CPD Essentials

Building pathology
2022-02-09 17:00 - 18:00 UTC | Online, via Zoom, United Kingdom
Building pathology
Speaker – Brian Robinson
Brian Robinson is a Chartered Building Surveyor with over 47 years’ experience in the construction industry.
He started his career at the age of 17 with as a draughtsman with a practice of structural engineers based in Edgbaston Birmingham before joining the Property Services Agency in 1975 as a Professional and Technical Officer and became a Charted Building Surveyor in 1990.
He joined WS Atkins in 1992, where he was the lead designer on several major refurbishment projects and Project Manager on multi-million-pound projects. He undertook a wide variety of professional work including dilapidation, pre-purchase surveys, building surveys, defect and condition surveys. He was also a Contract Manager for the delivery of Establish Works Consultant services at 3 MOD sites in Warwickshire and Worcester.
In 1996 he joined Serco Ltd as a Works Service Manager responsible for the setting up and managing of a team of 26 staff to deliver a day-to-day maintenance service and execution of major works for an MOD client.
In 1998 he joined Pennycuick Collins initially as their “In House” Building Surveyor supporting their residential and property management teams. He was then asked to set up a Building Surveying Team becoming an Associate Partner. A part of his role was the professional training of the trainee building surveyors to achieve Charted Status. He was also involved in advising on the training of surveyors from other teams.
He still undertook a wide range of professional work including dilapidation surveys, building surveys, boundary disputes, design and specification of refurbishment and building projects, contract administration, building pathology and defects resolution, project management and acting as an expert witness on several occasions.
He was also responsible for the Health and Safety Management of the practise and for carrying out Fire Risk assessments and Health and Safety inspections of residential property and small retail/commercial units.
He is a qualified Auditor, Chair and Assessor on RICS APC and on Appeal Panels.
He has been a Sessional Lecturer at Nottingham University, Aston University and Coventry University as well as external examiner at Coventry and Salford Universities.
Date: Wednesday 9 February
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
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Safe cladding solutions for high rise buildings
2022-02-02 17:00 - 18:00 | Online, via Zoom, United Kingdom
Safe cladding solutions for high rise buildings
This popular 50 minute CPD provides an essential learning opportunity for architects and construction professionals covering the following subjects:

Rainscreen Cladding overview
Fire Regulations and ABD v2 Amendment explained
BS EN 13501-1 Classification explained
The difference between A1 and A2
Valcan Solutions (Aluminium and Fibre Cement)
Questions and answer session

Date: Wednesday 2 February
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
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Future home standards
2022-01-26 17:00 - 18:00 | Online, via Zoom, United Kingdom
The Future Homes and Buildings Standard is a set of standards that will complement the Building Regulations to ensure new homes built from 2025 will produce 75-80% less carbon emissions than homes delivered under current regulations.
Existing homes and certain home improvements will also be subject to higher standards, although homeowners will only be affected if they are planning on making thermal upgrades or building an extension.
The Future Homes Standard was first announced in the government’s spring statement in 2019, although the full details have yet to be completely mapped out.
Date: Wednesday 26 January
Time: 1600 – 1700
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
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Heating & hot water - webinar
2022-01-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Online, via Zoom, United Kingdom
Heating & hot water
Provider
Hamworthy Heating
Description
This CIBSE accredited CPD course looks at the best way to carry out an assessment of current heating and hot water plant. Learn how to conduct a thorough plant room site survey, establish how well the existing solution has performed and identify areas of non-compliance as well as opportunities for improvement. It also explores best practice in refurbishment projects and how to minimise any potential downtime.
Course title and key points covered
Best Practice Heating & Hot Water Plant Refurbishment
1. Increased knowledge of heating and hot water systems and applications
2. Gain an understanding of refurbishment best practice
3. Industry awareness of system design, installation, maintenance and compliance
4. You will be equipped with the tools and knowledge to conduct an extensive site survey, putting the theory int
Date: Wednesday 19 January
Time: 1600 – 1700
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
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Legal update- webinar
2021-12-01 17:00 - 18:00 | Online, via Zoom, United Kingdom
Legal update
A legal update presented by David Haines from Charles Russel Speechlys
David specialises in all forms of commercial and residential property litigation and dispute resolution.
David is Head of the Real Estate Disputes Group. David specialises in all forms of commercial and residential property litigation and has particular expertise in commercial dilapidations claims, covenant and easement disputes, compulsory purchase order work, leasehold enfranchisement and commercial landlord and tenant matters. He leads the firm’s contentious Compulsory Purchase team, as well as Charles Russell Speechlys’ dedicated HS2 team (set up specifically to assist clients affected or potentially affected by HS2). David has a well established reputation and nationwide practice, acting for a variety of clients, which include CitySprint, The Ernest Cook Trust and Warrant Investments PLC.
Date: Wednesday 1 December
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 at no additional cost
Online via zoom
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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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Stabilising structures- webinar
2021-11-17 17:00 - 18:00 | Online, via Zoom, United Kingdom
Stabilising structures with helical micro-piles
This CPD seminar examines the common causes of foundation failure and aims to educate the specifier in the methods of stabilising and supporting new structures that are to be constructed on poor ground or in other challenging site conditions and also the stabilisation of existing structures that have suffered damage caused by foundation movement
During this seminar we will also examines the benefits of non-disruptive lightweight piling and superstructure reinforcement techniques in relation to cost effectiveness, aesthetic impact, project timescales, environmental impact, sustainability and design implications.
Date: Wednesday 17 November
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 at no additional cost
Online via zoom
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Petersfield Update 2021 - Annual Briefing for Rural Practice Surveyors and Agricultural Valuers
2021-11-17 | The Tithe Barn, Ditcham, Nr Petersfield, Hampshire, GU31 5RQ, United Kingdom
Petersfield Update 2021- Annual Briefing for Rural Practice Surveyors and Agricultural Valuers
Wednesday 17 November 2021 The Tithe Barn, Ditcham, Petersfield, GU31 5RQ
COVID-19 VIRUS UPDATE:
We are carrying on with our planning for this event but will continue to monitor the unfolding health situation very closely. At all times, we will follow the advice and guidelines from health care professionals and national and local government in relation to our planning and preparations for the event.
Please check back here for further announcements.

A full day of CPD aimed at those working as Rural Practice Surveyors and Agricultural Valuers. There will be the usual lively mix of topics throughout the day, full details are available below.
£100 including VAT (£83.33 + £16.67)
Price includes conference proceedings, all refreshments including a light lunch and delegate notes.
CPD – Up to 5 formal hours
The programme for the day is available to download in full here
Topics include:
Compulsory purchase and update on the Esso Southampton/London pipeline
Agricultural law update
The more recent expansion of English vineyards
Agriculture and climate change
Little Duxmore Farm, 12 months into rewilding and associated issues
Speakers/Contributors include:
Letting residential property – recent and pending legislation
Poppy Langdon-Down BA(Hons) MRICS, FAAV, Chairman, Agricultural Valuers Association of Hants, Wilts and Dorset
David Brooks BSc FRICS, FAAV, REV, recent past President of the CAAV
Simon Mole MRICS, Partner, Infrastructures, Carter Jonas, Winchester
Peter Bourke, Senior Partner and Jayna Patel, Associate, Wilsons, Salisbury
Nick Watson, MRICS FAAV ACIArb, Senior Director, Land Management, Strutt & Parker, Lewes and Tamara Roberts, CEO, Ridgeview Wine Estate, Ditchling Common, Ed Mansel Lewis, Head of Rural Ambitions based at Strutt & Parker’s Bath office.
Angus Stovold, Farmer & Landowner, Godalming
Suzanne Diamond MARLA, Lettings Director, Charters, Chandlers Ford
Alice Green, CLA Policy Adviser on Climate Change and Water
John Durnell, Director of Estates and Conservation Delivery, Hampshire & IOW Wildlife Trust, Curdridge

Booking form available here
Full programme avaialble here
You can book online below or by emailing or calling Alison Plenderleith on 07429 523183 or alison@cpdessentials.co.uk

Ground source heat pumps - webinar
2021-11-10 17:00 - 18:00 | Online, via Zoom, United Kingdom
Ground source heat pumps
Ground Source Heat Pump Collectors; Evaluating the Options
Overview:
This course covers the different GSHP collector options available on the market and highlights the technical advantages and
limitations of each system. It provides some rules of thumb used within the industry and guidance on where to go when more
detailed analysis is required.
Key points:
• To understand the key points for ground collector design & the types of GSHP collector options available
• To learn about their limitations and disadvantages as well as where they can be best utilised
Target audience:
This CPD is suitable for anyone considering a GSHP project and wants to understand the different collector options available on the market.
Date: Wednesday 10 November
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 at no additional cost
Online via zoom
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RPSA 2021 Conference "Reach for the stars"
2021-11-10 08:30 - 20:00 | National Space Centre, Leicester, Exploration Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 5NS, United Kingdom
RPSA annual conference (Residential Property Surveyors Association) –

DATE: Wednesday 10 November 2021
TIME: 0830- 2000
LOCATION: National Space Centre, Leicester
PRICE: RPSA members £120.oo + VAT (£144.00)
Non members £160.00 + VAT (£192.00)

The 2021 RPSA Conference comes at the end of a year that has seen membership volumes, activity and awareness levels soaring as never before.
The growth and development created since our restructuring in 2020 has laid the foundations for expansion of membership, products, services and support that places the RPSA at the forefront of residential surveying.
So in 2021 it’s time to Reach for the Stars as we present a Conference looking forwards to new opportunities, new collaborations, new skills and the excitement of creating the new face of residential surveying for consumers and industry colleagues alike.
Reach for the Stars is a fun, interesting and thought-provoking event filled with lashings of great hospitality and networking opportunities, and the perfect way to set your sights on success in 2022.

Highlights

Planetarium visit
Stephen Boniface – The many faces of the surveyor
Mark Hayward, Propertymark – How estate agents are changing
Siobhan Fennell – The RPSA working with The Property Ombudsman
Linda Wright, Planit Wright
Neil Martin, Done beats perfect
Canapes and space cocktails served in the Rocket Tower

The full programme will be available shortly

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Roof space condensation - webinar
2021-11-03 15:30 - 16:30 | Online, via Zoom, United Kingdom
Roof space condensation
This CPD presentation covers the causes of condensation in buildings,
identification of the Building Regulations relating to condensation control and
practical examples of how to comply with the latest standards.
Date: Wednesday 3 November
Time: 1530 – 1630
Price: £12 plus VAT (£14.40) or £130 plus VAT (£156) for the webicard which entitles you to attend the entire programme at no additional cost
Speakers: Christine Leadbeater, Uk Keymer Heritage Manager, and Nigel Dyer, Uk Heritage Services Manager
Online via zoom
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Land Registration - webinar
2021-10-27 17:00 - 18:00 | Online, via Zoom, United Kingdom
Land registration

what do you need to know
plans, searches
adverse possession
rectification of title and indemnity

Date: Wednesday 27 October
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 at no additional cost
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 or reinforce learning and derive meaningful benefit from the training provided. Feedback is always positive.
Online via zoom
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Asbestos - webinar
2021-10-20 17:00 - 18:00 | Online, via Zoom, United Kingdom
Asbestos update
Speaker: Callum Skene,
Callum is an Asbestos Surveyor and Analyst with experience of asbestos surveying, air monitoring, bulk analysis, and consultancy. He works for Casa Environmental Services based in Bristol, working in domestic, commercial, and industrial properties. He is also currently studying a Master’s in Building Surveying and looking to bridge the gap between the asbestos industry and Building Surveyors.
Presentation Summary:
In this presentation Callum aimsto “de-mystify” the asbestos industry, from surveying to ongoing management and removals. This isn’t an “asbestos awareness” talk; rather an industry overview to help Surveyors understand where we fit into the bigger picture of property management.

Asbestos management
Identification
Air monitoring
Removal

Date: Wednesday 20October
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 at no additional cost
Online via zoom
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History of clay tiles- webinar
2021-10-13 15:30 - 16:30 | Online, via Zoom, United Kingdom
The history of clay roofing tiles
Uncover the true history of heritage roofing using clay roof tiles, presented by two Keymer experts; Christine Leadbeater and Nigel Dyer from an established heritage roofing brand since 1588. This CPD is for those who are considering heritage roofing solutions faced by modern challenges, or those who would like to know how to select the right roofing product for their roofing project and simply those who would like to learn more about the history of clay in roofing. Below are some of the topics covered with opportunities for a Q&A session thereafter.

History – Why do we use clay?
Key Areas – A dive into the materials we use and where.
Handmade – What defines a true handmade tile?
Bespoke Tiles – An exploration of different tiles and discovering the more unusual ones.
Second-hand – Should we be re-using old tiles?
Good Roof Practice – What are the latest British Standards and how we can achieve them?
Ventilation – A look at both contemporary and traditional options for enhanced roofing ventilation.
Specification – How to choose the right roofing product for your roofing projects?

Date: Wednesday 13 October
Time: 1530 – 1630
Price: £12 plus VAT (£14.40) or £130 plus VAT (£156) for the webicard which entitles you to attend the entire programme at no additional cost
Online via zoom
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Building Surveyors’ Oxford Briefing 2021
2021-10-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Milton Hill House, Milto Hill, Steventon, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX13 6AF
3CPD – Building Surveyors’ Oxford Briefing 2021

Friday, 8th October 2021
Milton Hill House, Abingdon, Oxford, OX13 6AF
The Building Surveyors’ Oxford Briefing 2021 conference will take place on Friday, 8th October 2021 at Milton Hill House, Abingdon, Oxford, OX13 6AF.
The conference fees, including refreshments, lunch and delegate pack will be £110 incl. VAT, a reduced rate of £99 incl. VAT for APC candidates.
We are investigating the prospect of live streaming the event, but at this stage cannot guarantee that this will be possible.
Booking options

Book online below
You may email alison@cpdessentials.co.uk or call on 07429 523183
You may download and fill in the booking form on the conference flyer below, and post to 3CPD Ltd, Lanchet Cottage, Stuckton, Fordingbridge SP6 2HF

Conference programme
The programme consists of the usual variety of professional and technical talks, covering traditional and modern building surveying topics, adding up to six hours of CPD.
The topics are:

Repair of Historic Brickwork
Trickle down economics: the importance of building maintenance and the prospect of timber decay Matt Green, Entomologist at Rentokil Initial
External Wall Insulation, Simon Hailes, K Systems
Regulation 38 and Thermatech’s new Regulation 38 App, Ashley Wood, Thermatech Fire Consultants
Duty of Care, Waste Classification and Environmental Sentencing Guidelines, Lara Ayris, Waste Plan Solutions
Ground Source Heat Pumps, Bean Beanland, Chairman of Ground Source Heat Pump Association

Conference flyer, with booking form available here
The venue – Milton Hill House, Abingdon, Oxford, OX13 6AF
Milton Hill House is easily accessible, just 25minutes from Oxford with easy access to the M4 and M40. There is free car parking facilites.
If required social distancing measures and hand sanitising stations will be in place, with a designated area allocated for sole use by Oxford Briefing delegates. It is a very large conference room with doors that open up onto the terrace and surrounded by 22 acres of tranquil parkland available to use during breaks and lunch. There will be take away refreshments and appropriate lunches provided.
Date/time: Friday, 9th October 2020, 8.00am – 5.00pm.
Location: Milton Hill House, Abingdon, Oxford, OX13 6AF.
Cost: £99.00 (incl. lunch and VAT) for APC candidates; £110.00 (incl. lunch and VAT) for all other delegates. The conference fee includes documentation, morning and afternoon refreshments, and lunch.

Woodburning stoves, chimneys and flues - webinar
2021-10-06 17:00 - 18:00 | Online, via Zoom, United Kingdom
Wood burning stoves, chimneys & flues

Types of appliances
Installation appraisal
Approved documents
When things go wrong
Lining of chimneys
Cowls
Log storage
Compliance
Common issues reported to HETAS

Speaker – Mike Harvey, Training and Technical Support Manager – HETAS
Date: Wednesday 6 October
Time: 1700
Price: £12 plus VAT (£14.40) or £130 plus VAT (£156) for the webicard which entitles you to attend the entire programme at no additional cost
Online via zoom
Please book below or send me an email to alison@cpdessentials.co.uk

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The terrible truth about Lawyers - Webinar
2021-09-29 17:00 - 18:00 | Online, via Zoom, United Kingdom
The terrible truth about Lawyers
Why do conveyancing transactions take so long and what are the transactional pinchpoints
Date: Wednesday 29 September
Time: 1700
Price: £12 plus VAT (£14.40) or £130 plus VAT (£156) for the webicard which entitles you to attend the entire programme at no additional cost
Online via zoom
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 or reinforce learning and derive meaningful benefit from the training provided. Feedback is always positive.
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
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Modern methods of masonry repair - Webinar
2021-09-22 17:00 - 18:00 | Online, via Zoom, United Kingdom
Modern methods of masonry repair
Date: Wednesday 22 September
Time: 1700
Price: £12 plus VAT (£14.4o) or £130 plus VAT (£156) for the webicard which entitles you to attend the entire programme at no additional cost
Online via zoom
Speaker – Craig Walker – Helifix
This CPD seminar aims to educate the specifier in the common causes of masonry failure and how such structural faults can be
repaired and strengthened, specifically by using innovative Helifix techniques.
During a one hour seminar we also address the benefits of concealed non-disruptive repair methods with regard to cost-effectiveness, aesthetic impact, project timescales and design implications.
Please book below or send me an email to alison@cpdessentials.co.uk

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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

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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
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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

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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

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ISVA Conference 2021
2021-05-13 09:00 - 17:00
ISVA annual conference (Independent Surveyors and Valuers Association)

DATE: Thursday 13 May 2021
TIME: 0900 – 1730
LOCATION: Online via Zoom
PRICE: ISVA member £75.00
Non member £100.00

The ISVA is delighted to present its Annual Conference which this year will be held via zoom

Highlights

By popular request, the return of Howard Jenkins, an experienced Building Surveyor speaking on Expert Witness
Valuation update from Anthony Banfield
Update on the new RICS Home Survey Standards
Industry update on renewable energy and energy efficiency
Boundary update from the entertaining David Powell
Excellent value for money with reduced price for ISVA members

The full flyer can be downloaded here
Please book your place by completing the booking form and returning with a cheque of paying by internet banking and emailing the form back. Invoices can be raised on request. An acknowledgement and receipt will be emailed by return.

Thank you

Key building regulation changes - including EWS1
2021-05-06 14:00 - 16:30 | Online, via Zoom, United Kingdom
A building regulations update to firstly cover the proposed changes to Part L, Part F and the new Overheating requirements which will form the first step on the route to the Future Homes Standard 2025.
Date: Thursday 6 May 2021 at 2pm
Online via Zoom
Fire safety provisions are a key topic at the moment, and the session will provide an overview of key issues of fire safety, changes to planning applications, changes to the regulatory regime and building control system which will be changing this year and into 2022. As part of this we will review the new requirements for sprinklers, and review the key questions to ask of sprinkler systems and where they can be used.
In addition, the EWS1 Form situation is currently being reviewed. What should you be looking for when considering buildings affected by the process and increased requirements for Fire Risk Assessments.
Speaker
Colin Blatchford-Brown
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.
You can book below or contact Alison on alison@cpdessentials.co.uk or 07429 523183

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

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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
Online via zoom
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.
Please book below or send me an email to alison@cpdessentials.co.uk

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CPD day for Building Surveyors via zoom
2021-04-22 09:00 - 17:00 | Online, via Zoom, United Kingdom
CPD day for Building Surveyors
Date: Thursday 22 April 2021
Time: 0900 – 1700
This is the annual CPD day for Building Surveyors being offered online via Zoom. You can book either the morning of the afternoon session or for the full day. There will be regular screen and tea breaks.
Price: Morning or afternoon session £45.00 plus VAT (£54.00)
Full day £80.00 plus VAT (£96.00)
Online via Zoom
A full day of CPD aimed at those working as a Building Surveyor within private practice, local government or construction. A lively mix of topics will be presented which includes:

Historic buildings and climate change
EWS1
Hart v Large
Legal update
Flooding
Acoustics and development
Technology for Surveyors
Mental health

CPD essentials CPD days provide:

Best value formal CPD with a minimum of 7 hours
Flexibility
Speakers who are practising surveyors who understand the challenges you face on a daily basis
Updates on latest guidance
Relevant, useful and practical topics

Price includes conference proceedings and an emailed delegate pack.
CPD – Up to 7 formal hours
Bookings can be made below or by calling 07429 523183
The booking form can be downloaded here

WEBINAR - Historic buildings - the devil is in the detail
2021-04-21 18:00 | Online, via Zoom, United Kingdom
Historic Buildings – the devil is in the detail
Date: Wednesday 21 April
Time: 1800 – 1915
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 – Kevin Stubbs

Windows
Interiors
Fixtures & fittings
Chimneys
Drainage
Walls

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

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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

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

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WEBINAR - Dealing with damp in existing buildings
2021-04-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Online, via Zoom, United Kingdom
Dealing with damp in existing buildings
Date: Wednesday 141 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
Online via zoom
A talk from Damien Wallis, Safeguard
Most buildings will suffer from dampness of one form or another during their lifetimes. This seminar gives an overview of the methods available to correctly identify the causes and types of dampness in buildings. The most common types of dampness encountered in existing buildings (rising damp, penetrating damp, and condensation) are examined, as are methods of repair and treatment.
Symptoms of dampness are often easy to identify by sight or smell, but diagnosing the source of dampness can be much more complicated and may require the use of specialist tools. In this seminar, we discuss the following methods of identifying sources of dampness in buildings:

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