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 – […]