Continuing Professional Development Events

Approved Inspectors Ltd would like to invite you to a CPD seminar presented by the Managing Director - Chris Vaughan (BEng (Hons) CEng MIStructE C. Build E MCABE).

The presentation is scheduled to take approximately 90 minutes, with a Q&A session towards conclusion. As I’m sure you are aware, the Construction industry is currently going through a period of major reform with the introduction of new primary and secondary legislation, with significant implications for designers and contractors. This new legislation is aimed to deliver the recommendations of Dame Judith Hackitt, in her report – ‘Building A Safer Future’ and cover the technical detail underpinning the new, more stringent regime for the design and construction of higher-risk buildings, wider changes to the Building Regulations for all buildings, and the details of the new ‘in-occupation safety regime’ for higher-risk buildings. The Regulations can be found here: The Building Safety Act: secondary legislation - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) In light of this, the focus of the CPD will include the following :

• Reasons for change.
• A summary of the BSA.
• Duty holders and responsibilities.
• Principal Designers.
• Principal Contractors.
• Clients and Domestic Clients.
• Start and Commencement.
• Compliance declarations.

Millboard is a unique hand moulded cladding and decking range made in the UK.

As opposed to other Wood Plastic Composite extruded products on the market, that are made from Timber and Plastic mixtures; Millboard is totally different and is made from a recycled Limestone Mineral mixed with Bio-Polymers of Rapeseed and Soya. This RIBA Fire Rated Decking & Cladding CPD guides us through the manufacturing process, maintenance requirements, unique capabilities in design and also the UV, expansion and weather resistance of the Millboard products.

Approved Inspectors Ltd would like to invite you to a CPD seminar presented by the Managing Director - Chris Vaughan (BEng (Hons) CEng MIStructE C. Build E MCABE).

The presentation is scheduled to take approximately 90 minutes, with a Q&A session towards conclusion. As I’m sure you are aware, the Construction industry is currently going through a period of major reform with the introduction of new primary and secondary legislation, with significant implications for designers and contractors. This new legislation is aimed to deliver the recommendations of Dame Judith Hackitt, in her report – ‘Building A Safer Future’ and cover the technical detail underpinning the new, more stringent regime for the design and construction of higher-risk buildings, wider changes to the Building Regulations for all buildings, and the details of the new ‘in-occupation safety regime’ for higher-risk buildings. The Regulations can be found here: The Building Safety Act: secondary legislation - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) In light of this, the focus of the CPD will include the following :

• Reasons for change.
• A summary of the BSA.
• Duty holders and responsibilities.
• Principal Designers.
• Principal Contractors.
• Clients and Domestic Clients.
• Start and Commencement.
• Compliance declarations.

Approved Inspectors Ltd would like to invite you to a CPD seminar presented by the Managing Director - Chris Vaughan (BEng(Hons) CEng MIStructE C. Build E MCABE).

The presentation will commence at 11am and is scheduled to take approximately 90 minutes, with a Q&A session towards conclusion. As I’m sure you are aware, the Construction industry is currently going through a period of major reform with the introduction of new primary and secondary legislation, with significant implications for designers and contractors. This new legislation is aimed to deliver the recommendations of Dame Judith Hackitt, in her report – ‘Building A Safer Future’ and cover the technical detail underpinning the new, more stringent regime for the design and construction of higher-risk buildings, wider changes to the Building Regulations for all buildings, and the details of the new ‘in-occupation safety regime’ for higher-risk buildings. The Regulations can be found here: The Building Safety Act: secondary legislation - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) In light of this, the focus of the CPD will include the following :

• Reasons for change.
• A summary of the BSA.
• Duty holders and responsibilities.
• Principal Designers.
• Principal Contractors.
• Clients and Domestic Clients.
• Start and Commencement.
• Compliance declarations.

Hodkinson Consultancy is a specialist energy and environmental consultancy with a mission to make sure every new building is good for people and good for the planet.

Their focus is on providing developers and builders with practical, forward-thinking advice on a range of energy and environmental issues. The support they offer ranges from creating strategies with a consistent record of gaining planning consent, to advising on the specifics of things like heating, solar and thermal modelling. Part O (2021): Overheating This CPD seminar will provide designers and developers with the key considerations needed to ensure all new dwellings are compliant with Part O of the Building Regulations. It will include discussion of how overheating mitigation strategies interact with and impact on other areas such as energy efficiency and internal daylight levels.

ASSA ABLOY was formed in 1994 through a merger of ASSA in Sweden and Abloy in Finland. ASSA ABLOY has since developed from a regional company to an international group with approximately 51,000 employees and operations in over 70 countries.

Demystifying ironmongery

This seminar provides guidance on specifying the right ironmongery on different types of doors:

• Gain an understanding of how to specify architectural ironmongery
• Develop an insight into the terminology and phrases used when specifying architectural ironmongery
• Obtain an insight into the standards and regulations that affect architectural ironmongery

Aldrock is a multi-disciplined practice of Architectural Designers, Chartered Building Surveyors and Energy Consultants, based in Blackburn.  They offer a range of professional, efficient and highly bespoke services across all of these disciplines, as well as land acquisition and development.

The presentation will cover:

• Changes to Part L
• Net Zero for Business & the Built Environment
• Building Owners: What is your EPC rating and you let your building?

Roofing Risk Management: A Considered Approach to Solving Flat Roof Issues

Polyroof’s latest CPD seminar is relevant to any specifier or stakeholder involved in the refurbishment or management of flat roofs. The content is designed to encourage a holistic decision making process to minimise the risk to the specifier and their clients. Delegates will learn how to assess the true lifespan cost of a flat roofing system, where responsibilities for long-term maintenance should lie, ensuring your Duty of Care during works and the benefits of working closely with a manufacturer; not just during a project but throughout the lifespan of the roofing system.

One out of every three pieces of slate installed in the world comes from CUPA PIZARRAS, with more than 100 years of history, they are now the world leader in the production and distribution of natural slate.

This CPD presentation covers a range of topics including; the manufacturing process, testing, correct fixing techniques, traceability and ecological factors.

Polterm Max Plus: Stone Mineral Wool Insulation for Rainscreen and Masonry Facades

This CPD event will cover:

• the fundamentals of ventilated facade and masonry overcladding systems, covering the current regulations and illustrating the benefits of specifying a stone wool insulation solution.
• the performance and installation information you should be looking for when it comes to specifying insulation solutions.
• learn more about which products you should be choosing for these systems, to ensure that they not only deliver excellent thermal and acoustic performance, that they also accommodate the recent changes made to Approved Document B2.
• the new thermal regulation changes for rainscreen cladding, as well as running through Approved Document B changes, typical build-up of systems with advice, and installation guidelines.

Sika Liquid Plastics have been a provider of liquid roofing and waterproofing solutions for new build and refurbishment projects across a wide range of sectors since 1963. 

They offer a range of roofing services including roof consultancy, technical customer service, bespoke specification development and on-site technical support from pre-start through to project completion.

CPD Title: Roofing Systems: ‘Managing Risk for the Principal Designer’

Are you fully aware of the Health and Safety and associated risks of elements such as fire and wind damage? With changes in CDM, understand the consequences and determine solutions to remove associated risk.

The CPD aims to assist specifiers when designing and selecting roofing solutions that:  

• Meet current and predicted legislative requirements including changes to CDM
• Reduce the risk of litigations and associated consequences
• Provide levels of required performance and guarantees

Global Energy Systems is a British, renewable energy company, who design and manufacture Air Source Heat Pumps and work with a network of installers all over the UK.

The ‘Net Zero’ CPD summarises the most ambitious pieces of environmental legislation ever produced in the UK. Through this CPD we look at how these policies are transforming the way we heat our homes, offices and workplaces, and discuss the role heat pumps play in helping the UK achieve Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050.