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The following CPD materials have been assessed and approved by the RIBA.
This seminar aims to assist in the design of workspaces, providing an insight into the key parameters involved in achieving an ergonomically comfortable workstation. Areas covered include: health issues associated with the use of technology in the workplace; a step-by-step guide to setting up a workstation, including the task chair, visual display and laptop, and keyboard/mouse; commercial implications and loss versus benefits in productivity; and the current British Standards based on EU legislation.
Colebrook Bosson Saunders designs and manufactures ergonomic IT solutions that bridge the gap between the technology, people and the furniture interface. Through the creation of adjustable workspaces people are able to work in healthy, productive environments designed around their ergonomic needs. Colebrook Bosson Saunders’ consultative expertise continues to influence how companies address workplace requirements across trading floors, education, healthcare and passenger terminals.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 40 minutes
This course provides an overview of automated and semi-automated transformation systems that can be incorporated into multipurpose halls. It includes a review of methods for designing auditoriums so that they can be run efficiently, achieve ongoing full occupancy, and accommodate a multitude of events. The course also features examples of existing successful multi-use auditoriums employing automated transformation systems.
Gala Systems is a stage equipment company that has been creating compact and versatile theatre stage lifting devices since 1980. It specialises in orchestra, theatre stage, scenery and piano lifts for theatres, auditoriums, concert halls, casinos and multipurpose venues.
GALA works closely with project planners, theatre consultants, architects, contractors and theatrical equipment manufacturers, and has created more than 1,500 successful realizations in 65 countries.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: one hour