures architectural lighting in six different plants and sells it worldwide. XAL has worked with LEDs for more than ten years. It is able to produce 3D samples, all the way through to engineered prototypes, from the on-site machine shop located at its headquarters. This is backed-up by full environmental testing.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 40 minutes