The presentation will consider:

·         Availability of design drawings and system specifications.
·         Availability of as built drawings and system specifications.
·         Details of contract packages awarded associated with each element of the envelope.
·         Availability of QA documentation associated with each contract/element of the envelope.
·         Minimum survey requirements to establish the design information represents a true record of the as built condition.
·         In the absence of robust QA documentation extent of more comprehensive survey requirements to establish as built condition.
·         Recording the survey information.
·         Challenges of identifying materials and products.
·         Making sense of endoscopic inspection videos and photographs.
·         Risk review of the findings.
·         Relationship of risk review with regulatory and EWS1 requirements.

This presentation discusses the requirements for pitched roof design considerations in both warm and cold roof constructions. It will cover breather membranes, air barriers and vapour control layers. It looks at the principals of condensation, the effects of condensation, issues of detailing cold pitched roofs i.e. insulation, ventilation and underlay.  It also looks at condensation controlling measures and solutions.

5 key learning points for this session:

1. Definition of BS5250 classes of pitched roof constructions
2. Difference between HR and LR Underlays
3. Vapour permeable underlay certification
4. Types of vapour permeable membranes and their properties
5. Management of moisture

This session provides exclusive information about roof access solutions, roof safety and natural smoke ventilation for flat roofs.

The presentation outlines current practice regarding the supply of smoke ventilation and roof access and discusses new design considerations and applications as a result of the latest Building Regulations, with particular reference to the areas of fire, safety and security.

It also includes best practice guidance for installation of roof hatches and natural smoke vents, such as ensuring the correct choice of ladders and demonstrating how new principles have been applied to ensure the highest standards of safety and functionality.

5 key learning points for this session:

1. Exploring the purpose and reason for access
2. Identifying and overcoming access challenges
3. Designing safe access to the roof and through the floor and ensuring safe movement around the roof
4. Considerations for Natural Smoke Ventilators and how to use them for infrequent roof access
5. An overview of regulations and standards

Part L regulations in England are changing. This presentation is designed to help understand the developments towards achieving Net Zero emissions in new dwellings buildings from 2025.

5 key learning points for this session:

1. The changes needed for specifications to fit the upcoming legislation
2. How Part L fits as just one of the developments towards achieving Net Zero emissions
3. How to future proof specifications to avoid retrofit or rework
4. How to avoid significant design changes to current specifications
5. How SAP 10 has been impacted

In this seminar, Jon uses what he has learned in his career to discuss matters such as how the industry’s skills shortage can be overcome, tackling work related stress and what he thinks the future holds for the sector.

In addition, he will also be breaking down stereotypes and what the sector must do to improve equality and will address major changes to the industry in the past 50 years and more recently.

Key learning points
An open discussion about the current state of the industry, where its heading and how it can be a better environment for a sub-contractor to work in.

Construction has, like the rest of the world, faced its most difficult period over the last 18 months. With more than 40 years’ experience in the industry, Peter Johnson provides a unique perspective on the challenges of recent times and how the cladding sector can emerge from the maelstrom in better shape.

5 key learning points for this session:

1. Identifying key external threats to your business
2. Operating through a crisis
3. Understanding the impact of new legislation on your product offering
4. The importance of risk mitigation
5. The role of financial planning / cashflow

Peter Johnson, Founder & Non-Executive Chairman, Vivalda Group

Stephen will be exploring with us how the pandemic has changed how we think, talk and act about our mental health.

Key learning points for this session:

1. Understanding more about our mental wellbeing
2. What to look out for in ourselves and in those close to us
3. When, how and from who do we seek support? 

Many of us within the industry are called upon to inspect roofs from time to time and then produce written reports, often with varying degrees of success. There is scope for improvement. The short talk develops some of the good practice described in the current series of Technical Notes published in RCI. We explore why we inspect, how we can inspect safely, what equipment we may need, the importance of observational skills and finally the need to write up our findings.

5 key learning points for this session:

1. Identify objectives of a roof inspection
2. List 3 actions that can reduce the risk of a fall in carrying out a roof inspection
3. Recognise different types roof measurement equipment
4. Value the importance of observational skills
5. Understand the need to produce concise written reports and issue promptly