Webinars

Ezra Safety Group Fire Marshal Training

November 19, 2024 by Erika Rabaya

The main outcome of this training course is to provide you with the knowledge to carry out the functions of a fire marshal. Please note, this course also contains all of the content in the Basic Fire Awareness and Fire Extinguisher courses.

Lorient – The Importance of Fire Doors & Intumescent Seals

October 29, 2024 by Erika Rabaya

Fire doors and intumescent seals are critical components in fire safety, designed to prevent the spread of fire and smoke, saving lives and protecting property. This CPD explores their essential role in passive fire protection.

The CPD Covers:

Hard facts concerning deaths, injuries and property damage caused by fire and smoke
Fire testing in the UK and the applicable fire and smoke leakage standards
How ironmongery affects fire doors and the vital role of intumescent protection
Understanding intumescent seals for doors and the importance of third party certification
Practical product solutions

Attending this seminar will award you with 1-hour’s Continual Professional Development (CPD).

Grenfell’s Legacy Reflect & Progress Conference (Online)

October 25, 2024 by Erika Rabaya

Safety and quality, or rather the failure of safety and quality, is the most important issue facing the construction industry today. Several years on from the tragic events at Grenfell Tower, there have been many considerable developments in building safety legislation at both the UK and Scottish government levels.

We have put together this conference to discuss building and fire safety developments across the sector. Beginning with a keynote presentation from CIOB Past President Paul Nash on building safety legislation, the event will cover building safety developments from several perspectives. A series of expert speakers will discuss policy development on cladding remediation in Scotland, new modern methods of fire safety, early detection of defects, technology solutions and construction law.

Our speakers will be:

Paul Nash, CIOB Past President: Paul is Chair of the CIOB’s Quality Implementation Group and in 2017 he chaired the working group on procurement as part of the Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety led by Dame Judith Hackitt.
Eddie Tuttle, CIOB Director of Policy, Research & Public Affairs: Eddie is co-chair of the CIOB’s Quality Implementation Group and leads on the interaction with UK Government for CIOB’s response to both Grenfell and the implementation of building safety legislation in the UK.

Jocelyne Fleming, CIOB Policy & Public Affairs Officer – Scotland: Leading on the CIOB’s policy and public affairs work in Scotland, Jocelyne will provide an update on the CIOB’s engagement on the Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Act, Single Building Assessments, what is on the horizon for Scotland’s cladding remediation programme and wider building safety policies.

Rory Buckingham, ASSA Abloy: The ASSA Abloy team will discuss electrically controlled fire and escape doors which are designed to provide protection from fire and limit the spread of flames.

Paul McLaughlin & Alan Bryant, Multivista: Multivista uses cutting-edge visual technology to revolutionize how projects are managed before, during and after construction. Multivista provide this pioneering product and are a global provider of information technology solutions. Multivista will allow you to see behind walls, ceilings and even slabs to avoid any unforeseen cost and will demonstrate this in their presentation.

Alasdair Perry – British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association and a member of the Industry Competence Committee and will discuss the impact of the Grenfell Phase 2 report on the fire suppression industry and why competence in the industry is so important to BAFSA.

Katherine Dorran – Construction Law – DWF LLP: Katherine will give a lawyer’s perspective and reflect on the developments. There will be an introduction on construction with a quick walk through on parties in construction projects, legislations relevant to construction projects, and construction documents.

Members: gain 3 CIOB CPD points when you reflect on the ethical aspects of your learning from this activity.

Please note that this event is also being held in person in Dundee, Scotland. If you would like to attend in person then please use this link instead to book your place.

Contact

Wilma Marshall

Member Services and Events Coordinator – Central

[email protected]

Webinar – Energy Modelling and Data Analytics for Net-Zero Retrofit

October 7, 2024 by Erika Rabaya

Energy Modelling and Data Analytics for Net-Zero Retrofit

With 80% of the 2050 building stock already standing, global retrofit rates need to accelerate rapidly to ensure that net-zero carbon targets remain within reach. However, given the complex nature of buildings, how can building owners, operators and AEC practitioners make informed decisions to ensure that strategies deliver in terms of energy, carbon, comfort and cost?

Join our experts for this consulting-led session, exploring how cutting-edge energy modelling, dynamic design tools, and data analytics can streamline decision-making and reduce risk for retrofit projects.

Using real-world case studies, we’ll showcase the latest digital techniques to enhance the performance of existing buildings, guiding you through our step-by-step process – from initial optimisation to dynamic modelling of light and deep retrofit solutions, right through to ongoing post-retrofit monitoring and verification.

This session will equip attendees with actionable insights and innovative approaches to deliver high-performance retrofits that stand the test of time. Plus, our live Q&A will give you the chance to ask your most pressing retrofit questions directly to the experts.

This session will also mark the launch of a brand-new report from IES, exploring the role of dynamic simulation and digital tools in supporting effective retrofit strategies. Attendees will be among the first to access this latest insight, so sign up now to secure your place!

Speakers:

Ruth Kerrigan, Chief Operating Officer, IES (Chair)
Jason McGuire, Senior Project Consultant – Energy Services, IES
Michael Pollock, Senior Consultancy Manager – HVAC Modelling, IES
Valeria Ferrando, Associate Director – Digital Twin Consultancy, IES

Webinar – DeafWatch

October 2, 2024 by Erika Rabaya

CIBSE Approved “Everyone deserves to be safe” CPD overview

How Deaf and Hard-Of-Hearing People Respond to a Fire Alarm.

Introduction:
An evidence-based presentation about fire alert solutions for Deaf people. We talk about legal implications and the pros, and cons of all available systems. The presentation discusses the balance between cost-effectiveness and efficiency. Everyone will receive CIBSE certification.

Estimated time:
1 hour. The CPD is provided via video conferencing, ideally Zoom or MS Teams.

Presenter:
Chris Durham, Managing Director, Wireless Alert Solutions Ltd.

Part 1: The scale and visibility of the Deaf community and changing perceptions.
Part 2: Appropriate and inappropriate technologies
Part 3: Comparing Deaf Paging and Visual Alarms for fire safety.
Part 4: Hybrid solutions, procedures, and best practice.
Part 5: Case studies and design support.
Part 6: Open discussion

Contact Details:
Wireless Alert Solutions Limited
Mobile: 07897772518
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.wasol.co.uk

We received excellent feedback from the presentations delivered online during this current climate.

“…very useful and eye opening how big a market there is.”
Brian V. Consultant Associate

“…very interesting. It needs to be considered far more in projects going forwards.”
Martin B. Senior Mechanical Engineer

“…very clear. Made interesting with additional information and stories – Chris’s passion for the topic was obvious.“
Tirion E. Graduate Mechanical Engineer

“Very good analysis of the scale of the problem, various solutions and why some are not plausible – The detail on coverage and dead spots especially informative.”
Simon B. Senior Fire Engineer

CPD is FIA Accredited

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