Specification CPD from RIBA-approved Providers

This factory tour provides a unique insight into the design, manufacture, and testing of high-performance sealing systems for fire, smoke, and acoustic containment in door assemblies.Delegates will tour Lorient’s UK manufacturing facility to see how a wide range of sealing solutions are created — including intumescent seals, drop seals, glazing seals, perimeter seals, and hardware protection systems. Each element plays a vital role in ensuring a fire door assembly performs as tested in real-world conditions.The experience concludes with a live comparative fire test, vividly demonstrating how the correct specification and installation of sealing systems can make the difference between failure and containment.By the end of the tour, participants will be able to:Understand the function and performance of fire, smoke, and acoustic sealing systems within door assemblies.Recognise how manufacturing quality and material choice affect compliance and durability.Appreciate the importance of accurate specification in achieving effective compartmentation and fire safety performance.Evaluate how design and maintenance decisions impact fire and smoke containment through live testing and product demonstrations.

This CPD takes a radically fresh approach to the technical subject of façade detailing, particularly focusing on slab edge congestion and masonry support systems.Inspired by early cinema and editing theory — particularly the Kuleshov Effect — the session draws a parallel between film editing and design coordination: how the order in which we present information shapes clarity, compliance, and ultimately, construction outcomes.Structured in three acts (Setup, Confrontation, Resolution), the CPD demonstrates how poor sequencing leads to issues in slab edges, reinforcement congestion, fire barrier misalignment and facade component clashes — and how these can be avoided through editing principles, smarter detailing, and early-stage collaboration.Attendees are guided through practical examples, principles of good design sequencing, and critical legislation (including the Building Safety Act 2022, Approved Documents B and L, and CDM 2015). The session also highlights the value of digital tools and co-ordinated systems in ensuring a compliant, efficient design output.Complexity with Clarity shows how a story-led structure can lead to better understanding — and better buildings.Learning Outcomes:Understand how the principles of sequencing and editing, drawn from the Kuleshov Effect, can clarify complex façade coordination challenges.Identify common risks in masonry support detailing and slab edge congestion, and understand how poor sequencing contributes to these.Apply the Seven Principles for effective masonry support design, ensuring performance, clarity, and compliance.Recognise how current UK legislation (including the Building Safety Act, Approved Document B & L, and CDM 2015) impacts the design of façade systems.Explore the benefits of digital tools, early collaboration, and pre-verified components in delivering coordinated and compliant designs.

A CPD that guides attendees through the process of specifying large bespoke timber architectural windows and doors. The presentation runs through pivot doors, sliding doors, bifolding doors. It covers everything from building regulation considerations, pros and cons and common pitfalls when specifying such as access for installation.

Learn how to design a wellness facility that uses sustainable energy concepts. Explore how to reduce cost and waste for operators when installing heat experience rooms; including saunas and steam rooms.

The presentation will start by covering the basics of the floating floor design process, followed by how to identify areas where high embodied carbon applications are typically used in the acoustic design of a building, and methods of significantly reducing this using third party back laboratory data and LCA information. The presentation will conclude with application examples and case studies.

The Continuous Professional Development (CPD) seminar, "Ensuring Compliance: External Wall Insulation Systems & The Building Safety Act," addresses critical regulatory changes introduced by the Building Safety Act 2022, specifically concerning external wall insulation (EWI) in high-rise residential buildings across the United Kingdom.The seminar provides RIBA-accredited architects with essential insights into the Act’s objectives, key principles and implementation framework, highlighting its fundamental aim of establishing stringent building safety standards, promoting accountability among all stakeholders, and enhancing resident empowerment and safety.The tragic events at Grenfell Tower and other significant cladding-related fires underline the seminar's timeliness and the urgency of understanding the new regulatory context.Participants will gain a clear understanding of the Building Safety Regulator's role under the Health and Safety Executive, including their authority to enforce compliance, issue sanctions and mandate building safety inspections. An essential element discussed in the seminar is the three-stage Gateway compliance process (Planning, Pre-construction, and Completion), designed to embed comprehensive fire and structural safety considerations from initial design through to occupation.The content emphasises the heightened responsibilities architects face under the new regulatory environment, particularly around documentation, risk management and the rigorous specification and selection of compliant external wall insulation systems. By understanding the certification processes (such as BS EN 13501-1 fire classifications), design considerations (including thermal performance and interstitial condensation risks) and risk management strategies (robust detailing, fixing specifications, independent verification), architects will be better equipped to fulfil their roles effectively and responsibly.This CPD seminar is vital for RIBA-accredited architects seeking to stay ahead of significant legislative shifts and ensure the highest levels of professional competence, safety and compliance in their design and specification practices for external wall insulation systems in high-risk residential buildings.To offer a summary of content and seminar objectives, participants will gain a clear understanding of:The objectives and key principles of the Building Safety Act 2022The role and authority of the Building Safety Regulator under the Health and Safety ExecutiveThe three-stage Gateway compliance process (Planning, Pre-construction, and Completion)Documentation requirements and compliance strategiesCertification processes, including BS EN 13501-1 fire classificationsDesign considerations for thermal performance and interstitial condensation risksRisk management strategies including robust detailing, fixing specifications, and independent verification

A look at the theory of acoustics covering sound proofing and compliance with Part E/ section 5 Building Regulations made simple with Sound Proofing Solutions CPD.Includes methods of compliance, pre-completion testing, robust details, new build, refurbishment and conversion projects.Topics covered include:• The legislation and regulations that are covered under Part E of Building Regulations• How to comply and adhere to these utilising pre-completion testing and Robust Detail applications• Implementation of acoustic principles in both design and on site, to ensure compliance• Suitable Solutions for floors, walls and ceilings

An educational CPD that covers Inclusion for all, understanding diverse user needs and key design considerations, regulations and certifications. Explore how accessibility and design can coexist beautifully to create truly inclusive spaces.

The powder coating, like icing on the cake, is the part of the construction process that gets you noticed. All the technical work that goes into making your vision a reality can be ruined with poorly specified or applied powder coating.This CPD is your guide to how to ensure that your vision is protected for years to come.By the end of the CPD you should have a greater understanding of:the powder manufacturing processthe powder application processthe relevant standards to be aware ofthe 3 most common problems with designing for successful powder coatingthe awareness of the health and safety aspects of powder coating and the fire requirements for compliance.

A Complete Guide to Roller ShuttersDiscover how to confidently specify roller shutters that meet today’s demands for safety, security, sustainability, and accessibility.This dynamic session explores key legislation, including CDM 2015 and the Equality Act, while breaking down fire safety standards, energy performance, and long-term maintenance considerations.Gain practical insights into avoiding common design pitfalls and learn how to integrate compliant, high-performing solutions into your projects with ease.Topics covered include:Fire safety standards and material suitabilityHealth & Safety Executive’s CDM 2015 regulationsAccessibility and compliance with the Equality Act 2010 & Approved Document MEnergy performance and environmental impactTechnical features and product distinctionsCommon specification mistakes and how to avoid themDesign considerations for long-term maintenancePerfect for architects and specifiers looking to sharpen their technical knowledge and make smarter, safer design choices.To access the accompanying handouts, please email Becky at ribacpd@hag.co.uk

Embedding circular construction practice for industrial buildings is essential, in this CPD we look at the drivers behind refurbishment and repurposing of industrial buildings, we examine their modes of failure and review the solutions available to improve and extend the functional life of the facility, which is explained and demonstrated through innovative and transformational case studies.This CPD is suited to all design professionals involved in the specification process, and in particular Building Surveyors.

This seminar looks at what is needed for a successful specification of hardwood flooring, including identifying a client’s wishes, assessing usage, expected foot traffic and maintenance, types of hardwood flooring - species, grades, finishes, important considerations for installation, use with underfloor heating, acoustics as well as the environmental impact, life cycle costs, and aligning the flooring with the design life of the building.

This CPD module explores the critical role of cavity barriers in ensuring fire safety within masonry external wall constructions. It highlights the importance of passive fire protection, focusing on barrier placement, location, and integration within complex masonry designs—including stepped and uneven brickwork.Beyond fire performance, the session examines key design considerations such as drainage, moisture management, thermal and acoustic properties.Attendees will gain insight into UK compliance pathways, including relevant regulations, statutory requirements, and the Building Safety Act. The CPD also underscores the value of third-party certification, with examples covering product performance, environmental credentials, and industry-recognised schemes.Practical guidance is provided on detailing around masonry supports, projections, and congested areas, with an emphasis on best practice. The module concludes by reinforcing the importance of competence, accountability, and traceability throughout the design and construction process—supporting the Golden Thread of information through effective interface detailing, training, installer competency, site inspections, and record-keeping.

This CPD explores how wall and door protection systems can enhance the resilience of public and commercial buildings. It examines resilience across physical, human, aesthetic, and sustainable dimensions, showing how protective elements support safety, reduce maintenance, and extend building life. The session highlights compliance with key regulations, including fire safety, accessibility, hygiene, and sustainability, while illustrating practical applications through real-world case studies.Learning Outcomes:By the end of this CPD, participants will be able to:Define resilience in architecture and its role in modern building design.Identify wall and door protection strategies for high-traffic environments.Evaluate compliance requirements for fire safety, accessibility, infection control, and sustainability.Apply design and specification principles to balance durability, compliance, and aesthetics.Core Curriculum Topics Covered:Health, safety and wellbeingSustainable architectureLegal, regulatory and statutory complianceDesign, construction and technologyDuration:45–60 minutes (semina/ online presentation).Format:Presentation with case studies, examples, and audience interaction, followed by Q&A.

This CPD provides an overview of the modern methods that are available for protecting below ground structures from water, including: an explanation of the updates that have been made as part of the new 2022 version of the British Standard for waterproofing, BS 8102;the different forms of structural waterproofing systems in the market and how to achieve the environmental grades outlined within British Standard 8102:2022. The focus of the seminar is specification of combination waterproofing systems in below-ground structures to achieve the desired environment.

This overview explores PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate), focusing on its fundamental properties and the reasons behind its growing use in waterproofing solutions. We will examine the performance advantages of PMMA waterproofing membranes, highlighting their versatility and long-term reliability across various applications. Additionally, the discussion will cover important certifications, such as BBA approvals, Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), and fire safety testing, that demonstrate PMMA’s compliance with rigorous industry standards. Finally, we will consider how PMMA contributes to achieving critical goals in performance, durability, and safety, while supporting broader sustainability objectives.