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CPD
Earn your CPD points with Building by completing CPD modules online. Each module includes a full technical article followed by a form to fill out to download your certificate. All modules are fully CPD accredited.
CPD 05 2025: Enhancing thermal performance
Despite decades of innovation in building materials, energy modelling and regulations, one stubborn truth remains: too many buildings still underperform. The design promises one level of energy efficiency – on paper – but the built reality often tells another story. This so-called performance gap is not just a technical oversight; ...
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CPD 04 2025: Energy performance evaluation in architectural projects
Understanding and improving a building’s energy performance is critical in addressing the climate emergency. This module, sponsored by Vectorworks, explores how architects can integrate early-stage performance modelling into their workflow to create more sustainable, energy-efficient designs.
CPD 03 2025: Segmental retaining walls for housing developments
Sponsored by Tobermore, this module explores the design considerations, applications and benefits of specifying segmental retaining walls in residential developments. Covering key aspects from initial planning through to construction, it highlights how solutions can address site-specific requirements.
CPD 02 2025: Hard landscaping specification for housing developments
Sponsored by Tobermore, this module explores permeable paving as part of a sustainable drainage system solution for housing developments, highlighting the benefits and challenges, alongside best practice guidance for design, construction and maintenance.
CPD 01 2025: Understanding the regulatory requirements for modern ventilation systems
Learn how to meet ventilation compliance standards while ensuring air quality and energy efficiency in modern homes. Sponsored by Xpelair by Dimplex, this module outlines the key ventilation requirements and explores the role of MVHR in meeting modern standards.
CPD 20 2024: Steel structures for fire performance
Sponsored by the British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA), this module covers critical insights into fire-resilient design strategies, material selection, and industry standards to enhance safety and compliance in steel construction.
CPD 19 2024: Specifying glass in rooflights
Sponsored by Glazing Vision, this module will explore the relevant industry guidance and technical considerations when specifying glass in rooflights, guiding professionals through the design, manufacturing and construction process.
CPD 18 2024: Carbon negative brick solutions
Sponsored by Vandersanden, this module will explore the specification of carbon negative bricks, a recent innovation developed to offer a more sustainable alternative to clay brick in terms of carbon sequestration.
CPD 17 2024: Flat roofs and fire testing standards
Sponsored by Soprema, this CPD module delves into the rise of flat roofs, their evolving nature, and the crucial fire testing standards that must be met in order to achieve compliance with current building regulations
CPD 16 2024: Embedding excellence in carbon management
Sponsored by BSI, this module will explore PAS 2080 and how the standard’s requirements enable professionals to embed carbon management excellence throughout the built environment supply chain
CPD accredited webinars
Webinar - Unlocking affordable housing delivery: Strategies, challenges, and opportunities
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Housing Today Live: Achieving Part L compliance in housing with fully electric solutions
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