Latest CPD
Here are the latest CPD materials to have been assessed and approved by the RIBA.
This seminar explores the possibilities and benefits of both standard and more sophisticated solutions for the design of roof trusses, engineered joists and spandrel panels, including their interface and positioning within the overall structure. Illustrated with project examples, it aims to discuss how early specialist design dialogue can reduce costs and deliver programme benefits.
Crendon is one of the largest timber truss and engineered joist companies in the UK. Specialising in large residential schemes, major contractors often select Crendon to be an integral part of the roof design process. Its considerable experience of designing – and installing – truss packages allows development of comprehensive solutions, often requiring little or no structural steelwork.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 40 minutes
This engaging CPD seminar provides architects and specifiers with the tools to succeed when working within care environments, with a particular focus on patient-lifting solutions. The inclusion of videos, drawings and real-life case studies help bring the subject to life, and feature information on hoist unit types, installation options, tracking configurations and components, room layouts, and patient and carer considerations. This is a must-see CPD presentation for architects working within the healthcare sector.
Innova is widely viewed as one of the most forward-thinking installers of patient-lifting hoists. It’s easy to see why, with innovations such as the world’s first fully-automatic track system, through to the only single bariatric hoist unit with a weight limit of half a ton! Innova also manufactures a truly unique hoist that is hidden when not in use.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 50 minutes
The purpose of this presentation is to advise architects about a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) design strategy that pairs elevated air speeds with traditional air conditioning. It demonstrates how the use of ceiling fans can improve thermal comfort and air distribution, reduce condensation, minimise ductwork and increase energy savings.
Big Ass Fans’ provocative moniker originated with massive overhead fans that brought comfort and energy savings. Today though, Big Ass means quality, design and working directly with customers to solve their problems. Big Ass doesn’t do things by half. It does them Big Ass.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: one hour
This seminar provides an introduction and overview of offsite construction methods. It also explores the benefits of adopting a systematic approach to these methods, and examines points of consideration for the architect or specifier when looking to use offsite building methods. Finally, it focuses on the benefits of using offsite construction methods in delivering sustainable buildings.
Svenskhomes offers a bespoke designed closed panel timber frame building solution. Manufactured in its state-of-the-art factory in Sweden, it employs Swedish technologies to deliver energy-efficient buildings. The Svenskhomes system features both excellent thermal and air-tight performance, offering a rapid-build system that is truly flexible to bespoke design. An average building of 170m² can be erected to a water-tight stage in five days.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes
This seminar covers glazed fire protection systems manufactured with steel frames. It includes information on testing standards and results, and what they mean. In addition it covers the specification of these test standards for solutions within buildings, fixed glazing (screens), partitioning, doors and curtain wall façades, as well as introducing examples of design options, finishes and completed installations.
Forster is a long-established Swiss company and a division of the AFG group. It supplies various construction products around the world. Forster specialises in providing fire protection solutions, adopting a proactive approach to finding standard and tailored solutions for clients. The company also offers complementary façade, window and door products for traditional and commercial applications.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes
This CPD seminar examines the fire and acoustic performance of glass, protection against falling, and DDA regulations, using interesting movie clips that show fire and impact tests being carried out.
Planet Partitioning is a manufacturer of quality performance
partition systems, as well as a designer of bespoke glass solutions. The company is the only manufacturer with regional offices throughout the UK, offering a single point of responsibility and contracting ability.
In-house design and technical departments enable Planet to offer unrivalled service to the construction industry.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 30 minutes
Laser cut and engraved items are commonly used in architectural applications; find out in this seminar how laser cutting works.
Discover laser technology and its limitations, learn about the latest materials and applications for laser cutting and engraving, get an overview of how to specify a laser project, and develop a better idea of typical costs based on various materials and techniques.
Cutting Technologies works hard to constantly adapt to new laser technologies. It has invested in state-of-the-art machinery and new ways of thinking. Its seven lasers work 24 hours a day, with capacity to cut and engrave 3m x 2m metals, wood and plastic from just microns to 20mm thick. Its problem-solving approach, meanwhile, allows it to specialise in artistic and architectural applications alongside its core engineering work.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: one hour
A journey through light: from how our eyes see, to designing responsible lighting projects.
Artemide is quintessentially ‘Made in Italy’, and has been since 1959. Design and innovation continue to fuel the creation of its architectural and decorative fittings.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 40 minutes
This seminar provides an overview and comparison of current digital display technology, and seeks to demonstrate how different display technologies can be applied to building designs.
NanoLumens is a leading visualisation and display solutions provider. It combines one of the world’s most powerful visual display platforms with an unparalleled array of visual communication services. NanoLumens offers clients the unprecedented ability to provide the most engaging customer experiences. The company’s dedicated architecture team has but one goal: to be the specifier’s collaboration partner from design to implementation and beyond.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: one hour