Ideal Standard (UK) Ltd

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 buildings- The macro issues around water conservation- The impact that building design and product choice can have on water usage- BREEAM processes and procedures- The BREEAM water section requirements and how to achieve the most credits

This CPD covers the key standards and considerations to take into account when specifying a hotel bathroom or washroom. These decisions can have a huge impact on running costs as well as on guest safety and satisfaction. The presentation's aim is to ensure optimum product performance and satisfaction for facility users, aesthetics and ease of maintenance within a hotel environment. The presentation looks at:- Key standards within hotel bathrooms and washrooms affecting safety, water and energy conservation and user accessibility through compliance with Part M regulations - Each major product area (such as sanitaryware, taps and showering) explaining the opportunities around product choices in a hotel and importantly how these need to comply with various regulations, including Approved Document G of the Building Regulations and the Water Supply Regulations

This seminar will:- Focus on accessibility in new residential Buildings- Focus on Volume 1 of Part M Building regulations- Explain the bathroom layouts in detail to help facilitate planning of new residential bathrooms and cloakrooms. There is a particular focus on explaining the realationship between products and wheelchair access zones.- At the end of the seminar attendees will be able to both understand requirements, why they are in place and know what to do or who to ask when planning residential bathrooms

This CPD covers important considerations, specification and legislation for housebuilding and how these parameters can affect decision making and throughout the design process of a residential bathroom. This CPD aims to enrich you with the knowledge to confidently choose products and designs in residential spaces that align with legislation.By the end of this seminar, delegates ought to know about:1. Approved Document G - Sanitation, Hot Water Safety and Water Efficiency.2. Approved Document M - 'Access to and Use of Buildings'.3. Water Regulations.4. Design process for specifying residential bathrooms.5. Sustainability feature and benefits in bathroom products.