CPD Essentials
Fire doors Ahmarra Fire doors are an integral part of a building’s passive fireproofing plan. They’re used for fire compartmentation – a process that places physical barriers in strategic areas around a building, in order to slow the spread of flames and smoke in the event of a fire. In this post, we explain what they’re made […]
Low temperature networks Glen Dimplex Learn about some of the issues associated with traditional heating, cooling and hot water systems in modern building design, and look at ways in which the application of a low temperature network can help address them. With stricter regulations making problems like corridor overheating worse, could this be the future […]
SDLT Speaker - Ian Quayle Ian has delivered over 1500 training courses (all property related) for city and regional firms, local law societies, and local authorities. His style and delivery is relaxed but he is able to explain the law and practical issues relating to the training topic in a way that ensures delegates learn […]
Mortar analysis Tom Balch, Rose of Jericho Animal hair has been added to strengthen and reduce shrinkage in lime plasters for centuries. This reinforcement is particularly important when applying basecoat plaster to laths (especially ceiling laths) as it reinforces and strengthens the crucially important nibs from which the ceiling plaster ‘hangs’. The first ‘pricking-up’ coat traditionally contains hair reinforcement at a […]
Understanding UK building regulations relating to residential ventilation and heat recovery Jason Bennett Airflow This CPD helps you understand the current UK Building Regulations in regards to ventilation and the importance in ensuring that homes have effective ventilation. The session goes on to introduce Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) and explain the benefits to […]
Acetylated wood: The optimum solution for cladding, decking, windows and doors This CPD focuses on the topic of acetylated wood, its features, benefits, applications, sustainable credentials and the relevant specification considerations. By the end of the presentation you should have a greater understanding of: - What acetylated wood is and acetylation - The benefits of acetylated […]
Integration of Solar Systems into the Building Envelope BIPVco This BIPVco seminar looks at the integration of solar technology onto a building. It will help you understand the following topics: The terminology of solar systems Both building integrated and building applied methods How to identify when to integrate and when to apply solar systems The […]
Integration of Solar Systems into the Building Envelope BIPVco This BIPVco seminar looks at the integration of solar technology onto a building. It will help you understand the following topics: The terminology of solar systems Both building integrated and building applied methods How to identify when to integrate and when to apply solar systems The […]
Insolvency recovery planning An Insolvency Recovery Plan provides a structured template to pre-plan for an insolvency event. The plans act like a ‘lifeboat drill’ to ensure that the protection measures are adequate - and that everyone in the team knows how they work. They can be prepared at any stage of a development project – […]
Insolvency recovery planning An Insolvency Recovery Plan provides a structured template to pre-plan for an insolvency event. The plans act like a ‘lifeboat drill’ to ensure that the protection measures are adequate - and that everyone in the team knows how they work. They can be prepared at any stage of a development project – […]
