Latest CPD
Here are the latest CPD materials to have been assessed and approved by the RIBA. These include both brand new and newly-revised CPD materials.
The key aim of this seminar is to provide a general overview of the scope of applications available to the specifier for façade structural adhesives. It includes the particular benefits that are gained, such as thermal performance, invisible fixings, and health and wellbeing impacted by increased natural daylight through glazed façades, as well as the aesthetic benefits.
The Sika Façades team offers the professional designer a single point of contact for all critical façade applications where the innovative use of structural adhesives can demonstrably improve the aesthetic as well as defined performance levels. This is backed up by one of the world’s leading specialists in the research and manufacturer of innovative construction chemical systems – Sika Limited.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 40 minutes.
Healthcare is the final frontier of technology integration. Hospitals and healthcare organisations are investing billions in moving to computer-based systems as fast as they can. Technology may be changing, but the human body isn’t. This presentation guides the specifier through ways in which we apply ergonomics and human factors to healthcare environments, to improve care both for the patient and the caregiver.
Humanscale has been designing award-winning ergonomic tools for the workplace for more than 25 years, creating ground-breaking products that make the workplace healthier and more comfortable for the user. Humanscale Healthcare, a division of Humanscale, improves the work environment for caregivers by providing intuitive, body-friendly, ergonomic work tools that support healthcare-specific technology.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: one hour.
Recent developments in lighting technology have spawned a growing interest in LED. This seminar addresses how LEDs work, the way luminaires can be improved to harness this efficient light source, and how – by design – efficient schemes can be produced. The seminar also tackles many of the myths and fears often created by technology changes.
ERCO Lighting is renowned as an innovative manufacturer. The company operates across nearly all sectors, from museums and galleries to shops and offices. All ERCO Lighting products, whether indoor or outdoor, are 100% LED and most ranges feature a variety of options to suit all budgets and individual project needs.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 35 minutes.
This seminar explains why recent changes to building regulations have made addressing thermal bridging much more important than it used to be. Using examples, it addresses how to estimate and improve the energy efficiency of both domestic and non-domestic buildings, using either the various accredited details or thermal bridging blocks.
Marmox UK is part of an international group of companies that manufactures specialist building products, including insulation materials. In the UK, Marmox is known for its own load-bearing Thermoblock, which can be used to eliminate the thermal bridge at the wall/floor junction. The company is also the UK agent for Heraklith Woodwool thermal/acoustic insulation panels.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 50 minutes.
This seminar discusses the technical properties to consider when specifying upholstery fabrics in contract environments. It covers issues such as fire retardancy, stain resistance and durability, as well as providing essential information to help architects determine the appropriate type fabric for different circumstances.
The BCFA is the British business association for the contract furnishing industry, covering the full spectrum of interior products and services in the UK and globally. Its 250+ members are all leading manufacturers, suppliers and designers of furnishing services for commercial buildings. Their products and services are used throughout the UK and the world.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 50 minutes.
This CPD seminar explores the issues associated with LED lighting including: design considerations; how LEDs work and function, and relevant applications; how to compare the quality of LED products and how to challenge the manufacturer and; their relevance to BREEAM and Part L.
Beta Calco is a leading manufacturer of LED architectural luminaires for both interior and exterior applications. The company uses the latest LED technology available to design the best-performing luminaires for a multitude of applications. Style and performance are key to Beta Calco’s success.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: one hour.
This CPD seminar covers what the architect needs to consider when choosing and specifying a working-at-height system, and how to integrate it within their building design. It also provides an insight into the latest legislative requirements, including the Working at Height Regulations and latest Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. The different types of system and their uses are also showcased.
The Latchways ManSafe fall protection range is used around the world. The products themselves are innovative in design and manufactured to the highest quality standards. In turn, a global network of specialist approved partner companies provides the assurance that product quality is matched by high standards of installation and maintenance.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: one hour.