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CPDs offered by EnviroBuild

We offer a variety of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes which are available both in person as online webinars. Our CPD's provide your team with an insight into the industry that stretches beyond the expectations and coverings of their core training. Aiming to broaden knowledge, experience and awareness. Offering the skills and expertise that can be applied to your teams work going forward.

BS8579 – Balcony & Terrace Coverings

(1 hour duration)

The session will provide you with the key understanding of The Building (Amendment) Regulations (BS8579) legislation and the ways it has shifted and impacted the construction industry, paying particular attention to balcony design. Exploring the factors you need to take into account when including balconies in your project such as; fire safety, slips rating, inclusive design, balcony drainage and wind uplift.
Optional Extras (adds 15 minutes)
  • Common Installation Errors
  • Common Design Issues
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Definitions

What is a balcony, what is a terrace, and what is an access deck

Fire Safety

EN13501 – What is “A-Class”
What happens to BS8414
RICS Guidance on refurbishments
MHCLG Guidance
BRoof(t4) – how it applies to coverings
Laminated glass

Balcony Drainage

Types of drainage that can be used:
Edge drainage
Piped drainage
Water volume (EN1253 and EN12056)

Wind Uplift

UK Standards (BRE Digest - 1985)
Referenced Florida / Australian standards
What’s the risk

Slip Ratings & Inclusive Design

Pendulum test (BS7976)
Micro-roughness Rz values

Our Service

Porcelain wind uplift solutions
Porcelain onto open steel frame
Complete aluminium range, with full drainage options
Green aluminium

Embodied Carbon- What Even is an EPD?

(1 hour duration)

Through our comprehensive training, you will gain a better understanding of the principles, processes and categories involved in life cycle analyses (LCAs) and environmental product declarations (EPDs). This will provide you with the practical skills needed to read, understand and compare EPDs. Helping you make more informed decisions on future projects.
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What is an LCA?

An introduction to what is involved in the Lifecycle Analysis:
Manufacturing / Use / Disposal / Recovery

How to Read an EPD

Units
Reference Service Life
Assumptions
System Boundaries

EPD Categories

Global Warming Potentials
Ozone Depletion
Acidification
Eutrophication
Photochemical Oxidation
Abiotic Depletion
Water Use

How a Manufacturer Uses an EPD

How to Compares EPDs

Comparing EN15804:2012 and EN15804:2012 + A2:2019
Cut-Off Points
Database

Case Study

Sisu Flooring compared to other LVT Brands

Wind Uplift on Balconies and Terraces

(30 minutes duration)

This training will help you get to grips with basics of atmospheric pressure and the effect of wind on a structure. Discover how wind uplift is calculated, the dangers of wind uplift and the possible risks of the industries current attitudes on the subject. Whilst exploring the different wind uplift systems available and guidance on the most effective solutions to make your project safe and compliant.
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What is Wind Uplift?

Negative pressure

Application of Legislation

How it is currently being viewed by Building Control

How is it calculated?

Vortexes
BRE Digest 1985
Florida University 2014

Is what we’re doing OK?

Industry attitude and risk

Our Service

EnviroBuild's decking and paving solutions
Wind Uplift Legislation
In the event of storm conditions a floating paving system can become dislodged and in the most serious circumstances be thrown off the side of a building in a potentially lethal incident. Making it important that you stay up to date with the latest wind uplift legislation and discover the right wind uplift solutions for your project.
Balcony Building Regulations
Over the past few years there has been a significant shift in building practises and material specifications of high-rise balconies and terraces. The introduction of BS 8579:2020 provides a standard that encourages the building of safer and more inclusive balconies and terraces.
Cladding on building
Cladding Fire Regulations
In the UK and also throughout the EU, the fire safety rating of construction materials is determined by the European Reaction to Fire classification system (Euroclass system) which was introduced in England in the early 2000s.
Non Combustible Decking Balcony
Non-Combustible Decking Regulations
Following mass campaigns in support of improved legislation and stricter regulation, England implemented the first post-Grenfell piece of fire legislation in December 2018.
Scotland Strengthens Fire Regulations
In July 2019, the Scottish Government published a new technical handbook addressing fire safety within both domestic and non-domestic buildings. The planned changes in guidance came into force on the 1st of October 2019.