CPD seminar on tackling the performance gap which gives delegates the chance to raise insulation queries face-to-face with experts has been described as good or excellent by every local authority building control officer surveyed after taking part in one of the sessions.
The Construction CPD Certification Service certified module devised and delivered by insulation company Actis has been presented to nearly 200 LABC officers across the UK since its launch 18 months ago.
The one hour module, which focuses on how to address thermal bridging, is also delivered to other construction industry professionals, as well as building control officers, from specifiers to site managers and operatives to SAP assessors.
The module looks at why the performance gap exists, the effects of external factors on the fabric efficiency of a building, air tightness and thermal bridging and how reflective insulation can address these issues.
It explains the benefits of multifoil products – such as the CE marked Actis Hybrid range – in addressing thermal bridging issues.
The fact that the three-in-one mix and match range has achieved LABC registered details, enabling the products to be accepted by LABC surveyors across England and Wales when used according to the certification, means it’s vital that all building control officers have a full understanding of the system and its merits.
Many of the seminars see the building officers inviting partner architects to join them, with larger architectural practices then choosing to arrange their own events as well.
Ian Tuck, senior technical building control surveyor at Swindon Borough Council, found the seminar he attended immensely helpful: “It was very informative and I have already had positive feedback from some of the attendees regarding its excellent presentation and content. It has certainly given us in Building Control plenty to think about when carrying out site visits.”
Chris Holland, project manager at JHAI said: “I found the presentation very interesting and informative. I have a site of 16 timber frame houses in Newport. They are using your products, so to receive up to-date information and then to see it being installed on site was very helpful. Both the owner and installer are very happy.”
Camden Building Control officers described the seminar variously as “very interesting, concise presentation with no unnecessary detail”; “exactly the presentation I was hoping for – really clear and well presented” and “well detailed and informed, full of useful info for future refurbs and upgrades.”
The format involves a 40 minute presentation followed by a 20 minute Q and A, a chance to inspect insulation materials and talk to the ACTIS experts about thermal bridging issues.
The free events are organised at venues and times to suit the audience and can include buffet, snacks or breakfast.
Building Control Officers and other construction professionals can book by email at solutions@insulation-actis.com or by phone on 01249 462 888.
