Doors, including parts and accessories
The following CPD materials have all been assessed and approved by the RIBA.
A comprehensive guide to specifying steel windows and doors, including performance requirements, compliance with Building Regulations and the latest developments in steel window and door design. This seminar is relevant to architects working across all market sectors, including new build, refurbishment and listed buildings projects.
Crittall Windows Ltd has been manufacturing steel windows for 150 years, and is a market leader both in terms of range of designs available and product development. Crittall Windows’ processes and procedures have been assessed as meeting the Quality Assurance Standard ISO 9001 for the engineering and production of steel windows and frames.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: one hour.
Covers the requirements for door closers and their specification to meet current legislation and standards. This seminar also closely examines the various applications for concealed door closers. Topics covered include: why we need door closers; controlled and uncontrolled door closers; Approved Documents B and M, and; specifying door closers.
Samuel Heath is dedicated to the creation of high quality brassware. Its range includes leading brand concealed door closers.
The company designs and manufactures all its products at its Birmingham factory. This inhouse production and engineering expertise facilitates complete control over the quality and performance of its products, backed by dedicated specifier support services including expert technical advice.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 40 minutes.
Glass fire doors fulfil the same purpose as timber fire doors while also enhancing the built environment and allowing light in. As a consequence, in many locations they avoid the architect having to make a choice between fire safety and architectural appeal. This CPD covers factors to consider when addressing compliance with fire safety guidelines and Building Regulations, as well as security, accessibility and longevity.
Established in 1945, Stewart Fraser has four divisions: Trade Metal Pressings and Profiles, Architectural Entrances and Shop Fronts, Bespoke Lighting, and Pyrostyle – high-end glass fire doors and screens. Traditionally doors were good looking or fire resistant but the Pyrostyle division revolutionised the fire door market with beautiful glass fire doors fit for prestige buildings, such as The Shard and The Leadenhall Building.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 35-40 minutes.