Latest CPD
The very latest batch of CPD materials to be assessed and approved by the RIBA.
Elegant, sleek, streamlined, smooth, tapering, curved, complex geometries, high strength, seamless integration, fully certified and CE marked, recycled steel…
If you would like to find out more about enhancing your steelwork designs then consider this seminar, which explains how steel casting has changed over the years, how Goodwin designs and makes steel castings, and provides examples from its foundry.
Goodwin manufactures steel and stainless steel castings that allow the building professional freedom of design to achieve unique and architecturally attractive components for buildings and bridges. Further processing in its machine shop – including computer numerical control (CNC) machining, fabrication and painting – can be undertaken to enhance the finished product.
Approximate duration excluding questions: 45 minutes
This seminar looks at why some flat roofs fail, and the complete solution that flat-to-pitch conversions offer in such circumstances. This 40-minute seminar examines how these lightweight systems have developed, key design considerations, and sustainability issues. It also takes an in-depth look at a typical project, and provides case study examples.
Ash & Lacy is a leading manufacturer and distributor of metal building envelope systems and ancillary products, providing the specifier and contractor with total solutions from a single source. All Ash & Lacy products are designed to ensure compatibility between individual components. From standing seam roofing and rainscreen cladding systems to bespoke architectural fabrications, all products undergo rigorous testing and offer first-class product quality, service and technical support.
Approximate duration excluding questions: 40 minutes
This seminar explains the key elements of specifying glass for interior applications in accordance with the relevant British Standards and Building Regulations. It covers the key applications of partitions, screens, doors, cladding, balustrades, guarding, overhead glazing, floors and stairs. Each area of regulation/application is illustrated with interesting case studies.
Glassolutions is the UK’s leading provider of glass and glazing solutions to the UK architectural, construction, building maintenance, door, window and insurance repair sectors. Its customer-service focus is backed by industry-leading technical expertise and ongoing investment.
Approximate duration including questions: one hour
The updated 2012 LABC Warranty Technical Manual is provided to all construction professionals to give information on how to build dwellings that meet the requirements of the warranty scheme. It gives technical guidance and best practice methods for construction.
LABC Warranty works in partnership with Local Authority Building Control (LABC) to provide complete support for structural warranty and building control needs. LABC Warranty has a range of warranties to suit all types and sizes of residential and commercial developments, and provides joint system type pre-approval, accepted by local authorities in England and Wales.
This CPD seminar demonstrates how harvesting rainwater can reduce the pressure placed on our water resources caused by factors such as climate change and population growth. Rainwater harvesting contributes towards providing a sustainable water resource, and has the capability to satisfy legislation and save money.
Brett Martin Plumbing & Drainage manufactures an extensive range of plastic drainage, rainwater, soil and waste systems, selling exclusively through the independent merchant market. Based at a manufacturing site in Staveley, Derbyshire, Brett Martin Plumbing & Drainage is a division of Brett Martin Ltd, a family-owned business employing over 800 people and boasting an annual turnover in excess of £112m.
Approximate duration excluding questions: 45 minutes
Q-railing’s seminar will equip designers to navigate the standards and legislation they are required to meet when specifying balustrading. All guidance is then cross-referenced with up-to-date case studies of completed projects.
Q-railing originates from a company called Antiqua, which manufactures brass, copper and bar fittings. Due to the success of the stainless steel railing system, Q-railing was launched in 1998.
Q-railing now has a turnover of around €43m, and the UK branch is the largest outside Germany (the location of the company’s headquarters). Q-railing specialises in glass and stainless steel balustrades, from conventional post and clamp systems to frameless glass channels.
Approximate duration excluding questions: 45 minutes
The UK’s first RIBA-accredited Vacuum Insulation Panel (VIP) CPD seminar, this 45-minute presentation focuses on the growing use of VIPs in the UK construction sector. The session examines the following key areas: what is a vacuum insulation panel, comparison against traditional insulations, factors affecting VIP performance, construction applications, and the pros and cons of VIP insulation.
Nanopore Insulation Ltd was formed in 2006 to produce VIPs in the UK for the European market. With a thermal conductance value of 0.0038W/mK its VIPs are the best form of commercially available, high performance insulation on the market today. 25mm VIPs are equivalent to 150mm polyurethane insulation.
Approximate duration excluding questions: 45 minutes
This seminar looks at specifying audio systems in an integrated way, creating a continuous design environment while examining what audio is and why it is necessary – even vital.
Amina Technologies designs and manufactures invisible loudspeakers that are installed below a final skim coat of finishing plaster within commercial and residential premises. Walls and ceilings are then decorated to taste. Whether in an historic hotel or modern home, invisible loudspeakers allow levels of interior design freedom that were previously impossible.
Approximate duration excluding questions: one hour