Floor beds, ground floors, basements
A good example of the sheer choice and variety of CPD materials available via the RIBA CPD Providers Network, here’s your opportunity to learn more about basement waterproofing, synthetic grass and hand-knotted rugs – all in one place!
This presentation reviews the principal design references and different grades of dryness in below-ground spaces. It explains the alternative forms of waterproofing construction and examines in detail two specific waterproofing techniques: cementitious renders, and cavity drainage membranes. ‘Basement and Structural Waterproofing to BS 8102’ falls within both ‘climate’ and ‘designing and building it’ RIBA Core Curriculum subject headings.
Peter Cox, established in 1951 and with more than 60 years’ experience in providing a range of property services, has built an enviable reputation as a market leader in the repair and preservation of all types of property – from private housing to historic buildings. It can provide specialist advice and effective repair solutions in the following fields: structural and basement waterproofing, timber preservation, damp control and condensation, wall stabilisation (including Cintec anchors), and bird control and deterrence.
Approximate duration excluding questions: 45 minutes
This 45-minute presentation includes: how to make sure that you’re specifying a permanent solution; an outline of the options available to ensure domestic or commercial properties are permanently waterproofed; the potential issues with the use of standard structural waterproofing systems, such as membranes; and how these can be overcome using crystalline technology.
The sister company of Flexseal Couplings Ltd, the global leader in drainage couplings, Fernco Environmental supplies a range of water management and infrastructure repair solutions. All focus on efficiency, minimising disruption and the need for a long term solution.
Approximate duration excluding questions: 45 minutes
This is an opportunity to gain an insight into the process of making a hand-knotted rug: the craftsmanship, durability and sustainability. You will see how hand-knotted rugs can be used when designing and specifying a project, and learn more about the possibilities of customisation and bespoke commissions.
The Rug Company is recognised as a leading name in contemporary handmade rugs. Its design studio collaborates with 30 of the world’s most inspirational designers, and offers a bespoke service to realise any specific requirements.
Approximate duration excluding questions: one hour
A CPD presentation that provides the information every architect needs to know when specifying synthetic grass for sport, play and leisure. It includes details on manufacturing processes, understanding industry standards, sport specific surfaces, maintenance and impact on the environment.
Heckmondwike and Playrite are sister divisions of National Floorcoverings Ltd. Heckmondwike is the market leading manufacturer of fibre bonded carpet and tiles.
Approximate duration excluding questions: 40 minutes
This seminar looks at basement and below-ground waterproofing for both new build construction and refurbishment situations. By considering the different waterproofing design options available, it assists the specifier in choosing the most suitable system for a given construction type and location. Fully updated to reflect changes in the latest revision of BS8102, the seminar covers relevant standards and documents.
Safeguard Europe is a UK-based company that provides a range of specialist waterproofing and damp-proofing solutions for the construction industry. A design and specification service is offered alongside full technical support, CAD drawings and NBS clauses. It offers a range of six RIBA-approved CPD seminars free-of-charge to UK architects and specifiers.
Approximate duration excluding questions: 1½ to 2 hours