Green Certified Tiles: Green Certification of Hard Surface Materials

Our Green Certified Tiles presentation explores the sometimes complex world of environmental certification with particular regard to the credibility of environmental claims, recognised product certification systems, common project certification systems and how to apply sustainability best practice to the specification of tiles and other hard surface materials on your projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to earn CPD points while gaining insights from industry experts & thought leader Richard Earp.
-Earp Bros
Reducing Operational Carbon – Using window and door specification to build for efficiency

In this course, architects will learn about innovations in windows and doors systems in order to design, build, and construct homes that meet the new 7-star energy-efficiency provisions. The course will cover vital elements such as climate zones, U Values ad solar heat gain coefficients, enabling architects to specify the right windows and doors to maximise natural light and the views.
-AWS
Mastering the Outdoors: How to create beautiful, durable and continuous outdoor spaces.

In this course, you will discover the different surfaces that can be used to master the outdoors. Explore the building science and technology behind the surfaces discussed and how they can be used in various project designs. From traditional pavers, such as bricks, porcelain, concrete and natural stone, to traditional pool material such as concrete and how they all compare to the innovative ultra-compact surface. Explore how the ultra-compact surface is created and how its unique properties compare to that of traditional materials.
-Cosentino
Specifying Sustainable Floorcoverings

When selecting flooring, health and sustainability are front of mind. That’s why Tarkett doesn’t just offer beautiful, high-quality, sustainable flooring solutions, but also complete piece of mind. This Sustainability CPD will examine what ‘sustainable’ means in the context of flooring, the importance of maintenance, and how to utilise third party building labels and some key credentials to assist in the specification of sustainable flooring products.
-Tarkett
Understanding Wood-look Powder Coatings for Aluminium Battens & Claddings

Alteria’s presentation outlines the main wood-look powder coating technologies and processes used for aluminium extrusions to help you understand the performance, durability, fire ratings and sustainability benefits to help you when specifying wood-look battens and claddings.
-Alteria
Breathable Coating Systems

This CPD presentation will help you understand the properties that are indicative of breathable coatings and the importance of using a breathable coating system to help maintain the integrity of a building or structure through avoiding trapped moisture. It will also touch on the key features and benefits plus highlight sustainability as a principle of action.
-Keim
Fireplace types and functionality

In this comprehensive presentation on fireplace types, we explore not only the diverse range of options available but also the crucial design considerations that underpin their functionality and aesthetic appeal. From traditional wood-burning fireplaces to modern gas or electric variants, each type offers unique advantages and challenges that need to be carefully assessed.
-Jetmaster Fireplaces Australia
Lighting Design for People and Places

Explore lighting’s influence on well-being and the environment. Delve into material selection, automation, and tunable LED tech in our immersive workshop. Experience firsthand the transformative power of human-centric lighting for comfort and productivity.
-TOVO Lighting
How to Document Rigid Insulation

Learn how to document various types of insulation to achieve compliant building envelopes, along with gaining a greater understanding of the methodologies of condensation management and breathable membranes.
-Kingspan
Insulation 101: The Science Behind Thermal Insulation

Learn about the difference between Total R-values and Material R-values, along with gaining a greater understanding of the thermal bridging and the different types of insulation.
-Kingspan