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 offers an overview of hygienic doors, together with BS8300, fire doors and GRP (glass fibre reinforced plastic) door design. It covers: Part M/BS8300 for doors, fire doors and Document B, hygienic doors, and typical solutions.
Established more than 50 years ago, LAMI Doors is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high quality specialist LAMI GRP doors. Innovative, monocoque LAMI GRP doors are the product of decades of experience, and a by-product of the company’s origins as a boat builder in the mid-60s. Today, more than 250,000 door sets have been supplied for the most demanding and harsh environments, where no other door will suffice.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 25-30 minutes.
Different types of synthetic resin are available with differing in-service performance. Considerations that affect the selection of each type of synthetic resin are described in this seminar. The specifier will learn why it is essential at the design stage that there should be full consultation with the manufacturer to ensure the material selected is suited to the conditions.
Established in the UK over 35 years ago, Resdev manufactures specialist seamless, hygienic, epoxy and polyurethane resin floor, wall and car park decking systems – as used throughout the world. Resdev has been recognised as one of a ‘thousand companies to inspire Britain’ by the London stock exchange for its contribution in shaping the future of the British economy. The company’s product range complies with current CE certification requirements to EN 13813 for synthetic resin screed materials and is manufactured to BS: ISO 9001:2008 with UKAS management systems and ANAB accreditation, in addition to CE marking for factory production control to EN1504-2:2004.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 30-45 minutes.
This information-packed seminar covers the following areas: best practice guidance for specifying cubicle/locker systems in different environments; the latest trends in washroom design; standards and legislative provisions for commercial washrooms; specific industry guidelines for higher education and leisure facilities; guidance on material use and selection, hardware and fittings; installation and product lifecycle factors, and; project support services.
KEMMLIT UK supplies and installs toilet and changing cubicles, vanity units, lockers and associated products for washrooms manufactured by KEMMLIT Germany. KEMMLIT has been manufacturing and installing award-winning systems for over 60 years, and offers a 25-year manufacturing guarantee. The company is renowned for producing high quality, architecturally-designed products of distinction. It treats every project as individual, working closely with architects, designers and contractors to produce washrooms that fulfil all your design requirements.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes.
Discover the benefits of stone wool as a natural choice for acoustic ceilings and walls. Learn about the effects of sound in society today and the main challenges in creating appropriate acoustic comfort to comply with industry acoustic and building standards. The inherent, unique characteristics of stone wool, including excellent sound absorption, humidity resistance, fire resistance and recycling, are also explained fully.
Rockfon acoustic stone wool and metal solutions for ceilings and walls are a fast and simple way to create beautiful, comfortable and safe spaces. Easy to install and durable, they protect people from noise and the spread of fire, while making a constructive contribution towards a sustainable future. Suitable for new build and renovation projects, and fully upcyclable at end-of-life.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes.
This interactive seminar provides key information on passenger platform lifts, using virtual reality to allow the specifier to experience a platform lift first-hand. Tailored around the information needs of architects, this seminar allows him or her to gain a greater understanding of: what a lifting platform is; how to comply with Building Regulations and standards and spot difficulties with non-compliant platform lifts, and; common applications for platform lifts and how to advise clients on their use.
Gartec is one of the UK’s leading suppliers and installers of passenger platform lifts, and one of very few UK-based passenger platform lift manufacturers to publish BIM objects. Gartec has over 20 years’ experience, providing a nationwide network of specialist engineers to install, service and maintain to the highest standard. Its design-driven lifts take three days to install and are ideal for home and commercial environments.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes.
This CPD seminar examines the design of stonework and provides guidance on good practice, building regulations and the influence of Eurocodes. It includes case studies to highlight potential problems and ways to both overcome and avoid them.
Szerelmey is a leading specialist in new build stonework, faience and building restoration services. The company delivers external cladding, hard landscaping and internals, and can provide everything from the substructure out, including SFS, SIPS, DPCs, fire walls and insulation. Szerelmey has a large in-house design department, industry-leading project management teams and a highly skilled, directly employed workforce.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes.