Doors and windows
The following CPD materials have all been assessed and approved by the RIBA.
This seminar focuses on two aspects of door and access design: disabled access in relation to Approved Document M and BS8300, and fire doors in general and BS 476: Part 22 and BS EN 1634-1:2008 (European Normative Standard). On both subjects it provides simple and practical advice on the often ‘hard to apply’ regulations, themed around doors in wet and hygienic facilities.
Lami Doors Group is an internationally established specialist in manufacturing hygienic GRP (glass reinforced polyester) doors. Its experience spans more than 46 years. In that time it has developed innovative, high quality moulded GRP doors for the most demanding and harsh environments, where no other door material would suffice. LAMI doors provide sustainable solutions and are manufactured to individual designs.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 20 minutes
This seminar deals with general Building Regulations issues involving reveals at windows and doors, including specification solutions, heat loss and weather rating concerns, fire safety considerations, cavity width variations, and environmental considerations.
Dacatie Building Solutions is the manufacturer and supplier of the original range of Insulated Cavity Closers for the UK construction market. As a market leader, the Dacatie brand gives specifiers and building contractors the assurance of Building Regulations compliance in the construction of cavity walls, in the area of reveals around windows and doors. Dacatie Insulated Cavity Closers have British Board of Agrement (BBA) Certificates. Dacatie profiles are extruded from reconstituted PVCu and include insulation of EPS, XPS or mineral wool – all of which are CFC-free and are zero-rated for Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP). The company is ISO 9001 approved and is committed to the implementation of systems and processes that enhance the environment.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 40 minutes
This seminar introduces electronic locking systems. It includes information and advice on current and past technologies and how they have developed, as well as providing a glimpse into the future, including card technologies and methods used to protect the information contained within ‘key’ cards. Also covered are certifications: those that are mandatory and those that are ‘good to have’. On-line and off-line locking solutions and the integration possibilities with other systems are also discussed.
VingCard Elsafe is a global leader in providing electronic locks, guest room safes, minibars and energy management systems for hotels. Its card-operated locks use the latest NFC (near field communication) compatible RFID (radio-frequency identification) technology.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes
This seminar looks at the different types of glazing available on the market and provides an insight into the advantages and disadvantages of each. It then focuses on two main framing styles – timber and timber/aluminium – and looks at manufacturing methods and how the industry is trying to keep ahead of building standards.
Krone has been producing windows at its factory in northern Denmark since 1953. Using both high-tech machinery and solid craftsmanship, Krone produces high quality windows and doors from timber and timber/aluminium.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes
This seminar aims to provide specifiers with an understanding of sliding and folding door hardware, and how to specify it correctly. The seminar also runs through the legislation and certification that influences the design and manufacture of sliding door hardware, including Parts M and L, as well as issues with fire doors and emergency exits.
Established in 1921 and based in County Durham, P C Henderson is a world leader in the design and manufacture of sliding and folding door hardware systems. The company has extensive knowledge in sliding and folding systems for commercial, residential and industrial applications, suited to a variety of door materials and weights.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: one hour
For over 100 years steel windows have been favoured by architects as their preferred choice of window type due to their elegant sight lines, strength and versatility. This presentation includes: the importance of steel windows in architecture throughout history, the role of steel windows with regards to the environment and sustainability, and the exciting future for steel windows.
Clement Windows designs, manufactures and installs superb quality steel windows. Steel windows are often specified as the preferred fenestration solution for buildings that are important, valuable or of high conservation value – or all three! Clement's approach is to work in partnership with architects to help produce window designs that are visually stunning and offer high technical performance, whilst respecting and enhancing important heritage and conservation objectives.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes