Windows
The following CPD materials have all been assessed and approved by the RIBA.
This CPD seminar demonstrates the design flexibility and modern benefits of PVC-U, and explores the common concerns and issues relating to PVC-U and its use in fenestration. The presentation contests the view that PVC-U products are low quality, and enables specifiers to select PVC-U windows and doors with confidence.
VEKA is one of the world's largest manufacturers of energy-efficient PVC-U windows, doors and curtain walling systems. The VEKA UK Group includes several leading brands and boasts more than 30 years’ experience in the specification, social housing, refurbishment and newbuild sectors, providing innovative, sustainable products to meet the needs of architects, specifiers, clients and contractors.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45-50 minutes.
This CPD seminar explains how secondary glazing can be specified to offer greater window security protection against forced entry, physical and ballistic attack, and bomb blasts. It covers the levels of security that can be achieved, the relevant standards, and which products are most suited for use along with their performance capabilities.
Founded in 1966 and granted a Royal Warrant in 2004, Selectaglaze is a leading designer, manufacturer and installer of secondary glazing systems. Selectaglaze units are a reversible adaptation, so widely accepted for use in both listed buildings and new builds. The company has a wide range of proprietary standard secondary glazing as well as enhanced security options.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 40 minutes.
This seminar offers guidance to architects on window hardware locking systems. It discusses British and European standards, the cause, effect and prevention of corrosion on hardware, security and safety, and gives advice on the types of window systems and their applications. It also introduces the varying locking systems available and examines security testing procedures. On completion, the architect should be confident in specifying the correct hardware for windows.
MACO is a family-owned group with over 60 years’ experience of manufacturing technologically advanced window, door and shutter hardware locking systems. MACO aims to create and develop professional partnerships within the industry.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes.