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London

ROYAL NATIONAL HOTEL
Bedford Way, Russell Square, WC1H 0DG
16 September 2009

(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 16 SEPTEMBER

Please tick in the box next to the seminars that you wish to attend.
 
Time
SEMINAR ROOM A
Seminar title & presenting company
09.00 - 09.55
Registration from 8.30
Sustainable solutions for the repair of multi storey and Large commercial buildings: HELIFIX

Seminar explains how to recognise the particular structural problems experienced by multi-storey masonry and steel/concrete frame masonry panel buildings. It also examines concealed, non-disruptive, repair techniques for such problems as lintel and wall tie failure, concrete shrinkage and lack of expansion joints.

10.05 - 11.00
Registration from 9.35
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

11.10 - 12.05
Registration from 10.40
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

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

13.35 - 14.30
Registration from 13.05
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.

14.40 - 15.35
Registration from 14.10
Fast track screeds: MAPEI (UK)

Seminar covers the specification of screeds including compliance with current standards, types of screed systems and typical cost models. Also covers guidance on avoiding screed failures, construction methods, performance issues, aesthetic values and relevant European and British Standards and Building Regulations

15.45 - 16.40
Registration from 15.15
Everything you wanted to know about cast stone……but were afraid to ask: MEADOWSTONE

Seminar provides a brief history of cast stone – shows and describes how it is made today and how it differs from natural stone. Describes how Dry Cast and Wet Cast differ, looks at all products that are available together with specification issues and design guidance

 
 
Time
SEMINAR ROOM B
Seminar title & presenting company
09.00 - 09.55
Registration from 8.30
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

10.05 - 11.00
Registration from 9.35
Energy efficiency ventilation and the future: ITHO VENTILATION

The Code for Sustainable Homes requires that from 2016 all new build homes will be Zero Carbon. To achieve this homes will need to be virtually airtight but to ensure a healthy environment the EST Best Practice Guide recommends the use of high efficiency, controlled mechanical ventilation in the form of MEV (Mechanical Extract Ventilation) units and MVHR (Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery) units

11.10 - 12.05
Registration from 10.40
BEMS as the key to operational efficiency: CYLON CONTROLS

Seminar covers best practice in the installation and usage of a BEM system and looks at how it can help deliver on 'A' rated buildings. It also explores how monitoring and targeting can be integrated with a BEMS to deliver a full energy management system and how new technology advances can be harnessed to reduce energy consumption

12.15 - 13.30
Registration from 11.45
Selecting the correct method to meet compliance in respect of fire retardant treatment of timber – complying with both British Standards and European Classifications: ARCH TIMBER PROTECTION

Seminar explains the new Harmonised European Fire Tests now required by the building regulations and the CE marking of plywood used in the construction industry

13.35 - 14.30
Registration from 13.05
The silence of the jambs - A guide to specifying acoustic seals, providing enhanced noise attenuation in timber doorsets: NORSOUND

Seminar discusses the latest technologies based on the recommendations of Approved Documents 'E' and 'M' and Building Bulletin 93. Includes specification guidance for commercial and residential properties, particularly in relation to education establishments, public and private health sectors, hotels, offices and multi-occupancy accommodation

14.40 - 15.35
Registration from 14.10
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

15.45 - 16.40
Registration from 15.15
Intumescent coatings for steel: PPG COATINGS

Seminar discusses appropriate protective intumescent coating systems for steel and covers construction integrity, corrosion protection, weathering and fire resistance and decorative finish performance. Importance of third party accreditation and benefits of thin film intumescent coatings for controllable offsite application also included

   
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