A 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 specialist 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.
The format involves a 40 minute presentation followed by a 20 minute Q and A, a chance to inspect insulation materials at first hand and talk to the ACTIS experts about thermal bridging issues.
