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    This CPD, sponsored by Thomas Bell-Wright International Consultants, explains the correct tools to use passive fire protection methods to ensure fire-safe facade systems

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    This CPD, sponsored by Eurocell, will discuss areas that are important to consider in fenestration specification

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    This CPD, sponsored by dormakaba, looks at the requirements of hardware for fire doors alongside CE markings and regulations

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    This CPD, sponsored by Siderise, outlines developments in cladding used in high-rise residential tower blocks and examines the testing involved prior to installation

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    This CPD, sponsored by Helvar, will look at the issues around the effectiveness of good lighting systems 

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    This CPD, sponsored by Marley, will look at the benefits of using different types of decking and why timber decking is a sustainable product. It will also explore possible hazards and solutions to consider at planning stage, alongside profile choices

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    This CPD, sponsored by Farrat, will examine applications and options for structural thermal breaks

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    This CPD, sponsored by Kingspan Insulation, looks at different types of insulation products for masonry cavity walls and how energy- and cost-efficient they are

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    This CPD, sponsored by Armstrong, focuses on how a working environment can promote health and wellbeing through suspended ceiling solutions

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    This CPD, sponsored by Viega, looks at the issues around ensuring that piping systems carrying drinking water meet current regulations

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    This CPD, sponsored by Eurocell, will look at the scope of VE, its application and how its utilisation can benefit a production process

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    This CPD, sponsored by Glazing Vision, will look at the installation of non-fragile glass in rooflights, including safety testing and assembly specs

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    This CPD, sponsored by Avonite, will outline the design of solid surface facade systems, their installation and maintenance, and examine regulatory requirements

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    This CPD, sponsored by Autodesk, will consider how BIM 360 Design is overcoming the challenges design teams face

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    This CPD, sponsored by Welsh SlateTM, will look at how slate can be used in construction, how it should be installed for different purposes and the regulatory standards that need to be followed by those working with the material

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    CPD 25 2018: Insight into insulation

    This CPD, sponsored by Kingspan Insulation, outlines insulation options, the way that the performance of insulation is measured and how to ensure the correct thickness is installed to maximise energy efficiency, comfort and space for building users

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    CPD 24 2018: Mitigating risk in an increasingly digitalised construction industry

    Construction projects rely on information, from the outset of a scheme to its conclusion. This CPD, sponsored by Newforma, examine the steps organisations can take to ensure the information they need is at hand

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    CPD 23 2018: Waterproofing system selection - simplified

    This CPD, sponsored by RIW, will outline the additional considerations that designers should be aware of to ensure the most efficient and robust waterproofing system is selected for their project. 

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    CPD 22 2018: Working climates in rail maintenance facilities

    This CPD, sponsored by Nortek, will examine how such spaces, often hundreds of metres long and featuring large openings to allow trains to enter, can be maintained at temperatures conducive to those who work in them.

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    CPD 21 2018: Introduction to acoustics

    This CPD, sponsored by Isover, will look at the fundamentals of acoustics and how we understand sound, how it is measured and how sound is dealt with in order to comply with relevant aspects of ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV Regulations