CPD Essentials
Mortar analysis Tom Balch, Rose of Jericho A detailed understanding of existing mortars is essential in informing and assisting the specification of replacement or repair materials in historic buildings. It can also contribute to understanding a building's construction history. Mortar analysis is often required for listed buildings consent. Identification of the constituents and proportions of all […]
Rights of Way - tips and traps for the unwary Speaker - Ian Quayle Ian has delivered over 1500 training courses (all property related) for city and regional firms, local law societies, and local authorities. His style and delivery is relaxed but he is able to explain the law and practical issues relating to the […]
CPD day for GP Surveyors Wednesday 2 March 2022 Holiday Inn, Handy Cross, High Wycombe, HP11 1TL This CPD day will take place on Weds 2 March at the Holiday Inn in High Wycombe The conference is held in two parts, the morning is dedicated to Commercial Surveying and the afternoon to Residential Surveying. The […]
Thermography I-Red Thermal cameras provide the quickest and most effective method for identifying performance issues in buildings. From air leakage and building defects, to cold rooms and missing insulation – Themography can give you actionable insight into how your buildings are really performing. Date: Wednesday 2 March Time: 1700 - 1800 Price: £12 plus VAT (£14.40) […]
Fire doors Ahmarra Fire doors are an integral part of a building’s passive fireproofing plan. They’re used for fire compartmentation – a process that places physical barriers in strategic areas around a building, in order to slow the spread of flames and smoke in the event of a fire. In this post, we explain what they’re made […]
Low temperature networks Glen Dimplex Learn about some of the issues associated with traditional heating, cooling and hot water systems in modern building design, and look at ways in which the application of a low temperature network can help address them. With stricter regulations making problems like corridor overheating worse, could this be the future […]
SDLT Speaker - Ian Quayle Ian has delivered over 1500 training courses (all property related) for city and regional firms, local law societies, and local authorities. His style and delivery is relaxed but he is able to explain the law and practical issues relating to the training topic in a way that ensures delegates learn […]
Mortar analysis Tom Balch, Rose of Jericho Animal hair has been added to strengthen and reduce shrinkage in lime plasters for centuries. This reinforcement is particularly important when applying basecoat plaster to laths (especially ceiling laths) as it reinforces and strengthens the crucially important nibs from which the ceiling plaster ‘hangs’. The first ‘pricking-up’ coat traditionally contains hair reinforcement at a […]
Understanding UK building regulations relating to residential ventilation and heat recovery Jason Bennett Airflow This CPD helps you understand the current UK Building Regulations in regards to ventilation and the importance in ensuring that homes have effective ventilation. The session goes on to introduce Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) and explain the benefits to […]
Acetylated wood: The optimum solution for cladding, decking, windows and doors This CPD focuses on the topic of acetylated wood, its features, benefits, applications, sustainable credentials and the relevant specification considerations. By the end of the presentation you should have a greater understanding of: - What acetylated wood is and acetylation - The benefits of acetylated […]