WEBINAR - Historic buildings - Historic roofing
2020-06-23 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | Online, via Zoom, United Kingdom
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 | Online, via Zoom, United Kingdom
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 | Online, via Zoom, United Kingdom
Historic buildings – Cob
Date: Wednesday 8 July
Time: 1600 – 1700
Price: £18 (inc VAT)
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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 | Online, via Zoom, United Kingdom
Red book update
Date: Thursday 25 June
Time: 1600 – 1700
Price: £12.50 plus VAT (£15)
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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 | Online, via Zoom, United Kingdom
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
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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 | Online, via Zoom, United Kingdom
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 | Online, via Zoom, United Kingdom
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 | Online, via Zoom, United Kingdom
NEC
Date: Tuesday 20 October
Time: 1800
Price: £10.00 plus VAT (£12)
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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 | Online, via Zoom, United Kingdom
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 | Online, via Zoom, United Kingdom
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 | Online, via Zoom, United Kingdom
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 | Online, via Zoom, United Kingdom
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 | Online, via Zoom, United Kingdom
Property Taxation
Date: Wednesday 25 November
Time: 1800
Price: £10.00 plus VAT (£12)
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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 | Online, via Zoom, United Kingdom
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
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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 | Online, via Zoom, United Kingdom
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 | Online, via Zoom, United Kingdom
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
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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 | Online, via Zoom, United Kingdom
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 | Online, via Zoom, United Kingdom
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
Online via zoom
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 | Online, via Zoom, United Kingdom
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
Online via zoom
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 | Online, via Zoom, United Kingdom
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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WEBINAR - Restoring a past, preserving a future
2021-04-20 18:00 | Online, via Zoom, United Kingdom
Restoring a past, preserving a future
Date:
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
Quadriga provides an informative overview of traditional and contemporary repair solutions, which can be used in the conservation, preservation and restoration of buildings and structures. This discussion will include details of our key areas of expertise, such as masonry, stone and timber. We will also look at case studies from some of Quadriga’s successful past and ongoing projects on historic buildings to show how we apply our methods in a practical way.
Seminar Content

Survey Considerations
Masonry Restoration
Stone Restoration
Timber Restoration
Heritage Refurbishmen

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WEBINAR - MEES - the latest
2021-04-28 18:00 | Online, via Zoom, United Kingdom
MEES
Date: Wednesday 28 April 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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Speaker – Ben Strange – Mobius BC
With experience including employment at BNP Paribas Real Estate in Sheffield, Matthews & Goodman, Head of Dilapidations at Lambert Smith Hampton in London and
latterly at Ingleton Wood. Ben has had the benefit of a significant range of Building Surveying work across both professional and project based aspects.
This has culminated in him specialising in dilapidations acting for both Landlords and Tenants across the full spectrum of property types, providing advice ranging from forming and pursuing terminal claims for Landlords, to providing specialist lease break advice to tenants as well as expert work.
More recently, Ben has spent increasing time focussing on the MEES Regulations and their impact upon the property lifecycle. He has been published in several industry
journals and magazines as well as carrying out many seminars and workshops for the RICS and other entities around the country.
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WEBINAR - Flooding
2021-05-05 18:00 | Online, via Zoom, United Kingdom
Flooding
Date: Wednesday 5 May 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
Online via zoom
Speaker – Paul Drury, Ambiental
The current forecasts for flood and the worst affected areas
The future for flooding
What makes flood risk worse
What Surveyors should look out for and mention in their reports
Red flags
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WEBINAR - Giant Hogweed and Bamboo
2021-06-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Online, via Zoom, United Kingdom
Giant Hogweed and Bamboo
Date: Wednesday16 June 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
Online via zoom
Speaker – Dr Dan Jones, Advanced invasives
Advanced Invasives is the leading invasive plant species consultancy in the UK.
Founded in 2016 by Dr Dan Jones of Swansea University’s Department of Biosciences, we bring together decades of scientific expertise to tackle the commercial, technical and social problems caused by invasive non-native plant species.
Please book below or send me an email to alison@cpdessentials.co.uk

You will be sent the link to join via zoom the day before

WEBINAR - Drones, Part 1 Introduction to the safe use of drones and their benefits
2021-07-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Online, via Zoom, United Kingdom
Drones – Part 1 – Introduction to the safe use of drones and their benefits
Part 2 – Best practice guidance
This event is being run in association with the Residential Property Surveyors Association
Date: Part 1 – Friday 9th July Part 2 Thursday 15th July
Time: 1600 – 1700
Book both sessions and save £10
Price: £20 plus VAT (£24) or both webinars for £30 plus VAT (£36)
Online via zoom
A talk from Andy Sproson, Pigs Can Fly
Andy has a Professional background in the Emergency Services, involving Critical Incident Planning, Search and Rescue Operations and Resource Management. He formed Pigs Can Fly with Scott Dowell and undertook Commercial Remote Pilot Training. In this capacity he was involved with Critical Incident Investigations and pioneered the use of Unmanned Technology to conduct surveys of dangerous environments and confined spaces. From there, he worked alongside Scott Dowell to develop Pigs Can Fly into a U.K. Civil Aviation Authority Recognised Assessment Entity. Andy has created Unmanned Aircraft departments in over 100 Organisations and instilled a very high standard of safety. Andy continues to fly and his expertise includes Extended Line of Sight and BVLOS flights having completed several in EVLOS/BVLOS flights during SAR incidents. At the beginning of 2019 he began to conduct research into the benefits utilising Unmanned Aerial Vehicles conducting Autonomous spraying of water, feed, seeds and pesticides.
Who should attend?
These will be an invaluable sessions to anyone involved with surveying or selling property or those who work in construction and for those who are considering an investment of a drone
What will be covered?
Part 1 – Introduction, uses and benefits

Overview and types of drone
Uses for drones and an introduction to drones with images e.g., surveyor vs film maker.
Introduction to drone regulations, Drone Code, Do’s and Do not’s, legal rights and responsibilities
Understanding your aviation responsibilities
Data output: Basic applications with off-the-shelf UAS.

Part 2 – Best practice guidelines

Points for safe operations: including location, time of day, aircraft, weather, etc considerations.
Product range: Top 3 drones and useful software to manage your flights
Using a drone for property surveys
Drone Insurance
Best Practice, training and/or session on how to hire an external drone service.
What next? Other Training options available.

How to book
Please book below or send me an email to alison@cpdessentials.co.uk

You will be sent the link to join via zoom the day before
When booking tickets – please change the number of tickets prior to clicking on “get tickets”

WEBINAR - Drones, Part 2 Best practice guidance
2021-07-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Online, via Zoom, United Kingdom
Drones – Part 2 – Best practice guidance
Part 1 – Introduction to the safe use of drones and their benefits
This event is being run in association with the Residential Property Surveyors Association
Date: Part 1 – Friday 9th July Part 2 Thursday 15th July
Time: 1600 – 1700
Book both sessions and save £10
Price: £20 plus VAT (£24) or both webinars for £30 plus VAT (£36)
Online via zoom (the link will be sent the day before)
A talk from Andy Sproson, Pigs Can Fly
Andy has a Professional background in the Emergency Services, involving Critical Incident Planning, Search and Rescue Operations and Resource Management. He formed Pigs Can Fly with Scott Dowell and undertook Commercial Remote Pilot Training. In this capacity he was involved with Critical Incident Investigations and pioneered the use of Unmanned Technology to conduct surveys of dangerous environments and confined spaces. From there, he worked alongside Scott Dowell to develop Pigs Can Fly into a U.K. Civil Aviation Authority Recognised Assessment Entity. Andy has created Unmanned Aircraft departments in over 100 Organisations and instilled a very high standard of safety. Andy continues to fly and his expertise includes Extended Line of Sight and BVLOS flights having completed several in EVLOS/BVLOS flights during SAR incidents. At the beginning of 2019 he began to conduct research into the benefits utilising Unmanned Aerial Vehicles conducting Autonomous spraying of water, feed, seeds and pesticides.
Who should attend?
These will be an invaluable sessions to anyone involved with surveying or selling property or those who work in construction and for those who are considering an investment of a drone
What will be covered?
Part 1 – Introduction, uses and benefits

Overview and types of drone
Uses for drones and an introduction to drones with images e.g., surveyor vs film maker.
Introduction to drone regulations, Drone Code, Do’s and Do not’s, legal rights and responsibilities
Understanding your aviation responsibilities
Data output: Basic applications with off-the-shelf UAS.

Part 2 – Best practice guidelines

Points for safe operations: including location, time of day, aircraft, weather, etc considerations.
Product range: Top 3 drones and useful software to manage your flights
Using a drone for property surveys
Drone Insurance
Best Practice, training and/or session on how to hire an external drone service.
What next? Other Training options available.

How to book
Please book below or send me an email to alison@cpdessentials.co.uk

You will be sent the link to join via zoom the day before
When booking tickets – please change the number of tickets prior to clicking on “get tickets”

Historic Building Conservation - Series of online seminars
2021-09-02 16:00 - 2021-10-07 17:00 | Online, via Zoom, United Kingdom
CPD essentials in association with the Residential Property Surveyors Association
We are delighted to present this series of 6 seminars on Historic Building Conservation. These will run weekly from the 2 September at 4pm – 5pm and will cover every aspect of a building from the roofs to the interiors, from the walls to the floors presented by Kevin Stubbs who is a well known historic building consultant.
Kevin StubbsBA (HonsArch Dip.Build.Cons.(AA) Cert.Ed. IHBC
Kevin is a Historic Buildings Consultant with a wealth of experience within both the public sector and private consultancy. 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 and project management.He is a thorough and very popular speaker and lectures for various CPD providers, Universities and national building conservation organizations including SPAB, and the Weald and Downland Museum.
Thursday 2 September – Introduction to our heritage

Discovering our heritage
Dating the building
The range of statutory protection including listing and conservation areas
Agents of building decay
Common structural and decay problems

Thursday 9 September – Bricks Stone and Mortar

The history, care and repair of historic brickwork
The care and repair of historic stonework
Understanding historic mortars and the use of lime in conservation

Thursday 16 September – Historic roofing, thatch shingle and tile

Thatch, problmes of decay, selection of materials, fire and fire mitigation
Shingle, decay and repairincluding selection of materials
Tile, history, manufacture, problems of decay and repair

Thursday 23 September – Historic roofing, slate, lead and otehr sheet materials

Slate, Metamorphic and stone, history and quarrying, problems of failure, selection of materials and repair.
Lead, flashings and lead sheet, problems including under sheet corrosion, acid attack, correct detailing and installation.
Other sheet materials and rainwater disposal.
Chimney pots and roofscapes

Thursday 30 September – Timber framed structures

The historic development of timber frames and roof structures
Causes of decay and failure including mechanical failure, rot and insect attack.
Approach to structural repairs, selection and use of materials and techniques.
Case Studies

Thursday 7 October – The devil is in the detail

The statutory requirements to understanding historic buildings before repair or alteration.
Understanding the history & past changes.
External details, materials, design, status & significance.
Internal details, materials, design, status & significance

Time: 1600 – 1700
Book all sessions and save 25% off the individual session fee
All sessions will be available as recordings
Price: £20.00 plus VAT (£24.00) per session or the full series for £90.00 plus VAT (£108.00)
Online via zoom
Who should attend?
These will be an invaluable sessions to anyone with a professional or personal interest in the fabric and conservation of historic buildings.
How to book
Please book below or send me an email to alison@cpdessentials.co.uk

You will be sent the link to join via zoom the day before
When booking tickets – please change the number of tickets prior to clicking on “get tickets”

Quantity Surveying CPD Day - Southampton
2021-11-18 | Hilton Hotel, Southampton, Bracken Place,Chilworth, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 3RB, United Kingdom
Q essentials CPD day
18 November 0830 – 1630
Hilton Hotel, Chilworth, Southampton
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:

Secured by design
Technology for Surveyors
Market update from CIC
Legal updates
Fire safety
The effect of Brexit on the construction industry

£125.00 plus VAT (£150.00)
Price includes conference proceedings, all refreshments including lunch and comprehensive 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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Thermography
2022-03-02 17:00 - 18:00 | Online, via Zoom, United Kingdom
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) or £130 plus VAT (£156) for the webicard which entitles you to attend the entire programme from September to June at no additional cost (the webinars from September will be provided as recordings.
Online via zoom
Please book below or send me an email to alison@cpdessentials.co.uk

You will be sent the link to join via zoom the day before
All webinars are recorded and can be viewed anytime after the event

Fire doors
2022-03-09 17:00 - 18:00 | Online, via Zoom, United Kingdom
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 out of, how much protection they offer, and when they’re required by law.
Date: Wednesday 9 March
Time: 1700 – 1800
Price: £12 plus VAT (£14.40) or £130 plus VAT (£156) for the webicard which entitles you to attend the entire programme from September to June at no additional cost (the webinars from September will be provided as recordings.
Online via zoom
Please book below or send me an email to alison@cpdessentials.co.uk

You will be sent the link to join via zoom the day before
All webinars are recorded and can be viewed anytime after the event
