Architecture CPD

Gain your architecture CPD points with BD by completing CPD modules online. Each module below contains a full technical article followed by a link to a multiple-choice questionnaire. All are fully CPD accredited for architects.

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CPD 19 2026: Beyond embodied carbon: the whole-life impact of timber windows

2026-10-26T05:00:00+00:00Sponsored by

Sponsored by George Barnsdale, this module explores how material choice, operational performance, durability, maintenance, repair and end-of-life considerations can influence the whole-life carbon impact of window specification

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    CPD 18 2026: Multifunctional flat roof design

    2026-10-16T05:00:00+01:00Sponsored by

    As flat roofs take on more roles, their design and specification are becoming increasingly complex. This CPD, sponsored by ROCKWOOL®, explores how to assess loading, fire performance, drainage and long-term behaviour as part of a complete roof system

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    CPD 17 2026: Using XPS insulation below DPC level in cavity walls

    2026-10-09T05:00:00+01:00Sponsored by

    Sponsored by PolyFoam XPS, this CPD module explores the principles behind using extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation in masonry cavity walls below damp-proof course (DPC) level, examining relevant Building Regulations guidance, detailing approaches and the role of thermal modelling in achieving robust building performance

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    CPD 16 2026: Fire safety and wall membranes: understanding their role in building performance

    2026-10-02T05:00:00+01:00Sponsored by

    Sponsored by Glidevale Protect, UK producer of construction membranes, this CPD explores the role of membranes within wall construction, with a particular focus on fire performance and how it interacts with moisture management, airtightness and thermal performance

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    CPD 15 2026: Retrofitting solid-wall homes with insulation

    2026-09-18T05:00:00+01:00Sponsored by

    Sponsored by ROCKWOOL®, this module covers external wall insulation in the retrofit of solidwall homes – including the policy and funding landscape driving demand, and the fire safety and moisture-management requirements that govern material choice

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    CPD 14 2026: Closing the performance gap with insulation

    2026-08-14T05:00:00+01:00Sponsored by

    Sponsored by ROCKWOOL®, this module examines why the gap between the predicted and actual performance of so many buildings persists – and how fabric-first design, informed insulation specification and consistent installation practice can help close it

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    CPD 13 2026: The fundamentals of insulation

    2026-07-17T06:00:00+01:00Sponsored by

    Sponsored by ROCKWOOL®, this module explores the key principles behind insulation performance and how specifiers can ensure materials meet the standards required for modern construction on thermal, acoustic and fire performance

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    CPD 12 2026: Data-driven decision-making in the built environment – improving performance, profitability and resilience

    2026-07-10T06:00:00+01:00Sponsored by

    This module, sponsored by Deltek, illustrates how senior decision-makers in the built environment can use data to support better operational and strategic decision-making. It examines how integrated information systems, key performance indicators (KPIs), predictive analytics and AI-assisted forecasting can give firms the edge, and shows how any business can progress ...

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    CPD 11 2026: Specifying glazed balconies for design, performance and compliance

    2026-06-26T06:00:00+01:00Sponsored by

    Sponsored by Solarlux, this module, guides specifiers through the key decisions involved in designing and specifying a glazed balcony – from choosing the right acoustic and solar-control glazing to specifying the right fixings and meeting relevant regulations

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    CPD 10 2026: Fire safety and the building envelope

    2026-06-19T06:00:00+01:00Sponsored by

    Sponsored by ROCKWOOL®, this module focuses on the fire performance of the building envelope, looking at external walls and balconies, and how to treat junctions and interfaces; it also considers how the provisions of the Building Safety Act impact the specification of envelopes

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