RIBA CPD Showcase

Stretch and suspended ceilings

Here are five CPD seminars covering the acoustic and fire performance and specification of metal and gypsum tile suspended ceilings, and offering an insight into the benefits and technology behind stretch ceilings.
To give an understanding of what a Stretch Ceiling is, how and when to apply the technology. Enabling you to understand the benefits of using a Stretch Ceiling system and the product's different functions, ranging from lighting to acoustic solutions.

Stretch Ceilings Ltd specialises solely in the stretch ceiling system. Our companies have been established since 1988, allowing us to offer a nationwide and worldwide sales, installation and back-up service, built on our vast experience and skills gained with stretch ceiling products.
Seminar, by OWA (UK) Ltd
Covers basic principles of room acoustics and building acoustics in commercial environments, relevant standards, the use of ceiling materials to control reverberation and sound transfer between spaces. OWA also offers CPD seminars including 'An introduction to suspended ceiling systems' and other tailored seminars discussing suspended ceilings in specific applications, such as education, healthcare, clean manufacturing and offices.

OWA is Germany's leading manufacturer of suspended ceilings. Its award-winning environmentally-friendly products are sold in over one hundred countries. OWA UK has a technically competent and experienced team of professionals. OWA manufactures a unique mineral wool ceiling product and also manufactures metal ceilings and suspension systems.
Seminar, by Zentia
The objective of the Fire and Suspended ceilings presentation is to provide you with an improved understanding of the role of suspended ceilings in providing fire performance within buildings. The presentation is split into several sections:

Introduction to Armstrong

How fires start and grow

Fire in buildings

Fire reaction

Fire resistance

Summary and close

Backed by 150 years of innovation, Armstrong Ceilings is a global leader in supplying ceiling and wall solutions to office, education, health, retail, transport and hospitality market segments.

Armstrong remains a foremost name in the building industry, known and trusted for reliable quality and technological innovations. Armstrong offers a peerless portfolio of materials (mineral, metal, wood, resin and fabric) and systems including TECH ZONE.
Seminar, by Knauf Danoline
The seminar addresses design possibilities and acoustic performance of gypsum tiles and panels along with the environmental issues and sustainability of the product

Danoline is a supplier of high quality gypsum based acoustical ceilings and walls. Our fundamental objective is to meet our customers' demands by understanding their needs, delivering solutions, ensuring good indoor comfort, and respecting the environment.
Seminar, by BURGESS BY SYSTEM
Burgess AP CPD Seminar covers all aspects of the suspended metal ceiling systems which are widely used in every sector of the construction industry. Some of the keys points covered in our presentation are:

Bespoke and standard suspended metal ceiling systems

Benefits of metal ceilings over alternative systems

Life-cycle costs

Design possibilities

Acoustic properties

Service integration and interface details

The Burgess Company name has been synonymous with quality engineered metal ceilings for over 60 years. Our product range is both wide and varied, offering the ceiling specified choice of standard or bespoke solutions to meet the performance and sustainability features of modern building design and specification. All our products are manufactured in accordance with BS EN ISO 13964 at our factory in Hinckley, Leicestershire. Burgess is quality accredited to BS EN ISO9001.
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