When the pandemic hit the UK early in 2020, SIG Design & Technology took the decision to make their RIBA Approved CPD’s available through a programme of free, online seminars. Since then, SIG’s specification managers have completed more than 40 webinars covering a range of roofing topics: flat roof design and specification, roof refurbishment, natural slate roofing and specifying hard metal roofs.
For architects looking to increase their roofing knowledge there are several benefits to attending one of SIG Design & Technology’s online seminars. Delivered as a lunchtime session, the frequency and online nature of the CPDs makes them incredibly easy for specifiers to schedule into their busy diaries. The presentations are also ‘live’, which means participants can engage with and ask questions of the expert SIG presenters. And, as a UK supplier of flat and pitched roofing systems the content is both informative and useful and covers a wide range of topics.
SIG Design & Technology’s Specification Sales Director Ross Finnie said: “Our CPD’s provide specifiers with the opportunity to get to know specific SIG products and systems in terms of their performance, lifespan and warranties. Participants have really engaged with us. Not only has it given them the chance to ask questions on a range of roofing issues but also ask questions on their own specific project challenges.
“Looking ahead, due to their success we plan to continue running our online CPD’s and they will be offered in parallel with conventional in-office events – when the latter are permitted. Greater choice for specifiers is clearly a good thing.”
SIG Design & Technology delivers the following four CPD’s:
• A Structured Approach to Roof Specification and Design
This CPD has been designed to provide specifiers with a better knowledge of roofing systems through a closer understanding of the client brief and compliance with UK British Standards and Codes of Practice. It also explores how to choose the best roofing system for the job and when to specify single ply, hot melt, hard metals or liquid coatings.
• Specifying Hard Metals CPD
The hard metals seminar offers specifiers a better understanding of hard metal roofing and cladding systems, as well as the different options available: zinc, copper, aluminium and stainless steel. It also explores roof and facade system options and their relevant construction methods.
• Natural Slate for Roofing: Effective Specification
The Natural Slate for Roofing CPD covers a broad range of topics, including how the geology of natural slate affects its durability, legislation and standards, specifying to achieve a desired aesthetic, and examples of both good and bad specifications.
• Roof Refurbishment: Choosing the Best Solution
The Roof Refurbishment CPD focuses on how to apply a structured approach to the design and specification of membrane roofing systems for refurbishment projects. It is designed to equip specifiers with a better understanding of what should be included in a roof survey, how to choose the best roofing system for the job (while avoiding common mistakes and problems), and how to ensure compliance with British Standards and Codes of Practice.
Contact Details
All seminars last for about an hour and count for double points for architects and architectural assistants. If you would like more information about SIG Design & Technology’s Online CPD Seminars or to sign up to the Webinars please visit http://www.singleply.co.uk/resources/online-cpd-seminars/
SIG Design & Technology are currently working on new CPD material. If you are planning to include Roofing and Cladding in your CPD Programme or want to keep up your CPD activities sign up to these online interactive webinars. Follow SIG Design & Technology on Twitter or LinkedIn to keep up to date with the latest information.
