Our next course for April 2010 is:
This course will be of interest to Surveyors, Engineers, Architects and other property professionals. It will be a one day course and will consist of four papers of mixed topics, two in the morning and two in the afternoon. Dates and venues are:
Sandford Springs Golf Club (near Basingstoke), 14 April 2010.
Warwickshire Golf & Country Club (near Warwick), 21 April 2010.
The cost of the day, for one person, inclusive of notes and lunch, is £200 (£170.21 plus VAT). To book, please click here for an application form. For more details please see below:
Agenda and Course Content
9.00am:
Tea & Coffee.
9.30am:
Introduction: JJ Heath-Caldwell.
9.40am:
Loft Conversions: The Good, The Bad And The Downright Scary.
By Ian Rock.
The Buildings Regulations for loft conversions have recently changed. Ian Rock MRICS, author of the Haynes Loft Conversion Manual, explains what's new, with a step-by-step case study showing how to convert a modern trussed rafter roof - arguably the most challenging type of roof. Ian also shows photos of botched jobs to send shivers down the spines of even the hardiest surveyors.
10.55am
Tea & Coffee.
11.15am:
Sustainable Construction: A Case Study of the ‘Monet’ Bridge.
By Chris Shaw, Consultant.
This paper is in two parts. The first part answers the question; Sustainability – What is it? The second part is a case study of a ‘Monet’ style bridge built over a river. The construction of this bridge was carefully planned using state of the art sustainable methods. Sustainability was the key requirement for the design, construction, maintenance and eventual removal of the bridge at the end of its life. Chris is a Chartered Civil and Structural Engineer who has used the same techniques on building projects for many years.
12.30pm:
Buffet Lunch.
1.30pm:
Investigating Damp and Timber Problems: A Holistic Approach.
By Mark Duckworth of Property Care Solutions (East Anglia) Ltd.
BRE studies have shown 1 in 6 properties suffer with condensation. It is symptomatic of a problem with primarily insufficient ventilation together with irregular heating patterns, inadequate insulation and the occupant’s lifestyle. Each property is unique and has many variables affecting it. This paper shows how a basic audit can be conducted to define the key contributing factors and then propose appropriate solutions.
2.45pm:
Tea & Coffee.
3.05pm:
Invasive Weeds: A Barrier to Development, Environmental Catastrophe or Manageable Nuisance?
By Alison Downer of Thurlow Countryside Management Ltd.
This paper reveals the dangers of allowing invasive weeds such as Japanese knotweed to remain untreated. This can lead to damage to hard structures, public health issues and further liabilities can also be incurred if the plants are allowed to spread to adjacent properties. Current legislation, identification, effective methods of eradication and pitfalls are described, allowing the delegate to understand all pertinent issues when they encounter invasive weeds on the sites they consult on in the future.
4.20pm:
Finish.
Venue: Sandford Springs Golf Club, Kingsclere.
Wednesday 14 April 2010, starting at 9.00am for 9.30am.
Sandford Springs is easy to get to and has ample car parking. It is located on the A339 approx 8 miles from Junction 6 of the M3, near Basingstoke or approx 12m from Junction 12 of the M4, Newbury. The postcode is RG26 5RT. For a map and more detailed directions please visit the Sandford Springs website http://www.sandfordsprings.co.uk/findus
Venue: Warwickshire Golf & Country Club, Leek Wootton
Wednesday 21 April 2010, starting at 9.00am for 9.30am
The Warwickshire Golf Club is easy to get to and has ample car parking. It is located just off the A46 approx 4 miles from Junction 15 of the M40, Warwick. The postcode is CV35 7QT. For a map and more detailed directions please visit the Warwickshire Golf Club website - http://www.theclubcompany.com/clubs/Warwickshire/
Cost and How to Book
A booking can be made by printing off the booking form and posting it to us together with a cheque for £200 (£170.21 plus VAT) per person inclusive of notes and a buffet lunch. For a copy of the booking form please click here.
General Notes
Our courses are intended to meet the requirements for CPD (Continuous Professional Development). As CPD is based upon self-assessment, delegates attending our training events are advised to apportion the amount of hours in accordance with their professional institutions' guidelines. Generally, most of our one day events have a maximum of 7.5 hours of time attributable.
Course presenters usually deliver their presentations with the aid of a pc and projector. A set of associated notes are also provided in the course documentation handed out to each delegate at the beginning of the course.
Cancellations received in writing more than 14 days prior to the conference will be accepted and a refund made less £20 for administration costs. No refunds will be made after this date.
No responsibility is accepted by CPD Conferences Ltd for any views expressed at the conference, nor for the content of papers and conference notes presented by the speakers. In particular, with regard to interpretation of regulations, property professionals should always consult the relevant regulations or government legislation directly.
The published agenda is provisional and CPD Conferences reserves the right to make changes to the agenda at short notice should speakers be unable to meet their commitments due to unforeseen circumstances.
For a list of topics covered on previous courses, please click here.
Should you have any queries regarding the course, please contact JJ Heath-Caldwell on 01962 761 565 or email: jj@cpdconferences.co.uk
