OPTIMA ANNOUNCES CREATION OF TWO RIBA APPROVED CPD PRESENTATIONS
The UK’s leading partitioning specialist, Optima, has announced the creation of two RIBA approved CPD presentations. Entitled ‘Specifying Glass Partitions’ and ‘Non Load Bearing Partitions’, the presentations provide a wealth of information and advice to aid specifiers in the selection of internal partitioning systems.
The ‘Specifying Glass Partitions’ presentation looks at the benefits and reasons for specifying glass systems, starting with a look at glass and its manufacture, from processing and toughening to laminating and curving. It also takes into consideration, glass choice and characteristics, comparing differences between glass to glass joints and frame choices, use of structural systems and aesthetic finishes including privacy and manifestation.
The presentation also covers acoustic and fire assessment and product performance, British Standard requirements and DDA (Disability Discrimination Act), now known as the Equality Act, requirements. The presentation concludes with a review of CDM considerations, specification writing and specification check listing.
The ‘Non Load Bearing Partitions’ presentation covers similar topics along with advantages and disadvantages, taking into consideration design and detailing and build programmes and timescales. The presentation also looks at the sustainable credentials of non load bearing partitions include product manufacture and raw materials used, material disposal, product lifecycle and maintenance.