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The following CPD materials have all been assessed and approved by the RIBA.
A presentation intended to help designers and specifiers make informed decisions when selecting hardwood species for projects. Different hardwoods have unique combinations of properties, and are available in grades that make them ideally suited to particular end-uses. Objective appraisal of Canadian hardwoods’ performance and environmental credentials is provided, supported by technical data. References are given, serving as sources of further information.
Canada Wood UK is a collaboration between Canadian wood products industry associations and government for the creation of a single global representation. It provides a link to approximately 10% of the world’s forest area, to Canada’s wealth of timber and wood products, and aims to provide specifiers with the support that is available through its technical and information resources.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes
Timber frame construction is a popular sustainable building method. The STA has worked with HSE, Insurance Groups and the fire service to produce guidance on risk mitigation for timber under construction. This CPD presentation is an introduction to the background and guidance available, and is aimed at all construction professionals – but especially architects.
The Structural Timber Association (STA) promotes the use of structural timber products and systems within the UK construction industry. The association leads the industry in terms of quality, health and safety, education, technical knowledge and customer service, through activities including seminars, factory tours, research, networking, advocacy and debate.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 20 minutes
This is a seminar that examines the problems of tiling in bathrooms, in particular increased sound transmittance, and coldness and poor adhesion in wet areas of tiled bathrooms. Having identified the problems and how they impact upon building regulations various solutions are discussed and compared, including using different types of tile backer boards.
Marmox UK is part of the international Marmox group of companies that manufactures insulation products and specialist building materials. In the UK Marmox is best known for its thermal bridging block and original lightweight thermal tile backer board.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes