Landscaping and hard surfaces
Permeable paving as a storm water source control system: seminar, Hanson Formpave t/a Hanson Building Products
Specifying synthetic grass for sport and play: seminar, Playrite, a division of National Floorcoverings
BBA/HAPAS ironwork reinstatement: seminar, Instarmac Group
The roots of synthetic turf: seminar, TigerTurf (UK)
Factory visit: 'From design to manufacture': factory visit, Tobermore Concrete Products
Tobermore's CPD factory visit covers all of the main aspects involved in the design and manufacture of high quality landscaping materials. Its state-of-the-art factory facility provides visitors with an opportunity see every stage in the manufacturing process.
European Quality Award winner Tobermore is one of the leading manufacturers of paving, concrete and natural stone products in the UK. Its extensive product range includes block paving, permeable paving, paving slabs, kerbing, retaining walling, natural stone and street furniture. It sells to construction and landscape markets throughout the UK and Ireland.
Provides an understanding of the benefits of stormwater source control systems as an alternative drainage method, the problems associated with traditional methods, types of permeable paving and SUDS available and the advantages and disadvantages of each, and maintenance and performance issues.
Hanson Formpave's manufactures permeable paving SUD systems designed to control stormwater run-off and the subsequent overloading and pollution of water courses. Their products are capable of reducing a building's reliance on gas and/or electricity for heating and cooling by up to 50 per cent. The company also manufactures standard and specialist concrete block pavers, kerbs and ancillaries.
A presentation detailing the intricacies of the reinstatement of collapsed and failed ironwork, alongside new ironwork installation to HA104 specification, using a fully HAPAS approved system.
Instarmac Group are world-leading manufacturers of highway maintenance, urban regeneration, tiling and commercial flooring systems.
This is your opportunity to gain up-to-date information on the latest synthetic turf developments, as well as earning CPD points. The training consists of a 45-minute presentation by TigerTurf representatives, followed by a 15-minute question and answer session. Usually the seminar will be delivered during the delegates lunch break at their work premises.
TigerTurf is recognised across the world as a solution-based manufacturer of synthetic turf. It listens to the needs of its customers and manages its processes to meet the precise specifications and performance they require. TigerTurf chooses the most advanced yarns from leading suppliers around the world, as well as some specialist producers, enabling it to create a full spectrum of choice for sports and leisure requirements and performance standards across the globe.