Presentations in your office - architecture

AR1 The Code for Sustainable Homes energy solutions

Code introduction; air leakage; thermal bridging; building orientation; U-values for external walls; meeting the mandatory energy/CO2 targets with masonry and concrete; case studies.

AR2 The Code for Sustainable Homes case studies

Code overview; Skanska ModernaHus; Hanson EcoHouse; Barratt Green House; Tarmac Homes Project; Bramall Construction project; Masonry Code 5 Demonstration House.

AR3 Architectural precast solutions

Design possibilities of architectural precast concrete cladding; finishes available; colours and textures; innovations including ultra-high-strength concrete; translucent concrete; geotextile formed concrete.

AR4 Insulating Concrete Formwork construction

Different systems available; principles of details; whole-life benefits; external finishes. case studies - zero energy house; CREO house; psychiatric intensive care unit; youth & community centre; ecohome.

AR5 Fast Track Structures for Cellular Buildings

Covers in-situ; precast; hybrid solutions; how the systems work; benefits: economic/programming/acoustic performance; case studies - social housing; hotel; apartments; student accommodation.

AR6 Basements for housing

Benefits of basements; planning issues; the Basement Information Centre; different construction methods; waterproofing systems; design issues; light/ventilation/insulation/fire; case studies.

AR7 Introduction to flooring systems

Different systems available and their performance benefits: in-situ; precast; flat slab; prestressed; void-in-floor; innovative systems; screeds; Robust Standard floor details; Approved Document Part E.

AR8 Introduction to walling systems

Overview of construction types; performance benefits. Approved Document Part E; Robust Standard wall details; traditional masonry; thin joint technology; precast systems; insulating concrete formwork; tunnel-form construction.

AR9 Flood resilience in residential developments

Impact of climate change; water exclusion strategy; water entry strategy; concrete solutions for walls and floors; sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS).

AR10 Landscape architecture

Landscaping solutions and products; surface finishes and textures; visual and sustainability impacts; case studies of best practice; resources.

How to book

To request a free technical presentation or a compilation of presentations in your office, please contact your regional engineer/architect or register at: cpd@concretecentre.com When requesting a presentation please indicate:

• the topic(s) of interest
• location
• a number of suitable dates
• whether morning or afternoon session
• attendee information i.e. discipline, numbers (minimum of 15)
• availability of av equipment