Specification CPD from RIBA-approved Providers

Designing Ergonomic Kitchens CPD offers a comprehensive guide to creating kitchen spaces that are both functional and comfortable. The presentation covers key ergonomic principles, design considerations, and offers practical solutions for maximizing efficiency and comfort in kitchen layouts. It emphasizes the importance of understanding user needs and how specific solutions in opening systems, lighting and layouts can help designers and users have a better experience specifying and using their kitchen.By the end of this CPD delegates should:Have an understanding of Ergonomics.Be able to analyse basic principles of Ergonomics in kitchen design.Know how to ensure correct space optimisation.Know about selecting the right opening system for each user.Understand lighting systems for kitchens.

Graffiti and vandalism present significant challenges for buildings in high-traffic and public environments, particularly where glazing is exposed. This CPD explores the impact of graffiti on building performance, safety, perception, cost and sustainability, and examines how architects can address these challenges through informed design and specification.The session reviews common forms of graffiti damage, assesses the strengths and limitations of traditional anti-graffiti strategies, and provides a technical overview of glass protection films as a preventative solution. It also outlines relevant regulations, standards and fire safety considerations, with particular reference to Approved Document B and designer duties under CDM 2015.By the end of the CPD, participants will be better equipped to evaluate anti-graffiti measures, understand their technical and regulatory implications, and integrate graffiti prevention into early-stage architectural design.

A comprehensive CPD covering timber fenestration in listed buildings. A range of topics are covered such as when and if planning permission are needed for repairs, refurbishment and replacement windows and doors. Also covered is how building regulations are applied in these circumstances and common misconceptions around compliancy. How to tell if glazing within a listed building is original and whether it contributes to the historic nature of a building. Also covered is different glazing types that may be approved in listed buildings. By the end of this presentation delegates will have gained an understanding on the complexities of planning permission around windows and doors in listed buildings.

Our CPD seminar will help you understand natural slate, how it is produced and how to specify it. Delivered by our team of slate specialists, this seminar is informative, practical and focuses on solving real issues through correct specification.This seminar covers how the geology and product process of natural slate affects its durability in service. We also look at legislation and the standards regarding this roofing material and what evidence your supplier should provide on the quality of the slate.We also look at how correct specification and installation of slate will help you get the appearance you desire. Along the way we'll run through real-life slate examples and how the project and slate material determined decisions made on the building.

Learn how flooring design can enhance safety, comfort and wellbeing by shaping sensory experience and supporting diverse users, while still meeting regulatory goals and beautiful design.

The objective of this presentation is to increase your knowledge of the products that are available when designing a level-access showering space.We will discuss understanding the principles of level-access shower design and the various benefits of installing wet floor formers and shower trays in domestic, public, retirement living and sheltered housing. They are widely used throughout the UK, especially by local authorities and housing associations who use them to meet their requirements for home adaptations.

This presentation provides a comprehensive overview of modern concrete repair practices in line with international standards such as ICRI and EN 1504. Learners will explore the causes of concrete deterioration, how to diagnose and assess structural damage, and how to select the right materials and repair methods for each situation.Through real-world case studies, participants will see how proper surface preparation, material selection, and execution lead to long-lasting results. By the end of the session, viewers will understand how to approach concrete repair systematically — from identifying the root cause to applying the correct technical solution.Key Topics Covered:Causes of concrete deteriorationDiagnostic methods and field testingRepair materials according to EN 1504Structural and non-structural repair techniquesCase study: Diriyah Gate pedestrian bridgeQuality control and sustainability in repair projectsIdeal for: Civil engineers, maintenance professionals, construction managers, and anyone involved in structural rehabilitation or materials engineering.

This seminar covers the different flat roofing systems and how to select the best roofing system for your project, including when to specify single ply or liquid waterproofing systems. It will help you to understand the following topics:- Design considerations including the client’s brief and ensuring compliance- Roof refurbishment steps- How to conduct a roof inspection- The waterproofing solutions available- The insulation options available- How to improve the roof with green roofs, blue roofs and solar panels-What support is available to assist you with your designs- Detailing, compatibility and interfacesThis CPD can be delivered to you live and remotely

In this CPD, learn how to design living walls that deliver environmental gains. This session covers the importance of green infrastructure, the different living wall solutions, and planning and construction considerations, including fire safety. We’ll also explore common design challenges and opportunities, with practical insight to help you integrate living walls into your projects. This CPD covers: - Benefits of green infrastructure - Living wall solutions - Construction- Irrigation & Maintenance - Fire regulations - Design challenges / opportunities

Approved by the Royal Institute of British Architects, this CPD delivers industry-leading knowledge on fire and smoke curtains. This seminar is packed with the most essential and up to date knowledge on fire and smoke curtains to ensure you remain safe and compliant. Why attend this CPD session:Understand the regulations and standards surrounding fire and smoke curtains, and de-bunk common misconceptions.Gain industry-leading knowledge from our technical team.Understand the latest advancements in the fire curtain industry.Understand the variety of applications and how they can be implemented on your projects.What you will learn:An introduction to fire and smoke curtains.An overview of how these products are installed, operated, and maintained.The common applications of fire curtains and how they perform.Understand the regulations and standards to keep people and buildings safe, and you legally compliant.

Designing perimeter fencing and boundary security for educational buildings is one of the most complex challenges faced by architects working in the education sector. School fencing design, college campus security and university perimeter strategy must respond to safeguarding obligations, health and safety requirements, planning constraints, placemaking principles and long-term operational management, while continuing to support inclusive, welcoming learning environments.This RIBA-accredited CPD is designed specifically for architects and architectural practices involved in the design of schools, colleges, universities, student accommodation and educational campuses. It addresses a significant gap in current CPD provision by focusing on early-stage design thinking, safeguarding-led perimeter strategy and planning-friendly boundary design, rather than product-led solutions.The session reframes fencing and perimeter systems as part of a wider architectural, landscape and safeguarding strategy, supporting better outcomes at RIBA Stages 0–3 and reducing the risk of redesign, delay and cost escalation at later stages.Educational projects require architects to balance safeguarding and security with openness, visibility and community integration. Increasing scrutiny from local planning authorities, education clients and safeguarding leads means that perimeter design decisions must be robust, defensible and clearly integrated into the overall architectural concept.Many education projects encounter challenges because perimeter strategy is considered too late in the design process, often resulting in:Planning objectionsCompromised placemakingSafeguarding gapsRedesign and cost escalation during constructionThis CPD supports architects in developing risk-informed perimeter strategies at concept and masterplanning stage, enabling clearer decision-making and improved coordination with landscape architects, engineers and specialist consultants.Learning OutcomesBy completing this CPD, architects will be able to:Design perimeter fencing and boundary systems appropriate to schools, colleges and university campusesUnderstand the distinction between safeguarding, security and supervision in educational environmentsApply zoning and movement control principles to education site layoutsBalance safety, aesthetics and planning requirements in boundary designSpecify fencing systems with greater clarity and reduced professional riskIntegrate fencing with access control, lighting, CCTV and landscape designReduce late-stage redesign, RFIs and site coordination issuesEducation Sector FocusPrimary and Secondary SchoolsThe session explores safeguarding-led perimeter strategies that support pupil safety during school hours while maintaining visibility, supervision and a non-institutional appearance. It considers how boundary design influences movement, arrival and departure, and day-to-day site management.Further Education CollegesFor further education campuses, the CPD examines perimeter strategies for open and mixed-use sites, addressing extended hours of use, public interfaces and behavioural risk. The focus is on balancing openness with control through early design decisions.Universities and Campus EnvironmentsFor universities and student accommodation, the CPD considers campus-scale perimeter strategy, layered security approaches and landscape-led design. It explores when fencing can be avoided, and when it is required, how it can be justified through planning and design quality.Safeguarding-Led DesignA key focus of the CPD is the distinction between safeguarding and security, an area frequently misunderstood during education projects. The session challenges common assumptions and helps architects understand how perimeter design influences movement, supervision and risk management, rather than focusing solely on physical resistance.This approach aligns with education safeguarding policies, DfE guidance and architectural best practice, enabling architects to communicate perimeter decisions clearly to clients and stakeholders.Planning, Aesthetics and Community AcceptanceBoundary treatments are often among the most scrutinised elements of an education scheme at planning stage. This CPD provides architects with guidance on how perimeter design decisions can be defended through:Planning-friendly design principlesVisual permeability, height and materialityContext-sensitive boundary strategiesClear planning justification and narrativeThe session supports stronger outcomes in planning submissions and Design and Access Statements.Specification, Coordination and BuildabilityThe CPD also addresses fencing specification for education projects, focusing on common coordination challenges that lead to redesign or dispute. It highlights the importance of early decisions around foundations, levels, interfaces and long-term maintenance, supporting improved buildability and cost certainty.Format and DeliveryThis RIBA-accredited CPD is delivered as a 45–60 minute session, suitable for lunch-and-learn events, studio presentations and framework partner briefings. The content is case-study-led, design-focused and architect-centric, with no product promotion.SummaryThis CPD equips architects with the insight and confidence to design safe, compliant and welcoming educational environments through better perimeter and boundary design. It supports stronger early-stage decision-making, reduces professional risk and helps ensure safeguarding, planning and design quality are addressed holistically.

This seminar covers:Slip risks associated with floor applications.Causes of slip on a floor.Explanations of the physical tests available.Aftercare to maintain optimum slip resistance of a floor.This CPD provides valuable insights into various test methods and how to interpret the results, with a focus on UK preferences. It equips you with the knowledge to confidently identify and specify the most suitable flooring materials for your projects.

This session tackles one of the biggest challenges in modern fenestration design: how to meet multiple and sometimes conflicting - Building Regulations without compromising real-world performance or design intent.Aimed at architects, specifiers, and design professionals, particularly those working across RIBA Stages 2 to 4, this CPD takes a practical, not theoretical, look at the realities of getting windows and doors to perform across a wide range of regulatory demands.The session explores how fenestration interacts with key Approved Documents, and how system choice and design strategies can support:Thermal performanceFire safetySecure designInclusive accessAesthetic intent and design flexibility even when the regulations seem to pull in different directions.Using clear examples, we’ll look at how to balance compliance requirements with day-to-day design priorities, helping attendees understand where conflicts arise and how to make informed specification decisions that achieve both regulatory compliance and good performance in use.To book attendance for this CPD, click below to register:9th April | 1–2pm - Register here23rd April | 12pm - 1pm - Register here13th May | 1–2pm | Register here

This CPD is designed to equip attendees with in-depth knowledge of fibre cement roofing, focusing on its evolution, design principles, and seamless project integration across equestrian, industrial, and domestic sectors.Throughout the session, attendees will gain insights into the material's superior performance, including its durability, fire resistance, and sustainability credentials. Key learning outcomes include understanding technical specifications, design applications, and installation best practices, as well as exploring real-world case studies that illustrate the flexibility and aesthetic appeal of fibre cement roofing.Attendees will gain practical and technical knowledge to make informed decisions when specifying fibre cement for diverse projects, ensuring compliance with building regulations and advancing sustainable design.

This CPD provides architects and specifiers with a clear understanding of how to detail composite (aluminium & UPVC timber clad windows).Attendees will learn about the two main groups of composite windows on the market, and how to successfully install these products into both refurbishment and new build properties. We will also discuss the challenges and best practices when installing into different types of wall materials and structural openings.

Introduction to structural waterproofing, its importance, and relevance to architects. Best Practices, Waterproofing Standards and Insights from the PCA – Property Care Association Provided from a Surveying & Contracting Company.