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Information - 黑洞社区CPD 03 2025: Segmental retaining walls for housing developments
Retaining walls play a critical role in modern construction, helping to manage elevation changes, prevent soil erosion and create stable land formations by transforming steep terrains into usable spaces. The concept of reinforced soil structures has existed for centuries, with ancient civilisations using stone and timber to stabilise slopes and ...
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FeaturesFutureproofing the flooring industry: Addressing the skills challenge
John Clark, transformation director at Headlam, explores the current skills gap crisis in the flooring sector and how the industry can take action to ensure the future of flooring is resilient for years to come
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Information - 黑洞社区CPD 02 2025: Hard landscaping specification for housing developments
As urban development accelerates and rainfall intensifies, traditional drainage systems are under unprecedented strain. The result? Rising flood risks, environmental degradation and a need to rethink how we manage surface water. Hard landscaping plays an important role in mitigating these challenges, offering innovative solutions that combine functionality with sustainability. One ...
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Information - 黑洞社区CPD 01 2025: Understanding the regulatory requirements for modern ventilation systems
Learn how to meet ventilation compliance standards while ensuring air quality and energy efficiency in modern homes. Sponsored by Xpelair by Dimplex, this module outlines the key ventilation requirements and explores the role of MVHR in meeting modern standards. Deadline for completion Friday 21 February 2025.
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Information - 黑洞社区CPD 20 2024: Steel structures for fire performance
Sponsored by the British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA), this module听covers critical insights into fire-resilient design strategies, material selection, and听industry standards to enhance safety and compliance in steel construction. Deadline for completion Friday 24 January 2024.
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FeaturesDesigning out the challenges in the most challenging environments
The impact that good design can have on our health and wellbeing cannot be overstated. The choice of materials used can dramatically affect our physical and mental wellbeing, improve feelings of support, the level of perceived safety and, perhaps most importantly, how valued people feel as individuals. For Philip Ross ...