Designing and building it
The following CPD materials fall within the ‘Designing and building it – structural design, construction, technology and engineering’ RIBA Core Curriculum topic area.
This CPD seminar guides the specifier through the key considerations when specifying healthcare sanitary assemblies including: the key benefits of pre-plumbed sanitary units; how pre-plumbed sanitary units can be value engineered whilst meeting relevant regulations and; key considerations when specifying mental healthcare sanitary applications.
Bushboard has over 80 years' experience manufacturing washrooms systems and has developed a range of well-designed, flexible washroom products that work across all sectors. Its range of stylish cubicle systems is complimented with ducting and vanity units, both of which can be delivered pre-plumbed with Bushboard's market-leading Ready Plumbed Module (RPM) system. Bushboard also manufactures a range of RPM units specifically designed for the healthcare market, to meet the requirements of HTM64 and HTM68.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes
The aim of this seminar is to provide architects with an understanding of movable walls and the correct methods of specification. It examines all movable wall systems on the market today, together with the relevant UK and overseas standards. Particular attention is paid to acoustics and acoustic issues surrounding movable walls.
Hufcor UK is the UK division of Hufcor Inc USA – one of the largest movable wall companies in the world. Hufcor UK undertakes projects ranging from three panels in a village hall to the largest conference and exhibition centres. It offers a complete service, from project inception to completion, including programmed maintenance.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes
This seminar covers different aspects of the manufacture of float glass and glass processing, including: toughening, laminating and curving; an overview of British Standards and product characteristics; acoustic and fire assessment procedures, and likely product performance; visual privacy; producing a specification and specification checklist, and; CDM considerations. It is both RIBA and RIAI accredited.
Optima is a market-leading partitioning company, specialising in silicone and dry-jointed glazing, demountable system partitions, drywall and doors. With a five-acre UK manufacturing facility, it designs, manufactures and distributes an extensive range of products throughout the UK and worldwide. Optima is committed to quality of product and service.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: one hour
This seminar provides an overview of the wide range of window films available and how they work, as well as information on manifestation, solar and privacy solutions and details of the latest innovations in glass and window decoration. The presentation is ideal for architects, specifiers, interior designers and building contractors looking for an understanding of what can be achieved with window film and associated products.
Window Films can be used to tackle a wide spectrum of glass-related issues, and The Window Film Company supplies and fits a comprehensive range. Established in 1998, The Window Film Company operates nationwide and is experienced in every aspect of the supply and installation of window film and associated products, such as manifestation and digital wallpaper.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: one hour