Latest CPDs – Page 5
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FeaturesCPD 7 2019: Specifying suspended ceilings for health and wellbeing
This CPD, sponsored by Armstrong, focuses on how a working environment can promote health and wellbeing through suspended ceiling solutions
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FeaturesCPD 6 2019: Design considerations for potable water pipework
This CPD, sponsored by Viega, looks at the issues around ensuring that piping systems carrying drinking water meet current regulations
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FeaturesCPD 5 2019: The benefits of value engineering
This CPD, sponsored by Eurocell, will look at the scope of VE, its application and how its utilisation can benefit a production process
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FeaturesCPD 4 2019: Performance characteristics of glazing in rooflights
This CPD, sponsored by Glazing Vision, will look at the installation of non-fragile glass in rooflights, including safety testing and assembly specs
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FeaturesCPD 3 2019: Solid surface facade system
This CPD, sponsored by Avonite, will outline the design of solid surface facade systems, their installation and maintenance, and examine regulatory requirements
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FeaturesCPD 2 2019: Harmonising design collaboration using BIM 360 Design
This CPD, sponsored by Autodesk, will consider how BIM 360 Design is overcoming the challenges design teams face
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FeaturesCPD 1 2019: Welsh slate
This CPD, sponsored by Welsh SlateTM, will look at how slate can be used in construction, how it should be installed for different purposes and the regulatory standards that need to be followed by those working with the material
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FeaturesCPD 25 2018: Insight into insulation
This CPD, sponsored by Kingspan Insulation, outlines insulation options, the way that the performance of insulation is measured and how to ensure the correct thickness is installed to maximise energy efficiency, comfort and space for building users
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FeaturesCPD 24 2018: Mitigating risk in an increasingly digitalised construction industry
Construction projects rely on information, from the outset of a scheme to its conclusion. This CPD, sponsored by Newforma, examine the steps organisations can take to ensure the information they need is at hand
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FeaturesCPD 23 2018: Waterproofing system selection - simplified
This CPD, sponsored by RIW, will outline the additional considerations that designers should be aware of to ensure the most efficient and robust waterproofing system is selected for their project.
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FeaturesCPD 22 2018: Working climates in rail maintenance facilities
This CPD, sponsored by Nortek, will examine how such spaces, often hundreds of metres long and featuring large openings to allow trains to enter, can be maintained at temperatures conducive to those who work in them.
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FeaturesCPD 21 2018: Introduction to acoustics
This CPD, sponsored by Isover, will look at the fundamentals of acoustics and how we understand sound, how it is measured and how sound is dealt with in order to comply with relevant aspects of Building Regulations
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FeaturesCPD 20 2018: Aluminium curtain walling
This CPD, sponsored by Reynaers, will offer insight in to what needs to be considered when specifying curtain walling and provide a basic understanding of regulations and standards
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FeaturesCPD 19 2018: Glazing
This CPD, sponsored by Glazing Vision, looks at how rooflights can be installed to maximise light, heat retention in cold weather and ventilation in the summer
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FeaturesCPD 18 2018: Changing Nature Of Risk
This CPD will outline the sorts of risks different buildings and spaces face and outline a range of potential technologies that could reduce those risks for people going about their daily lives.
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FeaturesCPD 17 2018: Steel and offsite construction
Steel has a key role to play in the government’s drive for greater use of offsite construction techniques. This CPD will look at the structural steelwork construction process, with a focus on established offsite processes and practices
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FeaturesCPD 16 2018: The 'low risk' approach to facades on high-rise buildings
In the light of recent industry discussions, this CPD, sponsored by Rockwool, will look at what the industry needs to understand in terms of a product’s combustibility rating and how clients, designers and contractors can achieve ‘lower-risk’ options in facades
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FeaturesCPD 15 2018: Ventilation
Ventilation systems in commercial buildings are vital to remove pollutants from the air and control temperature and humidity. This CPD, sponsored by Daikin, looks at how ventilation systems can be used to improve air quality
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FeaturesCPD 14 2018: Intumescent coatings
Intumescent coatings are often used as fire protection for steelwork in busy public locations. This guide, sponsored by Jotun, looks at how film intumescent products react with heat and flames and how they are applied, along with regulation and certification
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