We are pleased to announce preliminary details of our next series of full day (or half day) training courses, which will take place in November 2007. These courses will consist of 7 hours of CPD time and will cost £140.00 plus VAT (£164.50) for the full day inclusive of notes and a buffet lunch, or £80.00 plus VAT (£94) for a half day. Each half day course will have 3 papers (6 papers for the full day). These courses will be held at 3 different venues, see below to identify which one will be nearest you.
The following is a summarised description of each paper:
Basment Waterproofing using Cavity Drain Membrane
By David J Symes of Delta Membranes
For several decades the incorporation of Basements into residential schemes has been neglected. Today with increased land prices and shortages of large building plots the domestic Basement is now back in fashion. This paper demonstrates how modern basement waterproofing techniques can be employed to create dry usable basement spaces for both new build and refurbishment situations.
Earth Buildings and their Failures
By Chris Shapland of Peninsula Properties
Earth buildings were constructed on random rubble plinths, the plinths being constructed to a height of sufficiency to allow external and internal evaporation through breathable finishes. The more recent use of cement renders and non-breathable finishes often drives dampness into the base of the earth wall and this does on occasions produce catastrophic failures. This paper is illustrated with examples of building failures and gives guidance as to 'what to look for'.
Durability of Reinforced Concrete
By Chris Shaw, Consultant
Incorrect positioning of the reinforcement in concrete costs £550 million a year in the UK, and is a world wide problem. The strength, durability and fire resistance of the structure are adversely affected, resulting in premature failure. This paper shows the problem, the causes, and the solution. Chris is a Chartered Civil and Structural Engineer and developed the system to solve this problem now published as British Standard 7973.
CDM 2007
By Mike Royall of White Royall
Significant changes to the original 1994 CDM Regulations have now come into force. The Planning Supervisor role is defunct but there is a new role, that of CDM Coordinator. This presentation will explain the regulations and the duties of clients, the design team, builders and sub-contractors. Everyone in the building industry is involved and must be familiar with the new regulations and understand their duties.
The rise of geospatial data and access to environmental information from the internet - Impacts for the property professional
By David Dixon of Land Mark
Google Maps and Microsoft Live have made mapping familiar to us all. This paper looks at the impact of internet mapping, the sources and applications property professionals use mapping for now and what are the likely future developments. Barely a day goes by without the mention of the environment in the news. Professional bodies such as the Law Society and RICS produce guidance advising how their members should deal with the issues and advise their clients. We look here who is doing what currently and at what information can be ascertained easily from the internet and/or alternatively from the environmental market place.
Local Surveyors Direct: An Update
By JJ Heath-Caldwell
It is now two years since the Local Surveyors Direct website was launched to provide a national service to homebuyers and homeowners. Initially the service provided contact details for just Building Surveyors but now includes Structural Engineers, Architects, CCTV Drainage, Electricians, Arboriculturalists and other property professionals. This paper gives an overview of what has been learnt to date and also covers the launch of the new HIP service.
09.00am - Arrival and registration of morning delegates. Tea & Coffee.
09.20am - Introduction.
09.30am - BASEMENT WATERPROOFING
10.15am - Break.
10.30am - EARTH BUILDINGS AND THEIR FAILURES
11.15am - Break.
11.30am - DURABILITY OF REINFORCED CONCRETE
12.15pm - End of morning Session.
01.00pm - Arrival and registration.
01.15pm - Introduction.
01.20pm - CDM 2007
02.05pm - Break.
02.20pm - THE RISE OF GEOSPATIAL DATA
03.05pm - Break.
03.20pm - LOCAL SURVEYORS DIRECT: AN OVERVIEW
04.05pm - End of afternoon session.
The above course is intended to be applicable for CPD (Continuous Professional Development). As CPD is based on self assessment, delegates attending the above event are advised to apportion the amount of hours in accordance with their institutions guidelines. Recommended time attributable is 7 hours.
Venues and dates for these courses are as follows:
Sandford Springs Golf Course, Kingsclere (between Basingstoke and Newbury), M3/M4.
Wednesday 7 November 2007.
Website for directions: www.sandfordspringsgolf.co.uk
Warwickshire Golf Course, Leek Wootton (near Coventry), M40.
Wednesday 21 November 2007.
Website for directions: www.theclubcompany.com/clubs/Warwickshire
Bristol Golf Course, Bristol, M5.
Wednesday 28 November 2007.
Website for directions: www.bristolgolfclub.co.uk
Full day course: 140 pounds plus VAT (164.50) inclusive of lunch.
Hald day course: 80 pounds plus VAT (94).
To book on the above full day course, please click on the following link to go to our course booking page.
Cancellations received in writing more than 14 days prior to the conference will be accepted and a full refund will be made. No refunds will be made for cancellations within the 14 days. No responsibility is accepted by CPD Conferences Ltd for any views expressed at the training course, nor for the content of papers presented by the speakers. In particular with regard to interpretation of regulations, delegates should always consult the relevant regulations or government legislation directly. CPD Conferences reserve the right to change the agenda and the speakers should circumstances make this necessary.
CPD Conferences Ltd is also able to offer bespoke courses at your site and tailored to meet individual company requirements
based on papers delivered at previous CPD Conferences training courses.
Click on the link to see a list of topics available.
For more information, please contact JJ Heath-Caldwell on 01962 761 565 or email
jj@cpdconferences.co.uk or fill in a form.
