In-House CPD's

 Using the 4R's (Reduce, Refurbish, Reuse, Recycle), this presentation demonstrates the impact that Designers can have through the building's lifecycle.
Using case studies, it demonstrates the performance of different construction materials in terms of embodied carbon and energy, reviews the issue of thermal mass, gives guidance on the recyclability of steel and includes a brief overview of the Target Zero project

Exploring the range of options available to Engineers when considering the design of the floor plate, this presentation gives practical thoughts on the what, when, where of different options such as clear span, metal deck or precast units.

It also gives an overview of how to asses the performance of steel floors over the life of the building

This is a practical presentation providing guidance on a number of issues including:

Should the designer adopt S275 or S355 as their standard sections?

Comparison of hot rolled with cold formed hollow sections and issues to consider before substituting one for the other

Why subgrade selection is important and the requirements of both BS5950 and EC3

Following on from 'Introduction to EC3', this presentation uses worked examples to walk through the full EC3 methodology and the simplified Blue Book approach for design of each of the following members.

Unrestrained beam

Column in simple construction