WEBINAR - Working at height
2020-05-07 09:30 - 10:30 UTC | Online, via Zoom, United Kingdom
Working at height
Date: Thursday 7 May
Time: 0930 – 1015
Price: FOC
Online via zoom
A talk from John Hynes

John Hynes has been working to improve the fall protection industry for more than 20 years.
In 2018, John set-up his own consultancy business, Autumnal Services. Autumnal are focussed exclusively on safe work at height issues and provide a range of independent consultancy and training services to a wide and varied client base, including architects, contractors, product manufacturers and building managers. Due to John’s deep and varied experience Autumnal can provide a more advanced level technical support than is generally available from manufacturers or installers operating in the sector.
John is currently one of the leading advocates of the British Safety Industry Federation Height Safety Group (BSIF-HSG). He has taken the lead in bringing fall protection contractors into the BSIF-HSG. This focus on contractors who install permanent fall protection and access systems has led to the development of improved processes for the specification and design of such systems.
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WEBINAR - Waterproofing design and installation
2020-05-14 09:30 - 10:30
Waterproofing design and installation
Date: Thursday 14 May
Time: 0930 – 1030
Price: FOC
Online via zoom
A talk from Ian MacLennan, MacLennan Waterproofing
Subjects covered:
• BS8102 design considerations
• Different types of Waterproofing
• Legal precedence affecting design
• Failed systems
• Remedial options
• How to avoid pitfalls & much more
Ian and his hugely experienced team have designed waterproofing systems for some of the largest, and most technically challenging projects undertaken in the UK. We have taken on full design liability for over 200 basements per year, every year.

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WEBINAR - Fire Safety Principles - means of escape & compartmentation
2020-05-19 09:30 - 10:30
Fire Safety Principles – means of escape & compartmentation
Date: Tuesday 19 May
Time: 0930 – 1015
Price: £15 (£12.50 plus VAT)
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A talk from Colin Blatchford Brown

Colin Blatchford-Brown, Blatchford-Brown Ltd
Colin has over 25 years’ experience in the building control industry, with a wealth of experience of all building types. Recently working on large residential and mixed-use schemes, modular student accommodation blocks, and large scale developments in London, Colin has a keen interest in working with design teams to achieve sensible solutions to Building Regulations compliance.
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WEBINAR - Dilapidations
2020-05-21 09:30 - 10:15
Dilapidations
Date: Thursday 21 May
Time: 0930 – 1015
Price: £12 (£10 plus VAT)
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A talk from Terry Davis

Terry Davis, TN Davis
Terry is a Chartered Surveyor qualified in 1972 and elected to Fellow in 1985, 18 years as a building surveyor and 32 years as a valuation surveyor. Member of building surveying, valuation and dispute resolution faculties.
Terry is Chairman of the Dilapidations Association
Specialties: Registered with RICS (EWAS) as an Expert Witness in dilapidation diminution valuations, matrimonial dispute valuations, retrospective valuations for negligence claims, Proceeds of Crime Act valuations and specialist diminution valuations. Has given oral evidence on numerous occasions at County Court, High Court, Crown Court, Lands Tribunal, Planning Appeals and LVT Hearings and has acted as an independent expert in dilapidation dispute resolution. Occasional contributor to the RICS Property Journal “Estimating Losses – Supersession” [March 2014] and “Levels of Loss – Diminution Valuations” [June 2015]
Acted for WKC in “Freidland v West Kensington Court [2013]” a relief from Forfeiture case and for E.surv in “Webb Solutions v E.surv [2013]” a claim for alleged negligent valuations. Specialises in diminution valuations for both dilapidation and other purposes including residential.

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WEBINAR - Asbestos Awareness
2020-05-28 09:30 - 10:15
Asbestos awareness
Date: Thursday 28 May
Time: 0930 – 1015
Price: £12(£10.00 plus VAT)
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A talk from Adam Harding

Adam Harding, ADM Training
Adam began his career as a Science graduate employed as an Environmental Consultant and then subsequently a Surveyor and Project Manager. He has furthered his education with technical qualifications in subject areas including Health and Safety, Asbestos, Legionella and Environmental Management. Combined with his teaching qualifications he has provided training at all levels to clients in a range of sectors. Moving on to senior roles in leading Health, Safety and Environmental Consultancy providers. In his current role as Director of ADM Training he works within the public and private sector providing health and safety compliance training and consultancy solutions.

Asbestos Update

What is Asbestos?
Health Effects of Asbestos
Identify, Assess and Manage
Asbestos Remediation

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WEBINAR - PII update
2020-06-02 16:00 - 16:45
PII update
Date: Tuesday 2 June
Time: 0930 – 1015
Price: FOC
Online via zoom
A talk from Greg Harrison, Howdens Insurance
Greg is responsible for the PI placement and account management of a number of Howdens larger Property & Construction clients.
He is a regular speaker and writing contributor on the topics of PII and risk management and involved with a number of cross sector professional groups.

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WEBINAR - Legal L&T update
2020-06-04 16:00 - 16:45
Landlord and Tenant update
Date: Thursday 4 June
Time: 1600 – 1645
Price: FOC
Online via zoom
A talk from Richard Flenley, Charles Russell Speechlys
Richard specialises in property litigation work and has experience in all types of property disputes. Richard co-leads the Charles Russell Speechlys HS2 team encompassing a wide range of work advising property owners (and other interested parties) affected by HS2. He also acts for a range of clients including institutional landlords, commercial tenants and residential developers. His client base ranges from major international companies to small businesses and individuals.
Richard’s key areas of work include HS2 related work, compulsory purchase work and development based disputes (including as regards disputes between lenders and borrowers on development facilities). Richard also has significant experience of property insolvency issues, energy wayleaves and other energy sector related work, judicial review, contentious and non-contentious lease renewals under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, possession claims, dilapidations, break options, service charge disputes, rent review and alienation issues. Richard is also a member of the Property Litigation Association as well being on the Association’s Education Committee.

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WEBINAR - Waterproofing - How to do it. (FREE)
2020-06-09 16:00 - 17:00
Waterproofing – how to do it
Date: Tuesday 9 June
Time: 1600 – 1700
Price: FOC
Online via zoom
A talk from Ian MacLennan, MacLennan Waterproofing
This webinar follows the hugely popular and well received talk given by Ian a couple of weeks ago
Ian and his hugely experienced team have designed waterproofing systems for some of the largest, and most technically challenging projects undertaken in the UK. We have taken on full design liability for over 200 basements per year, every year.

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WEBINAR - Historic buildings - Bricks and Mortar with Kevin Stubbs
2020-06-16 16:00 - 17:00
Historic buildings – Bricks and Mortar
Date: Tuesday 16 June
Time: 1600 – 1700
Price: £19.80(inc VAT)
Online via zoom
A talk from Kevin Stubbs – this is the first in a series of talks Kevin will present over the next six weeks
Talk will include:

History of bricks and brick making
Care and repair
Assessing the problems
Structural problems
Cleaning systems/paint removal

Kevin Stubbs is a Historic Buildings Consultant and comes with a background of education, archaeology and building conservation. He was Director of Archaeology for the Test Valley in Hampshire and later moved to Hampshire County Council to join the Historic Buildings Bureau, where he became the Principal Buildings Conservation Officer for the County. For eleven years he acted as the Director of a Conservation Centre and now runs his own Historic Building Consultancy and Training Company.
He advises on the repair and maintenance of all historic structures and provides training at all levels for the building conservation industry. This includes the development of historic building technology, traditional materials and hands-on craft training. Work for Local Government Authorities includes Conservation Area appraisals, historic building condition surveys and feasibility studies. He has provided training exercises with local communities to raise awareness of their village plans and local heritage interpretation documents and he has provided Traditional Skills Awareness Courses for a number of bodies.
He undertakes the Historic Analysis of buildings and produces: Statements of Significance; Method Statements; Impact Assessments and Specifications for the repair and conservation of traditional buildings.
He lectures for various CPD providers, Universities and national building conservation organizations including SPAB, RICS and the Weald and Downland Museum. Topics include: Bricks and Mortar; Lime, Plasters and Renders; Cob and Earth, Timber Frame and Stone Structures and Traditional Roofing.
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WEBINAR - Site interaction risk assessments (FREE)
2020-06-18 16:00 - 17:00
Site interaction – risk assessment
Date: Thursday 18 June
Time: 1600 – 1700
Price: FOC
Online via zoom
A talk from Alastair Barrett, What No Safety Services Ltd
What No Safety Services Ltd offers a bespoke health, safety and environmental service. http://www.whatnosafety.co.uk/
Alastair entered the world of health and safety, when an opportunity presented itself to carry out risk assessments whilst working with a shop fitting company, and was then appointed the company’s health and safety officer. This set him on my health and safety journey and he is now a Corporate Member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and a member of the Association of Project Safety (APS).
During his career, Alastair has worked as a consultant for an international building company and six years with a large housing association before setting up What No Safety Services Ltd in 2002 in Salisbury, Wiltshire. They operate across the UK supporting organisations of all sizes and across a broad spectrum of industries.

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WEBINAR - Historic buildings - Historic roofing
2020-06-23 16:00 - 17:00
Historic buildings – Historic Roof Coverings, Failures and Repair
Date: Tuesday 23 June
Time: 1600 – 1700
Price: £18 (inc VAT)
Online via zoom
A talk from Kevin Stubbs – this is the second in a series of talks Kevin will present over the next six weeks
Talk will include details on:

Tiles
Slate
Lead

Kevin Stubbs is a Historic Buildings Consultant and comes with a background of education, archaeology and building conservation. He was Director of Archaeology for the Test Valley in Hampshire and later moved to Hampshire County Council to join the Historic Buildings Bureau, where he became the Principal Buildings Conservation Officer for the County. For eleven years he acted as the Director of a Conservation Centre and now runs his own Historic Building Consultancy and Training Company.
He advises on the repair and maintenance of all historic structures and provides training at all levels for the building conservation industry. This includes the development of historic building technology, traditional materials and hands-on craft training. Work for Local Government Authorities includes Conservation Area appraisals, historic building condition surveys and feasibility studies. He has provided training exercises with local communities to raise awareness of their village plans and local heritage interpretation documents and he has provided Traditional Skills Awareness Courses for a number of bodies.
He undertakes the Historic Analysis of buildings and produces: Statements of Significance; Method Statements; Impact Assessments and Specifications for the repair and conservation of traditional buildings.
He lectures for various CPD providers, Universities and national building conservation organizations including SPAB, RICS and the Weald and Downland Museum. Topics include: Bricks and Mortar; Lime, Plasters and Renders; Cob and Earth, Timber Frame and Stone Structures and Traditional Roofing.
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WEBINAR - Historic buildings - Stone
2020-06-30 16:00 - 17:00
Historic buildings – Stone buildings, care and repair
Date: Tuesday 30 June
Time: 1600 – 1700
Price: £18 (inc VAT)
Online via zoom
A talk from Kevin Stubbs – this is the second in a series of talks Kevin will present over the next six weeks
Talk will include details on:

Types of stone
Quarying
Working the stone
Philosophy of repair
Decay problems
Cleaning & consolidation
Grouting voids and Bonding

Kevin Stubbs is a Historic Buildings Consultant and comes with a background of education, archaeology and building conservation. He was Director of Archaeology for the Test Valley in Hampshire and later moved to Hampshire County Council to join the Historic Buildings Bureau, where he became the Principal Buildings Conservation Officer for the County. For eleven years he acted as the Director of a Conservation Centre and now runs his own Historic Building Consultancy and Training Company.
He advises on the repair and maintenance of all historic structures and provides training at all levels for the building conservation industry. This includes the development of historic building technology, traditional materials and hands-on craft training. Work for Local Government Authorities includes Conservation Area appraisals, historic building condition surveys and feasibility studies. He has provided training exercises with local communities to raise awareness of their village plans and local heritage interpretation documents and he has provided Traditional Skills Awareness Courses for a number of bodies.
He undertakes the Historic Analysis of buildings and produces: Statements of Significance; Method Statements; Impact Assessments and Specifications for the repair and conservation of traditional buildings.
He lectures for various CPD providers, Universities and national building conservation organizations including SPAB, RICS and the Weald and Downland Museum. Topics include: Bricks and Mortar; Lime, Plasters and Renders; Cob and Earth, Timber Frame and Stone Structures and Traditional Roofing.
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WEBINAR - Historic buildings - Cob
2020-07-08 16:00 - 17:00
Historic buildings – Cob
Date: Wednesday 8 July
Time: 1600 – 1700
Price: £18 (inc VAT)
Online via zoom
A talk from Kevin Stubbs – this is the second in a series of talks Kevin will present over the next six weeks
Talk will include details on:

Local heritage
Cob in history
Construction
Problems
Case studies of recently restored cob buildings

Kevin Stubbs is a Historic Buildings Consultant and comes with a background of education, archaeology and building conservation. He was Director of Archaeology for the Test Valley in Hampshire and later moved to Hampshire County Council to join the Historic Buildings Bureau, where he became the Principal Buildings Conservation Officer for the County. For eleven years he acted as the Director of a Conservation Centre and now runs his own Historic Building Consultancy and Training Company.
He advises on the repair and maintenance of all historic structures and provides training at all levels for the building conservation industry. This includes the development of historic building technology, traditional materials and hands-on craft training. Work for Local Government Authorities includes Conservation Area appraisals, historic building condition surveys and feasibility studies. He has provided training exercises with local communities to raise awareness of their village plans and local heritage interpretation documents and he has provided Traditional Skills Awareness Courses for a number of bodies.
He undertakes the Historic Analysis of buildings and produces: Statements of Significance; Method Statements; Impact Assessments and Specifications for the repair and conservation of traditional buildings.
He lectures for various CPD providers, Universities and national building conservation organizations including SPAB, RICS and the Weald and Downland Museum. Topics include: Bricks and Mortar; Lime, Plasters and Renders; Cob and Earth, Timber Frame and Stone Structures and Traditional Roofing.
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WEBINAR - Red book update
2020-07-09 16:00 - 17:00
Red book update
Date: Thursday 25 June
Time: 1600 – 1700
Price: £12.50 plus VAT (£15)
Online via zoom
A talk from Kevin Aspin
Since the age of 12, Kevin Aspin has held a passion for the property profession and started his career as a Trainee Surveyor in 1982 at Tameside MBC. He qualified in 1989, was Head of Property from 2005 and stayed until 2011. In August 2011, the call of the private sector was too great to ignore, and Kevin formed Aspin and Company Limited Chartered Surveyors. Kevin has been awarded National Prizes in Valuation and Property Management, and for the last 18 years, Kevin has lectured at various Universities in Valuation and Statutory Valuation. He is also a RICS APC Assessor.

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WEBINAR - Legal update
2020-09-23 18:00 - 19:00
Legal update
Date: Wednesday 23 September
Time: 1800
Price: £10 plus VAT (£12) or £120 plus VAT (£144) for the webicard which entitles you to attend the entire programme at no additional cost
Online via zoom
A talk from Adrian McClinton, Coffin Mew
Adrian is a Partner specialising in Property Litigation. He has represented all types of clients from commercial landlords to high net worth individuals with portfolios ranging from the small (1- 20 properties) to the very large (70,000 + properties). He has also represented clients in the County Court, High Court, at Tribunal, mediation and Arbitration.
As well as providing legal advice and representation, he also works closely with letting/managing agents and surveyors, delivering seminars and in-house training.
Further details of his experience can be found here
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Webinar - Building regs update
2020-09-30 18:00 - 19:00
Building regulations update
Date: Tuesday 19 May
Time: 0930 – 1015
Price: £10 (£12.00 inc VAT) or free with your annual webicard (£120 plus VAT for the CPD year)
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A talk from Colin Blatchford Brown

Colin Blatchford-Brown, Blatchford-Brown Ltd
Colin has over 25 years’ experience in the building control industry, with a wealth of experience of all building types. Recently working on large residential and mixed-use schemes, modular student accommodation blocks, and large scale developments in London, Colin has a keen interest in working with design teams to achieve sensible solutions to Building Regulations compliance.
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WEBINAR - Thatch and Shingle in historic buildings
2020-10-06 18:00 - 19:00
Thatch and shingle
Date: Tuesday 6 October
Time: 1800
Price: £10 plus VAT (£12) or £120 plus VAT (£144) for the webicard which entitles you to attend the entire programme at no additional cost
Online via zoom
A talk from Kevin Stubbs, Historic Building Consultant
Kevin Stubbs is a Historic Buildings Consultant and comes with a background of education, archaeology and building conservation. He was Director of Archaeology for the Test Valley in Hampshire and later moved to Hampshire County Council to join the Historic Buildings Bureau, where he became the Principal Buildings Conservation Officer for the County. For eleven years he acted as the Director of a Conservation Centre and now runs his own Historic Building Consultancy and Training Company.
He advises on the repair and maintenance of all historic structures and provides training at all levels for the building conservation industry. This includes the development of historic building technology, traditional materials and hands-on craft training. Work for Local Government Authorities includes Conservation Area appraisals, historic building condition surveys and feasibility studies. He has provided training exercises with local communities to raise awareness of their village plans and local heritage interpretation documents and he has provided Traditional Skills Awareness Courses for a number of bodies.
He undertakes the Historic Analysis of buildings and produces: Statements of Significance; Method Statements; Impact Assessments and Specifications for the repair and conservation of traditional buildings.
He lectures for various CPD providers, Universities and national building conservation organisations including SPAB, RICS and the Weald and Downland Museum. Topics include: Bricks and Mortar; Lime, Plasters and Renders; Cob and Earth, Timber Frame and Stone Structures and Traditional Roofing.
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WEBINAR - NEC v JCT contracts
2020-10-20 18:00 - 19:00
NEC
Date: Tuesday 20 October
Time: 1800
Price: £10.00 plus VAT (£12)
Online via zoom
A talk from William Brown, Quigg Golden
William is a civil engineer who gained his initial experience with a large main contractor. He has seen many of the issues faced by our clients first hand and is able to put his knowledge of construction processes to good use by quickly identifying issues and cost-effective solutions.
William has directly advised multiple public and private sector clients on the nuances of the EU Public Contracts Directives (as incorporated into UK and Irish Legislation) on contracts valuing up to and including £105m. William is also heavily involved with the provision of training to our clients and has lectured on several key subjects including NEC3 contracts, the procurement process and dispute resolution.
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WEBINAR - HS2 - next steps
2020-11-04 18:00 - 19:00
HS2
Date: Wednesday 4 November
Time: 1800
Price: £10.00 plus VAT (£12)
Online via zoom
A talk from Richard Flenley, Charles Russell Speechlys
Richard specialises in property litigation work and has experience in all types of property disputes. Richard co-leads the Charles Russell Speechlys HS2 team encompassing a wide range of work advising property owners (and other interested parties) affected by HS2. He also acts for a range of clients including institutional landlords, commercial tenants and residential developers. His client base ranges from major international companies to small businesses and individuals.
Richard’s key areas of work include HS2 related work, compulsory purchase work and development based disputes (including as regards disputes between lenders and borrowers on development facilities). Richard also has significant experience of property insolvency issues, energy wayleaves and other energy sector related work, judicial review, contentious and non-contentious lease renewals under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, possession claims, dilapidations, break options, service charge disputes, rent review and alienation issues. Richard is also a member of the Property Litigation Association as well being on the Association’s Education Committee.
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Quantity Surveying CPD Day - Online via zoom
2020-11-05
Q essentials CPD day
5 November 0830 – 1700
Online via Zoom
A full day of CPD aimed at those working as a Quantity Surveyor within private practice, local government or construction. A lively mix of topics presented by well known and popular speakers will cover:

Insolvency
Insurance v COVID
Impact of COVID on construction contracts
Cost X
Ethics
Health and safety
Legal role of the contract administrator
Waterproofing

£80.00 plus VAT (£96.00) or half day either morning or afternoon £45.00 plus VAT (£54.00)
Price which has been reduced to reflect the lack of venue charges includes conference proceedings and an emailed copy of the delegate pack.
CPD – Up to 7 formal hours
Bookings can be made online or by cheque/BACS or by calling 07429 523183
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WEBINAR - Japanese Knotweed
2020-11-11 18:00 - 19:00
Japanese Knotweed
Date: Wednesday 11 November
Time: 1800
Price: £10.00 plus VAT (£12)
Online via zoom
A talk from Dr Dan Jones, Advanced Invasives
Advanced Invasives is an invasive non-native plant species management consultancy located in South Wales and founded in 2016. We take an evidence-led approach to solving complex invasive species problems informed by industry-leading research.

What is Japanese knotweed and why is it perceived as such a problem in UK?
What are the real impacts of Japanese knotweed?
Overview of legislation, civil cases and the legal risks to surveyors
Summary of the Defra report ‘International Approaches to Japanese knotweed in the Context of Property Sales’ – what does this mean for surveyors?
How do you identify the 4 species of Japanese knotweed?
Japanese knotweed control, management and remediation – is it really that difficult?
What does eradication actually mean?
Identification quiz – can you spot Japanese knotweed amongst some similar looking species?

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WEBINAR - Damp in historic buildings
2020-11-18 18:00 - 19:00
Damp in historic buildings
Date: Wednesday 18 November
Time: 1800
Price: £10 plus VAT (£12) or £120 plus VAT (£144) for the webicard which entitles you to attend the entire programme at no additional cost
Online via zoom
A talk from Kevin Stubbs, Historic Building Consultant
Kevin Stubbs is a Historic Buildings Consultant and comes with a background of education, archaeology and building conservation. He was Director of Archaeology for the Test Valley in Hampshire and later moved to Hampshire County Council to join the Historic Buildings Bureau, where he became the Principal Buildings Conservation Officer for the County. For eleven years he acted as the Director of a Conservation Centre and now runs his own Historic Building Consultancy and Training Company.
He advises on the repair and maintenance of all historic structures and provides training at all levels for the building conservation industry. This includes the development of historic building technology, traditional materials and hands-on craft training. Work for Local Government Authorities includes Conservation Area appraisals, historic building condition surveys and feasibility studies. He has provided training exercises with local communities to raise awareness of their village plans and local heritage interpretation documents and he has provided Traditional Skills Awareness Courses for a number of bodies.
He undertakes the Historic Analysis of buildings and produces: Statements of Significance; Method Statements; Impact Assessments and Specifications for the repair and conservation of traditional buildings.
He lectures for various CPD providers, Universities and national building conservation organisations including SPAB, RICS and the Weald and Downland Museum. Topics include: Bricks and Mortar; Lime, Plasters and Renders; Cob and Earth, Timber Frame and Stone Structures and Traditional Roofing.
The webinar will include

Effects of flood
Dry out
Rake out and repair
Water penetration
Points of weakness
Spotting the problem
Damp proof systems
Defective joints
Rot
Frost damage
Condensation
Calcite deposits

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WEBINAR - Property Taxation
2020-11-25 18:00 - 19:00
Property Taxation
Date: Wednesday 25 November
Time: 1800
Price: £10.00 plus VAT (£12)
Online via zoom
A talk from Alun Oliver, E3 Consulting
Alun Oliver FRICS will cover the complexities of capital allowances and how those working on new build, fitting out or redevelopments as well as purchases of existing commercial property can boost their cash flow and reduce their tax liabilities from claiming their capital allowances. He will also update on the recent announcements to Annual Investment Allowances Structures & Building Allowances and ECAs. Finally Alun will also brief highlight money saving opportunities from Land Remediation Tax Relief and Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). Having an awareness of these specialist Property Tax areas will help you support you and your clients and add value.
Alun’s experience is drawn from all property sectors, from power stations, airports, petro-chemical facilities and water treatment works through to offices, hotels and restaurants, care homes and doctors’ surgeries. Recent projects include a luxury hotel in central London, numerous GP surgeries, a £30m Research and Development Centre in Hampshire and a portfolio of Car Dealerships and maintenance workshops throughout Hampshire, Somerset, Dorset and Surrey.
Alun’s experience extends to a wide range of litigation matters. He has supported solicitors and insurers pursuing professional negligence claims and damages as a result of others’ poor advice. These cases involved investigating the cause and effect of the advice given or matters being overlooked or not explicitly highlighted, as well as quantifying the resultant losses, risk areas and/or damages.
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WEBINAR - Leasehold enfranchisement
2020-12-02 18:00 - 19:00
Leasehold enfranchisement
Date: Wednesday 2 December
Time: 1800
Price: £10 plus VAT (£12) or £120 plus VAT (£144) for the webicard which entitles you to attend the entire programme at no additional cost
Online via zoom
A talk from Anastais Davenport, Glanvilles Solicitors
With a background in Property, Anastasia began her legal career as a Residential Conveyancing Paralegal in Southampton before joining Glanvilles as a Paralegal in the Dispute Resolution department in April 2018. Anastasia qualified as a Solicitor into theCommercial Property department in June 2020, specialising in Leasehold Enfranchisement.
Anastasia read Law at the University of Birmingham, graduating in August 2017 and then went on to successfully complete the Legal Practice Course alongside a Masters in Law and Business Management (Msc) at the University of Law in Guildford.
In her spare time, Anastasia volunteers at a local gymnastics club where she spends her weekends training an elite squad. Anastasia plans to continue coaching these gymnasts in the hope that they will follow in her footsteps by representing Team GB in the future.
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WEBINAR - Cleaning historic stone - the TORC system
2020-12-09 18:00 - 19:00
The TORC system
Date: Wednesday 9 December
Time: 1800
Price: £10 plus VAT (£12) or £120 plus VAT (£144) for the webicard which entitles you to attend the entire programme at no additional cost
Online via zoom
A talk from Stonehealth
The TORC system creates a gentle swirling vortex using a mixture of low air pressure, little water and a safe inert fine granulate.
25L: Approximate water consumption per hour.
The Torc Head is modularised into separate components which results in an efficient and gentle swirling vortex using even less water and granulate than the original Jos system.
The removable nozzle cone can easily be changed so that a larger cone can be used to clean large areas such as ashlar or a smaller nozzle cone can be used for more intricate detail such as an elaborate capital or rustications.
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WEBINAR - Expert report writing
2021-01-27 16:30 - 17:30
Expert report writing
Date: Wednesday 27 January 2021
Time: 1630
Price: £10 plus VAT (£12) or £120 plus VAT (£144) for the webicard which entitles you to attend the entire programme at no additional cost
Online via zoom
A talk from Penny Harper,MA (Oxon), Solicitor, FRSA Legal Experience Training
Penny has expertise in working with expert witnesses and witnesses of fact in a range of legal fora including the High Court, the County Court, Arbitrations, Tribunals, Disciplinary Hearings, Employment Tribunals, Professional Conduct /Regulatory Hearings, Inquiries, Crown Court, Magistrates Court and Inquests. Penny is the principal author of “The expert witness” a practical guide published by Sweet and Maxwell. Penny designed the Advanced Professional Award in Expert Witness Evidence (APAEWE) qualification accredited by Pearson Learning at a Masters level (not length). Penny and the Legal Experience Training team are top ranked in Chambers for Witness Familiarisation and Expert Witness Litigation Support. Penny is regularly instructed direct by members of the bar, solicitors, experts and organisations to prepare witnesses for hearings.

Summary
This session is essential for experts who are instructed to write advisory or expert witness reports. Expert reports are scrutinised by other professionals including lawyers and may be used in the litigation process to settle cases or form the basis of questioning in hearings or court proceedings. The session includes considering the structure, content and style of an expert report. Attendees will learn how to structure an expert report to logically include the issues to be addressed, a foundation of facts and a well-reasoned objective opinion leading to their final conclusion. Tips will be given on handling and clarifying instructions, how to avoid bias in report writing and understanding when an expert witness report is privileged.
Learning outcomes for the session:

Clarifying instructions and privilege
Evaluating the difference between an advisory report and party appointed expert report
Identifying the key stages in writing an expert report
Dealing with strengths and weaknesses in the evidence and avoiding party appointed bias
Considering the issues, facts, opinion and conclusion
How to write in a clear, concise and accessible manner
Analysis of the structure, content and style of an expert report
Considering how to set out a well-reasoned and objective opinion
Getting the formalities right; statements of truth, statements of compliance and statements of conflict.

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WEBINAR - Ecology
2021-02-03 18:00 - 19:00
Ecology
Date: Wednesday 3 February 2021
Time: 1800
Price: £10 plus VAT (£12) or £120 plus VAT (£144) for the webicard which entitles you to attend the entire programme at no additional cost
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A talk from Louisa Jones, Pro Vision
Louisa has worked in the ecological consultancy sector for over nine years. She has been involved in a broad range of consultancies before joining Pro Vision in 2019 providing ecological advice for projects from small scale housing extensions to large residential developments. This work has involved various sectors in addition to residential and including rail and highways.Louisa has Natural England class licences for bats, great crested newts, dormice and barn owls. She is experienced at preparing mitigation strategies and mitigation licences where required. Louisa has a particular interest in ornithology and conducts and designs surveys including breeding bird, winter bird, vantage points and high tide counts as well as species specific surveys.
Summary
Ecology is primarily concerned with identifying, managing and mitigating for protected species and protected habitats. This session will cover aspects of interest to those involved in surveys and property development and will look at bats, birds and other protected species, the issues and some suggested recommendations
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WEBINAR - PII
2021-03-10 18:00 - 19:00
PII – Professional Indemnity Insurance
Date: Wednesday 10 March 2021
Time: 1800
Price: £10 plus VAT (£12) or £120 plus VAT (£144) for the webicard which entitles you to attend the entire programme at no additional cost
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A talk from Greg Harrison, Howdens

Greg is an expert in Professional Indemnity for property and construction professionals. He works with clients from across the sector, including engineers, surveyors, and architects. If you have any questions about PI – or any other insurance that affects the property and construction industry.

Summary

Greg will provide a market update, the effect of COVID and will welcome questions on all aspects of PII. He will not be able to address your individual premium questions. Please submit your questions in advance if you wish
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WEBINAR - Claims trends in professional liability claims against surveyors, including Japanese Knotweed claims
2021-03-17 18:00 - 19:00
Claims trends in professional liability claims against surveyors, including Japanese Knotweed claims
Date: Wednesday 17 March 2021
Time: 1800
Price: £10 plus VAT (£12) or £120 plus VAT (£144) for the webicard which entitles you to attend the entire programme at no additional cost
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A talk from Charlie Bending and Polly McBride, DAC Beachcroft
Charlie Bending, Partner
Charlie specialises in advising property consultancies and their insurers in the defence of professional negligence claims. He leads the surveyor professional risk team in Bristol.
He regularly advises London Market insurers and a number of the top 10 London headquartered national and international property consultants, panel managers and large national valuation practices on claims and risk. He has advised on a broad range of matters including overvaluations (including commercial, residential, residential development sites, hotels, property portfolios and agricultural land), property management (including large residential, rural and commercial portfolios), planning and development, building surveyor omissions, policy coverage and fraud.
Polly McBride, Senior Associate

Polly is a Senior Associate within the Professional Risks Department and defends professional indemnity claims against a wide range of professionals including valuers, building surveyors, property managers, estate agents, auctioneers and insurance brokers.
Polly’s experience includes advising a number of national and international firms of surveyors and London Market Insurers in relation to commercial and residential over-valuations (including development sites, industrial warehouses, hotels, property portfolios, agricultural land and residential property), building survey claims, Japanese Knotweed claims, expert determination and property management claims.

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WEBINAR - Radon
2021-03-24 18:00 - 19:00
Radon
Date: Wednesday 24 March 2021
Time: 1800
Price: £10 plus VAT (£12) or £120 plus VAT (£144) for the webicard which entitles you to attend the entire programme at no additional cost
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A talk from Rebecca Coates, PropertEco
Rebecca co-founded PropertECO in 2011 having identified a need in the UK marketplace for a specialist radon services firm.
With a First Class Honours degree in BSc. Business Administration from University of Bath School of Management, Rebecca has spent the last nine years since graduating immersed in the field of radon, identifying ways to increase awareness and reduce radon-induced lung cancer in the UK.
Rebecca specialises in risk communication and has become one of the UK’s leading educators on the subject of radon. She delivers technical CPD seminars for members of RICS (Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors), RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects), CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building), BIFM (British Institute of Facilites Management) and ABE (Association of Building Engineers) as well as providing in-house training for private practices. Rebecca identifies the most appropriate channels for communicating with different sectors, and is a keen advocate of social media. She was invited to speak at the 2014 International Radon Symposium in the USA to share her experience of risk communication, and has published papers on the subject.
Rebecca is on the Board of the UK Radon Association and the Executive Committee of the European Radon Association, where she advises on marketing and outreach policies to improve awareness of radon internationally.

Summary

Rebecca will provide on update on Radon, testing, the risks, geographical hotspots and other issues which arise with this harmful gas
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