Määrityksen CPD RIBA-hyväksytyiltä tarjoajilta

This CPD will provide the designer with an overview of the main drivers within the specification process for when Sustainable Drainage Schemes (SUDS) are required as well as an understanding of the value of permeable paving within these schemes. SUDS will become increasingly frequent in the coming years following changes in planning guidance and future legislation. During the course of the seminar, we will consider the following points:Sustainability criteria of pavement designSustainable drainagePermeable paving design to BS 7533-103: 2026Permeable paving maintenanceThis CPD can be delivered to you live and remotely.

A CPD to show the treatment options available when looking at a project with Off-Mains Drainage. Documenting the Rules and Regulations from the prevailing UK Regulators.

This CPD explores the impact of dementia on how individuals perceive and interact with the built environment, helping architects and specifiers create more inclusive and supportive spaces. This CPD provides an introduction to dementia and examines how changes in colour perception, contrast sensitivity and spatial awareness can influence an individual's experience of a building.You will gain an understanding of the key design principles that contribute to dementia-friendly environments, including the effective use of colour, contrast, wayfinding and visual cues to support independence, orientation and wellbeing. The presentation also highlights practical specification considerations and demonstrates how appropriate finishes and decorative solutions can help deliver environments that are safe, accessible and responsive to the needs of people living with dementia.Learning Objectives:Understand the effects of dementia on perception and interaction with the built environment.Recognise how colour, contrast and visual cues influence orientation and wellbeing.Identify key design principles for creating dementia-friendly spaces.Apply practical specification solutions to support inclusive and accessible design outcomes.

This CPD equips designers and specifiers working on residential or mixed-use developments with the practical knowledge needed to engage confidently with acoustic requirements, consultants, and specifications. The session moves beyond theory to examine real-world performance: what determines whether a completed building achieves its intended acoustic environment, and where projects most commonly fall short.Drawing on Knauf's experience across high-rise, multi-occupancy (HRMO) residential construction, the CPD addresses the full acoustic picture: the regulatory framework, the distinction between laboratory and in-situ performance, flanking transmission, construction detailing, services coordination, and the absorption requirements that govern common areas.

This CPD focuses on the topic of acetylated wood, its features, benefits, applications, sustainable credentials and the relevant specification considerations. By the end of the presentation, you should have a greater understanding of:What acetylated wood is and acetylationThe benefits of acetylated woodThe key considerations for specifying acetylated woodCommon uses of acetylated wood.

The objective of this presentation is to enhance your knowledge when designing and specifying accessible and assisted use showering spaces for care home and retirement living environments. We will also discuss:Design risks - mitigating key risks in accessible and assisted‑use bathrooms.Inclusive design - supporting dignity, independence, and well-being.Aesthetic functional balance - aligning design quality with performance and durability.Regulatory compliance - applying Approved Document M and related standards.

Discover how the updated BS 8214:2026, BS 8670 Part 1 and Part 2, and the principles of the Golden Thread work together to create a more robust approach to building safety. This insightful CPD explores the vital connection between competent people, verified technical evidence, and accessible digital information, helping construction professionals understand their responsibilities within the evolving regulatory landscape. Attendees will gain practical knowledge of how these standards support safer design, construction, and building management, while ensuring critical information remains accurate, traceable, and available throughout a building’s lifecycle.

This seminar offers guidance on specifying washrooms. It covers the materials typically used in washrooms and specifically how to maximise their life expectancy by specifying the correct materials. It also looks at cubicle design aesthetics and functionality and the advantages of offsite manufacturing for washroom applications. This seminar covers the following topics.•The performance characteristics and appropriate applications of washroom materials.•The different toilet cubicle styles and how to specify the most appropriate system for commercial environments. •The specification of IPS panels, including traditional timber-framed, metal-framed and ready-plumbed systems. •The configuration and specification of vanity units for different commercial washroom environments. •The features and benefits of solid surface washtroughs, including design flexibility and hygiene advantages. •The different sanitaryware and brassware options influences hygiene, accessibility and water efficiency.•How to specify integrated mirrorbox units and their benefits.•The design and specification of Superloos, including different enclosure and layout options. •How BREEAM, Approved Document M and Approved Document T influence commercial washroom design and specification.This CPD can be delivered to you face to face and remotely.

This immersive factory visit provides architects and construction professionals with a unique opportunity to follow the complete journey of bespoke joinery, from initial design concepts through to manufacture, finishing, dispatch and installation readiness. Hosted at Tier 1 joinery manufacturing headquarters in Suffolk, the programme combines technical presentations, live demonstrations and guided workshop tours to bridge the gap between design intent and real-world production.Attendees will gain valuable insight into sustainable manufacturing, responsible material selection, circular economy principles, embodied carbon reduction and the role of environmental accreditation schemes including BREEAM, WELL, LEED and SKA. The visit demonstrates how digital design, technical detailing, CNC technology, quality management and modern manufacturing techniques work together to deliver high-performance joinery solutions.Participants will experience every stage of the process, including design development, production planning, veneer craftsmanship, fire-rated doorset design, finishing techniques and logistics. Live demonstrations showcase material optimisation, waste reduction strategies, sustainable manufacturing innovations, and traditional joinery skills, while providing practical knowledge that can be applied to future projects.By the end of the visit, attendees will have a deeper understanding of how collaboration between architects, designers and manufacturers can improve buildability, quality, sustainability and project outcomes, whilst appreciating the craftsmanship and technical expertise behind modern bespoke joinery.

This CPD will look at the critical design considerations for full height glazing when used for guarding, typically in butt jointed configurations.Learning OutcomesDefinitions – What is guarding?What is the legal requirement?What is the functional requirement?Satisfying the functional requirementDesign checklistOther key considerations & recap.

This CPD provides architects with a practical understanding of how glazing systems perform under blast conditions and the implications for façade design in high-footfall environments. It explores why glazing is a key source of injury in blast events and reviews the strengths and limitations of current mitigation approaches.The session introduces flexible anchoring systems as a design-led solution, enabling improved safety without compromising architectural intent. It also outlines how and when blast resilience should be considered within the RIBA Plan of Work, particularly during façade strategy development.Supported by real-world case studies, testing standards, and specification guidance, this CPD helps architects integrate proportionate, compliant blast mitigation into contemporary building design.

This CPD introduces transparent CdTe photovoltaic glass modules, a breakthrough in architectural integration that combines Italian aesthetics with energy efficiency.The technology is designed to operate effectively even in low-light conditions. By integrating photovoltaic functionality directly into the glass structure, these modules allow buildings to generate renewable energy while maintaining the transparency and visual lightness of traditional glass.In a building clad with this technology, every module works in synergy to optimize the capture of direct, reflected, and diffuse light, maximizing output across all climatic conditions. This transforms the building’s exterior from a simple envelope into an active infrastructure for large-scale energy production.The photovoltaic glass is suitable for a wide range of applications, including:Curtain walls and ventilated facadesGlass parapets, balustrades, and fencesCanopies, roof coverings, and skylightsEach module can be custom-cut without dimensional limits and is available in standard, custom made versions and colour. This ensures maximum design flexibility for both new constructions and renovation projects.

An overview of composite roofing slate and associated accessories, its features, benefits, makeup and correct way to install using the built-in guides. By the end of the CPD you should have a greater understanding of:Understand more about the makeup and uses of composite slateLearn why long-term plastic products are a benefit to the construction industryUnderstand the application of composite slate and its on-site time- and waste-saving propertiesKnowledge of any maintenance procedures that need to be implementedBe able to calculate quantities needed and download resources available on the NBS platforms

This CPD has been created to support and educate specifying architects on the importance of slip resistance, safety & wellbeing in resin flooring. This CPD aims to cover the following:• Why slip resistance matters to safety and usability• How slips happen• How slip resistance is measured• How to balance safety and maintenance• What evidence architects should ask for

In this 45 minute dynamic, dialogical CPD.We will explore the new shape of risk for Dutyholders in projects since the Building Safety Act came into action in 2023.Our approach seeks to build understanding for the various perspectives in the shared sign-off process for Principal designers, Principal contractors and Client / Architect.We will together look at the concepts and approaches that can help to mitigate these risks when in the construction phase through valuing data as equally as valuable an asset as material property and how that relates to supply chain management. We will finish the session with practical ideas and questions to take away to discuss with build teams to ensure our data protocols are fit for the future.

Designing low-carbon emitter systems for the Future Homes Standard and beyond.