The CPD Programme 2009 is based around the RIBA CPD Core Curriculum. Unless otherwise stated, all seminars are 2-5pm.
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Please click on the seminar title for further information on individual events.
Conservation Techniques
29 January 2009
An overview of conservation techniques and policies with in depth consideration of technical aspects. techniques and materials for conservation.
Speaker: Ian Constantinides, St Blaise
Survive and Prosper, Tips for Trading in Difficult Times
12 February 2009
Improving business performance through a competative advantage is central to the objective of any strategist. Learning the lessons from companies, or competitors, which have successfully achieved a superior performance is a useful starting point.
Speaker: Les Bailey, Orion Management
Health and Safety
19 February 2009
This seminar moves away from CDM to look at the role of the designer.
Speaker: Alan Russell, Trenton Consultants
Procurement and Building Cost Management
26 February 2009
Procurement and Tender Documents. How to define a strategy for procurement with a look at documents for tender, supply chain cost management, building finance agreements and guaranteed maximum prices.
Speaker: Mike Thomas, Mike Thomas Ltd
Building Information Modelling
5 March 2009
An insight into the latest design technology.
Speaker: George Gubas, CAD Academy
Building Regulations
19 March 2009
Energy Performance Certificates and Robust Details.
A detailed look at the implications and impact on design and process of aspects of Parts E and L of the Building Regulations.
Speakers: Martin Russell-Croucher, RICS. Dave Baker, Robust Details.
Accessible Design
23 April 2009
Update on the DDA, design solutions, European standards, specifications, fire escape and the new BS/CoP 8300.
Speaker: Jane Simpson, Jane Simpson Access
Reducing Waste by Design, Introducing Site Waste Management
7 May 2009
This workshop is aimed at designers and design teams who are interested in improving the materials resource efficiency of their projects.
Speaker: Mervyn Jones, WRAP
Fire Legislation Update
21 May 2009
An update on the rules and regulations defining the design, management and construction requirements for fire safety in buildings.
Speakers: Keith Turner and James Brady, BYL Training
Excellence in Architecture and Regeneration: Dealing with Complexity, Looking to the Future
This event has been postponed until further notice, to register interest for the future date please contact Stacey at the regional office.
This open forum on regeneration skills in collaboration with RegenWM will focus on the contribution of architects to the regeneration effort, signposting current and future practice.
Speakers:
Les Sparks, OBE, Chair West Midlands Design Group
Adrian Passmore, RegenWM,
Peter Kent Baguley, Heritage and Design Champion, Stoke on Trent City Council
Gareth Hoskins, Director, Gareth Hoskins Architects
Risk Management and Construction Law
25 June 2009
How to manage commercial, statutory and technical risk. Architects appointments, intellectual property, duties to clients, the contractor and third parties and getting fees paid.
Speaker: Robert Stevenson, Berrymans Lace & Mawer
Planning: Practice and Policy
23 July 2009
A look in some depth at the new act, working with planners and some legal implications for architects of working with the planning system.
Speaker: From the RTPI and Hammonds LLP
Guerrilla Tactics Comes to Brum
13 August 2009
RIBA West Midlands and Business Link West Midlands are running a one day Guerrilla Tactics conference in Birmingham. Based on the successful annual conference at RIBA's HQ offices, this event is aimed at small practices and will give strategic insight to marketing, branding, business planning, fee negotiating, accessing new markets, maximising profits and much more besides.
At £30 + VAT (£40 for non members) this is an opportunity not to be missed.
Building Contracts Update
27 August 2009
An update on new contracts and a review of current contracts. What to look out for, what is the appropriate contract, why use it and certification issues.
Speaker: Sarah Wilson, Watson Burton LLP
Life Between the Buildings
21 September 2009
A seminar exploring, by reference to case studies, how Urban Design affects communities and how communities can influence Urban Design. Is it possible to create places where communities can develop and flourish?
Sustainable Design
24 September 2009
A look at how to deal with the current commercial and residential building stock, managing waste and the use and detailling of materials.
Speaker: Lucy Pedler, The Green Register
Disputes, Differences and Construction Projects: Inevitable Bed Fellows?
8 October 2009
In reality the risk of a dispute or difference arising during a building project is something that cannot be totally removed. This seminar looks at measures that can be taken to reduce the occurance of disputes and manage their existence to a conclusion.
Speaker: Michael Dunn, Rex Proctor and Partners
Grand Designs Live
9-11 October 2009
100,000 people visited the show last year. This year it's expected to be even bigger.
RIBA West Midlands will be in the Expert Advice Centre where visitors to the show will meet RIBA members for mini consultations.
If you would like to take part and can spare some time between Friday 9th and Sunday 11th October then please contact the regional office.
If you are not able to help at the RIBA stand, but still want to visit the show, you may be interested to know that RIBA members can book tickets at the discounted rate of just £9 (saving £9 off the door rate).
To book visit www.granddesignslive.com| or call 0871 230 5586 and quote RIBA. This offer is only available for advance bookings made before 8th October.
Diagnosing Defects
22 October 2009
Understanding building defects and improving design by learning from failures. An overview of some past problems with case studies relating to structural cladding and material failures.
Speaker: Professor Malcolm Hollis, Hollis Consulting Ltd
Sustainable Materials Masterclass
5 November 2009
This is an opportunity to get the very latest information from expert speakers on the most efficient and effective sustainable materials and construction methods. This masterclass is intended to showcase solutions to delivering truly sustainable buildings and will be of benefit to practitioners across the sector.
Speakers: Howard Lidell, author of Eco-mininalism, the antidote to eco bling + Others (TBC)
Health and Safety and CDM
26 November 2009
An update on CDM and a look at other design and constructions site management aspects for health and safety.
Speaker: Alan Russell, Trenton Consultants
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