All CPD articles – Page 8
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FeaturesCPD 20 2016: Security entrance lanes
Automatic access systems are essential to ensure the smooth flow of pedestrian traffic to restricted areas. This CPD, sponsored by Boon Edam, examines their main components and outlines the installation process
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FeaturesCPD 21 2016: Specifying insulation for inverted flat roofs
This module examines the benefits of using high-performance extruded polystyrene to insulate inverted roofs, a technique that is particularly appropriate for green roofs. It is sponsored by Dow Building Solutions
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FeaturesCPD 19 2016: Air and vapour-tight OSB For timber-frame buildings
Reducing air permeability is a key principle of the Passivhaus standard. This CPD, sponsored by SMARTPLY, shows how advanced OSB panels can help to achieve this goal
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FeaturesCPD 18 2016: Introduction to acetylated wood
The acetylation process modifies softwood to make it more durable and dimensionally stable. This CPD, sponsored by Accsys, outlines the product’s main benefits and applications
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FeaturesCPD 17 2016: Rooflights and Part K
Part K provides essential guidance for specifiers of access rooflights, ensuring that roofs and terraces are safe to use and maintain. This CPD, sponsored by Glazing Vision, sets out the key requirements to bear in mind
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FeaturesCPD 15 2016: External wall insulation systems
Poorly insulated walls are responsible for considerable loss of heating or cooling energy. This module the discusses the use and correct specification of external wall insulation (EWI). It is sponsored by Sto
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FeaturesCPD 14 2016: Hybrid systems for domestic heating
Using case studies from a monitoring study of recent installations, this module explores the benefits of heating systems that combine a boiler and an air-to-water heat pump. It is sponsored by Daikin
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FeaturesCPD 18 2015: Augmented reality and building design
The latest in our CPD series introduces augmented reality and building design. This module is sponsored by Augment
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FeaturesCPD 10 2015: Introduction to Environmental Product Declarations
The latest in our CPD series introduces Environmental Product Declarations. This module is sponsored by Marley Eternit
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FeaturesCPD 31 2014: Introduction to unitised curtain walling
The latest in our CPD series considers the importance of unitised curtain walling, design considerations as well as legislation and testing issues. This module is sponsored by Reynaers Aluminium
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FeaturesCPD 28 2014: Project information management
This CPD module, sponsored by Newforma, will discuss the role of project information management software
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FeaturesCPD 24 2014: Creating real-time 3D visualisations
This CPD module, sponsored by Unity Technologies, will discuss how real-time visualisation engines can be used to communicate designs more effectively to clients and stakeholders
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FeaturesCPD 20 2014: Fibre cement slate cladding
Fibre cement is a strong, durable material used in a number of internal and external construction applications. Our latest CPD module, sponsored by Marley Eternit, will examine the use of fibre cement slates for cladding
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FeaturesCPD 8 2014: Fit-out solutions for ceilings
Ceiling specifications can affect the sustainability, acoustics, fire resistance, visual appeal and cost-effectiveness of an office building, so it’s an area in which every decision counts. This module is sponsored by Armstrong
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FeaturesCPD 7 2014: BIM and sustainability
In an effort to improve the energy efficiency of the UK built environment, the government is making bim mandatory on all public projects from 2016. Here’s how the process can cut waste and monitor sustainability
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FeaturesCPD 6 2014: Sustainable lighting
Improvements in LED technology offer architects more ways to integrate light into their designs. As lighting is one of the most energy-intensive elements of a building, such options are vital
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FeaturesCPD 26 2013: Electrostatically flocked flooring
Understanding how this durable floor covering is manufactured and classified will help architects specify it in the right commercial applications. This CPD module is sponsored by Forbo
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FeaturesCPD 24 2013: Specifying entrance flooring systems
A building’s entrance flooring system plays a key role, and it is vital to understand how to specify to meet the demands of legislation and provide efficiency and visual appeal. This CPD module is sponsored by Forbo
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FeaturesCPD 21 2013: Putting bim into practice
Implementing bim goes beyond technology change, requiring design processes and roles to be rewritten. This article charts the experiences of a practice using bim on a healthcare project. This CPD module is sponsored by Vectorworks
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FeaturesCPD 19 2013: Vacuum-insulated panels
The insulation of buildings has long been a concern, and the technology has continually evolved. This article focuses on a new insulation technology: vacuum-insulated panels. This module is sponsored by Kingspan Insulation.