Building systems
Building systems covers a broad range of topics. Here we highlight building in oak, fabric architecture and off-site construction: three seminars which together amount to a whole day of specialist learning – free.
The English Heritage Building seminar covers the following topics: basics of design and specification for traditional oak frames, history of the tradition and how this quality continues in contemporary design, and the relevance of TRADA Q Mark. Attendees can expect to gain from the following valuable learning content: specification assistance against known parameters, help in achieving bespoke design, how to achieve guaranteed design and assembly.
English Heritage Buildings’ craftsmen combine the latest technology and ancient carpentry skills to create beautiful oak framed buildings; from single bay garages and house extensions to light-filled living spaces and commercial buildings. In addition, its planning consultants can simplify the planning process, using their expertise to improve the chances of a successful outcome when the case is presented to the local authority.
This presentation includes: detailed information on modular building systems, an explanation of offsite construction, the advantages of offsite construction, and a detailed view of the modular building process. Key messages include: the environmental benefits of offsite construction (ISO 14001), safer construction methods, flexibility of the system and its economic benefits.
Portakabin is a market leader in the design, manufacture, supply, installation and servicing of single module buildings and modular building solutions. Its exceptional service enables it to tailor an accommodation solution around a broad range of industry needs, from education, healthcare and office accommodation, to retail, rail, transport and catering, among others.
This seminar will show that tensile membrane structures deliver your clients an all-weather usable space that is eye-catching and contemporary. It covers the basics of design and construction so that you can specify the right tensile membrane structure for your project with confidence.
Inside2Outside has been designing, manufacturing and installing bespoke freestanding tensile membrane structures since 1991. It has provided thousands of canopies, shelters and covered walkways to schools and colleges, offering all-weather areas that are safe and aesthetically pleasing. Its latest innovation is to bond solar panel film onto canopies to provide renewable energy, even with low light levels.