Latest CPD materials
The very latest CPD materials to have been assessed and approved by RIBA, including both new and recently revised materials.
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This new webinar is designed to give the attendee a better understanding of what a metal web joist is, the Future Homes Standard and how to architects, engineers, building designers, specifiers, technicians and MVHR system designers are enabled to achieve the Future Homes Standard. The CPD will also give you an insight into MiTek as a company.
This CPD offering is designed to increase the delegates' knowledge of the Future Homes Standard and help them to specify metal web joists as the floor joist of choice.
By the end of this CPD, delegates ought to:
1. Understand who MiTek are and that we are not just producing metal webs - but a solution to their problems.
2. Know more about specifying metal webs joists in favour of other systems.
3. Understand how the Future Homes Standard (FHS) will affect the design of future homes.
4. Be able to steer through the huge range of documents and information pertaining to the FHS.
5. Enable designers to incorporate MVHR ductwork & other services - knowing that it can be run easily through the floor.
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This CPD presentation will give you an insight into the origins of Toplighting and Conservation style rooflights. It focuses on balancing modern performance with an authentic aesthetic on heritage roof windows, compliance requirements for heritage properties and considering occupants' wellbeing through alternative applications.
The CPD focuses on how to design and specify the correct rooflight for historic properties of significance, ensuring this balance is achieved.
By the end of this CPD delegates should have:
1. A greater understanding of the origins of Toplighting and conservation rooflights.
2. Knowledge on the importance of balancing authenticity and modern performance with conservation roof windows on heritage.
3. Full understanding of the current legislation for thermal performance required for rooflights on pitched roofs.
4. Understand how different applications can provide the best solution to respect the character of the building.
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This seminar provides a thorough overview of the types of dampness found in existing properties with a particular emphasis on the three most common forms of dampness (condensation, rain penetration and rising damp), which can all lead to mould and health issues for occupants.
The seminar looks at methods of diagnosis, causes, and a wide variety of treatments for these forms of dampness.
By the end of this CPD delegates ought to:
1. Understand what dampness is and why it is a problem.
2. Know how to diagnose and identify the type dampness.
3. Understand the main causes for dampness.
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In this CPD, a comprehensive overview of EPDs is provided, including how to interpret them, insights into product life cycle calculations, and practical examples for comparing EPD data.
By the end of the CPD you should have a greater understanding of:
- Ability to read an EPD and interpret the EPD data.
- The product life cycle calculations which are included within the EPDs.
- How to make like for like comparisons of the environmental properties of products.
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This CPD seminar gives a comprehensive overview of tiles and the key information specifiers need to know when selecting tiles for a project. It covers a brief history, the raw materials, and the different types of tiles available, key sustainability information and what to look for when specifying for sustainability, types of fixing methods, slip resistance ratings and how these relate to different types of projects, and the importance of Light Reflectance Values.
By the end of this CPD seminar, delegates ought to know:
1. An overview of tiles, including the history, raw ingredients, and the different types of tiles available.
2. Sustainability, including EPDs, relevant eco-certifications, sustainable manufacturing processes, and recycled materials.
3. Fixing methods, including adhesives, grouting and mechanical fixing systems.
4. Slip resistance: the different types of tests and ratings, and examples of when they are applicable.
5. Light Reflectance Values and its importance in design.
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The CPD is an introduction to Natural Stone Rainscreen. It covers the main 3 stones types used in Rainscreen, their basic geology and the variety of colours /stones and the selection process. It will go through the principles and makeup of a rainscreen system.
The seminar looks at the testing that stone/stone rainscreen needs. It will also look at the rainscreen system and its sustainability angle, closing off with some examples of finished projects.
By the end of this CPD, delegates should:
1. Understand rainscreen principles.
2. Understand stone on rainscreen and what to look for in selecting stone facades.
3. Understand the climate challenge and how using stone can help.
4. Appreciate the large selection of stones available.
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This CPD seminar gives comprehensive insights into vehicle restraint systems, covering design, specifications, installation, testing, and relevant standards. Delegates will gain knowledge on barrier system's design requirements, impact force calculation, and more. This seminar is essential for professionals involved in car park design, specification, and quantity surveying.
Additionally, it will explore an innovative Column Mounted System, offering cost-effectiveness and design flexibility with zero bay footprint and no anchorage requirement to the car park deck. Perfect for multi-storey car parks, the system optimizes parking space and can be extended with an intermediate post for further customization.
By the end of the CPD you should have a greater understanding of:
- The applicable standards.
- How to calculate impact force for barrier design.
- Type of barriers and how to select an appropriate barrier.
- Anchor specifications.
- Factors to consider for installation.
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This CPD aims to give in-depth design advice on thermal bridge free design for Passivhaus Projects.
The seminar includes the definition of ""Thermal Bridge Free"" and how to apply this specifically to projects. Also, general rules to improve thermal bridging performance of details including windows and how to implement in the PHPP. There is a thermal bridging manual calculation and several examples of thermal bridge free details.
By the end of the CPD you should have a greater understanding of:
- How to identify potential thermal bridging issues.
- Types of thermal bridge within structures.
- Passivhaus planning package PHPP with thermal bridging data for project.
- How to manually calculate thermal bridging transmittance factors (Psi) for junctions.
- How to develop ""Thermal Bridge Free"" details.
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The purpose of the CPD is to provide information for the specification of sustainable space and water heating systems for domestic or commercial buildings, reducing energy consumption or maximizing internally where possible the energy generated on site, reducing environmental impact with Zero Emissions. The CPD covers: -
- Solar & Batteries
- Heat Pumps (Air to Water)
- Buffer & Hot Water Tanks
- Heat Batteries
- Internal Heat Pumps
- Electric Boilers
- Electric Heaters
By the end of the CPD you should have a greater understanding of:
- Climate Change and the drivers for change.
- National Grid Energy Forms G98 & G99, design considerations for solar & Batteries.
- Heat Battery, how they work and their applications.
- Internal Heat Pump, their use for hot water and where to site them.
- The different heating option, Heat Pumps, Electric Boilers and Electric Heaters.
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This seminar looks at the standards required for Passive House and Low Energy Construction. It will help you to understand the following topics:
- Low energy buildings principles
- Achieving airtightness
- What is OSB?
- Airtight products
- Vapour control using airtight panels.
By the end of this CPD delegates should have an:
1. Understanding what the principles are of low energy building.
2. Understanding how to achieve airtightness.
3. Understanding what OSB is.
4. Understanding what airtight products there are.
5. Understanding using airtight panels for vapour control.
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Welcome to The Basics of Cyber Security - An Essential Guide. In a hyper-connected world, cyber security is our digital armour. Join us for an eye-opening journey into cyber threats and defences. From phishing emails that lure unsuspecting victims to the dark web’s clandestine marketplaces, we demystify the threats that loom in cyberspace. But fear not!
Our presentation isn’t all doom and gloom. We’ll equip you with practical tips on password, two-factor shields, and the art of safe browsing. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or a curious novice, this CPD session promises to empower you against digital marauders. Secure your spot—because knowledge is your best defence!
By the end of this CPD seminar, delegates should:
1. Understand what cyber security is and the cornerstones that deliver the major goals of cyber security.
2. Understand the main types of threats and key concepts in protecting yourself and your company.
3. Have an understanding of how to protect yourself using simple but effective examples.
4. Be aware of key Cyber Security legal frameworks.
5. Have learnt best practices.
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The CPD presents an introductory overview of how curtain walling has evolved to respond to the needs and demands of the architecture and construction sectors, especially with the changes over the last few years. It covers the regulatory frameworks across approved documents, also references the BSA and CDM.
The CPD presentation aims to give a broad and as detailed as possible overview of the uses and properties of curtain walling systems. It covers the essentials on the nature of the available systems, their flexibility in achieving design objectives and finally an overview of typical construction details and use cases.
By the end of this CPD seminar, delegates should have:
1. An introduction to curtain walling as a system and how it developed from early changes in construction technology.
2. A broad scope understanding of the relevant systems, an overview of properties and benefits in design criteria.
3. An overview of how approved documents and standards relate to the use of curtain walling and key considerations.
4. An overview of case studies that show different uses and contextual design responses.
5. More knowledge on how curtain walling materials fit into the context of sustainability criteria and circular economy.
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The aim of this presentation is to create an understanding of what makes a carpet commercial grade and how to identify one that will be suitable for a commercial project.
It will look in detail at the benefits of a commercial grade carpet and the special features which gives it a commercial rather than residential grading. The presentation takes a high level look into the manufacturing process of commercial carpets and what benefits they bring when compared to other flooring options. It also looks at an example of a carpet specification so one can identify a carpet that is fit for purpose.
By the end of this CPD, delegates should:
1. Understand how a carpet is manufactured, evaluated and classified as suitable for commercial use.
2. Understand the features and performance benefits of a commercial carpet.
3. Understand how to spot a carpet that is suitable for your intended use.