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Engineering 16/12/24

Understanding Safety Cases

Understanding Safety Cases

This informal CPD article ‘Understanding Safety Cases’, was provided by Synergen Oil and Gas UK, an independent engineering consultancy specialising in Process Safety, Technical Risk Management and Operational Safety services.

Property 29/11/24

Crafting an Effective Resident Engagement Strategy (RES)

Crafting an Effective Resident Engagement Strategy (RES)

This informal CPD article, ‘Crafting an Effective Resident Engagement Strategy (RES)’, was provided by Black Boots Technology, a software company providing AI based technology to various industries where specific challenges exist.

Business 29/11/24

Ensuring Quality Standards in Global Supply Chains & The Role of QA

Ensuring Quality Standards in Global Supply Chains & The Role of QA

This informal CPD article, ‘Ensuring Quality Standards in Global Supply Chains & The Role of QA’, was provided by Muhammad Hasnain Raza at Mechesol Co., who deliver high-quality innovative product development solutions for domestic and industrial clients.

Construction 21/11/24

Leveraging AI and Machine Learning in the Construction Industry

Leveraging AI and Machine Learning in the Construction Industry

This informal CPD article ‘Leveraging AI and Machine Learning in the Construction Industry’, was provided by Pentagon Solutions, a leading technology and consultancy partner in the UK & Ireland for companies who strive to gain efficiencies in their business by digitalisation of their assets and processes.

Provider Case Studies 17/11/24

TankSkills - CPD Member Case Study

TankSkills - CPD Member Case Study

We have been asking our members from across the industries the reasons why they became a CPD provider. This CPD Member case study was provided by TankSkills. For more information, please visit their CPD Member Directory page.  

Construction 01/11/24

How are Architects and Architecture different today? How Architecture affects holistic wellbeing

How are Architects and Architecture different today? How Architecture affects holistic wellbeing

This informal CPD article ‘How are Architects and Architecture different today?’ was provided by Frven Lim of WHAD-FLYT. WHAD stands for Wellbeing+Happiness through Architecture+Design and helps design practices show how well-designed environments improve physical and mental well-being.  

Engineering 25/10/24

Offshore Safety Management: Why It Matters and How to Achieve It

Offshore Safety Management: Why It Matters and How to Achieve It

This informal CPD article ‘Offshore Safety Management: Why It Matters and How to Achieve It’, was provided by Synergen Oil and Gas UK, an independent engineering consultancy specialising in Process Safety, Technical Risk Management and Operational Safety services.

Construction 23/10/24

10 Key Mistakes To Avoid When Developing Effective Lockout Procedures

10 Key Mistakes To Avoid When Developing Effective Lockout Procedures

This informal CPD article, ‘10 Key Mistakes To Avoid When Developing Effective Lockout Procedures', was provided by E-Square Alliance, a global leader in hazardous energy isolation, providing life-critical Lockout Tagout safety solutions that safeguard industrial workers worldwide.

Construction 18/10/24

Leapfrogging BIM Adoption Challenges in Francophone Africa

Leapfrogging BIM Adoption Challenges in Francophone Africa

This informal CPD article, ‘Leapfrogging BIM Adoption Challenges in Francophone Africa,’ was provided by Henry Abanda at Digital Technology Consultancy, an organisation that builds and enhances the capacities of construction firms in implementing digital technologies including BIM.

Energy 10/10/24

Developing Competency Frameworks for Tank Storage Industry Personnel

Developing Competency Frameworks for Tank Storage Industry Personnel

This informal CPD article, ‘Developing Competency Frameworks for Tank Storage Industry Personnel‘, was provided TankSkills, who provide consulting and training for oil, gas, marine, and tank terminal industries including tailored HR solutions, efficient staffing models, and strategic recruitment.

Updates and News 23/09/24

CPD Training for Social Housing Managers

CPD Training for Social Housing Managers

Social housing is an important aspect of the overall housing and societal infrastructure within the UK. Recently, increased expectations for social housing managers have been introduced to raise standards within the sector. In this article, we will cover the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements for social housing managers, including the benefits and where to find relevant CPD training.

Construction 09/09/24

Mandatory Occurrence Report (MOR): A Crucial Component of Building Safety

Mandatory Occurrence Report (MOR): A Crucial Component of Building Safety

This informal CPD article, ‘Mandatory Occurrence Report (MOR): A Crucial Component of Building Safety’, was provided by Black Boots Technology, a software company providing AI based technology to various industries where specific challenges exist.

Engineering 06/09/24

Terminal Management: Best Practices and Case Studies

Terminal Management: Best Practices and Case Studies

This informal CPD article, ‘Terminal Management: Best Practices and Case Studies‘, was provided by TankSkills, who offer consulting and training for oil, gas, marine, and tank terminal industries including tailored HR solutions, efficient staffing models, and strategic recruitment.

Construction 06/09/24

Accurate diagnosis: The key to damp remediation

Accurate diagnosis: The key to damp remediation

This informal CPD article, ‘Accurate diagnosis: The key to damp remediation’ was provided by Safeguard Europe, a UK-based company specialising in providing damp-proofing and waterproofing solutions for the construction industry.

Engineering 23/08/24

Component Selection for Product Design: A Comprehensive Guide

Component Selection for Product Design: A Comprehensive Guide

This informal CPD article, ‘Component Selection for Product Design: A Comprehensive Guide’, was provided by Saghar Ali Rabani, Engineer at Mechesol Co., who deliver high-quality innovative product development solutions for domestic and industrial clients.  

Construction 31/07/24

Beyond Compliance: Elevating Workplace Culture through Lockout Tagout

Beyond Compliance: Elevating Workplace Culture through Lockout Tagout

This informal CPD article, ‘Beyond Compliance: Elevating Workplace Culture through Lockout Tagout‘, was provided by E-Square Alliance, a global leader in hazardous energy isolation, providing life-critical Lockout Tagout safety solutions that safeguard industrial workers worldwide.

Energy 24/07/24

Energy Efficiency is the Key to Greater Accommodation - Here's Why

Energy Efficiency is the Key to Greater Accommodation - Here's Why

This informal CPD article, ‘Energy Efficiency is the Key to Greater Accommodation - Here’s Why’, was provided by The Squa.re, a tech-enabled global accommodations company providing corporate and luxury serviced apartments in every major gateway city across the world.

Engineering 22/07/24

Ensuring Industrial Safety - The SIL Assessment Techniques

Ensuring Industrial Safety - The SIL Assessment Techniques

This informal CPD article ‘Ensuring Industrial Safety – The SIL Assessment Techniques’, was provided by Synergen Oil and Gas UK, an independent engineering consultancy specialising in Process Safety, Technical Risk Management and Operational Safety services.

Engineering 18/07/24

Streamlining Success: The Power of Efficiency in Oil and Gas Logistics

Streamlining Success: The Power of Efficiency in Oil and Gas Logistics

This informal CPD article, ‘Streamlining Success: The Power of Efficiency in Oil and Gas Logistics‘, was provided TankSkills, who provide consulting and training for oil, gas, marine, and tank terminal industries including tailored HR solutions, efficient staffing models, and strategic recruitment.

Engineering 03/07/24

Role of Safety Integrity Level (SIL) in Enhancing Oil and Gas Industry Safety

Role of Safety Integrity Level (SIL) in Enhancing Oil and Gas Industry Safety

This informal CPD article ‘Role of Safety Integrity Level (SIL) in Enhancing Oil and Gas Industry Safety’, was provided by Synergen Oil and Gas UK, an independent engineering consultancy specialising in Process Safety, Technical Risk Management and Operational Safety services.

Engineering 21/06/24

Innovations in Tank Storage Safety Practices

Innovations in Tank Storage Safety Practices

This informal CPD article, ‘Innovations in Tank Storage Safety Practices‘, was provided TankSkills, who provide consulting and training for oil, gas, marine, and tank terminal industries including tailored HR solutions, efficient staffing models, and strategic recruitment.

Engineering 21/06/24

Impact of Environmental Regulations on Tank Storage Operations

Impact of Environmental Regulations on Tank Storage Operations

This informal CPD article, ‘Impact of Environmental Regulations on Tank Storage Operations‘, was provided TankSkills, who provide consulting and training for oil, gas, marine, and tank terminal industries including tailored HR solutions, efficient staffing models, and strategic recruitment.

Engineering 29/05/24

Why Do Lithium-ion Batteries Catch Fire?

Why Do Lithium-ion Batteries Catch Fire?

This informal CPD article ’Why Do Lithium-ion Batteries Catch Fire? was provided by Dr. Frank Richter, CEO of Greenectra, renowned battery experts who can help you with training, recruiting, and consulting to fully optimize your battery innovation capabilities.

Construction 24/05/24

Navigating complexity: designing sound systems for large-scale buildings

Navigating complexity: designing sound systems for large-scale buildings

This informal CPD article, ’Navigating complexity: designing sound systems for large-scale buildings’ was provided by Krzysztof Młudzik and Katarzyna Lenczewska of Ambient System, a European producer and provider of modern PA/VA solutions for the dynamically developing security communication and audio industries.

Engineering 20/05/24

Understanding Bowtie Diagrams

Understanding Bowtie Diagrams

This informal CPD article ‘Understanding Bowtie Diagrams’, was provided by Synergen Oil and Gas UK, an independent engineering consultancy specialising in Process Safety, Technical Risk Management and Operational Safety services.

Construction 17/05/24

Essential Steps for Properly Removing Lockout Tagout Devices in the Workplace

Essential Steps for Properly Removing Lockout Tagout Devices in the Workplace

This informal CPD article, ‘Essential Steps for Properly Removing Lockout Tagout Devices in the Workplace,’ was provided by E-Square Alliance, a global leader in hazardous energy isolation, providing life-critical Lockout Tagout safety solutions that safeguard industrial workers worldwide.

Information Technology 19/04/24

Geospatial Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Geospatial Artificial Intelligence (AI)

This informal CPD article ‘Geospatial Artificial Intelligence (AI)’, was provided by Pentagon Solutions, a leading technology and consultancy partner in the UK & Ireland for companies who strive to gain efficiencies in their business by digitalisation of their assets and processes.

Updates and News 15/04/24

Why CPD training is valuable in Operations Management

Why CPD training is valuable in Operations Management

Operations management plays an important role for many organisations across industries. Operations managers are often required to have a thorough and up-to-date understanding of their industry, as well as the specific functions of their organisation. In this article, we cover the role of operations managers, the key skills required of successful operations professionals and why operations managers benefit from engaging with CPD to maintain a current and effective skillset.

Engineering 08/04/24

ALARP and Risk Management

ALARP and Risk Management

This informal CPD article ‘ALARP and Risk Management’, was provided by Synergen Oil and Gas UK, an independent engineering consultancy specialising in Process Safety, Technical Risk Management and Operational Safety services.

Construction 05/04/24

When is the best time of year to install decking?

When is the best time of year to install decking?

This informal CPD article, ‘When is the best time of year to install decking?’ was provided by Arbor Forest Products, one of the largest independent timber importing businesses in the UK, providing outstanding service and distribution to merchants.

Information Technology 21/03/24

What are the best Design Thinking CPD courses?

What are the best Design Thinking CPD courses?

As a problem-solving approach, design thinking prioritises empathy, creativity and collaboration with the aim of generating innovative solutions. It usually involves developing a deep understanding of user’s needs, the brainstorming of ideas, prototyping, and iterating to create practical and user-centric designs. This article will outline the main goals and key pillars, along with some practical examples and where to find the best design thinking CPD courses.

Construction 15/03/24

Understanding Scan-to-BIM

Understanding Scan-to-BIM

This informal CPD article ‘Understanding Scan-to-BIM’, was provided by Pentagon Solutions, a leading technology and consultancy partner in the UK & Ireland for companies who strive to gain efficiencies in their business by digitalisation of their assets and processes.

Construction 08/03/24

Decking - Staying ahead of the curve

Decking - Staying ahead of the curve

This informal CPD article, ‘Decking - Staying ahead of the curve‘, was provided by Arbor Forest Products, one of the largest independent timber importing businesses in the UK, providing outstanding service and distribution to merchants.

Construction 16/02/24

The Water Industry (Schemes for Adoption of Private Sewers) Regulations 2011

The Water Industry (Schemes for Adoption of Private Sewers) Regulations 2011

This informal CPD article ‘The Water Industry (Schemes for Adoption of Private Sewers) Regulations 2011’ was provided by SafeMove a trading arm of Yorkshire Water. Formed in 2001, with an aim to provide drainage and water searches for conveyancing purposes, they produce around 90,000 searches per year through a team of expert advisors. 

Engineering 08/02/24

The Significance of Consequence Modelling in Fire and Explosion Risk Assessment

The Significance of Consequence Modelling in Fire and Explosion Risk Assessment

This informal CPD article ‘The Significance of Consequence Modelling in Fire and Explosion Risk Assessment’, was provided by Synergen Oil and Gas UK, an independent engineering consultancy specialising in Process Safety, Technical Risk Management and Operational Safety services.

Construction 07/02/24

Considerations for any commercial decking project

Considerations for any commercial decking project

This informal CPD article, ‘Considerations for any commercial decking project‘, was provided by Arbor Forest Products, one of the largest independent timber importing businesses in the UK, providing outstanding service and distribution to merchants.

Provider Case Studies 06/02/24

Brimstone Site Investigation - CPD Member Case Study

Brimstone Site Investigation - CPD Member Case Study

We have been asking our members from across the industries the reasons why they became a CPD provider. This CPD Member case study was provided by Brimstone Site Investigation. For more information, please visit their CPD Member Directory page.

Construction 26/01/24

Fire Safety: A Sustainable Practice

Fire Safety: A Sustainable Practice

This informal CPD article ‘Fire Safety: A Sustainable Practice’ was provided by Tom Roche, Secretary of the Business Sprinkler Alliance established in 2010 as an alliance of fire safety professionals working to protect UK plc against fire.

Construction 22/01/24

The Haunting Impact of Past Decisions on Fire Safety

The Haunting Impact of Past Decisions on Fire Safety

This informal CPD article ‘The Haunting Impact of Past Decisions on Fire Safety’, was provided by Tom Roche, Secretary of the Business Sprinkler Alliance, established in 2010 as an alliance of fire safety professionals working to protect UK plc against fire.

Construction 11/01/24

Building Information Modelling (BIM) Tools

Building Information Modelling (BIM) Tools

This informal CPD article ‘Building Information Modelling (BIM) Tools’, was provided by Pentagon Solutions, a leading technology and consultancy partner in the UK & Ireland for companies who strive to gain efficiencies in their business by digitalisation of their assets and processes.

Construction 10/01/24

Five ways to create a future-proof deck

Five ways to create a future-proof deck

This informal CPD article, ‘Five ways to create a future-proof deck ‘, was provided by Arbor Forest Products, one of the largest independent timber importing businesses in the UK, providing outstanding service and distribution to merchants.  

Construction 05/01/24

A comprehensive guide to roof ladder specification

A comprehensive guide to roof ladder specification

This informal CPD article, ‘A comprehensive guide to roof ladder specification’, was provided by Bilco UK, leading manufacturers and suppliers of Roof Access Hatches, CE marked Natural Smoke Ventilators, Floor Doors, Fixed Vertical and Retractable Ladders. It discusses the essential factors that architects should take into account at the initial stages of a building’s design, when specifying roof ladders for upcoming projects, and provides insight into ensuring compliance with the legislation detailed in Approved Document K.

Construction 22/12/23

Common composite decking mistakes, and how to avoid them

Common composite decking mistakes, and how to avoid them

This informal CPD article, ‘Common composite decking mistakes, and how to avoid them‘, was provided by Arbor Forest Products, one of the largest independent timber importing businesses in the UK, providing outstanding service and distribution to merchants.

Provider Case Studies 22/12/23

Bilco UK - CPD Member Case Study

Bilco UK - CPD Member Case Study

We have been asking our members from across the industries the reasons why they became a CPD provider. This CPD Member case study was provided by Bilco UK. For more information, please visit their CPD Member Directory page.

Construction 19/12/23

3D Visualisation Beyond Coordination

3D Visualisation Beyond Coordination

This informal CPD article ‘3D Visualisation Beyond Coordination’, was provided by Pentagon Solutions, a leading technology and consultancy partner in the UK & Ireland for companies who strive to gain efficiencies in their business by digitalisation of their assets and processes.

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