Sustainability

Wednesday, 25th March 2026

  • Choose whichever seminar/s are of interest
  • Register by completing the form below
  • The day before the event you will receive joining links (most used formats are Teams and Zoom)
  • On the day of the event, click the supplied link
  • Watch the seminar and ask any questions you
    may have at the end
  • A full CPD Certificate will be provided after the event
Sustainability
Line-Up For the Day

09:30

Why Rainwater Harvesting Can Help Solve a Future Water Crisis

Graf UK Ltd

This CPD explores how rainwater harvesting for both domestic and commercial purposes can help solve a future water crisis. We will look at what systems are available in the UK and the benefits of each.

10:30

Secondary Glazing: The Retrofit Solution to Building Sustainability

Selectaglaze Ltd

In a time of an ever-growing climate crisis, soaring heating costs, more stringent energy efficiency regulations secondary glazing has never been more relevant. It is being used more and more frequently to insulate existing buildings and is by far the best way of providing noise insulation. Secondary glazing installation is a more sustainable option than replacement of primary windows. The embodied carbon in the existing windows is retained and there is no carbon cost associated with removing and sorting materials for recycling or landfill. This RIBA approved CPD seminar will leave those attending, confident in the ability to create a good specification when detailing secondary glazing into a project; to raise thermal efficiency, provide acoustic insulation or additional security in traditional, listed or new buildings. Testing standards and performance levels which can be achieved will be covered, as well as the more technical aspects such as fixing details and other design considerations.

11:30

A Guide to Modern Lime Render Systems

Fassa UK Ltd

This CPD presentation is designed to guide architects, specifiers, and contractors through the benefits of using modern, factory-produced lime render systems. By challenging the common misconception that these materials are inferior to traditional site-prepared mixes, this session will highlight how contemporary additives, rigorous quality control and consistency have advanced lime render to meet the demands of modern construction.

We will explore hydrated and hydraulic limes and their applications, substrates old and new along with modern and historic applications.
The finishes required to maintain the permeability of the overall lime render build up will also be explored, looking into standards on the various of paint finishes.
We shall also look at the sustainability of lime from the quarry to the finished product.

13:00

Unlocking Heat Pump Performance: Radiant Heating Emitter for Net Zero Buildings

Discrete Heat Co Ltd

Heat pumps are essential to achieving Net Zero, but their efficiency depends entirely on low-temperature heating systems. This CPD examines how the  award winning product ThermaSkirt, a radiant skirting board heating overcomes the limitations of traditional radiators in both new build and retrofit projects, delivering consistent comfort at flow temperatures compatible with heat pumps while freeing up valuable wall and floor space.
Explore how eliminating screed and oversized radiators reduces embodied carbon by 250-300kg CO₂ per cubic metre, supports TM54 real-world performance goals, and addresses TM59 overheating risks through responsive low-thermal-mass design.
With applications across healthcare, education, social housing, and commercial retrofit, this session provides evidence-based strategies for specifying heating systems that work in practice- not just in theory.
Ideal for sustainability consultants, architects, and building services engineers committed to delivering truly efficient, occupant-focused environments.

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