RIBA Approved CPD
We are delighted to offer Continous Professional Development (CPD) presentations presented by our Specification Managers across the UK. As members of the RIBA CPD Providers Network, all of our courses are RIBA approved which can be used to claim CPD points.
Fibre Gypsum: The Third Way
The presentation aims to give a broad and as detailed as possible overview of fibre gypsum as an alternative to concrete blockwork and plasterboard/drywall as an internal wall material.
The CPD focuses on the pros and cons of wall materials and compares performance criteria in the context of Modern methods of construction and the demands of carbon reduction and circular economy considerations. It covers the essentials on the nature of the material, how it is made and used as an internal walling material as part of an overview of wall construction technology and principles.
By the end of this CPD delegates ought to have:
An overview of a highly flexible, alternative material in MMC.
Improved understanding of Fibre Gypsum as a relevant and carbon reduction material and how it can be used effectively.
A thorough background in the nature and properties of Fibre Gypsum how it can be used to satisfy modern approaches to sustainable building whilst offering a fine, robust material.
An understanding of typical details and cases using fibre cement in construction.
Knowledge on how Fibre Gypsum meets legislative requirements and standards in health and safety, approved documents and standards and durability.
Fibre Gypsum: Modern Floor Performance
The presentation aims to give a broad and as detailed as possible overview of fibre gypsum as flooring material. The CPD focuses on the pros and cons of various floor finishes substrate materials. It covers the essentials on the nature of the material, how it is made and used. Finally, there is an overview of typical construction details and case studies.
A short history of the floor
Modern floor systems
What is fibre gypsum
Modern floor performance criteria
Fibre gypsum flooring
Legislation and standards
Some key construction details
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Our CPDs are approximately 45 minutes and can take place in person or virtually online via Teams, any time from Monday - Friday.