Compliance
The following CPD materials fall within the ‘Compliance - legal, regulatory and statutory frameworks and processes’ RIBA Core Curriculum topic area.
This CPD seminar is specifically tailored to designers of all types of substructure in the UK and overseas. It includes: an overview of BS8102:2009 and the requirements for a waterproofing strategy document; an examination of the requirement for waterproofing design, based on the client requirements and the risks associated with substructures, and; a look at the external environment, internal grades of basement, types of protection and technologies available.
Grace Construction Products offers a wide range of innovative specialty construction chemicals and materials that includes: structural waterproofing systems, concrete admixtures and fibres, products for architectural concrete, cement processing additives, concrete masonry products, air and vapour barriers, and fire protection products.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 25 minutes
This CPD seminar outlines three pieces of legislation that are aimed at reducing the environmental impact of buildings and that address important legal obligations for owners/operators of air conditioned buildings.
Space Airconditioning is highly experienced at explaining UK and European legislation related to air conditioning. Based in Guildford, with regional offices around the country, Space Airconditioning is widely acknowledged as a leading authority on air conditioning and heat pump technologies, and supports what is probably the largest range of equipment from a single manufacturer in the market.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes
This seminar provides the architect with a brief introduction to external rendering before considering the standard that has been in use for many years: BS 5262. It also examines standards that have been introduced more recently, BS EN 998 – 1 and BS EN 13914 – 1, and offers an understanding of how the external render industry has progressed over the years – providing a useful pointer to the future direction the rendering industry is taking, and what that means to external render.
For 25 years K Rend (Kilwaughter Chemical Company Ltd) has offered a high quality extensive range of silicone renders and finishes, designed to give a durable weatherproof coating and a natural finish. As a market leader it claims to be the only UK manufacturer to incorporate in-house innovative silicone technology and to have achieved the prestigious Kitemark licence, assuring architects that vital quality, product safety and performance requirements have been met.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 30 minutes
A refresher on the different factors behind wall dampness and the use of moisture profiling to aid diagnosis. Various techniques for installing a remedial DPC are reviewed, with specific focus on the silane diffusion system. The seminar then examines the importance of using the correct re-plastering specification, highlighting the most common faults architects need to be aware of during this process.
Peter Cox is a UK market leader in damp proofing, waterproofing, timber preservation, wall stabilisation, and other specialist property treatments. It has a network of regional branches across the country. The company has wide-ranging experience in the repair of housing, both privately-owned and public sector, as well as commercial and public buildings, churches and many listed properties.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes
This seminar aims to provide the specifier with an improved understanding of passive fire protection solutions, associated issues and current fire regulations. Topics include: what happens in a fire, UK legislation and regulations, statistics on fire, and a holistic approach to passive fire protection.
Promat UK offers an extensive range of passive fire protection systems and solutions for a variety of applications. Renowned for its technical expertise, extensive testing regime and third party accreditation, Promat draws upon over 50 years’ experience in passive fire protection.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes