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Manchester

Lancashire County CC, Old Trafford M16 0PX
10 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 - WEDNESDAY 10th 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
How threat defines security solutions: HONEYWELL BUILDING SOLUTIONS

Seminar discusses the complexity of today’s security environment and the different factors that contribute to the security challenge. Also covers the principles of protection, value chain, threat, vulnerability, risk assessments and security solutions available

10.05 - 11.00
Registration from 9.35
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

11.10 - 12.05
Registration from 10.40
Photovoltaic and wind generation systems: BECO SOLAR

Seminar discusses the design, supply and installation of photovoltaic and wind generation systems for grid-connect and off-grid applications. Also covers above-roof, integrated and in-glass technology PV systems and wind generators up to 15kWp

12.15 - 13.30
Registration from 11.45
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

13.40 - 14.35
Registration from 13.10
Performance door design: the basics of sound reduction: LORIENT POLYPRODUCTS

Seminar explains the reasons for and importance of acoustic containment and the nature of sound and how it is measured and transmitted through door assembles. Also covers door construction, performance measurements, fire, smoke and acoustic containment, Regulations and standards

14.45 - 15.40
Registration from 14.15
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

15.50 - 16.45
Registration from 15.20
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

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

10.05 - 11.00
Registration from 9.35
LV distribution : trends: I & M CONTROLS

Seminar gives an update on LV switchgear innovations, covers the requirements of ISO 61439 and Type Testing in relation to modular switchboards. Concludes with an overview of PDU's and the latest metering technology

11.10 - 12.05
Registration from 10.40
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

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
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

14.45 - 15.40
Registration from 14.15
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

15.50 - 16.45
Registration from 15.20
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

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