A Proctor Group Ltd

An overview of UK and Irish building regulation relating to the compliance of construction membranes with respect to air leakage and reaction to fire. Also covers adjacent issues of moisture control and hygrothermal assessment, and the implications of air leakage strategies on both energy efficiency and "as designed" vs "as built" performance.This CPD will cover:1. Heat, Air and Moisture movement in building and relevant building regulations.2. Hygrothermal Assessments, Dynamic vs Steady State methods.3. Mechanisms and effects of air leakage on building envelopes.4. Performance and location of membranes as air barriers in facade applications.5. Reaction to fire testing and BR135.By the end of this CPD seminar delegates should have:1. An understanding of design considerations relating to hygrothermal and energy performance.2. A recognition of relevant legislation and guidance.3. An understanding of air leakage drivers and mitigation through membrane usage.4. An awareness of fire test methods and classifications.5. An appreciation of the relationships between hygrothermal and fire performance criteria and their implications.

This CPD gives an overview of the the factors to consider in refurbishment and conservation projects, including the basics of building physics as related to hygrothermal design. It also provides on overview of the standards, regulations and frameworks involved in designing for retrofit and conservation. By the end of the CPD you should have a greater understanding of:- The retrofit and conservation considerations- Knowledge of hygrothermal material properties and good design practice- Introduction to hygrothermal assessment standards- Introduction to PAS 2035 design framework- Reducing condensation risks in pitched roof refurbishment

This CPD gives an overview of the Passive House design principles, the benefits they provide in terms of energy performance, and the means by which these benefits are achieved. It also introduces some common fabric first systems and solutions to simplify the process of optimising low energy design using the passive principles. By the end of the CPD you should have a greater understanding of: - Understanding of the principles of passive design- Knowledge of fabric insulation properties and good design practice- Familiarity with air leakage testing and mitigation- Appreciation of the effects of membrane properties on design - Introduction to heat recovery systems.

This CPD gives an overview of pitched roof design considerations and regulations in the UK and Ireland, along with discussing the type of construction membranes used as pitched roof underlays and the effect their performance has on design. It also discusses the implications of hygrothermal focused roof design on the overall building energy performance. By the end of the CPD you should have a greater understanding of:- Roof types outlined in BS5250:2021 Code of Practice. - Different roof types and associated hygrothermal strategies.- Pitched roof underlay types.- The effects of membrane properties on design requirements. - Factors affecting pitched roof moisture control.