Mapei RIBA approved CPD's and Seminars

Mapei present a combination of webinars and RIBA Accredited CPD’s.

Subfloor Preparation & Fast Track Screeds

SUB-FLOOR PREPARATION & FAST TRACK SCREEDS

 

  • An overview of common failures in substrates.
  • Moisture control, measurement and damp­ proof membranes. 
  • Substrate preparation.
  • Selection of smoothing and levelling compounds. 
  • Flooring adhesives.
  • Relevant standards and the key information contained for successful screed design/ application.
  • Screed placement and testing.
  • Screed types commonly available in the UK and properties. 
  • Advantages of fast track screeds.
  • UK & international case studies.

 

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Avoiding Ceramic Tiling Failures Part 1 & 2

AVOIDING CERAMIC TILING FAILURES


  • How to avoid ceramic tiling failures by specifying the correct material in line with tiling requirements.
  • Background preparation.
  • The correct adhesives and grout choices.
  • Jargon busting common terminology.
  • Reviewing BS and EN standards. 
  • UK & international case studies.

 

 

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Large Format Porcelain Installation

LARGE FORMAT PORCELAIN INSTALLATION

 

  • Understanding of the adhesives and fixing methods used to ensure a solid bed fixing are paramount.
  • Understanding the difficulties faced and the solutions required.

 

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Render Protected EWI

RENDER PROTECTED EWI

 

  • An overview of the different types of renders discussing the various types of topcoats maintenance & cleaning of systems. 
  • Repainting EWI systems.

 

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Epoxy Resin & Cementitious Flooring

RESIN FLOORING IN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL AREAS

 

  • The eight types of resin systems as defined by FERFA.
  • The criteria which must be considered when specifying resin flooring products.
  • A discussion of approved documents and associated standards.
  • Slip resistance requirements and how they can be met. 
  • Applications for different environments.
  • Cleaning, repair & maintenance of resin flooring

 

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Concrete Repair

CONCRETE REPAIR

 

  • Why concrete deteriorates. 
  • How to carry out a successful repair. 
  • Standards that help with a successful repair.
  • Systems and methods.
  • Protection of the structure. 
  • UK & international case studies. 

 

 

 

 

 

Structural Strengthening

STRUCTURAL STRENGTHENING

 

  • Technologies available using FRP's to strengthen structures made from concrete, masonry and timber.
  • How the materials are manufactured. 
  • Benefits and advantages of using these systems rather than traditional materials. 
  • Design guidance available. 
  • UK & international case studies. 

 

 

 

 

 

Swimming Pool Construction

SWIMMING POOL CONSTRUCTION

 

  • Increase awareness of the relevant standards for reinforced concrete pool construction.

 

  • Provide an understanding of state of the art materials used in swimming pool construction thereby:
    • Eliminating failures
    • Optimising production
    • Extending the serviceable life

 

  • An overview of effective waterproofing measures and materials used externally and internally to the pool shell. 
  • Levelling the pool shell and application of tiled finishes. 
  • Pool surround waterproofing and finishes.

 

 

 

 

 

Specifying Flooring Solutions

SPECIFYING FLOORING SOLUTIONS

 

  • Sub-floor preparation required for a successful flooring installation.
  • Review of the current standards and guidance for specifying the floor finish and performance.
  • Screed placement and testing. 
  • Screed types commonly available in the UK and properties. 
  • Advantages of fast track screeds. 
  • Types of self-levelling and micro-cement floor toppings.
  • How the materials are applied and the different finishes that can be achieved. 

 

 

 

 

 

Below Ground Waterproofing

BELOW GROUND WATERPROOFING

 

  • An introduction to BS 8102:2022 and key points to note for basement waterproofing.
  • Common types of waterproofing failure.
  • Watertightness criteria and selection of materials and construction type for effective waterproofing.
  • Introduction to the material types used for basement waterproofing - type A, B and C.
  • Application of materials on site and constructional guidelines.

 

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