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MULTI-DWELLING IMPACT SOUND
ISSUES ON THE INCREASEThis new RIBA Approved Schöck
CPD looks at why the prevention
of impact sound on staircases in
multi-dwelling units is becoming
an increasingly important issue
and how it can be resolved.There is a marked increase in the
density of residential living and in
the interests of noise health
protection, existing mandatory
soundproofing standards – of
which common stairs and impact
sound is an important feature –
are coming under scrutiny.With conventional solutions, such
as an unsecured individual
elastomer support under the
stairs, any displacement can result
in a broken concrete edge due to
incorrect support.This in turn means the risk of dirt
and gravel getting into the gap
between staircase and floor slab,
which can easily reduce acoustic
insulation performance by around
10 dB.This session provides a guide for
all Specifiers as to how the
acoustic performance caused by
impact sound from stairs can be
improved by using a fully
integrated solution.It also looks at what current
regulatory guidance exists and
how it might change in the future.
01865 290 895
[email protected]TWO NEW RIBA ASSESSED CPD
SEMINARS FROM COMAR
In two RIBA assessed seminars,
Comaroutlines: ‘Stand &
Deliver: a Study of Curtain
Walling’– the design of curtain
walling, it's properties and how it
is used by specifiers. This seminar
aims to offer an understanding of
the points of Hll in the NBS
specification system, and how
best to make use of it. ‘Designing
Functions & Reliability into
Entrances’– the issues that
influence the function of main
entrance design and technology.
This seminar aims to offer an
understanding of how user
expectation influences door
design and links this with
hardware selection, entrance
configuration and floor finishes.
020 685 9685
http://www.comar-alu.co.uk
A NEW CPD FROM HORNE:
LET’S TALK ABOUT HAND WASHINGConsidering the march of
antibiotic resistance, rightly
described as a global threat that
equals climate change in terms of
its seriousness, the need to break
the chain of infection through
effective hand decontamination
becomes ever more important.
In spite of this, hand hygiene
compliance – its frequency and
technique – in the healthcare
environment remains woefully
inadequate. Horne Engineering’s
new CPD seminar raises the
question what are the barriers
or disincentives, to achieving
effective hand hygiene
compliance? And how can
engineering help?
goo.gl/gvzeDZ
http://www.horne.co.ukNEW CPD: 10 MINUTES OF
RESIN BOUND
SureSet UK Ltdoffer two types of
accredited CPD’s, in person at a
location of your choice or from
the comfort of your own desk via
a fully detailed, 10 minute video.
The CPD, accredited by CPDUK
will explain the differences
between resin bound and resin
bonded products and their
differing characteristics.
Permeable build ups including
SuDS (sustainable urban drainage
system) is mentioned as well as
the different SureSet aggregates
and SureSet’s own naturally
sourced two part UV stable
polyurethane resin and the
applications it’s suitable for.
01985 841180
http://www.sureset.co.uk
FREE FIRE AND SMOKE CURTAIN CPD
SEMINARS FROM COOPERS FIRECoopers Fireoffers a range of
free Continuing Professional
Development (CPD) seminars.
Approved by the Royal Institute of
British Architects (RIBA), the
seminars aim to educate the fire
protection industry and wider
building industry about
application of fire and smoke
curtains in buildings. Aimed at
construction industry professionals
such Architects, Building Control
Officers, Building Engineers,
Specifiers and the Fire and Rescue
Service, the seminars provide an
excellent overview of the benefits
of specifying such products.
02392 454 405
http://www.coopersfire.comWOOD FLOOR FINISHESThe correct specification of wood
floor finish will depend upon how
your client wants the surface to
look and perform. Bonahas over
100 years of experience in the
development of wood floor
treatments and manufactures a
comprehensive range of oil and
lacquer finishes, colours and
ancillary products for the
finishing, protection and ongoing
maintenance of wood floors in
commercial, public and domestic
environments. Bona offers a
seminar on how to specify the
correct finish for the surface and
a second seminar on wood floor
installation using the latest silane
based adhesives.
01908 525 161
http://www.bona.com
SPECIFYING HARDWOOD TIMBER
EXTERNAL DOORSETSA RIBA CPD seminar entitled
Specifying Hardwood Timber
External Doorsets, from Urban
Front, has recently been updated
and is available to architects
and construction professionals.
Learning aims include
information on fitting into
Architectural Glass, challenges
with maintenance, accessibility,
door security, design features,
and various regulations that must
be met. The CPD is very visual
and offers various opportunities
to handle samples and lasts
approximately 45 minutes
plus questions.
01494778787
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