Compliance
The following CPD materials fall within the ‘Compliance – legal, regulatory and statutory framework and processes’ RIBA Core Curriculum topic area.
This seminar will enable the specifier to gain an understanding of the benefits of level access showering, technical installation solutions, compliance and standards, the different materials used today, and the features and benefits of 3.5mm steel enamel.
Kaldewei baths and shower trays are manufactured in Germany from 3.5mm thick steel enamel. They have amassed more than 80 international design awards. The products range from traditional to luxurious baths, as well as innovative level-access wet room shower tray solutions.
Kaldewei has achieved sustainable accreditation to ISO14025.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes
Based on the relevant sections of a number of British standards, codes of practice and other trade documents, this seminar is both an ideal introduction and more in-depth resource for the architect who is looking to use natural stone in their project. It sets out current best practice for the selection of natural stone for larger cladding, flooring, paving and masonry projects.
Stone Federation Great Britain is the official trade association for the natural stone industry. It has over a century of experience connecting architects, designers, specifiers and clients with the finest stone professionals. Stone Federation Great Britain is passionate about promoting the use of natural stone as the building material of choice, as well as positioning itself as the primary information resource for all things stone.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: one hour
Educational and informative guidance on meeting and achieving Part E soundproofing Building Regulations compliance, on various new build and refurbishment floor, wall and ceiling constructions. Also includes information on: methods of compliance Pre-Completion Testing (PCT) and Robust details, appropriate solutions for addressing airborne and impact noise issues, and installation guidance and advice on avoiding potential pitfalls.
Cellecta is a leading UK manufacturer and supplier of acoustic insulation and soundproofing solutions for new build and conversion developments. Various solutions and systems are manufactured for all types of floors and walls to help achieve the Part E acoustic Building Regulations requirements for modern building construction.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: one hour
This seminar looks at the important role that rooflights play in delivering daylight benefits for buildings, as well as ensuring they meet their CO2 emissions targets as stipulated by Part L2A of the Building Regulations (England and Wales). It also provides guidance on specifying rooflights to meet other regulatory, industry and specification requirements, and offers practical advice on best options for each roof type using inspirational case study examples.
Brett Martin Daylight Systems has over 50 years’ experience as a designer, manufacturer and supplier of the widest range of rooflights (including domes, vaults, in-plane industrial rooflights and panel glazing systems), canopies and vertical glazing systems. Brett Martin uses all the main rooflight plastic glazing materials, and can therefore provide impartial advice on the most suitable glazing material and rooflight type for each application.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: one hour
This CPD presentation and discussion identifies the typical environmental impact of lift installations and examines how new technologies and innovations can minimise this. It looks at the materials used in the construction and installation of lift equipment, and the lifecycle impact of the equipment, in turn allowing the specifier to minimise that impact with up-front planning.
Schindler is a global market leader in lift and escalator products and services. Founded in 1874, Schindler provides full lifecycle support for lift and escalator equipment, from new installations and service and repair, to modernisation and full replacement. Spanning 130 countries with 1,000 offices and over 50,000 employees, Schindler is proud to give a billion people a lift each day.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes