Latest CPD
Here is the latest set of CPD seminars to have been assessed and approved by the RIBA.
This 45-minute presentation provides an insight into available high-tech systems, enabling an objective view to be taken of key areas such as environment, recurring costs, value added services and return on investment. With this knowledge the specifier can confidently discuss system requirements with clients and guide them towards tailored ‘future proof’ systems, without burdening the client with long-term recurring costs.
Mobotix AG is a publicly-traded German software company employing in-house hardware developers in the area of network, high resolution video security systems. An innovative company, Mobotix has developed its decentralized system concept around customer demand, making high resolution video security both cost and energy efficient, be it on home applications, historic buildings or deployed on the most modern public/private sector structures.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes
This seminar covers the importance of specifying CE certified products, the tests for CE certification of window and door elements, and the benefits of the CE mark in breaking down trade barriers. Regular seminars are held in London, or you can arrange for a CPD presentation at your premises.
Marvin Architectural designs, supplies and installs furniture grade wood windows and doors, high performance aluminium/wood clad windows and doors, and a low maintenance fibreglass product range. Services include: in-house technical team, dedicated installation team, full after-sales support service and 10-20 year warranty. Marvin windows and doors meet all current European regulations and legal requirements, including CE certification.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: one hour
The cleaning of buildings is the most noticeable activity after restoration and conservation. To ensure no irreversible damage is done it is essential to specify the correct methods. This CPD covers various methods of cleaning, and removal of paint and unwanted matter. Consideration is given to the dangers and benefits of cleaning, and responsibilities of all interested parties.
Stonehealth has supplied safe, effective cleaning machinery and products for the cleaning of buildings for over 25 years. Stonehealth is relied upon by various conservation bodies across the UK for its in-depth knowledge, list of approved contractors and masonry cleaning systems.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: one hour
The perception of exterior colours is not constant. It changes with the position of the observer, distance, weather, season, light, etc. This CPD seminar looks at factors affecting colour perception, the relevance of lightness and LRV, the concept of colour mapping, how we see colour, and the properties of colour.
NCS UK offers colour services, products and training for specifiers and manufacturers. The full range of NCS products is shown online together with interesting case studies, CPD, and a link to NCS Navigator. NCS – Natural Colour System is an international colour standard used worldwide by major coatings and other surface product manufacturers.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes