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    CPD 07 2025: Mastering sliding and bi-fold doors

    2025-06-27T05:00:00Z Sponsored by

    Sliding doors date back over a thousand years to Japan, where shoji – paper-covered wooden frames – offered space-saving elegance in homes and temples. Even earlier, grooves in Pompeii’s stone floors suggest the Romans used sliding doors to enhance spatial flexibility.

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    CPD 06 2025: How glass mineral wool insulation supports net zero building design

    2025-05-30T05:00:00Z Sponsored by

    The built environment is facing a defining challenge. As of 2021, buildings and construction activities accounted for approximately 42% of annual global CO₂ emissions, underscoring the industry’s significant share of the climate crisis. In the UK alone, construction processes were responsible for over 10 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions ...

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    CPD 05 2025: Enhancing thermal performance

    2025-05-16T05:00:00Z Sponsored by

    Despite decades of innovation in building materials, energy modelling and regulations, one stubborn truth remains: too many buildings still underperform. The design promises one level of energy efficiency – on paper – but the built reality often tells another story. This so-called performance gap is not just a technical oversight; ...

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    CPD 04 2025: Energy performance evaluation in architectural projects

    2025-03-28T05:00:00Z Sponsored by

    Understanding and improving a building’s energy performance is critical in addressing the climate emergency. This module, sponsored by Vectorworks, explores how architects can integrate early-stage performance modelling into their workflow to create more sustainable, energy-efficient designs.

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    CPD 03 2025: Segmental retaining walls for housing developments

    2025-03-17T05:00:00Z Sponsored by

    Sponsored by Tobermore, this module explores the design considerations, applications and benefits of specifying segmental retaining walls in residential developments. Covering key aspects from initial planning through to construction, it highlights how solutions can address site-specific requirements.

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    CPD 02 2025: Hard landscaping specification for housing developments

    2025-02-14T05:00:00Z Sponsored by

    Sponsored by Tobermore, this module explores permeable paving as part of a sustainable drainage system solution for housing developments, highlighting the benefits and challenges, alongside best practice guidance for design, construction and maintenance.

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    CPD 01 2025: Understanding the regulatory requirements for modern ventilation systems

    2025-01-10T05:00:00Z Sponsored by

    Learn how to meet ventilation compliance standards while ensuring air quality and energy efficiency in modern homes. Sponsored by Xpelair by Dimplex, this module outlines the key ventilation requirements and explores the role of MVHR in meeting modern standards.

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    CPD 20 2024: Steel structures for fire performance

    2024-12-13T05:00:00Z Sponsored by

    Sponsored by the British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA), this module covers critical insights into fire-resilient design strategies, material selection, and industry standards to enhance safety and compliance in steel construction

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    CPD 19 2024: Specifying glass in rooflights

    2024-11-22T05:00:00Z Sponsored by

    Sponsored by Glazing Vision, this module will explore the relevant industry guidance and technical considerations when specifying glass in rooflights, guiding professionals through the design, manufacturing and construction process.

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    CPD 18 2024: Carbon negative brick solutions

    2024-11-01T05:00:00Z Sponsored by

    Sponsored by Vandersanden, this module will explore the specification of carbon negative bricks, a recent innovation developed to offer a more sustainable alternative to clay brick in terms of carbon sequestration.

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    CPD 17 2024: Flat roofs and fire testing standards

    2024-10-18T05:00:00Z Sponsored by

    Sponsored by Soprema, this CPD module delves into the rise of flat roofs, their evolving nature, and the crucial fire testing standards that must be met in order to achieve compliance with current building regulations

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    CPD 16 2024: Embedding excellence in carbon management

    2024-10-11T05:00:00Z Sponsored by

    Sponsored by BSI, this module will explore PAS 2080 and how the standard’s requirements enable professionals to embed carbon management excellence throughout the built environment supply chain

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    CPD 15 2024: Digital workflow technology

    2024-09-27T05:00:00Z Sponsored by

    Sponsored by Topcon Positioning GB, this module will explore the benefits of digital workflow technology, alongside the issues that may arise during integration and how they can be overcome

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    CPD 14 2024: Engaging BIM to build a more connected built environment

    2024-09-06T05:00:00Z Sponsored by

    Sponsored by BSI, this module will guide professionals looking to improve their BIM knowledge, as well as assist seasoned users wanting to enhance digital security or understand the higher-level benefits of BIM adoption

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    CPD 13 2024: When a warranty comes into play

    2024-08-30T05:00:00Z Sponsored by

    There is often confusion surrounding the relationship between warranties, building control and other insurances, making it difficult to know what is needed and when. Sponsored by LABC Warranty, this module will explore when a warranty comes into play, alongside the implications of housing defects left unchecked

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    CPD 12 2024: Future-proofing balcony and terrace flooring

    2024-08-23T05:00:00Z Sponsored by

    Sponsored by Ryno, this module takes a deep dive into balcony and terrace flooring, looking at the regulations and standards which govern design, alongside the common challenges and best practices

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    CPD 11 2024: Thermal regulation and the performance gap

    2024-08-16T05:00:00Z Sponsored by

    Sponsored by Rockwool, this CPD module examines the regulations and considerations relating to a building’s thermal performance and the role that stone wool insulation can play in ensuring that the as-built performance of buildings is as intended

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    CPD 10 2024: Understanding overheating in homes

    2024-08-09T05:00:00Z Sponsored by

    This module – sponsored by indoor climate specialists Zehnder Group UK – will explore the factors that contribute to overheating in residential projects alongside the relevant regulations and ventilation solutions that can help combat rising temperatures

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    CPD 09 2024: The role of rooflights within the Future Homes Standard and beyond

    2024-07-19T06:00:00Z Sponsored by

    Sponsored by Glazing Vision, this module will discuss rooflights as a key component of the building envelope, and the vital role they play in balancing energy efficiency requirements with providing thermal comfort, natural light and a connection to nature for building occupants

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    CPD 08 2024: Polycarbonate facades for sustainability

    2024-07-19T05:00:00Z Sponsored by

    Sponsored by Brett Martin, this module will discuss the role of daylight in building design, alongside the specification considerations for polycarbonate facades and their applications in the built environment