Armitage Shanks

This CPD looks at the issues around water conservation in buildings. The presentation begins with an overview of the natural water lifecycle before looking at a holistic view of designing water management systems and key ways of reducing water usage. It then moves into standards and regulations and BREEAM, before finishing with a section on grey and rain water recycling. By the end of the session you should have a greater understanding of:How to effectively specify low water usage products and management systems in buildingsThe macro issues around water conservationThe impact that building design and product choice can have on water usageBREEAM processes and proceduresThe BREEAM water section requirements and how to achieve the most credits

The aim of this CPD is to address the sanitary accommodation requirements laid out in Approved Document M Volume 2, which provides guidance on meeting the needs of Part M of the UK Building Regulations, with regards to accessibility in buildings other than dwellings. It covers the type of buildings affected, locations in the building, layouts, specific product specification requirements and surrounding finishes.