Please find below recordings of 2023 webinars and slides where available.
The following webinar recordings are available below:
- Thermal Insulation for Windows and Facade Systems
- Contracts Update
- Perimeter Fire Seals in Curtain Walling
- Facade Smoke Ventilation
- Powder Coating – from pre-treatment to application
- Payments Update
- Energy Solutions for Net Zero
- EPD Deciphered & Launch of CAB EPD
- Curtain Walling & Firestopping
- Testing for a Safer Future
- Achieving Competence in the Building Envelope Sector
- Curtain Walling & Acoustics
- Key Changes for Building Safety
- Understanding the Circular Economy and Net Zero
- Supporting the Built Environment through Product Traceability
Thermal Insulation for Windows and Facade Systems
Andrew Whitmore – Technoform Solutions UK
27 April 2023
As thermal requirements for buildings get ever tighter, the need to improve the U-value of framing profiles for windows and curtain walling increases.
In this webinar, Andrew Whitmore, MD of Technoform, explored the subject of thermal transmission and thermal breaks, as these components have evolved from the 1980s.
While the performance of aluminium makes it the material of choice for many, getting the thermal properties right is critical. Andrew also highlighted the issue of thermal bridging and the key considerations.
Slides: Thermal insulation for window and facade systems
Contracts Update
Geraldine Fleming – Driver Trett
4 May 2023
Geraldine Fleming of Driver Trett reviewed a number of important construction cases decided in 2022, and advised members on the potential impact of these cases to their businesses.
Issues covered included:
• Bribery
• Adjudication
• Defective cladding
• Termination
• Use of Social Media.
Slides: Contracts update
Perimeter Fire Seals in Curtain Walling
Barnaby Carrick – Siderise Insulation
11 May 2023
With the current focus on facades and fire safety, looking specifically at the detailing of perimeter fire seals in modern curtain walling, Barnaby discussed compliance with Building Regulations, testing standards, challenges and solutions. Drawing upon their international test data and unparalleled experience in this field, the aim of this Siderise presentation is to educate and inform clients, regulators, main contractors and specialist sub contractors.
Slides: Perimeter fire seals in curtain walling
Facade Smoke Ventilation
Simon Hall – SE Controls
18 May 2023
A presentation of Applications, Regulations & Compliance of Façade Smoke Ventilation, The Building Safety Act impact and The Digital Golden Thread.
[Recording in three segments below]
Slides: Facade smoke ventilation
Powder Coating – from pre-treatment to application
Chris Mansfield – Tomburn and Naveen Sandhu – Akzo Nobel
8 June 2023
This webinar is for all with an interest in powder coating of aluminium for architectural applications – focused on system designers, applicators and fabricators.
We will start with the latest standards for aluminium pre-treatment, highlighting the importance of component design and how to minimise risks of coating issues. Our first speaker is Chris Mansfield, Tomburn and Convenor CEN/TC 139/WG 5.
The need to avoid any inconsistencies in the pre-treatment and powder coating processes will also be stressed. Problematic areas will be explored and the use of different types of powder explained. Chris will be joined by our second speaker, Naveen Sandhu, Akzo Nobel Powder Coatings.
Slides:
Powder Coating of Architectural Aluminium – Chris Mansfield
Powder Coatings for Modern Facaces – Naveen Sandhu
Payments Update
Geraldine Fleming – Driver Trett
15 June 2023
This session presented by Geraldine Fleming of Driver Trett will provide delegates with an excellent reminder of how to get paid. We will cover issues such as:
• What are the payment rules under the Construction Act
• What should a construction contract contain on payment
• How should you present your application for payment
• What constitutes a valid Payment Notice
• What can you do if you are not paid.
Slides:
Energy Solutions for Net Zero
Andy Powell – Open Energy Market
12 September 2023
This webinar will introduce Open Energy Market’s data-led analytics and live insights that drive informed decision making and effective strategy execution that can unlock market-leading savings when it comes to energy procurement, as well as working alongside a tailored path to net zero. OEM will explain how they can provide an energy procurement service tailored to your specific needs. OEM’s approach allows businesses to benefit from wholesale energy prices and take advantage of market dips. They manage the platforms that can combine your actual energy procurement costs with your sustainability projects and net zero goals. Take control of your carbon footprint!
EPD Deciphered & Launch of CAB EPD
Justin Furness – Council for Aluminium in Building
21 September 2023
In this webinar, Justin Furness of the Council for Aluminium in Building will explain what an Environmental Product Declaration or EPD is and why they are increasingly important. We will also launch our aluminium window EPD, produced using member data and representing the “average” product on the UK market.
Slides:
Curtain Walling & Firestopping
Barnaby Carrick – Siderise
28 September 2023
This presentation looks at some of the key and unique functions of curtain walling façades, and what differentiates them from other facade types. We will examine the UK’s regulatory requirements for fire protection for curtain walling and supplementary guidance available. We will also look at applicable terminology and definitions that are crucial to understanding the functional requirements of protecting the building from the spread of fire via the facade.
Our speaker is Barnaby Carrick, Senior Technical Engineer at Siderise. He willl look at the performance requirements of fire stops, including which ones are suitable for this specific application and what important principles they must incorporate. He will also take a closer look at the testing and certification of curtain walling fire stops, highlighting the importance of system testing and a wholistic design for protecting curtain walling facades.
- This is an update of the webinar on 11 May
Slides:
Testing for a Safer Future
Paul Morrell
5 October 2023
Paul Morrell, the government’s first Chief Construction Adviser (2009-2012), led the recent independent review of the testing regime for construction products: Testing for a Safer Future – An Independent Review of the Construction Products Testing Regime. Commissioned by the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Homes and Communities, following the Grenfell Tower tragedy and the Hackitt Review, the report of the review will strongly influence critical and much needed change to the testing, assessment and use of construction products, so that ultimately building occupiers are kept safe.
In this webinar, Paul will summarise the findings of the review and map out how the system could and should change.
This webinar is not only for those testing products day-to-day but for anyone involved in the development, marketing and installation of construction products, working to ensure that users can make informed decisions when specifying and selecting products, as well as ensuring that products are installed, used and maintained as the manufacturer intended.
Slides:
Achieving Competence in the Building Envelope Sector
Danny Hampshire, Wates
19 October 2023
How can you achieve and demonstrate competence in the building envelope sector and why is that increasingly important? The Building Safety Act named HSE as the new Building Safety Regulator (BSR) in England. One of its key functions is to encourage the built environment industry to improve their competence. Organisations must have appropriate management systems, processes, policies and resources in place to demonstrate their competence.
The Joint Competency Initiative (JCI) for the Envelope Sector was formed following the Grenfell Tower tragedy and the introduction of the Building Safety Act, with the aim of setting out a vision for requirements relating to both organisational and individual competence of those working in the glazing, cladding and roofing sectors. While this cultural shift presents its challenges, the JCI is concerned with improving the buildings we construct and the safety of their occupants and those around them. A competent workforce is critical to that aim. In this webinar we will explore the latest thinking for how important roles in our sector can best achieve and demonstrate competence.
Danny Hampshire, on behalf of Neville Grunwald, Director of Facades and Roofs, Wates Construction and Chair of the Joint Competence Initiative for the Envelope Sector (JCI) is the presenter for this webinar.
Slides:
Curtain Walling & Acoustics
Barnaby Carrick, Siderise
2 November 2023
This presentation is ideal for contractors and manufacturers of curtain walling façade systems who would like an introduction to acoustics.
During this webinar, our speaker Barnaby Carrick, Senior Technical Engineer at Siderise, will look at some of the key terminology you will come across in relation to acoustics in curtain walling façades and also some of the minimum requirements based on the UK’s building regulations.
He will also show how sound travels in many paths in curtain walling façades. By touching on library data he will demonstrate a couple of the key principles you can learn from to improve your designs acoustically. He will also consider potential performance limiting factors and how simple design and product changes can improve a façade. Barnaby will also touch on the importance of good workmanship and how drastically it can affect your design.
Slides:
Key Changes for Building Safety
Andrew Taylor, ASFP
9 November 2023
The Building Safety Act became law in April 2022, overhauling existing regulations and creating three new bodies to provide effective oversight of the new regime.
In this webinar Dr Andrew Taylor, Head of Technical, Association for Specialist Fire Protection, will outline how the Building Safety Act is changing construction so that building occupants feel safe and are safe.
Many of the detailed provisions in the Act will be implemented through a programme of secondary legislation. In this webinar we will explore where we are in this programme and what that means for all of us.
Understanding the Circular Economy and Net Zero
Debbie Ward, Cirklo Consult
16 November 2023
With the UK construction industry facing significant challenges including the need to reduce environmental impact, deliver social value and remain competitive, there is an imperative for industry professionals to understand how climate change, carbon emissions and the circular economy is relevant to the operation of their business, and how they work with their stakeholders and wider supply chain.
The British Chambers of Commerce latest report showed that action on net zero has been held back by a lack of business understanding – businesses are not yet fully engaging with net zero targets, which is having knock-on effects on customers, consumers and, of course, the environment.
This lunchtime session will give you a high level understanding about what the Circular Economy is, how it fits in with climate change and Net Zero Carbon, and how it is relevant to the construction sector. Our presenter for this session is Debbie Ward, director at Cirklo Consult, which delivers circular economy related training, education and advisory services including Carbon Literacy training. In addition to Cirklo project work Debbie also works part time with the Alliance for Sustainable Building Products focussing on Reuse and Circular Economy, is a Director of The Rebuild Site and an Associate at Sustainability West Midlands, and sits on the IEMA Circular Economy Steering Group.
Supporting the Built Environment through Product Traceability
Dan Rossiter & Ross Matthews, BSI
30 November 2023
In her Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety following the Grenfell Tower tragedy, Dame Judith Hackitt called for the creation of a consistent labelling and product traceability system to improve building safety. The need for a building safety ‘golden thread’ was identified, enabled by products carrying ‘permanent marking’ to ensure their ready identification to property stakeholders. Although not yet legislation, how can manufacturers contribute to this golden thread of information through digitally enabled product traceability? In this webinar, learn about BSI Identity – a product traceability system that allows supply chain operators quick, easy access to a range of product information. It means an asset’s related certifications, data sheets and user guides can be made available to specifiers and installers via a mobile phone or app.