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The following CPD materials have all been assessed and approved by the RIBA.
This seminar specifically addresses the unique benefits of aluminium eaves solutions. Aluminium rainwater systems offer distinct advantages over the use of more traditional materials, such as ease of installation, superb sustainability credentials and a vastly improved life expectancy of 50 years that is virtually maintenance free, making it the ideal material for specification and use in modern construction.
With an extensive portfolio of highly sustainable products, Alutec is a UK leader in innovative aluminium rainwater and fascia and soffit solutions. Committed to delivering the excellent service and technical expertise that only comes from partnering with a specialist manufacturer, Alutec offers a full range of services, from the development of initial designs, to the delivery of detailed estimates and on-site assistance.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes.
Discusses the new designs for schools and highlights how the specifier can meet acoustic and thermal requirements to create a more energy-efficient and comfortable learning environment.
As a market leader in the design and manufacture of suspended ceilings, Armstrong Ceilings has the products, experience and expertise to help create better learning environments within education premises. As well as mineral tiles, Armstrong Ceilings’ product portfolio includes materials such as metal, mesh metal, wood and wood-effect metal, as well as other ceiling options such as canopies, baffles and wall-to-wall ceiling solutions.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 40 minutes.
This CPD presentation provides an overview of glazed fire-resistant screens and doors, including today’s material choices, current building regulations and the relevant EN and BS standards. It covers the testing and assessment processes involved to ensure the effective passive fire protection of infrastructure and personnel, and how to maintain the integrity of your glazed fire barrier.
Thanks to its work on some of the UK’s most impressive structures, the name OAG has become synonymous with stunning architectural glass. OAG is passionate about delivering striking solutions that leave a lasting impression on anyone who sees them. When you work with OAG, its experts will become a part of your team, energising and bringing your vision to life, and helping you to give it that distinctive edge.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes.
A tour of the Kilsaran factory that examines the latest paving manufacturing technologies, including factory pre-sealed paving and the colours, textures and finishes that can be achieved. See all products in contextualised hard/soft landscaped show gardens. The tour also includes a detailed presentation of BS7533 standards, comparing rigid design (sand bed and joint) with flexible design (mortar bed and joint).
Kilsaran is a family-owned business that mines raw materials from its own quarries and manufactures end products at various manufacturing plants across Ireland. Kilsaran specialises in making superior quality paving and walling products. The supply of standard, unique and bespoke product solutions to both the commercial and domestic markets is centred around a continual commitment to manufacturing excellence and technical expertise.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: three hours.
This presentation on the recycling and use of sheet and cast lead, in general and historic building renovation, provides an introduction to both lead recycling and various specialist technical services available when specifying rolled lead sheet conforming to BS EN 12588:2006.
2iM uses best available technology to produce quality British Standard lead from an end-of-life battery. The constituent components of the battery are used to maximum effect. Ninety-six per cent is recycled and returned to various industry sectors for re-use.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes.
A seminar that has been designed to inspire architects with totally new concepts in space division: covering design, features, benefits, structure, building interface, acoustic performance and criteria, finishes, health and safety, environmental issues and maintenance.
Style – Moveable Partition Specialists is a market leader in the moveable partitioning walls sector. It has won 13 FIS Contractor Awards (eight of them gold), and boasts market-leading environmental credentials with EPD certified products and ISO 14001:2004 accreditation. Style Partitions was a pioneer when it launched its operable wall products in the NBS National BIM Library. Style is also ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management systems, and BS OHSAS 18001:2007 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems accredited, and is an exclusive UK partner to several leading brands.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 35-40 minutes.