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Leicester

Stage Hotel, Leicester Rd, Wigston LE18 1JW -
6 October 2010

(Attendance at all the listed CPD seminars is FREE OF CHARGE, and delegates are welcome to attend ANY or ALL sessions.)

As you can see, the issues are all highly topical and very relevant to most sectors of the industry. You might like to book for a complete ‘session’ i.e. all the seminars in the Room/s for either the whole afternoon or the whole morning. This will enable you to maximise your attendance at the event and, of course, your CPD time. It also means that if more than one person from your organisation is coming, different ‘sessions’ can be attended by each or all of you, with the knowledge gained being shared at a later date – it’s all part of CPD.
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SEMINAR SESSIONS - WEDNESDAY 6TH OCTOBER

Please tick in the box next to the seminars that you wish to attend.
 
Time
SEMINAR ROOM A
Seminar title & presenting company
09.00 - 9.55
Registration from 8.30
Engineered wood products for modern methods of Construction: JAMES JONES & SONS

Seminar covers the background and use of engineered wood products, in particular I-Joists, pre-fabricated panelised sections and stud walls. Also covers how such products overcome problems and inefficiencies of traditional methods of construction. Includes details of relevant Standards and Regulations

10.05 - 11.00
Registration from 9.35
A guide to natural smoke ventilation: BILCO UK

Seminar covers the importance of smoke vents, pressurised systems and other fire engineering principles, control systems and use of fire fighting shafts. Also discusses relevant comfort, roof access, maintenance, means of escape and roof light issues together with design considerations and a specifiers’ checklist. Includes case studies

11.10 - 12.05
Registration from 10.40
Burning issues – the hazard of painted walls and ceilings: CROWN PAINTS

The problem of fire spread across painted walls and ceilings is becoming better understood and more widely acknowledged. Seminar discusses the problem, and the solution offered by flame retardant coatings in restricting flame spread in buildings. This is discussed in the context of changes to legislation as a consequence of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, that applies to all non-domestic buildings and the requirement within it to carry out fire risk assessments

12.15 - 13.30
Registration from 11.45
Fire evacuation communication for disabled people : The law and the solutions: DEAF ALERTER

Seminar discusses the various legislative duties to provide fire safety and evacuation for disabled people. Covers such issues as communicating with deaf and hard of hearing people and the problems faced by the physically disabled when placed in a refuge area. Also identifies the problems, legal responsibilities and technical solutions available to ensure an equally safe environment for everybody

13.40 - 14.35
Registration from 13.10
Hold-open systems’ for self-closing fire doors - a guide to the best practice recommendations of BS7273 Part 4: GEOFIRE (Part of the Stephenson Gobin Group)

There is often a need to hold open self-closing fire doors. Seminar describes the systems available, relevant legislation, standards and best practice for specifiers, risk assessors and installers

14.45 - 15.40
Registration from 14.15
Steel faced composite panels : Fire Engineering Design and Testing: EUROBOND

Seminar delves into recent developments in fire engineering, highlighting the necessary considerations in fire risk assessment. It aims to educate designers and specifiers as to the performance measures and appropriate use of composite panels, identifying requirements inline with LPS 1181 Loss Prevention Standards

 
 
Time
SEMINAR ROOM B
Seminar title & presenting company
09.00 - 9.55
Registration from 8.30
Structural masonry repairs: HELIFIX

Seminar focuses on non-disruptive solutions for masonry repairs to retain aesthetic appearance and restore the long-term structural integrity. Repair options are illustrated through case studies for domestic and commercial structures, including historic and listed buildings

10.05 - 11.00
Registration from 9.35
An insight into offsite: MTECH CONSULT

Providing a background to Offsite and its properties, this seminar will help with the decisions to be made when specifying Offsite for a project, and allow you to make best use of the technical and practical benefits in doing so

11.10 - 12.05
Registration from 10.40
Single ply - enhanced roofing technology: SPECTRAROOF

Seminar discusses the new polymer technology being used in the manufacture of single ply roofing systems and the benefits it brings. Also covers versatility, aesthetic and environmental issues and gives best practice guidance for specifying, installing and maintaining such systems

12.15 - 13.30
Registration from 11.45
Role of the flue in improving energy efficiency: EXHAUSTO

Seminar discusses the implications of Approved Document L1A and British Standards in relation to natural and mechanical chimney draught, including different types of fanned flue systems, and explains how to obtain flexibility in design of flue systems for open fireplaces and boiler installations, whilst guaranteeing optimum combustion conditions

13.40 - 14.35
Registration from 13.10
Factory engineered precast concrete cross wall construction for accommodation projects: BELL & WEBSTER CONCRETE

“Fast Build Rooms”. A method of constructing accommodation units, using factory engineered precast concrete cross wall construction designed and manufactured to suit individual projects. This seminar has been designed to give a greater awareness and understanding of what can be achieved through off-site manufacturing. Case studies highlight the particular demands of each project.

14.45 - 15.40
Registration from 14.15
Air source heat pumps: the future of low carbon Heating: MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

Seminar covers the need for sustainable development, the code for sustainable homes; heat pump technology and alternative ‘green’ heat sources, aiming at providing delegates with a better understanding of heat pump boilers and the need for sustainable heating

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