CPD Essentials

Webinar - steel for wall and roof cladding
2026-02-11 17:00 - 18:00 UTC
Steel for roof and wall cladding

Steel substrate and properties (Gauge, Galvanising, Different paint system properties and performance)
Structural performance
Fragility, Health and Safety and compliance with CDM Regulations
Aesthetics, Durability & testing and Fire performance
Part L and contribution of systems
Acoustics, Sustainability and Guarantees

Commercial leases update
2026-02-26 17:00 - 18:00
Speaker – Richard Snape
This lecture is aimed at: Property professionals and fee earners involved in both contentious and noncontentious property work
Learning Outcome: To give an increased knowledge of the subject matter. To update on current
issues, case law and statutory provisions and to be able to apply the knowledge gained in the better
provision of a service to the client.

Webinar - Nordic Copper
2026-03-04 13:00 - 14:00
Nordic Copper is the product range for architectural applications, e.g. facades and roofs, made by Aurubis. The unrivaled range of factory-applied surface treatments provides copper and brass with various stages of oxidation and patination immediately.
Nordic Copper stands for individual architectural solutions, a long life cycle for buildings and a responsible legacy for future generations.
Copper has been used in building envelopes for many centuries and is characterised by an exceptionally llongevity of several hundred years.
Copper is a beautiful and timeless material with unique properties and performance benefits.
It can be easily folded both mechanically and by hand, on site or in the workshop, and can take on virtually any three-dimensional shape.
Speaker – Richard Parrett – VM Zinc

CPD day for Building Surveyors, Winchester
2026-03-05 08:30 - 17:00 | Norton Park, Sutton Scotney, Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3NB, United Kingdom
🗓️ Date: Thursday 5 March 2026⏰ Time: 08:30 – 17:00📍 Location: Norton Park Hotel, Sutton Scotney, Winchester

Join us in Winchester for a day of expert insights, engaging discussions, and top-tier speakers covering the latest industry updates and challenges for Building Surveyors
Featured topics
🎤Listed buildings and building regs
🎤Fire containment
🎤Geospatial intelligence
🎤Dilapidation legal update
🎤Changing demands of TDD
🎤SIP’s
Why choose CPD essentials
✅ Local✅ Cost effective✅ Expert and informative speakers✅ Personal and friendly service
💼 Price: £130 early bird rate until the 31 January. Then £150 + VAT (includes refreshments, lunch, and a comprehensive delegate pack)🎯 CPD: 7 hours
Contact Alison with any questions

Webinar - How climate change affects properties
2026-03-11 16:00 - 17:00
Speaker – Tim Kenny
Tim is a residential surveyor and has been a DEA, Home Inspector and Property Manager in the past. Along with authoring two sections of iSurv for RICS he has also a contributor to the RICS Building Surveying and Residential Journals. Both in teaching and in his own business Tim is focused on how surveyors can deliver the highest possible quality of customer service and benefit to clients.
Outside of his day job Tim is also a Yoga teacher and runs regular webinars for LionHeart, a charity that supports RICS members.

Webinar - Valuation and red book, part 1, Valuation concepts
2026-03-25 17:00 - 18:00
This is part one of 4 webinars on Valuation and Red Book for one of the most respected speaker on the topic
The four topics are

Valuation concepts
A refresher of the red book
Residential and commercial valuation
Valuation and guidance for specialised properties

Speaker – Nick French
Nick is a recognised expert in the area of property valuation and appraisal. Previously, he has worked at various Universities in the UK, Europe and the USA teaching extensively in the areas of valuation, investment and corporate real estate on BSc, MSc and MBA programmes. In 2018, Nick set up Real Estate Valuation Theurgy, a vehicle that allows him to continue writing papers, presenting conference papers and undertaking in-house training for the real estate profession at home and abroad. His research interests concentrate upon the interface of property legislation and regulation and its impact on value and valuation models. In recent years, he has won the RICS Prize for the Best Paper in Valuation and the Appraisal and the Appraisal Journal Prize for the Best Paper in Appraisal at European Real Estate Society Conferences. In 2018, he was awarded a “Lifetime Achievement Award” by the International Real Estate Society. Nick is the Editor of the Journal of Property Investment & Finance, the award winning academic international journal of the real estate industry. He also writes regularly for, the Journal of Property Investment & Finance, the Property Chronicle, the European Journal of Real Estate Research, the Journal of Corporate Real Estate and other professional and academic journals. He is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and has regularly served on the various committees such as the UK Valuation Board and the Corporate Real Estate Strategy Group. He was also a member of the Professional Board of the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC).

Property Valuation Webinars – Spring 2026 Property Valuation under the Red Book - A Practical Approach
2026-03-25 17:00 - 2026-06-17 18:00
A series of 4 webinars – can also be watched as recordings if you cant make the live events – on Property Valuation under the Red Book
Valuation is the lynchpin of all real estate decisions. These workshops provide an essential insight into the role of regulation under the RICS Valuation Global Standards (Red Book) and the UK National Supplement to provide rigorous and appropriate valuation reports

General valuation concepts
Definitions and Bases of Value
Approaches, Methods & Models
Market Valuations and Worth
Red Book fundamentals
The importance of ESG
Secure lending valuation
Report writing
Residential & Commercial valuations
Specific valuations – Specialised Property
Professional Standards vs Practice Information
Use of software packages/AI

Course Outline

AGENDA – Webinar Part 1 of 4 (25th March 2026)
Valuation Concepts

1
Introduction – Value, Price and Worth
A short revision of the role of the valuer and the distinction between Valuation & Calculation of Worth

2
Approaches, Methods and Models
A discussion of Valuation Standards in the context of definitions and requirements on valuers

3
Market Approach
The importance of simple heuristics and the importance of comparables in marking to market

4
Valuation and Market Pricing
It is important that users of valuations understand the valuation in context of market.

AGENDA – Webinar Part 2 of 4 (6th May 2026)
Valuation Standards – A refresher of the Red Book

1
Mandatory vs Advisory
Understanding the mandatory requirements of the Red Book

2
Incorporating ESG into all valuations
Sustainability, resilience and the role of Environmental, Social and Governance

3
Professional Standards and Practice Information
The difference between “should” and “must”

4
Report Writing
Providing the client with the appropriate information – Market and Economic Context

AGENDA – Webinar Part 3 of 4 (20th May 2026)
Valuation Standards – Residential and Commercial Valuation

1
Residential Valuations
The Red Book and other regulations as they apply to Residentail Property

2
Commercial Valuations
The Red Book and other regulations as they apply to Commercial Property

3
Valuations for Bank Lending
Determining Market Value for assets that underpin residential and commercial mortgages

4
Alternative Use Valuations
The Interface between residential and commercial use of properties

AGENDA – Webinar Part 4 of 4 (17th June 2026)
Valuation Standards – Valuation Models & Guidance for Specialised Property

1
Valuation Models
The Use of Explicit Valaution Models for Cash Flow Investments

2
Specialised Property
Additional Guidance for specific property types – Best Practice Guides

3
The Automation of Valuation
The acceptable use of AVMs and AI in market valuations

4
Summary and Conclusions
An recap on the salient points of the course

The webinars will allow for questions both during and between the sessions. The course director will answer as many questions as possible during the webinars but will also provide written responses to all delegates after the completion of each session.

Webinar - Boundary update 2025
2026-04-15 14:00 - 15:00
Speaker – 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.
This webinar is suitable for surveyors and estate agents of all levels and experience and will explore the following –

How can you identify a legal boundary
Advising and managing neighbour boundary disputes
Advising on boundary agreements
Advising on determined boundary applications
Lessons from recent case law

Two case studies will be used to explore practical issues

Webinar - Security through secondary glazing
2026-04-22 13:00 - 14:00
Windows are the most vulnerable parts of a building. This is especially true in Listed and Heritage buildings with their original, often fragile, single glazed primary windows.
This seminar provides a comprehensive understanding of how security secondary glazing can be used to upgrade their protection, and what needs to be considered – with particular emphasis on the impact of the Terrorism Protection of Premises Bill (Martyn’s Law).
Contents:

Introduction to secondary glazing for security benefits
The impact of the Terrorism Protection of Premises Bill (Martyn’s Law)
Types of security: intruder resistance, blast mitigation, ballistic attack, fire protection
Test standards and methods of assessing security levels of products
Suitable products for use and their performance capabilities

Webinar - RIBA 2030 climate change challenge, how steel contributes
2026-04-29 17:00 - 18:00
Speaker – Elen Worthington, Tata Steel
RIBA 2030 climate challenge: How steel building envelope solutions contribute
Covers:

Operational energy.
Embodied Carbon.
Potable water use.
Best practice health metrics.
How to meet the challenge.

Webinar - Valuation and Red Book part 2, A refresher of the red book
2026-05-06 17:00 - 18:00
This is part two of 4 webinars on Valuation and Red Book for one of the most respected speaker on the topic
The four topics are:

Valuation concepts
A refresher of the red book
Residential and commercial valuation
Valuation and guidance for specialised properties

Speaker – Nick French
Nick is a recognised expert in the area of property valuation and appraisal. Previously, he has worked at various Universities in the UK, Europe and the USA teaching extensively in the areas of valuation, investment and corporate real estate on BSc, MSc and MBA programmes. In 2018, Nick set up Real Estate Valuation Theurgy, a vehicle that allows him to continue writing papers, presenting conference papers and undertaking in-house training for the real estate profession at home and abroad. His research interests concentrate upon the interface of property legislation and regulation and its impact on value and valuation models. In recent years, he has won the RICS Prize for the Best Paper in Valuation and the Appraisal and the Appraisal Journal Prize for the Best Paper in Appraisal at European Real Estate Society Conferences. In 2018, he was awarded a “Lifetime Achievement Award” by the International Real Estate Society. Nick is the Editor of the Journal of Property Investment & Finance, the award winning academic international journal of the real estate industry. He also writes regularly for, the Journal of Property Investment & Finance, the Property Chronicle, the European Journal of Real Estate Research, the Journal of Corporate Real Estate and other professional and academic journals. He is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and has regularly served on the various committees such as the UK Valuation Board and the Corporate Real Estate Strategy Group. He was also a member of the Professional Board of the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC).

CPD day for Building Surveyors, Bristol - Early bird rate available until end February
2026-05-13 08:30 - 17:00 | Norton Park, Sutton Scotney, Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3NB, United Kingdom
🗓️ Date: Wednesday 13 May 2026⏰ Time: 08:30 – 17:00📍 Location: Bristol

Join us in Bristol for a day of expert insights, engaging discussions, and top-tier speakers covering the latest industry updates and challenges for Building Surveyors
Featured topics
🎤Building safety act
🎤Fire containment
🎤Historic building update
🎤Dilapidations
🎤Legal update
🎤Howard Jenkins
🎤Discussion panel

Why choose CPD essentials
✅ Local✅ Cost effective✅ Expert and informative speakers✅ Personal and friendly service
💼 Price: £130 early bird rate until the 28 February. Then £150 + VAT (includes refreshments, lunch, and a comprehensive online delegate pack)🎯 CPD: 7 hours
Contact Alison with any questions
Book below by 28 February for the early bird rate of £130 + VAT

Webinar - Rent reviews - lessons from recent case law
2026-05-14 17:00 - 18:00
Speaker – Ian Quayle
A review of case law from the past 12 months and the impact on rent reviews

Webinar - Valuation and Red Book, part 3 - Residential and commercial valuation
2026-05-20 08:00 - 17:00
This is part three of 4 webinars on Valuation and Red Book for one of the most respected speaker on the topic

Valuation concepts
A refresher of the red book
Residential and commercial valuation
Valuation and guidance for specialised properties

Speaker – Nick French
Nick is a recognised expert in the area of property valuation and appraisal. Previously, he has worked at various Universities in the UK, Europe and the USA teaching extensively in the areas of valuation, investment and corporate real estate on BSc, MSc and MBA programmes. In 2018, Nick set up Real Estate Valuation Theurgy, a vehicle that allows him to continue writing papers, presenting conference papers and undertaking in-house training for the real estate profession at home and abroad. His research interests concentrate upon the interface of property legislation and regulation and its impact on value and valuation models. In recent years, he has won the RICS Prize for the Best Paper in Valuation and the Appraisal and the Appraisal Journal Prize for the Best Paper in Appraisal at European Real Estate Society Conferences. In 2018, he was awarded a “Lifetime Achievement Award” by the International Real Estate Society. Nick is the Editor of the Journal of Property Investment & Finance, the award winning academic international journal of the real estate industry. He also writes regularly for, the Journal of Property Investment & Finance, the Property Chronicle, the European Journal of Real Estate Research, the Journal of Corporate Real Estate and other professional and academic journals. He is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and has regularly served on the various committees such as the UK Valuation Board and the Corporate Real Estate Strategy Group. He was also a member of the Professional Board of the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC).

CPD day for Building Surveyors, Maidstone- Early bird rate available until end February
2026-05-21 08:30 - 17:00 | Orida Maidstone, Bearsted Road, Maidstone, ME14 5AA, United Kingdom
🗓️ Date: Thursday 21 May 2026⏰ Time: 08:30 – 17:00📍 Location: Maidstone

Join us in Maidstone for a day of expert insights, engaging discussions, and top-tier speakers covering the latest industry updates and challenges for Building Surveyors
Featured topics
🎤Building safety act
🎤Fire containment
🎤Historic building update
🎤Dilapidations
🎤Legal update
🎤Howard Jenkins
🎤Discussion panel

Why choose CPD essentials
✅ Local✅ Cost effective✅ Expert and informative speakers✅ Personal and friendly service
💼 Price: £130 early bird rate until the 28 February. Then £150 + VAT (includes refreshments, lunch, and a comprehensive online delegate pack)🎯 CPD: 7 hours
Contact Alison with any questions
Book below by 28 February for the early bird rate of £130 + VAT

Webinar - Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 - where it applies
2026-06-03 17:00 - 18:00
Speaker – Richard Snape

Webinar - High St Rental Auctions
2026-06-10 13:00 - 14:00
Speaker – Ian Quayle
Ian Quayle, a property law trainer via IQ Legal Training, provides training on the new High Street Rental Auctions process introduced by the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023, covering key aspects like local authority roles, vacancy conditions, and advising landlords.

Webinar - Valuation and red book p 4 - Vaulation and guidance for specialised properties
2026-06-17 17:00 - 18:00
Speaker Nick French
Part 4 of this essential series

Valuation concepts
A refresher of the red book
Residential and commercial valuation
Valuation and guidance for specialised properties
