RIBA Approved CPD

Tradition in a Modern Form - Introducing Fibre Cement Plank Systems in Rainscreen Cladding Systems

Application focus: Residential (R&R/Self Build & New Build)

Topics include:
• An overview of rainscreen cladding principles and evolution
• An understanding the nature of fibre cement as a material and its qualities/properties
• Knowledge on how materials evolve to meet modern construction needs, whilst retaining traditional character
• nformation on how to detail facades using fibre cement as part of a rainscreen system
• An understanding of fibre cement performance in relation to legislation and standards

Creating Safe & Enduring Façade Systems - Large Format Panel Systems
 

Application focus: Commercial Buildings/Education/Healthcare

Topics include:
• Fibre cement cladding and performance
• Large format fibre cement rainscreen facades
• Installation principles
• Project references
 

Fibre Gypsum: The Third Way

Application focus: Dry lining in commercial buildings

Topics include:
• 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