RIBA Core Curriculum: Compliance
The following CPD materials fall within the ‘Compliance – legal, regulatory and statutory framework and processes’ RIBA Core Curriculum topic area.
This seminar looks at regulations and standards, including The Equality Act. It also discusses the height requirements, projections and theories as to why these are so, before examining light reflective values (LRVs), ‘not cold to touch’ handrails, and infill requirements, including a brief video on glass testing. Designed to be interactive, the seminar also provides specifiers with the opportunity to view and handle different samples.
Laidlaw is an independent business specialising in architectural ironmongery, balustrades and security systems. For over 100 years Laidlaw has built a reputation for providing technical solutions across a wide variety of market sectors, including residential, health, education, leisure and commercial. Laidlaw has the ability to supply highly complex and technical solutions to suit your design requirements.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes.
A presentation and discussion that aims to explore waterproofing, and in particular the use of ‘cavity drain’ and ‘air gap membranes’ in a variety of different situations, from domestic basements and listed buildings to the London Underground. Attention is also drawn to typical failures with various other forms of waterproofing encountered within structures, while touching on the latest requirements for structural warranty providers.
Delta Membrane Systems provides one of leading ranges of products for drainage, waterproofing and underground wall protection, and is one of the largest manufacturers of cavity drain membranes in the world. The company holds CSSW and waterproofing design accreditations, providing protection for both designers and below-ground structures.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes.
This CPD presentation aims to help architects and specifiers to design and select roofing solutions that: provide the required levels of performance and guarantees, meet current and predicted legislative requirements, and reduce the risk of litigation and associated consequences.
Sika Liquid Plastics manufactures a range of quality, seamless, cold-applied and liquid systems and coatings for the waterproofing of flat roofs, associated walls, balconies and walkways. It is a pioneer in the field of high performance liquid applied waterproofing systems, and has been a market leader for more than 50 years with its flagship products range.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 30 minutes.