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London

ROYAL NATIONAL HOTEL, Bedford Way, Russell Square, WC1H 0DG
25 March 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 - THURSDAY 25 MARCH

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
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

10.05 - 11.00
Registration from 9.35
The role of thermoplastic coatings for metal protection & corrosion prevention: PLASCOAT SYSTEMS

Seminar provides an overview of the different metal coating systems available and discusses the types, characteristics and advantages of thermoplastics to assist the correct selection of the most appropriate kind in construction applications

11.10 - 12.05
Registration from 10.40
Hold-open systems’ for self-closing fire doors - a guide to the best practice recommendations of BS 7273 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
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

13.40 - 14.35
Registration from 13.10
Choosing the right pipeline system – now and for the future: BRITISH PRECAST CONCRETE FEDERATION

Seminar highlights current waste water industry challenges and shows how concrete pipeline system characteristics can help address these issues. Areas covered include installed capital costs, maintenance and operational costs, installation, integrity and durability, design flexibility, sustainability, quality and innovation

14.45 - 15.40
Registration from 14.15
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

15.50 - 16.45
Registration from 15.20
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

 
 
Time
SEMINAR ROOM B
Seminar title & presenting company
09.00 - 09.55
Registration from 8.30
Microgeneration – the low carbon route to combined heat and power: BAXI

Seminar discusses how the cogeneration of heat and power offers the potential for significantly reducing C02 emissions from both current and new buildings. Also covers the current developments in microCHP and how it can help meet the low carbon buildings programme

10.05 - 11.00
Registration from 9.35
Sustainable liquid flooring – from design to application: RESIN SURFACES

Seminar covers the origins of resin flooring and what makes them an attractive and flexible option for industrial and heavily used flooring areas. Discusses the sustainability of resin flooring systems as opposed to other flooring systems available, design benefits, installation and maintenance

11.10 - 12.05
Registration from 10.40
GRP roofing systems: what they can achieve: HAMBLESIDE DANELAW

Seminar provides an overview of what can be achieved with GRP roofing systems and how they differ from alternative systems; including material safety; installation; new build and re-roofing; features and benefits of different roofing materials; requirements for heritage projects; case studies and considerations for the environment including water run off

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

Covers such issues as communicating with Deaf and hard of hearing people and the barriers faced by physically disabled people 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
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

14.45 - 15.40
Registration from 14.15
Contemporary acoustic solutions – The Silence of the Jambs: NORSOUND

A guide to specifying acoustic seals, providing enhanced noise attenuation in timber doorsets. 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

15.50 - 16.45
Registration from 15.20
The impact of Building Regulations (Part L 2010) – preparing for the future: GLOW-WORM

Seminar offers key preparation and guidance for the forthcoming regulatory updates affecting building energy efficiency requirements from Autumn 2010. The seminar discusses heating technology solutions to assist with compliance, the Code for Sustainable Homes and preparing for future regulatory developments

 
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