Christmas Cracker webinar offer
2022-12-18 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Online, via Zoom, United Kingdom
Christmas Cracker
Available until the 30 December 2022
Order 10 of the £12 webinars for £100 plus VAT
Choose 10 from the attached list of webinars (the ones not included are marked*)
Order your christmas cracker below and then email alison@cpdessentials with your choice. I will then email you the links to watch at your leisure.
Most are between 45-60 minutes and count towards formal CPD

Commercial leases update
2023-01-12 17:00 - 18:00
Commercial leases update

Speaker: Richard Snape, Davitt Jones Bould
The law in relation to commercial leases is undergoing major changes especially in the hospitality, leisure and retail sectors, in the post-pandemic world. The course aims to look at some of their changes – topics covered include;

Post covid implications
Recent case law on the LTA 1954
Break clauses after the case of Thomas v Turner
Other recent case law
High Street Rental Auctions (HSRA) and the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill 2022-2023

Date: Thursday 12 January
Time: 1700 – 1800
Price: £12 .50 plus VAT (£15.00) or included in the webicard
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

Low carbon technologies
2023-02-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Online via zoom, United Kingdom
Join expert trainer Lucy Pedler, Director of The Green Register, for this 1 hour session which will:

distinguish between low carbon technologies and renewable energy technologies
take a look at the pros and cons of the main technologies available including the technical aspects of some of the main systems
include an update on heat pumps, which are seeing a rise in popularity right now
review Government incentives past, present and future such as the Renewable Heat incentive, Feed In Tariffs and its successor

About the trainer
Lucy Pedler, BA Arch, Dip Arch, ARB
Lucy is an architect with 34 years of professional experience in the UK and USA and has particular expertise in sustainable building practices. Lucy created The Green Register in 2000, now a nationwide networking and educational not-for-profit organisation promoting sustainable building practices to all disciplines of the construction industry.
In 1999, Lucy started her own sustainable architecture practice, archipeleco, designing buildings that have a low impact on the environment. In 2005, Paul McWilliams joined archipeleco to then create develeco limited, a company exclusively self-funded to offer refurbishments of existing buildings – usually in very poor condition – and transform the properties into sustainable, beautiful buildings fit for 21st century living.
Lucy is an Earth Champion, on the panel of the Bristol Urban Design Forum and a keen cyclist.

Life cycle analysis of building materials
2023-02-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Online via zoom, United Kingdom
Join expert trainer Lucy Pedler, Director of The Green Register, for this 1 hour session which will:

Take delegates through the life cycle journey of some building materials (both conventional and low environmental impact)
Discuss the definition of embodied carbon
Review some existing LCA tools available
Explore how we can reduce waste on site
Samples of some alternative building materials will be presented and there will be an opportunity to discuss their merits and possible limitations.

About the trainer
Lucy Pedler, BA Arch, Dip Arch, ARB
Lucy is an architect with 34 years of professional experience in the UK and USA and has particular expertise in sustainable building practices. Lucy created The Green Register in 2000, now a nationwide networking and educational not-for-profit organisation promoting sustainable building practices to all disciplines of the construction industry.
In 1999, Lucy started her own sustainable architecture practice, archipeleco, designing buildings that have a low impact on the environment. In 2005, Paul McWilliams joined archipeleco to then create develeco limited, a company exclusively self-funded to offer refurbishments of existing buildings – usually in very poor condition – and transform the properties into sustainable, beautiful buildings fit for 21st century living.
Lucy is an Earth Champion, on the panel of the Bristol Urban Design Forum and a keen cyclist.

Five levels of a smart home
2023-03-16 17:00 - 18:00
Smart homes are all the rage today, but do you really know the difference between smart things and a truly smart home? Come learn about the current state of smart home technology with Control4 as we explain the five levels of a smart home and what that means to you in design. You’ll learn the difference between limited integration and whole-home integration, the art of automation orchestration, and where the future of smart home is going. Get ready to set yourself apart as you incorporate automation into your designs with this innovative understanding of smart home technology.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Learn the difference between smart products and a smart home
Understand what true integration is and how it benefits your clients
Discover where smart home is going and how you can stand out with it now
Gain an understanding of the importance of working with a smart home professional

Date: Thursday 16 March
Time: 1700 – 1800
Price: £12 .50 plus VAT (£15.00) or included in the webicard
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

BREEAM case study
2023-03-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Online via zoom, United Kingdom
BREEAM or Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method is used to masterplan projects, infrastructure and buildings. This webinar will focus on a case study

Movement in brickwork
2023-03-30 17:00 - 18:00
Movement in brickwork

Price: £12 .50 plus VAT (£15.00) or included in the webicard
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

Low energy and zero carbon design
2023-04-20 17:00 - 18:00 | Online via zoom, United Kingdom
How do I build net-zero housing affordably/cost effectively?
What does net-zero actually mean and how is it measured?
How do I ensure this is compliant with planning and other regulations?
Will this affect design, appearance and function of the homes?
How will this be different from conventional construction?

Fire and carbon monoxide alarms
2023-04-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Online via zoom, United Kingdom
Oliver Barlow
Aico
Aico’s award winning training is designed to provide you with all the information you need to know on Fire and Carbon Monoxide alarm systems.
This session is based upon BS5839:6-2019+A1:2020 that will cover:

Standards and Regulations
System Design
Sensor Types
Siting and installation
Testing and Maintenance
System Accessories

This covers standards, regulations and legislation. The main focus being British Standards for Fire and Carbon Monoxide in domestic premises.

Building safety act
2023-05-03 16:00 - 17:00 | Online, via Zoom, United Kingdom
BUIDING SAFETY ACT 2022 – WEBINAR
Wednesday 3 May 4pm
The Building Safety Act 2022 focuses on the following key areas:

The safety and standards of all buildings.
Assuring the safety of higher-risk buildings.
Improving the competence of the people responsible for overseeing, managing, and delivering the work.
Ensuring clearer standards and guidance.
Putting residents at the heart of a new system of building safety.

The speaker is Ian Quayle from IQ legal training

Sustainable timber specification
2023-05-11 17:00 - 18:00 | Online via zoom, United Kingdom
The UK building industry consumes millions of tonnes of timber a year. Whilst in the past the sources of this timber were entirely unregulated, today greater awareness of the significant environmental damage thoughtless timber specification can cause has led to the introduction of many different certification schemes – some good, some not so good.
The speaker will demonstrate that experience has shown that just specifying ‘sustainable timber’ does not always lead to ‘sustainable timber’ being used.
The speaker is Charlie Law from PEFC, who has over 30 year’s experience in the construction sector and extensive industry knowledge having worked for BAM, Kier and Lendlease.
He is also Sustainability Director at Timber Development UK (TDUK) and a member of Grown in Britain Executive.
The session explains what schemes are available, and where they can go wrong and explores ways of designing out the risk of unsustainable timber being used in the first place.
We will also look at the use of timber in cladding. With timber being an increasingly popular choice as a sustainable material cladding we’ll explore the specific pitfalls associated with use.

Planning compliance
2023-05-24 16:30 - 17:30
This webinar will explore how to create planning compliant PDF plans for planning permission.
Speaker: Fiona Frost, Business Development Manager, emapsite
smapsite is a leading supplier of UK mapping & data and other location content services.
A licensed partner of the Ordnance Survey, emapsite is a UK company that’s trusted by thousands of customers to source, create, and provide brilliant digital mapping and location data products and services.

Christmas cracker webinar offer
2023-07-14 08:00 - 2024-01-31 17:00 | 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/
