Specification CPD from RIBA-approved Providers

An informative CPD which explores different details in using brick and structural brick elements. Looking into design capabilities and technical properties that offer pure A1 fire rated structural brick elements that work seamlessly with standard brickwork. The CPD explores structural lintels, suspended lintels and bracket systems, brick lintels in hit and miss brickwork, and unique brick detailing utilising brick lintels

This CPD will provide an overview of the production and application of Natural Slate Rainscreen Cladding Systems from technical and practical viewpoints. By the end of the presentation you should have a greater understanding of:- How cladding slate is produced, from the quarry to the façade- Benefits of natural slate as an external façade solution- The advantages of using rainscreen cladding systems- How natural slate rainscreen cladding provides a solution for Mansards- Practical guide to installation of the system and its componentsThis CPD is available to be delivered online or remotely. To book an online CPD, please visit https://www.cupapizarras.com/uk/book-a-cpd/

Between changing weather conditions and heavy equipment back and forth down corridors, your project’s resiliency depends on specifying sound-building materials. This course addresses critical knowledge needed to understand the role expansion joint systems perform within your projects, as they relate to movement and environmental challenges within the exterior and interior of your building. In addition, the course gives an overview of fire barrier systems and the conditions they require.

There is more to an expansion joint system than just the frame and covers. This program deals with the life safety specifics of fire barriers, industry standards and testing. In addition, it covers installation concerns, proper detailing of fire barriers, and the current state of joint system verification. The goal is to limit liability and make sure your building and its occupants are not vulnerable to the hazards of fire, smoke and heat transfer.

This presentation is about home lifts for private villas and apartments; what they are, who they’re for, and how they can make everyday living more comfortable, accessible, and future-proof.

The CPD is to enhance knowledge of the causes of rising damp, condensation and mould growth.It will also explore the various solutions to alleviate rising damp, condensation and associated problems.

This CPD provides education on the importance of selecting an aluminium system house that prioritises the reduction of both embedded and operational carbon emissions, and the demonstrable evidence required to support sustainable choices.Participants are guided through the full aluminium lifecycle—from the production of primary aluminium, through design and construction, to recycling—and learn how to reduce carbon emissions at each stage. The CPD also highlights the role of aluminium in the circular economy and its contribution to sustainable building practices.

This presentation examines how workplace design can better support cognitive diversity and changing ways of working. The session explores why fixed, one-size-fits-all environments often fall short, and how flexibility, choice, and environmental control can improve focus, comfort, and wellbeing across a broad range of users.The CPD draws on current research and real workplace examples to explain how acoustics, lighting, privacy, spatial layout, and sensory load influence concentration, stress, and interaction. Neurodiversity is explored through a practical design lens, focusing on how environments can support different ways of thinking and working.Attendees will gain clear, applicable design considerations that can be used across workplace projects of any scale, supporting the creation of adaptable, inclusive, and people-focused spaces.

This session examines the scientific and psychological principles behind human responses to fractal geometry and considers how these insights can be applied through architectural and interior design. With a focus on material selection and surface design, including flooring, the presentation demonstrates how fractal-inspired design can contribute to healthier, more restorative spaces and support wellbeing-led, evidence-based specification.

This CPD explores how contemporary made-in-Italy wardrobe systems can be successfully specified and adapted for UK residential projects. Using some recent wardrobe projects, the presentation examines the design principles behind Italian modular wardrobes and how they respond to the practical, spatial and regulatory requirements of UK homes.Attendees will gain insight into flexibility in sizing, internal configurations and finishes, and how these systems can be tailored to suit typical UK room dimensions, ceiling heights and layouts. The CPD also considers material performance, craftsmanship, sustainability credentials and integration with wider interior schemes.It will assist specifiers to:Understand Italian wardrobe design principles,Identify UK regulations & standards (fire, accessibility, emissions),Explore materials, finishes, ergonomics,Apply sustainable & modular design strategies.Aimed at architects, interior designers and specifiers, the session provides practical guidance on specifying high-quality wardrobe solutions that balance aesthetics, functionality and compliance, while meeting client expectations for contemporary living in the UK market.

What is reverberation and how do we measure and understand it? This CPD takes a detailed look at the causes, quantification and mitigation of reverberant noise in buildings. We explore compliance requirements for dealing with reverberation in different building types, and the best methods for designing spaces using different acoustic solutions.By the end of the CPD, delegates ought to know:-         Enhance indoor environmental quality by design.-         Explore noise management.-         Enhance occupants health and wellbeing by using optimised acoustic design.-         Testing and regulation of acoustic products and building design.

Designing Ergonomic Kitchens CPD offers a comprehensive guide to creating kitchen spaces that are both functional and comfortable. The presentation covers key ergonomic principles, design considerations, and offers practical solutions for maximizing efficiency and comfort in kitchen layouts. It emphasizes the importance of understanding user needs and how specific solutions in opening systems, lighting and layouts can help designers and users have a better experience specifying and using their kitchen.By the end of this CPD delegates should:Have an understanding of Ergonomics.Be able to analyse basic principles of Ergonomics in kitchen design.Know how to ensure correct space optimisation.Know about selecting the right opening system for each user.Understand lighting systems for kitchens.

Graffiti and vandalism present significant challenges for buildings in high-traffic and public environments, particularly where glazing is exposed. This CPD explores the impact of graffiti on building performance, safety, perception, cost and sustainability, and examines how architects can address these challenges through informed design and specification.The session reviews common forms of graffiti damage, assesses the strengths and limitations of traditional anti-graffiti strategies, and provides a technical overview of glass protection films as a preventative solution. It also outlines relevant regulations, standards and fire safety considerations, with particular reference to Approved Document B and designer duties under CDM 2015.By the end of the CPD, participants will be better equipped to evaluate anti-graffiti measures, understand their technical and regulatory implications, and integrate graffiti prevention into early-stage architectural design.

A comprehensive CPD covering timber fenestration in listed buildings. A range of topics are covered such as when and if planning permission are needed for repairs, refurbishment and replacement windows and doors. Also covered is how building regulations are applied in these circumstances and common misconceptions around compliancy. How to tell if glazing within a listed building is original and whether it contributes to the historic nature of a building. Also covered is different glazing types that may be approved in listed buildings. By the end of this presentation delegates will have gained an understanding on the complexities of planning permission around windows and doors in listed buildings.

Our CPD seminar will help you understand natural slate, how it is produced and how to specify it. Delivered by our team of slate specialists, this seminar is informative, practical and focuses on solving real issues through correct specification.This seminar covers how the geology and product process of natural slate affects its durability in service. We also look at legislation and the standards regarding this roofing material and what evidence your supplier should provide on the quality of the slate.We also look at how correct specification and installation of slate will help you get the appearance you desire. Along the way we'll run through real-life slate examples and how the project and slate material determined decisions made on the building.

Learn how flooring design can enhance safety, comfort and wellbeing by shaping sensory experience and supporting diverse users, while still meeting regulatory goals and beautiful design.