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Doors
What is CPD if not about opening doors? The sheer breadth and depth of information available from members of the RIBA CPD Providers Network on the subject of doors, door furniture and building access systems make it one of the most popular CPD topics accessed by specifiers. The following five CPD materials showcase that variety.
Access and the Equality Act
Seminar (1 hour 30 minutes), Besam
This seminar clarifies the relationship between DDA legislation, building design and accessibility as well as providing an insight on specific design issues of powered door systems. Besam’s seminar will help to raise awareness of the general benefits of powered door systems in providing accessibility solutions.
Besam is a world-leading provider of safe, convenient and reliable entrance solutions and service. With over 40 years of application expertise, Besam can supply complete entrance packages and expertise to suit virtually any requirement from the project design stage, through installation to maintenance.
Specifying door ironmongery – a basic guide
Seminar (1 hour), Häfele UK
A guide to selecting and specifying ironmongery based on understanding the product standards and testing used for this hardware. The seminar also explains the importance of selecting the correct door hardware in order to comply with building regulations, particularly for fire doors and disabled access.
Häfele UK is a leading supplier of architectural hardware and furniture fittings. Its project team are all members of the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI). As a GAI Guildmark holder Häfele provides a free scheduling and technical service for projects of all sizes, with the quality guarantee that comes with selecting a GAI Guildmark member endorsed by the RIBA.
Specification of internal timber doorsets with particular reference to Parts M and E of the Building Regulations
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Seminar (45 minutes), Laidlaw SolutionsThis seminar deals with the options available to the specifier in their quest to comply with the apparent conflicting nature of these two Parts of the Building Regulations. In particular the seminar answers such questions as:
By the end of the seminar the architect will have a better understanding of the legislation, see how inclusive design can aid doorset selection, and have an idea as to what solutions are available. Laidlaw has offered a dedicated service to its customers since 1876, delivering quality solutions in architectural ironmongery, doorsets, handrail and balustrading, access control and automated operators within the commercial, retail, education, health, leisure, and MOD sectors of the building industry. National coverage is provided by 13 sales centres, an experienced and enthusiastic staff of over 200, and more than 100 Dip GAI qualified architectural ironmongers and doorset specialists. |
Specifying with doors and doorsets
Literature (brochure),
Leaderflush Shapland
Leaderflush Shapland’s informative guide contains detailed technical information to supplement their individual product range brochures, and can be read alone or in conjunction with them. Information on specific performance characteristics in relation to the Building Regulations and other guidance can be found on their website.
Leaderflush Shapland manufactures a range of flush performance doors, doorsets and screens. Their doorsets combine performance and innovative designs suitable for a diverse range of buildings, including airports, hospitals, offices, sports centres, schools and cinemas.
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Composite materials and pultruded fibreglass in the window and door industry
Seminar (45 minutes),
Marvin Architectural
This CPD session aims to provide you with a deeper understanding of what composite materials are, focusing in particular on pultruded fibreglass, and the benefits of these materials to the construction industry.
Marvin Architectural supplies and installs customised wood alu/wood and fibreglass windows and doors to commercial, heritage, replacement and new build projects. The Marvin product is noted for its craftsmanship, aesthetic appeal, longevity, durability and CE certified performance ratings. The Marvin sliding sash window is noted for its blemish-free crafted interior and maintenance-free clad exterior, which is profiled like wood.
