CPD Essentials
Provider of technical CPD for surveyors
The founder of Sisalwool, was in East Africa training alongside local farmers on how to cope with the effects of climate change. While in Tanzania, he discovered farmers had fields of a plant called Sisal. Pushed out by the dominant plastic industry, farmers had no way of processing or exporting the plant and its fibres. […]
Sustainable design is no longer a catchphrase, it’s an imperative. The need and urgency to update the existing building stock has never been greater and upgrading windows is one of the most challenging aspects of retrofit projects. In this CPD, we help you to navigate through all the aspects of secondary glazing specification. You’ll learn […]
Steel for roof and wall cladding Steel substrate and properties (Gauge, Galvanising, Different paint system properties and performance) Structural performance Fragility, Health and Safety and compliance with CDM Regulations Aesthetics, Durability & testing and Fire performance Part L and contribution of systems Acoustics, Sustainability and Guarantees
Nordic Copper is the product range for architectural applications, e.g. facades and roofs, made by Aurubis. The unrivaled range of factory-applied surface treatments provides copper and brass with various stages of oxidation and patination immediately. Nordic Copper stands for individual architectural solutions, a long life cycle for buildings and a responsible legacy for future generations. Copper […]
Speaker - Richard Snape This lecture is aimed at: Property professionals and fee earners involved in both contentious and noncontentious property work Learning Outcome: To give an increased knowledge of the subject matter. To update on current issues, case law and statutory provisions and to be able to apply the knowledge gained in the better […]
Speaker - Tim Kenny Tim is a residential surveyor and has been a DEA, Home Inspector and Property Manager in the past. Along with authoring two sections of iSurv for RICS he has also a contributor to the RICS Building Surveying and Residential Journals. Both in teaching and in his own business Tim is focused […]
Specifying fire-resistant glazing and framing systems can be a complex process. This seminar on fire-resistant glazing will provide you with an understanding of the different classifications of fire resistant glasses and their properties, in addition to key legislation and test standards. Video footage and practical examples will be included to show how each classification performs […]
Speaker - Elen Worthington, Tata Steel RIBA 2030 climate challenge: How steel building envelope solutions contribute Covers: Operational energy. Embodied Carbon. Potable water use. Best practice health metrics. How to meet the challenge.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is starting to reshape the role of surveyors — not by replacing them, but by changing how they work. It enhances inspection, analysis, reporting, and decision-making, while human expertise remains central for judgement, liability, and client advice. By integrating AI into their practice, members and RICS-regulated firms can make data-driven decisions. However, […]
🗓️ Date: Wednesday 3 June⏰ Time: 0900 - 1700📍 Location: Newbury Join us for an engaging and insightful CPD day dedicated to surveyors working with historic buildings. This event offers a valuable opportunity to deepen your understanding of traditional construction methods, conservation principles, and the unique challenges posed by heritage structures. Through expert-led sessions, real-world […]