External walls
The following CPD materials have been assessed and approved by the RIBA.
Adoption of BIM level 2 is required on all government-funded projects by 2016. This CPD seminar aims to provide an overview of building information modelling, as well as an understanding of how product manufacturers fit into the process – particularly façade systems.
AluK (GB) Ltd is a leading supplier of aluminium glazing systems for curtain walling, window and door products. Its product innovations, adoption of BIM and Secured by Design accreditation have placed it at the forefront of the aluminium building systems sector, where it continues to develop market-leading products that deliver high performance, aesthetic appeal and value for money.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45-60 minutes
This CPD seminar provides a guide to the use of phase change materials in buildings, where PCM-containing products can be used to buffer room temperature and reduce or eliminate the need for air conditioning, thereby saving energy, improving comfort and reducing overheating. Samples of currently available PCM-containing building products (wallboards, ceiling tiles etc) will also be shown.
BASF creates chemistry – and has been doing so for 150 years. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products and crop protection products to oil and gas. As one of the world’s leading chemical companies, BASF combines economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Through science and innovation, it enables its customers in nearly every industry to meet the current and future needs of society. BASF’s products and solutions contribute to conserving resources, ensuring nutrition and improving quality of life. This contribution is summed up in BASF’s corporate purpose: It creates chemistry for a sustainable future. BASF had sales of around £58bn in 2013 and over 112,000 employees as of the end of the year.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: one hour
This seminar introduces External Wall Insulation (EWI) and explains the need to insulate the UK’s existing housing stock to meet CO2 reduction targets. Focussing on how structural EWI can extend the life of defective, hard-to-treat, non-traditional properties and high-rise buildings, it also highlights the wide range of system top coats available, from traditional to contemporary finishes.
Founded in 1983, Hanson Building Products’ Structherm is one of the UK’s leading experts in the external refurbishment of defective, non-traditional social housing and high rise buildings. It is renowned for its unique ‘Structural External Wall Insulation’ (SEWI) system, which is manufactured at its factory in West Yorkshire. The SEWI system offers designers and specifiers many benefits beyond those provided by standard EWI systems.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes