Latest CPD
Here are the latest CPD materials to have been assessed and approved by the RIBA. These include both brand new and newly revised CPD materials.
This CPD presentation offers an overview of brickwork design principles. It examines: different types of bricks produced using different brickmaking techniques; industry recommendations on use and choice of brick, along with the requirements for durability; appropriate mortar and bond patterns required to achieve various designs and; the basic requirements for movement provision in brick masonry.
Ibstock is one of the UK’s largest brickmakers. With 21 sites nationwide and a diverse range of more than 500 different bricks, rainscreen cladding systems and innovative products, Ibstock is dedicated to providing best-practice design and technical advice for its customers.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes
Thursday 19th November 2015, 08.50 to 12.30pm
The Building Centre, Store Street, London WC1E 7BT
Health and safety in construction requires a mature approach with the CDM 2015 regulations, and the principal designer role represents both a turning point in that journey and a step in the right direction. The design world has a significant part to play in advancing health and safety. This morning seminar will take a fresh proactive look at CDM 2015 and the impact it and the principal designer will have.
With architects the most appropriate candidates for the principal designer role, this seminar explains: what the principal designer is and does; how and why we got to CDM 2015; how it works in practice (in both large and small practices); what the challenges and responsibilities are; the principal designer’s proportionate approach to CDM; how to focus on outcomes rather than paperwork risk assessments; the legal implications (PI insurance) and; how one can earn significant fees by simple integration with normal design processes.
Seminar speakers will include:
• Peter Caplehorn, Deputy Chief Executive and Policy Director, Construction Products Association
• Kizzy Augustin, Senior Associate, Pinsent Masons
• Peter Baker, Chief Inspector of Construction, FOD Construction Division, Health & Safety Executive
• Paul Bussey, Associate, Scott Brownrigg
• Nigel Ostime, Project Delivery Director, Hawkins\Brown, author of the RIBA Small Projects Handbook
• Clive Johnson, Group Head of Health and Safety, Land Securities
• Tony Putsman, Vice Chair, Health and Safety Panel, Construction Industry Council
• Andrew Leslie, Technical and Standards Manager, Association for Project Safety (APS)
The RIBA Journal is Britain's most influential architecture magazine and the official publication of the Royal Institute of British Architects since 1893.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 3½ hours
This seminar focusses on kitchen worktops and units, exploring the different materials that can be used as well as the characteristics of each material in relation to the desired performance.
For over 35 years Valcucine has dedicated itself to creating beautiful, durable and sustainable kitchens. Valcucine’s designs are based on ergonomics, ‘dematerialisation’, recyclability and reduced toxic emissions.
Valcucine believes that technological innovation is an opportunity: an incentive to research and provide specific solutions and manufacturing processes that respect the environment while responding to the ever-changing needs of clients.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: one hour
Presented by a member of the Provider’s London team, this seminar promises the specifier a clearer understanding and knowledge of the regulations associated with specifying ironmongery. All projects are different. A different approach is therefore required each time to ensure that all factors are taken into account and that the final product will perform.
Strada London has been working in the ironmongery industry since 1993. The company is passionate about transforming interiors with a touch of class. Customers can rely upon Strada London for quality and service. Comprehensive scheduling and site-visits are included as required to ensure that every project exactly matches your needs and specification. Strada London also offers a bespoke design service using 3D modelling and prototyping.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45-50 minutes
This seminar presents the key factors that shape the active working environment: interior landscaping driven by employee focus, and the importance of integrated biophylic designs; health and wellbeing, investing in the workforce; environmental responsibility and how the manufacturer can contribute, and; design solutions driven by targeting activities and the importance of integrated technology.
EFG is a leading provider of interior solutions. Regardless of whether yours is a large corporation operating in the private or public sectors, or a small business just starting out, the company and the way it works is based on the simple idea that all customers are unique. That is why EFG uses its experience to approach each assignment on an individual basis, with the same curiosity and commitment. EFG’s many customers across Europe recognise the benefit of its expertise in creating solutions that improve their image and performance, helping people to feel good and work more effectively together.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes
Sheep wool is an ideal material to use as insulation in many applications. Its natural breathable qualities help provide performance and sustainability. This CPD seminar provides a broad overview of the technology behind sheep wool insulation, as well as its potential applications and performance within the built environment.
Eden Renewable Innovations’ Thermafleece is one of the most established and recognised brands of sustainable insulation. With 15 years’ experience behind it, Eden Renewable Innovations is able to provide on- and off-site technical support throughout the design and build process.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes