Latest CPD
Here are the latest CPD materials to have been assessed and approved by the RIBA. These include both new and recently-revised CPD materials.
Provides guidance on the benefits of using aluminium radiators, and pressed profile aluminium radiators, in particular. Includes information on how radiators work to heat spaces, the advantages of aluminium radiators, the benefits of aluminium vs steel radiators, and why pressed profile aluminium radiators are better than cast aluminium radiators.
Vasco produces heating solutions from a firm conviction that functionality and design are two essential and complimentary components to creating an optimal work and living climate. With its aluminium radiators, Vasco was one of the first radiator manufacturers to move towards a 100% sustainable product, with the guarantee of optimum recycling without loss of quality.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 40 minutes.
Offers guidance on how to select and design a robust waterproofing system, avoid common problems, plan properly and execute your project perfectly. A comprehensive presentation of best practices and proven solutions for demanding environments.
CETCO features a wide variety of active and passive waterproofing membrane technologies for use in protecting the building envelope above and below ground. Its diverse product offering, and total system approach, are designed to accommodate the varied conditions encountered during construction, ensuring your waterproofing system performs properly in the unique conditions of any project.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes.
Learn about the history of glass, how it’s produced today, and its properties and possibilities. This seminar highlights glasses’ many applications and examines some of its technical aspects. Also covered are how and when to specify glass products on your projects.
Guardian Glass is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of flat and fabricated glass products. It has manufacturing plants in eight European countries, and a total of ten plants across Europe.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes.
Gain a more in-depth understanding of the definition and purpose of security, the different types and applications of mechanical and electrical locking devices, relevant BS and EN standards, the various types of doorsets and security standards, and Building Regulations Approved Document Q and the Secured by Design initiative.
The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) is the trade body that represents the interests of the UK architectural ironmongery industry. Its qualifications, education and CPD programmes (which include the Certificate in Architectural Hardware, DipGAI and RegAI) are widely respected in the UK and overseas. Its technical information service is the only specialist service of its kind and provides GAI members with comprehensive advice on issues relating to the legislation, regulations and standards governing the use of architectural ironmongery and related hardware.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes.
A fast-paced overview of how mapping and other geo-spatial data may be used to ensure projects are planned efficiently. Includes ideas on geo-spatial data not normally used in this sector.
MapServe offers architects low-cost and straight-forward online access to professional Ordnance Survey mapping and other geo-spatial information in CAD format (among others).
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 40 minutes.
Provides a brief introduction to the design and manufacture of precast concrete stairs, covering typical arrangements of flights and landings, connection details and factors affecting waist thickness. Methods of manufacture for straight, kite-winder and helical flights are also considered, alongside with their support requirements. Also includes a brief look at slender cantilevered steps.
Milbank is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of precast concrete products, with a focus on exceptional customer service. Throughout the design, manufacture, delivery and installation stages, Milbank offers the most comprehensive service in support of its range of products, which include: balconies, beam and block flooring, bespoke products, silage clamps, ground beams, hollow core flooring, insulated flooring, helical stairs, sea defences, stairs and landings, and stadia products.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: one hour.
The BB101 2016 redefines school ventilation strategies available to architects. This seminar covers the changes introduced by the document, exploring the three main ventilation strategies (mechanical, hybrid and pure natural) as well as their impact on comfort, cost and energy demand. The seminar also examines the latest pure natural systems available and the impact that connectivity and intelligence bring to the field.
Ventive designs and manufactures building products that provide natural ventilation, passive heat recovery and both passive and (if required) active cooling – all in a connected, intelligent and beautifully-engineered package. Ventive’s new stack system, designed for school buildings, healthcare and low-rise offices, is not just natural, it continuously adapts to how a building is used, providing the right amount of fresh air and comfort when needed. Find out more at the product launch at Ecobuild, in March 2018.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 50 minutes.