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The 20 minute long presentation allows architects to complete the CPD at a time most convenient to them, receiving their RIBA certificates following successful completion. The CPD will be hosted on the new Members part of the website alongside a downloadable PDF version of the CPD, Newton’s upcoming training schedule, as well as an area[…]
UK Construction Week at Birmingham NEC from 6th to 11th October 2015 UK Construction Week will bring together the newly acquired Build Show and the highly successful Grand Designs Live plus seven dedicated events to create the most comprehensive construction focused event the UK. The Build Show already has great support from a significant range[…]
NHIC President, The Rt Hon Nick Raynsford MP Results of the NHIC Awards for 2014 There were 6 categories, 2 Merit Awards and the special George Plucknett Award. NHIC President, The Rt Hon Nick Raynsford MP presented the 2014 Annual Awards on the 13th November 2014 at the Gladstone Library in London. NHIC Awards scheme[…]
With a bigger stand to host a series of activities throughout the duration of the two-day event, BM TRADA’s Technical Officer, Alex Matthews, carried out a demo to highlight the outcomes of a PAS 24 test on an enhanced security timber window. Technical Consultant, Nick Clifford, also carried out timber species identification demonstrations examining the[…]
Developed over the course of two years, the CPD provides information on which roofing systems meet legislative requirements and reduce the risk of litigation when used during a project. Taking delegates through each stage of the build process, topics include the importance of using sustainable design and the role of BIM during the specification process.[…]
Entitled SuDS Compliant Permeable Paving Resin Bound Surface Systems,’ the CPD has been assessed and categorised under the core curriculum subject Designing and building it: design, construction, technology and engineering climate, Sustainable Architecture, Knowledge Level and General awareness. The CPD will give architects a better understanding and awareness of: Resin bound and tree pit[…]
Four regional seminars are taking place in London, Bristol, Birmingham and Manchester, with the half-day sessions focusing on issues within the timber frame trade and specifically targeting housing associations, contractors and house builders. The benefits of constructing using timber frame, the materials history, as well as sources of timber products used for building, will be[…]
ESOS is a government led initiative designed to monitor the energy efficiency and energy usage of organisations, with a mandatory requirement in place for businesses to carry out an audit every four years if they employ at least 250 members of staff or have an annual turnover in excess of 50 million and an annual[…]
Biomass success at The Keep in Brighton Biomass heating system and 300kW Herz Biomatic boiler, designed and installed by Rural Energy at The Keep in Brighton This is a major new centre for archives that opens up access to all the collections of the East Sussex Record Office (ESRO), the Royal Pavilion & Museums Local[…]
Timber Expo attracts international visitors The Structural Timber Association launched their new magazine at the event, featuring in-depth case studies, introductions to structural timber solutions and articles on Closing the Performance Gap.’ Architects, specifiers, contractors and engineers came from over 30 countries such as Qatar, China, Ghana, Russia, Kuwait, India, Malaysia, Canada and New Zealand[…]
