Curtain
Wall Systems
Kawneer UK goes off site for its latest CPD
A RIBA-approved CPD on the benefits of unitised curtain
walling for off-site construction has been launched by
architectural aluminium systems company Kawneer.
Kawneer has drawn on its 50 years of unitised curtain walling
expertise to advise architects and specifiers about the
manufacturing process and testing regimes for such systems, how
they are different to traditional, “stick” curtain walling and
how they are installed.
Kawneer’s CPD builds on the DTI document “Manufacturing for the
future” which pressures the industry to increase awareness of
off-site construction and build on the knowledge available
across Europe and America. It clearly highlights that off-site
construction should be considered for hotels, hospitals, schools
and supermarkets.
But in reality, unitised curtain walling, which does not require
scaffolding, is suitable for any site where access is difficult
or restricted - in itself a growing phenomenon, with 70% of
new-build now on brownfield sites.
The factory production of Kawneer’s unitised curtain walling
gives predictability of time and cost, guarantees quality that
reduces problems, delays and snagging on site, and avoids delays
caused by adverse weather conditions.
On-site time can also be reduced by up to 40%, saving labour
costs and minimising local affects such as noise, dust and
traffic congestion. Where there is a shortage of skilled site
labour, off-site manufacture ensures high build quality is
maintained.
The one-hour unitised CPD is the fourth RIBA-approved CPD
available from Kawneer. Like its predecessors, this latest CPD
conforms to RIBA’s strict best practice guidelines with
certificates issued on successful completion.
Training manager Dave Tanner said: “Kawneer has 50 years’
experience in unitised curtain walling. No-one is better placed
to deliver a CPD on the subject and this has been reflected in
RIBA approval.”
Email: tracy@tlcpr.co.uk