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Information - BDCPD 03 2025: Segmental retaining walls for housing developments
Retaining walls play a critical role in modern construction, helping to manage elevation changes, prevent soil erosion and create stable land formations by transforming steep terrains into usable spaces. The concept of reinforced soil structures has existed for centuries, with ancient civilisations using stone and timber to stabilise slopes and ...
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Information - BDCPD 02 2025: Hard landscaping specification for housing developments
As urban development accelerates and rainfall intensifies, traditional drainage systems are under unprecedented strain. The result? Rising flood risks, environmental degradation and a need to rethink how we manage surface water. Hard landscaping plays an important role in mitigating these challenges, offering innovative solutions that combine functionality with sustainability. One ...
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Information - BDWA100 2025: Digital edition
Building Design’s annual analysis of the state of play in architecture, listing all the top practices, identifying the leaders in different specialisms, markets and regions, and looking to the year ahead in architecture
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Information - BDCPD 01 2025: Understanding the regulatory requirements for modern ventilation systems
Learn how to meet ventilation compliance standards while ensuring air quality and energy efficiency in modern homes. Sponsored by Xpelair by Dimplex, this module outlines the key ventilation requirements and explores the role of MVHR in meeting modern standards. Deadline for completion Friday 21 February 2025.
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Information - BDCPD 20 2024: Steel structures for fire performance
Sponsored by the British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA), this module covers critical insights into fire-resilient design strategies, material selection, and industry standards to enhance safety and compliance in steel construction. Deadline for completion Friday 24 January 2024.
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Information - BDCPD 19 2024: Specifying glass in rooflights
Sponsored by Glazing Vision, this module will explore the relevant industry guidance and technical considerations when specifying glass in rooflights, guiding professionals through the design, manufacturing and construction process.
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Information - BDCPD 18 2024: Carbon negative brick solutions
Sponsored by Vandersanden, this module will explore the specification of carbon negative bricks, a recent innovation developed to offer a more sustainable alternative to clay brick in terms of carbon sequestration.
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Information - BDCPD 17 2024: Flat roofs and fire testing standards
Sponsored by Soprema, this CPD module delves into the rise of flat roofs, their evolving nature, and the crucial fire testing standards that must be met in order to achieve compliance with current building regulations
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Information - BDWebinar - Unlocking affordable housing delivery: Strategies, challenges, and opportunities
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Information - BDTackling RAAC in the schools estate: Ensuring safe and sustainable learning environments
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Information - BDCPD 16 2024: Embedding excellence in carbon management
Sponsored by BSI, this module will explore PAS 2080 and how the standard’s requirements enable professionals to embed carbon management excellence throughout the built environment supply chain
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Information - BDCPD 15 2024: Digital workflow technology
Sponsored by Topcon Positioning GB, this module will explore the benefits of digital workflow technology, alongside the issues that may arise during integration and how they can be overcome