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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Mortar analysis Tom Balch, Rose of Jericho A detailed understanding of existing mortars is essential in informing and assisting the specification of replacement or repair materials in historic buildings. It can also contribute to understanding a building's construction history. Mortar analysis is often required for listed buildings consent. Identification of the constituents and proportions of all […]

Rights of Way - tips and traps for the unwary 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 […]