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Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is an ongoing requirement for chartered architects today. As a member of the RIBA CPD Providers Network, we work to support you in improving your knowledge and understanding of important flooring industry issues by providing you with the latest updates and training through a combination of seminars and distributed information.
Seminar Presentations at Your Convenience
As a world leader in flooring solutions, we offer 8 RIBA-accredited CPD seminars developed to address the following industry issues:
Explore inclusive, human-conscious design principles by celebrating the vast diversity of human experiences, putting people at the heart of the design, and creating spaces where everyone can thrive by considering space planning, material choice, and designing for care. Learn more.
CPD Duration: 1 hour each, consisting of a 40–45-minute presentation with a 15-minute Q&A.
Learn about sustainability in floor coverings and approaches like energy and waste reduction, recycling, Cradle to Cradle® principles, material transparency, and health initiatives, as well as certifications and labels to enhance understanding of sustainable practices and principles. Learn more.
CPD Duration: 1 hour each, consisting of a 40–45-minute presentation with a 15-minute Q&A.
Explore Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) by addressing the threat of antimicrobial resistance, healthcare-associated infections, risk assessment for surface areas, responsible use of antimicrobials, and the Clean Hospitals initiative to enhance understanding of IPC importance and implementation strategies. Learn more.
CPD Duration: 1 hour each, consisting of a 40–45-minute presentation with a 15-minute Q&A.
Learn about the importance of colour and design in specifying vinyl flooring for Alzheimer’s facilities and the connection between a comfortable environment and the well-being of patients with Alzheimer’s. Get guidance on planning interior spaces tailored for care, including recommendations for interior design, flooring choices, and colour schemes. Learn more.
CPD Duration: 1 hour each, consisting of a 40–45-minute presentation with a 15-minute Q&A.
Gain knowledge about how to effectively use different flooring styles and colours to create specific moods and environments in various spaces. Learn more.
CPD Duration: 1 hour each, consisting of a 40–45-minute presentation with a 15-minute Q&A.
Delve into sustainable design in building and flooring specification, with a focus on regulatory guidance, key considerations, product categories for homes and shared living spaces, installation impact, cost associations, and general guidelines for specifying floor coverings to enhance understanding of sustainable factors in design decisions. Learn more.
CPD Duration: 1 hour each, consisting of a 40–45-minute presentation with a 15-minute Q&A.
Learn how to reduce slips and trips in workplaces and homes through the correct floor covering specifications, understand HSE guidelines, safety slip tests, the benefits of entrance matting, proper specification practices, identifying areas for slip-resistant floor coverings, and maintenance’s role in preventing slips. Learn more.
CPD Duration: 1 hour each, consisting of a 40–45-minute presentation with a 15-minute Q&A.
Discover indoor sports surface standards, key test methods, performance standards related to shock absorbency, requirements for various sports levels and safety, selection criteria, installation, maintenance, environmental concerns, life cycle costs, and guidelines for proper specification for different usage scenarios. Learn more.
CPD Duration: 1 hour each, consisting of a 40–45-minute presentation with a 15-minute Q&A.