Christmas cracker webinar offer
2023-07-14 08:00 - 2024-01-31 17:00 UTC | Online, via Zoom, United Kingdom
Christmas Cracker webinar offer
Order 12 of the £12.50 webinars for the price of 10 £125 plus VAT saving £25.
Choose 12 from the attached List of webinars
Order your Christmas cracker below and then email alison@cpdessentials with your choices. I will then email you the links to watch at your leisure.
Most are between 45-60 minutes and all count towards formal CPD

Christmas cracker webinar offer 2024
2023-07-14 08:00 - 2025-03-27 17:00 | Online, via Zoom, United Kingdom
Christmas Cracker webinar offer
Order 12 of the £15.00 webinars for the price of 10 £150 plus VAT saving £30.
Choose 12 from the attached list of webinars
Order your Christmas cracker below and then email alison@cpdessentials with your choices. I will then email you the links to watch at your leisure.
All webinars are a minimum of 40 mins up to an hour or just over

Pest control surveys
2023-10-05 17:00 - 18:00
Pest control surveys
Date: 5 October 2023
Time: 17:00 – 18:00
Speaker: Natalie Bungay, Technical and Compliance Manager, British Pest Control Surveys
Starting of as a Field Officer, carrying out member assessments and general support, Natalie progressed through to Technical Officer, Technical & Compliance Officer and now Technical & Compliance Manager. Her time at BPCA has given her a range of knowledge on legislation and practicable implementation of this legislation. i
Her key skills are; customer service and delivery, professional standards, practicable implementation of pest management work (most pests) and understanding legislation related to all of this.

Scaffold - safety and technical update
2023-10-19 16:00 - 17:00
Scaffold – safety and technical update
National Access & Scaffolding Confederation
Date: 19 October 2023
Time: 16:00 – 17:00
The National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) are giving a talk on scaffolding in October. NASC is the premier national trade body for access and scaffolding in the UK – established 1945 and now serving a family of 500+ leading contracting firms, scaffolding suppliers, and manufacturers. Nearly 80 years later, raising and maintaining safety standards remains at the heart of the NASC’s objectives.
The NASC president David Brown will discuss procurement in depth (with tips to reduce associated costs).
Speakers will also give an update on recently issued safety and technical guidance, discuss the background to the NASC’s annual safety report on contractor members which show the best accident results in our recorded history with a 26% drop in RIDDORs, as well as leaving time for your questions.
The NASC has a mammoth impact on the scaffolding industry – and works with key industry organisations, HSE, UEG, Build UK, AIF, CISRS, TWf – driving up scaffolding safety standards, recommending good practice and keeping ahead of developments in the rapidly evolving construction industry. The NASC produce over 100+ Safety, Health, Technical, Contractual, Purchasing Guidelines, Asset Protection, Environmental and Sustainability Guidance, as well as publishing TG20 Operational Guidance and software for Tube & Fitting scaffolding and SG4 Preventing falls in scaffolding operations, which are the key guidance documents for the UK scaffolding industry.
Speakers
David Brown is our current NASC President and Managing Director of IBN Scaffold Access Ltd. David started in the Construction Industry as a Quantity Surveyor for a Main Contractor before moving into the Scaffolding Industry and is very keen to impart his knowledge and experience to improve and cement principal contractor – contractor relationships.
Steve Kearney is the NASC H&S Manager and has been involved in the scaffolding industry for forty-five years (and was until quite recently the HSEQ director of a very large scaffolding and hire & sales group). Steve is the ‘help desk’ for ad hoc industry-related H&S enquiries from members and others and acts as secretary for the NASC Health & Safety Committee.
Tony Barry is Director of the Construction Industry Scaffolders Recognition Scheme (CISRS), which is often pronounced as scissors). CISRS is the oldest CSCS card system and was introduced in 1975. Tony has been in the scaffolding industry for over forty years and is now at the forefront of learning and development within this sector.

Rating update and revaluation 2023
2023-11-02 17:00 - 18:00
Rating update
Andrew Hetherton
Date: Thursday 2 November 2023
Time: 17:00 – 18:00

Director, Andrew Hetherton Consulting Ltd, Past President and a IRRV Council Member & Immediate Past Chairman of Accessible Retail

Andrew Hetherton is a Director and Andrew Hetherton Consulting Ltd and business rates consultant. He has 22 years of experience as a business rates consultant in private practice. Having previously worked for GL Hearn he has been involved with business rates appeals throughout the United Kingdom and in the Irish Republic. Prior to that, he spent a short time working for the Valuation Office Agency (VOA).
Andrew is an elected member of the Council of the Institute of Revenues, Rating and Valuation (IRRV) its Junior Vice President, Chairman of the Law and Research Committee and The Valuers Association. He is a Past President of the Rating Surveyors’ Association (RSA) and has served on the Committee of the RSA since 2008. Currently he is also one of the IRRV representatives on both the Professional Bodies Liaison Group and the Valuation Tribunal Users Group. He is also a member of the RICS Local Taxation and Policy Panel.
He has a particular interest in the out-of-town retail warehouses sector and is Chairman of Accessible Retail which represents the interests of landlords, occupiers, developers and investors in that sector. He has experience of dealing with a wide range of property types and has co-ordinated and represented the interests of a large number of occupier and landlord clients on business rates matters in connection with the 2000, 2005, 2010 and 2017 rating lists.
Andrew has given evidence to the Parliamentary Select Committee for Communities and Local Government to assist its current inquiry into the business rates system. He has spoken at a variety of national and international events including the annual National Rating Days run by Contact Property Training, the annual RICS Rating Diploma Holders Conferences, various industry and trade conferences, and events organised by the International Property Tax Institute of which he is a member.
As a leading business rates practitioner, he has coordinated Rating Surveyors’ Association Committees both in and out of town. He has acted as both advocate and expert witness at Valuation Tribunal hearings, he has been responsible for a range of appeals to the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber), and he has submitted appeals to the Information Commissioner on issues relating to business rates.

Waterproofing at and below ground level and why does it go wrong
2023-11-09 16:00 - 17:00
Waterproofing at and below ground level and why it goes wrong
Date: Thursday 9 November 2023
Speaker: Nam Le Duy RIW
Time: 16:00 – 17:00

Objective of webinar:
To advise on how to develop a comprehensive and
effective waterproofing strategy as part of the specification process.
This presentation outlines the design considerations & principles vital when
building a water and / or gas proofing strategy at or below ground level.
The content is highly technical, with practical examples and case studies
The seminar agenda is outlined below which can be aligned with other
water & gas proofing modules, such as
(i) why does waterproofing go wrong?
(ii) common detailing solutions,
(iii) a journey through a major project protocol &
(iv) assessing & reducing waterproofing risk. As such, content can be focused according to the interests of the audience.

Easy roof systems, Permavent
2023-11-30 16:00 - 2023-12-30 17:00
Date: Thursday 30 November 2023
Speaker: Graham Copson, Permavent
Time: 16:00 – 17:00

This CPD presentation is suitable for a wide range of audiences including:

Architects
Specifiers
Building Surveyors
Project Managers
Local Councils
Roofing and Construction Contractors
Decision-makers interested in extending the designed boundaries of their projects

The Permavent Easy Roof CPD seminar is a 45-60 minute presentation covering the key aspects of traditional pitched roofing design, focusing on the benefits and pitfalls of slating and plain tiling. The CPD will allow you as decision-makers to make innovative design choices which will help maximise space, maintain aesthetics and improve the performance of your roofing project.
Topics covered in this seminar are:

How traditional slate and plain tile roofs are designed and installed
Why slate and plain tile roofs fail
The benefits of the Easy Roof System
The importance of independent testing, via the BRE
Extending the boundaries of design
Informative case-studies
Associated products
The comprehensive Permavent Guarantee and support

Shining a light into the dark: Unveiling the impacts of mine entries on the conveyancing market
2023-12-06 16:00 - 17:00
Coal Authority CON29M
Date: 6 December 2023
Time: 16:00 – 17:00
Speakers: Lisa Conway and Steve Meredith

Shining a light into the dark: Unveiling the impacts of mine entries on the conveyancing market
Join Steve Meredith and Lisa Conway from the Coal Authority as they dive in to shine a light on the subject of mine entries. In this webinar you will come away with insightful knowledge of the effects of mine entries on valuations. With over 170,000 recorded mine entries throughout the UK, it’s important you are up to speed about hot topics and have the relationships you need from the Coal Authority should you ever need any support or guidance – The Coal Authority are there to make a better future for people and the environment in coal mining areas.
So sign up today to save your seat to learn more.

The Building Safety Act 2022 and other Post-Grenfell Legislation
2023-12-13 14:00 - 17:30
The Building Safety Act 2022 and other Post-Grenfell Legislation
Speaker: Richard Snape
Richard enjoys a national reputation for lecturing on a range of property law topics. He leads DJB’s CPD programme and delivers bespoke in-house lectures for our clients. Richard has trained the legal and estates staff of clients, including institutions, corporates and developers, and is praised for his ability to explain complex property concepts in a straightforward and entertaining way that is tailored to the needs of his audience.
This half day online seminar aims to look at this complex area which has changed the nature of surveying, valuations and management of flats.
Topics covered include:

Building Safety Act 2022 service charge caps;
Higher-Risk Buildings Regulations and registration which was implemented on April 6th 2023;
Higher-Risk Buildings and changes on October 1st 2023;
Leasehold Extensions and loss of leaseholder protections;
Fire Safety Act 2021;
Changes to the Fire Safety Order 2005 which came into force on October 1st 2023;
Latest on EWS1’s.

Please book below or call Alison on 07429 523183

Sustainability of concrete roof tiles
2024-01-18 16:00 - 17:00
Sustainability of concrete roof tiles
Date: Thursday 16 November 2023
Speaker: Michael Palmer, Russell Roof Tiles
Time: 16:00 – 17:00

Sustainability of Concrete Roof Tiles in Pitched Roofing
Our seminar looks at the use of concrete tiles for pitched roofing. It will help you to understand the following topics:
• The reasons a pitched roof is beneficial to design
• The options and applications for concrete roof tiles
• The production process for concrete roof tiles
• British Standards for the manufacture, testing and installation of concrete roof tiles
• Why concrete is a sustainable product to use

Rent reviews
2024-01-22 16:00 - 17:00
Rent reviews
Date: Thursday 23 November 2023
Speaker: Richard Snape,
Time: 16:00 – 17:00

Richard enjoys a national reputation for lecturing on a range of property law topics. He leads DJB’s CPD programme and delivers bespoke in-house lectures for our clients. Richard has trained the legal and estates staff of clients, including institutions, corporates and developers, and is praised for his ability to explain complex property concepts in a straightforward and entertaining way that is tailored to the needs of his audience.

Green roofs and more...
2024-02-01 16:00 - 17:00
Date: Thursday 1 February 2024
Speaker: Mike Williams
Time: 16:00 – 17:00

Mike Williams
Mike is ICB Waterproofing’s Regional Technical Manager for the South West region, South Wales, and also the M4 and M5 corridor. Mike is also ICB Waterproofing’s Head of Technical Support and a member of the Institute of Roofing with over 15 years of experience in the industry. He has vast experience from the specification and design phase, through to site inspection and surveying. Mike works alongside Architects, Surveyors, and Main Contractors as well as with clients on projects ranging from less than £100k to multi-million-pound developments.
This seminar will cover

Get to know the features and benefits of the various roof types:
Green, Blue, Brown, Biodiverse, and Bio-Solar
Design Requirements and Installation Methods
System Strengths and Weaknesses
Biodiversity Net Gain

Leashold enfranchisement
2024-02-08 16:00 - 17:00
Date: Thursday 8 February 2024
Speaker: Ian Quayle
Time: 16:00 – 17:00

Ian Quayle
Ian Quayle qualified as a solicitor and worked in private practice for 12 years specialising in property law matters including residential development work, commercial acquisitions and disposals.
Ian has delivered over 1500 property related training courses for city and regional firms, local law societies and local authorities. His training 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, or reinforce learning, and derive meaningful benefit from the training provided.
Ian has provided training to businesses in-house, public courses, and spoken at conferences. He is prolific in his delivery of webinars on conveyancing related issues, and he has delivered live and pre-recorded webinars nationally and internationally for leading legal training providers and continues to do so.
Unusually, Ian is able to deliver training in both commercial and residential property fields generating courses on a myriad of topics some of which are of general application and others more specialist and focused. Ian has taught a number of training courses aimed at support staff.
This seminar will cover

Leasehold enfranchisement
Upcoming changes

Concrete repair and protection
2024-02-15 16:00 - 17:00
Date: Thursday 15 February 2024
Speaker: Ahmed Sobhy, Specification Manager
Time: 16:00 – 17:00
Concrete Repair to Building & Structures
This presentation includes hand placed materials for non-structural repairs and flowable or sprayed solutions for mass structural replacement where consistency, strength, speed of application and quality is paramount.

Part 1: Introduction to concrete and concrete defects
Part 2: BS EN 1504 – overview
Part 3: Corrosion of steel in concrete
Part 4: Patch repairs to structures
Part 5: Flowing concrete repairs
Part 6: Sprayed concrete repairs
Part 7: Cathodic protection

CDM regulations 2015 and their impact on steel building envelope CPD.
2024-02-22 16:00 - 17:00
Date: Thursday 22 February 2024
Speaker: Elen Worthington, Tata Steel
Time: 16:00 – 17:00
This presentation covers:

History and background to the CDM Regulations and key principles.
Role of the HSE and enforcement.
Key changes implemented in 2015.
Roles and responsibilities.
Focus on the Principal Designer and Client Roles.
Implications for building envelope specification.
Design phase, construction phase and in use / maintenance phase.
Correct specifications and case studies.

Energy efficiency standards for new build properties
2024-02-28 16:00 - 17:00
Date: Wednesday 28 February 2024
Speaker: Dale Homewood, Ashby Energy
Time: 16:00 – 17:00
Dale is Head of On-Site Testing and Domestic Energy Assessor at Ashby Energy Assessors. Supporting projects through from the design to as built stage with SAP Assessments, Energy/Sustainability Statements and On-site Air, Sound and Extract Testing. He is
Stroma/Elmhurst qualified SAP Assessor, RDSAP Assessor and Retrofit Assessor. ABBE Certified, ATTMA qualified Level 1, 2 and Passivhaus Air Tightness Tester. SITMA qualified Sound Insulation Tester.
The Building Regulations Part L set the energy efficiency standards for residential buildings. They are divided into part L1A, which covers new build, and part L1B, which covers renovations to existing buildings. What they have in common is that they’re complicated and difficult to get to grips with.

Fire Safety – Flat Roof Compliance
2024-03-07 16:00 - 17:00
Date: Thursday 7 March 2024
Speaker: Mike Williams ICB
Time: 16:00 – 17:00
Fire Safety – Flat Roof Compliance Overview

Critical Aspects of Fire Safety in The Construction Sector
Fire Safety in Flat Roofing Systems
Regulatory Responses and Practical Measures for Ensuring Fire Safety In Building Design

Mike Williams
Mike is ICB Waterproofing’s Regional Technical Manager for the South West region, South Wales, and also the M4 and M5 corridor. Mike is also ICB Waterproofing’s Head of Technical Support and a member of the Institute of Roofing with over 15 years of experience in the industry. He has vast experience from the specification and design phase, through to site inspection and surveying. Mike works alongside Architects, Surveyors, and Main Contractors as well as with clients on projects ranging from less than £100k to multi-million-pound developments.

RAAC and Asbestos
2024-03-14 16:00 - 17:00
Date: Thursday 14 March 2024
Speaker: Alec Smith, Artisan Environmental
Time: 16:00 – 17:00
Read Alec’s blogs on RAAC
https://www.artisanenvironmental.co.uk/blog/posts/2023/september/raac-crisis-continues-as-schools-struggle-to-secure-building-surveys/
https://www.artisanenvironmental.co.uk/blog/posts/2023/may/risks-of-potential-raac-roof-collapses/

Boundary update 2024
2024-03-28 16:00 - 17:00
Date: Thursday 28 March 2024
Speaker: Ian Quayle
Time: 16:00 – 17:00

Ian Quayle
Ian Quayle qualified as a solicitor and worked in private practice for 12 years specialising in property law matters including residential development work, commercial acquisitions and disposals.
Ian has delivered over 1500 property related training courses for city and regional firms, local law societies and local authorities. His training 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, or reinforce learning, and derive meaningful benefit from the training provided.
Ian has provided training to businesses in-house, public courses, and spoken at conferences. He is prolific in his delivery of webinars on conveyancing related issues, and he has delivered live and pre-recorded webinars nationally and internationally for leading legal training providers and continues to do so.
Unusually, Ian is able to deliver training in both commercial and residential property fields generating courses on a myriad of topics some of which are of general application and others more specialist and focused. Ian has taught a number of training courses aimed at support staff.
This seminar will cover

Boundary dispute update 2024 with latest cases and advice

Impact of the BSA on the Building Regulations, Building Control and the Duty-Holder Regime
2024-05-02 16:00 - 17:00
Date: Thursday 2 May 4pm
Speaker: John Palmer, OWL Building Control
Time: 16:00 – 17:00

Regional Surveyor / Technical Manager

John has worked in the construction industry for over 10 years. He started his career within a private Architectural practice, before gaining experience in Project Management and Building Surveying.
John is the Technical Manager of OWL Building Control Solutions, providing research & technical support to our surveying and business support staff.
John completes his Technical Manager role at the Head Office, whilst also managing their Salisbury office.
He has a wealth of experience in a range of roles within the construction industry. This gives him an breadth of knowledge and understanding when considering Building Regulations processes and how to apply them to unique projects.
John takes a keen interest in innovative construction techniques, specifically Modern Methods of Construction, which formed the basis of his Masters of Science at the University of Reading.
He is:
A Member of the Chartered Association of Building Engineers
An Associate Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
An Associated Member of the Institute of Fire Safety Management
A Member of the Associated of Construction Quality Professionals (Fire).

Summer special webinar offer
2024-07-04 08:00 - 2024-09-30 17:00 | Online, via Zoom, United Kingdom
Summer Special
Available until the 30 September 2024.
Order 12 of the £15 webinars for the price of 10 £150 plus VAT saving £30
Choose 12 from the attached List of webinars
Order your summer special below and then email alison@cpdessentials with your choices. I will then email you the links to watch at your leisure.
Most are between 45-60 minutes and all count towards formal CPD

WEBINAR - Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act
2025-04-24 17:00 - 18:30
Date: 24 April 2025
Speaker: Richard Snape
Time: 17:00-18:00 (with time for questions at the end)
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 introduces significant reforms, including banning new long residential leasehold houses (with exceptions), extending lease terms to 990 years, and giving leaseholders more rights to enfranchise and challenge charges. Ground rent reforms and administration charges are capped or abolished in many cases, with judicial reviews delaying some implementations. Commonhold reforms are proposed to make it the default for new flats, and the Act also strengthens protections under the Building Safety Act 2022 and establishes redress schemes for both leaseholders and freeholders.

WEBINAR - Building Refurbishment: Systems for Retrofit and Conservation RIBA
2025-05-01 17:00 - 18:30
Date: 1 May 2025
Speaker: Proctor Group
Time: 17:00-18:00 (with time for questions at the end)

WEBINAR - Historically accurate glazing with modern build values
2025-05-08 17:00 - 2025-11-27 18:30
Date: 8 May 2025
Speaker: Brian Scott, HistoGlass
Time: 17:00-18:00 (with time for questions at the end)
This CPD will explore different historic glazing types and which types were used in which era (to which vernacular it belongs). From there, the presentation will demonstrate how historic glazing can be incorporated in modern systems to achieve both the correct historic look and feel as well as modern acoustic and thermal insulation values. By the end of the CPD you should have a greater understanding of:
– How to identify historic glazing (which type it is and which era it belongs to)
– How to specify the correct historic glass type in combination with either thin double glazing or laminated systems
– How to identify which U and dB values are achievable for glazing in historic windows

WEBINAR - Standing Seam CPD
2025-05-15 17:00 - 18:30
Date: 15 May 2025
Speaker: Elen Worthington, Tata Steel
Time: 17:00-18:00 (with time for questions at the end)

WEBINAR - Internal Floor Drainage – Design & Specification
2025-05-22 17:00 - 2025-06-05 18:30
Date: 22 May 2025
Speaker: David Brown, Alumasc
Time: 17:00-18:00 (with time for questions at the end)

WEBINAR - Impact and Actions for Metal Roof and Wall Cladding Systems
2025-05-29 17:00 - 2025-06-12 18:30
Date: 29 May 2025
Speaker: Clare Horner, Euroclad
Time: 17:00-18:00 (with time for questions at the end)

WEBINAR - Highway Law and Car Parking Issues
2025-06-05 17:00 - 18:30
Date: 5 June 2025
Speaker: Ian Quayle
Time: 17:00-18:00 (with time for questions at the end)

WEBINAR - Safety at Height
2025-06-12 17:00 - 2025-06-26 18:30
Date: 12 June 2025
Speaker: Stuart Pierpoint – MSA Safety
Time: 17:00-18:00 (with time for questions at the end)

WEBINAR - Hidden Operational Risks That Undermine Asset Value: What Surveyors and Property Managers Overlook
2025-06-19 17:00 - 18:30
Date: 19 June 2025
Speaker: Deborah Israel
Time: 17:00-18:00 (with time for questions at the end)
Hidden Operational Risks That Undermine Asset Value: What Surveyors and Property Managers Overlook
This technical CPD session highlights the operational risks that often go unnoticed – but can quietly erode asset value and disrupt portfolio performance. From lease clause liabilities and non-compliant EPCs to failing M&E systems and poor service charge recovery, these issues can significantly affect valuation if not addressed early.
Delegates will gain practical insight into identifying high-risk red flags during inspections and reporting, and learn how to present these findings in a way that supports asset and investment strategy.
Learning Outcomes:

Identify hidden risks that directly impact value and tenant retention
Understand how leases, compliance, and asset condition contribute to long-term risk
Translate technical property issues into commercially relevant reporting
Apply a structured risk assessment approach to inspections and client updates

CPD Relevance:
Aligned with the following RICS competencies:

Property Management
Inspection
Valuation
Landlord & Tenant
Sustainability / Health & Safety
