Designing and building it
From fabrics to concrete, and access systems to waterproofing, RIBA’s Core Curriculum subject ‘Designing and building it’ covers the broadest range of topics, but represents here a veritable tombola of CPD goodies. Well worth a good rummage.
‘How to Specify Contract Upholstery Fabrics’ is a synopsis of key information to help in the specification process of contract fabrics for seating and vertical surface applications. It is designed to help the A&D community understand the complex technical attributes of fabric, such as composition, flammability, durability and fabric maintenance.
Camira is a UK textile innovator that manufactures award-winning fabrics for the contract interiors marketplace. An unrivalled offering of ingenious, environmental and performance enhanced textiles is available globally, accompanied by excellent quality and service.
Approximate duration excluding questions: one hour
Provides an appreciation of modern above and below ground structural waterproofing materials available today. Covers the importance of correct design and specification, and includes advice on suitability for different building types, and information on codes of practice and British Standards.
IKO PLC’s range of above and below ground structural waterproofing systems includes the trusted Hyload brand and range of products for damp proof courses, membranes and tanking systems. IKO’s product range is fully supported by a project design and specification service.
Approximate duration excluding questions: one hour
Selecting the correct security door and access control solution for a building; this informative CPD presentation guides forward-thinking architects through security door and access control specification and the implications of legislation, energy efficiency directives and consideration of the needs of disabled users.
Kaba is an internationally active, listed company with around 7,500 staff in more than 60 countries. Its comprehensive range of turnstiles, barriers, revolving doors, personal interlocks and access control systems achieves the definitive standards required when specifying any type of security door and integrated access control solution.
Approximate duration excluding questions: one hour
Includes and covers: a company history, industry background, health and safety considerations, BS 7036: 1996, the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regs Act 1992, Disability Discrimination Act, design criteria, appropriate and inappropriate applications, products and applications, research and development, environmental benefits, installation into new and existing buildings, and BMS integration.
TORMAX designs, manufactures and installs a comprehensive range of high quality automatic pedestrian entrances, including swing, sliding, folding and revolving systems. A full after-sales reactive and planned maintenance service is available nationwide.
Approximate duration excluding questions: one hour
With energy efficiency now key, this CPD presentation explores the historical and economic background surrounding the use of heat pumps in the UK. It then outlines the combined efficiencies that can be achieved by linking heat pumps to the latest architectural radiant conditioning systems for both heating and cooling. Alternative systems using heat pumps are also discussed.
S & P Coil Products Ltd (SPC) is a UK-based specialist manufacturer and supplier of heating and cooling equipment to the public and private sector. Its product portfolio includes heating/cooling coils, fan convectors, trench heating, radiant panels, radiant conditioning sails, ultraviolet air and object sterilisation, heat pipes and air curtains.
Approximate duration excluding questions: one hour
This seminar provides practical information on the different design applications for decorative concrete, as well as methods used for achieving a variety of final finishes. It includes a discussion on coloured, printed, polished and exposed aggregate concrete options.
Lafarge Tarmac supplies a range of innovative products, including self-compacting, pervious and decorative concretes, from 90 plants across the country. Due to its network of local suppliers across the UK, it’s able to provide quantities for DIY projects as well as high volumes for the most ambitious commercial projects.
Approximate duration excluding questions: 45 minutes
Looks at how glass reacts with moisture, alkalinity and dirt (MAD) including cement splatter, to become ‘problem glass’, and how glass buildings can look old before their time. Problem glass is prevented or cured by using durable non-stick glass surface protection. This seminar also compares the strengths and weaknesses of different types of glass treatment, including self-cleaning glass.
Ritec International specialises in non-stick surface protection for glass and glazed ceramics (the ClearShield System), as well as for metals, plastics and painted surfaces – the Ritecoat System. These systems offer a total solution for protection against weathering for building façade exteriors and interiors, as well as for the transport and marine industries.
Approximate duration excluding questions: 45 minutes
This seminar guides you through how technology has developed from the simple light switch to the intelligent automation systems that are now becoming so popular in today’s market. The presentation focuses on the environments and the many applications for lighting control systems and an introduction into entertainment networking and audio distribution.
Hamilton Litestat is a UK-leading designer and manufacturer of electrical wiring accessories, including switchplates and sockets, as well as lighting and audio controls. With over 40 years’ experience supplying commercial and residential markets with its largely British-made accessories, Hamilton provides an ever-expanding, diverse range of quality, design-led products as well as producing bespoke commissions.
Approximate duration excluding questions: 45 minutes
Based on the natural and efficient principle of thermal radiation, a radiant heating panel warms objects and people within the room, rather than heating the air. The objects and people, in turn, warm the surrounding air to create a pleasant indoor climate with uniform temperature distribution. This radiant heating and cooling seminar examines the technology further, and the benefits such systems can offer.
Driven by technological advance, Zehnder has a portfolio of heating, cooling and ventilation products designed specifically to create a comfortable and healthy indoor climate within any building type, regardless of size. Its range consists of ceiling-mounted heating and cooling panels which replicate the radiant effect of the sun, bespoke made-to-measure radiators and trench heating plus heat recovery and ventilation systems.
Approximate duration excluding questions: 45 minutes
This seminar aims to provide specifiers with an understanding of colour based on: the science of colour and how we see it; colour psychology and how colour can affect built environments; communicating colour, introducing colour referencing systems, and; colour in practice.
The comprehensive Johnstone’s range covers all product sectors from core paints, such as emulsions, glosses and undercoats, to advanced technology brands such as Endura, Aqua, Flame Defence System, Woodworks and the Performance Coatings range. Johnstone’s also offers services that include specification advice and onsite inspections. Johnstone’s is a brand of PPG Architectural Coatings.
Approximate duration excluding questions: one hour
This seminar outlines the natural properties and quality of pure new wool fibres, the advantages of wool in the design and manufacture of contract and residential fabrics, the environmental advantages of wool, and the ongoing care, cleaning and maintenance of installed wool fabrics.
Bute Fabrics is a designer and manufacturer of high quality wool and wool-rich contract upholstery, and screening and curtaining fabrics for the corporate, auditoria, hospitality and aviation markets. It offers both standard ranges from the Bute Collection and bespoke fabric options.
Approximate duration excluding questions: one hour