Latest CPD
Here are some of the latest CPD materials to have been assessed and approved by the RIBA. These include both new and recently-revised CPD materials.
An introduction to natural stone rainscreen cladding, including the evolution of how stone has been used in construction and why natural stone rainscreen has grown in favour alongside traditionally-laid stone. Various stone rainscreen systems are identified, as well as typical building standards and the key components and details that will aid the specification of a stone cladding system. The presentation also includes case study examples of stone rainscreen systems at work, and typical finishes and details available.
Taylor Maxwell has been working with architects and designers for over 50 years, helping to ease projects through from concept to completion. Taylor Maxwell provides consultation on external building façades at all stages of the design process, providing images of products used on previous schemes as a guide, and supplying samples to submit for planning and client approval.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 55 minutes.
This seminar offers a clear understanding of how precast concrete crosswall construction is designed, manufactured and installed on-site to form a variety of accommodation types, including hotel, student, residential apartment and custodial. It discusses the benefits a precast solution can bring to a project, including speed, durability, quality, sustainability and excellent fire and acoustic properties. Finally, it highlights the use of architectural precast sandwich panels, showing just some of the variety of finishes and colours available.
FP McCann is one of the UK’s largest manufacturers and suppliers of precast concrete solutions. It is committed to providing high-quality, cost-effective and sustainable solutions tailored to clients’ individual requirements. Using the latest innovative technologies available, FP McCann works with clients and their design teams to maximise the benefits a precast solution can bring to a project.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: one hour.
This seminar aims to provide a balanced view of the environmental, sustainability and recycling issues relating to vinyl floorcovering, and to counter some of the false preconceptions still prevalent.
Founded in 1886, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions. Whether a project is public, commercial, residential or a sports facility installation – a new construction or a renovation project – Tarkett offers a unique combination of worldwide expertise, a broad product portfolio (vinyl, linoleum, wood, carpet, LVT, accessories and sport surfaces), and a clear understanding of customers’ needs. The result is often a distinctive flooring experience with the added benefit of an outstanding environmental profile.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: one hour.
This comprehensive seminar covers the following areas: importance of slip resistance, specification considerations when tiling ‘slip prone’ areas, test methods for slip resistance, tile specification, factors influencing slip, relevant regulations and codes of practice, and aftercare and maintenance procedures.
Walls and Floors is a leading tile distribution business, established more than 30 years ago. Its specification team is dedicated to providing clients with the service they expect and deserve. Every member of the Walls and Floors team has many years’ experience specifying and supplying tile and stone. The company’s knowledge and complete dedication provides clients with a service that is second to none.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 50 minutes.