Up-to-the-minute industry knowledge on specification solutions, SuDS legislation, and more. Apply for CPD accreditation online using our form. We will contact you to discuss your CPD session.

SuDS and the Role of Permeable Paving 

This 45 minute presentation provides guidance as to why concrete block permeable paving should be considered as a solution for Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) along with the legislative drivers and how compliant systems can be designed.

Core Curriculum:

  • Architecture for social purpose
  • Legal, regulatory and statutory compliance
  • Sustainable architecture
  • Places, planning and communities
  • Design, construction and technology

Hard Landscaping in Urban Design

This 45 minute presentation provides an overview of the issues involved in the successful specification of paving materials.

Core Curriculum:

  • Architecture for social purpose
  • Health, safety and wellbeing
  • Legal, regulatory & statutory compliance
  • Inclusive environments
  • Places, planning & communities
  • Buidling conservation & heritage

Understanding How Containment Kerbs Contribute to Safety in Urban Design 

This 45 minute presentation demonstrates how the correct specification of specialist containment kerb systems can passively enhance safety and improve access for all users of our road transport infrastructure.

Core Curriculum:

  • Health, safety and wellbeing
  • Business, clients and services
  • Places, planning and communities
  • Design, construction and technology

PermCalc – Permeable paving design software

This 45 minute presentation demonstrates how PermCalc can be used to quickly and easily produce costed design suggestions for permeable paving within SuDS projects.

Core Curriculum:

  • Legal, regulatory & statutory compliance
  • Sustainable architecture
  • Places, planning and communities
  • Design, construction and technology

Designing & Detailing of Bound & Unbound Slab, Flag & Porcelain Paving 

This 45 minute presentation provides an understanding of what is bound and unbound installation and explains the benefits of each along details on the installation standards. It will also provide details on the exception to the rule and information on design & installation detailing.

Core Curriculum:

  • Architecture for social purpose
  • Health, safety and wellbeing
  • Legal, regulatory and statutory compliance
  • Design, construction and technology

All of our CPD’s have a 15 minute Question and Answer session after the presentation which frequently leads to some interesting debates which we always enjoy and encourage.

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