Specification CPD from RIBA-approved Providers

Fibre cement is an extremely versatile material that can be used in a variety of ways and new products and solutions offer numerous possibilities for creativity, functional features and performance that can be used in the architecture, design and construction of building envelopes and living spaces. In this CPD we will be looking to enhance the understanding of the sustainability and other benefits offered by specifying fibre cement facades and lightweight frames together with their contribution to health and wellbeing by exploring:

This CPD entitled, “Façade Sealing: Getting It Right”, seeks to address the inconsistencies and uncertainties that may exist around the specification and installation of Façade Sealing Membranes. The three key considerations that are covered, are Regulatory Compliance, Performance Standards and Installation Methods. Each is presented clearly and concisely, ensuring that safe, compliant and high-performing façade sealing systems are designed and installed.

This CPD session, focuses on high-performance flooring solutions specifically designed for the unique challenges of the food and beverage industry. The presentation provides a detailed exploration of flooring requirements, industry standards, and innovative solutions, ensuring participants leave equipped with the knowledge to design, specify, and implement effective flooring systems.What You Will Learn: Safety Requirements: Understand how flooring can meet the hygiene and safety demands of EU Regulation 852/2004, ensuring compliance with food safety standards.Physical Performance: Learn about the physical requirements of flooring systems, including durability, resistance to thermal shock, heavy loads, chemical exposure, and frequent cleaning.Certification: Gain insights into key certifications and how they ensure flooring solutions align with industry benchmarks and regulatory compliance.Sustainability: Explore sustainable flooring solutions that reduce environmental impact and contribute to long-term operational efficiency.Solutions and Best Practices: Discover flooring systems for the food and beverage industry, with a focus on best practices for design, specification, installation, and maintenance.This CPD is ideal for architects, specifiers, contractors, and professionals within the food and beverage sector who are committed to creating safe, sustainable, and high-performing production environments. Join us to enhance your understanding of flooring solutions that meet the evolving needs of this critical industry.

An immersive look at texture, colour, composition and history of the humble brick. Rediscover the nation’s favourite building material, from its ancient Roman origins to its modern applications.In this CPD we take a closer look at the composition and colour variation of bricks, how bonding patterns and mortar colour can impact a build's final aesthetic and also dive into processing techniques, and realise the potential to create old from new and learn how texture and tone can grapple with modern design. Finally we take a look at the future of brick and how architectural facades offer design flexibility, fast-track installation and a risk-free fit, enabling creativity in exploring the beauty of brick in large-scale projects while adhering to The Golden Thread and how the new legislation is redefining the parameters and the potential for brickwork using modern methods of construction and the endless creative potential.

Comprehensive seminar exploring the benefits of using an epoxy resin rather than traditional repair methods for decayed timbers i.e., windows, doors etc

Sustainable Design Attributes is a set of principles designed to allow specifiers to apply the learning from our CFOS seminar and allow them to make informed specification decisions when it comes to projects with sustainability at their core

Learn and understand what fire and smoke curtains are, how they operate and their common applications. This CPD also covers fire and smoke curtain classifications and the relevant standards that you must know about.

Using the RIBA Sustainable Outcomes as a framework, this seminar discusses what is required from the external window and doors on projects to achieve a truly sustainable outcome.

A CPD which covers:Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) - Benefits & LegislationPermeable Paving - Design, Construction & MaintenanceCosts & Advantages of Permeable PavingCase StudiesThe CPD aims to present an engaging and informative summary of the permeable paving industry, and details why it is a vital aspect to ensure sustainability across a project.

A CPD outlining the benefits of poured insulation when designing roof specifications. Covering the manufacture, installation and benefits of poured insulation as a replacement for more traditional methods. Its advantages in different situations, reduction in carbon, non combustibility and overall benefits when used.

This CPD is designed to give a brief history and introduction to brickwork components including brick specials, arches, soffits, lintels and facades such as brick slip systems. It is ideal for architects, specifiers and construction professionals seeking to innovate in masonry design.By the end of the CPD delegates should:Understand the versatility and applications of brick specials for intricate detailingLearn about the structural and aesthetic benefits of prefabricated brick arches and the various backing materialsUnderstand the functionality and integration of brick soffits and lintels with modern support systemsDiscover the design flexibility of brick façade systemsEnhance professional expertise in contemporary brickwork practices

Designing for Circularity is a dedicated CPD which places nature at the heart of the built environment. It explores how we can use the circular economy to improve the relationship between construction and nature.By the end of the seminar, you will better understand how climate change and the built environment are linked, what the circular economy is, how it compares to the traditional linear economy and what opportunities it presents in the construction industry.The CPD will then look at some of the guidance that has been published, which you can refer to, to support your decision-making. The CPD then explores the built environment and how to design for circularity, topics covered include: Building end-of-life, design, retrofit and operation, Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), product design, EPDs, material health, and responsible production and consumption.

Roof Refurbishment: A Guide to Best Practice will walk specifiers and architects through the areas they need to consider when taking on a refurbishment project. Each stage will walk the designer through the correct approach starting with understanding what is causing the flat roof to fail. This will look at determining the problem through a roof survey, the different problems that can cause a roof to fail and how to find out the extent of the damage. The CPD will then look at how different elements on the roof will impact on how to approach the refurbishment project before looking at the entire build up design from the deck to the membrane. Along the way the CPD will cover fire regulations, the Building Safety Act and other legislation relevant to roof work and refurbishment projects. Finally, the CPD will look at ways to enhance the roof while undertaking the work and what to expect from suppliers.This seminar is about best practice in roof refurbishment. It will help you to:Understand how to assess the condition of a refurbishment roofKnow what different factors on the roof determine key decisions in the roof replacementLearn how to determine the correct build-up of the roof - from the bottom upUnderstand how the correct design and installation of a roof can result in a successful outcomeAn understanding of compliance with British Standards and relevant legislationWhat support to expect from suppliers

This CPD seminar is about the correct specification and design of roof safety systems. It will help you to understand the following topics: The need for roof safety and who has the design responsibilityLine and post safety systems Issues around arrest or restraint systems Which aspects of the building to consider including Building Regulations, airtightness and thermal efficiency Available design and service support and system warranties This CPD can be delivered to you live and remotely.

Unlock the future of secure architectural design in this RIBA-approved CPD presentation on ‘Enhancing Security through Security Portals and Speed Gates'. This engaging and insightful session is crafted to equip architects and design professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to integrate cutting-edge security solutions seamlessly into their projects. It covers topics such as customisation, security ratings, and specialist applications.

This seminar will look at the various SFS systems and their applications. We will consider how SFS contributes to embodied carbon performance as well as through wall resistance to fire testing and the methods for complying with the Building Safety Act as well as the requirements of the 'Golden Thread'. The presentation will also cover standard details and design considerations along with the design process through to construction handover.