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Materials for Architecture conference agenda announced


CPD Specifier 3 issues = 12 months exposure


From super-tall timber structures and using light as a material, to responsive building skins and more, conference set to inform, inspire and engage returns to London in April.


The conference agenda for Materials for Architecture 2018 is set to highlight some of the most innovative themes of the built environment.


A wealth of talks will examine topics ranging from super-tall timber structures, light as a material, bespoke fibreglass mouldings and architectural cladding systems, and responsive building skins, to auxetic, phase-change, and unbreakable materials in a programme designed to keep attendees at the cutting edge of design specification.


Speakers have been confirmed from architectural practices; PLP, dRMM, and


Studio Seilern Architects, plus engineering practices; Buro Happold, Ramboll, and more. In addition, there will be speaking contributions from top universities, manufacturers, and industry associations, all around advancing the application of materials in architecture and construction.


Materials for Architecture will return to the ILEC Conference Centre, London from 25-26 April 2018. It will combine a conference programme, exhibition, CPD seminars, material galleries and evening reception. Innovation will be a clear theme across every part of this event.


Visit www.materialsforarchitecture.com for more information, to register free or subscribe to the Materials for Architecture newsletter to receive industry and event news.


CPD Specifier is published just 3 times a year - January, May & September - distributed to our unique database of just under 10,000 and also handed to every delegate attending our CPD events each year (another 80+ planned for 2018).


Next issue will be out early May 2018.


For more information: info@dcecpd.co.uk


Tel: 01630 673000 www.cpdspecifier.co.uk


RIBA approved CPDs now available at Latham’s London showroom


James Latham, the UK’s biggest independent panel and timber product distributor, is now offering two RIBA approved CPD seminars at its impressive product specification showroom in the heart of London’s architectural and design community.


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Bell Building Products has installed three Bilco ESW-50REM smoke vents, complete with 1RPREM-01 controls, in the new TK MAXX store at Hamilton Retail Park, Glasgow.


John Murphy, Estimator at Bell Building Products, said: “The TK MAXX project involved adding a 200m2


extension to an existing retail unit and extensive internal configuration. As always, with retail projects creating a space that is as safe as possible for staff and customers was essential so we wanted a quality smoke vent and with Bilco you know that is what you are getting.”


Bilco’s ESW-50REM smoke vents are manufactured to comply with all the latest regulations including the Construction Products Regulation 305/2011, amd are supplied CE marked and with a Declaration of Conformity. Linear actuators open the cover to the fire open position of 140°, whilst wind deflectors protect the opening to ensure maximum smoke ventilation.


Showcasing an enormous range of Latham’s exclusive and semi- exclusive materials, the showroom - which is located at Suite 301 of the Business Design Centre in Islington - has been created to inspire architects and designers, provide expert advice and enable them to keep abreast of the latest trends and developments in surface solutions.


The two CPD seminars, cover Acrylic Based Solid Surface and Performance Door Blanks. Both have been developed in conjunction with the RIBA, and offer a unique opportunity for all construction and design professionals to gain up-to-date knowledge and enhance personal proficiency as well as earn CPD points.


BILCO UK Tel: 01284 701696 WWW.BILCOUK.COM 53 JAMES LATHAM


The performance door blanks CPD focusses on five key learning aims and addresses the concept and significance of performance door blanks. It looks at the appropriate documents that make up Building Regulations and its limitations and conflicts. It also allows those attending to develop an appreciation of door testing and rating for such things as fire and acoustics and demonstrates how this is driven through the increasing demands of legislation as well as looking at some of the developmental areas in door blanks.


Created specifically for architects and designers, the Acrylic Based Solid Surface CPD seminar provides a greater understanding of this versatile material and its potential applications and assists with specifications and material choices. The session covers a number of areas including: raw materials, an overview of sheet manufacturing techniques, an overview of fabrication techniques, plus commercial and residential applications including thermoforming and translucency.


Tel: 0116 257 3415 WWW.LATHAMTIMBER.CO.UK


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