CPD Seminars - Ironmongery, Security, Integrated Doorsets, & Balustrades

Established over 140 years ago, Laidlaw has vast experience and expertise, regularly representing the industry on regulations and standards. As part of its commitment to education and training, Laidlaw offers a series of technical seminars on dedicated topics intended for architectural practices and contractors.

Each seminar lasts for approximately 1 hour and 5 CPD topics are currently available.

Introduction to Access Control

What is access control?
What are the benefits?
Types of systems
How to specify a complete system
Communication options
Locking methods
Common terminology
Health and safety considerations

Access For All

Equality Act 2010
Approved Document M and BAS 8300
Effective clear widths
Glazing
Ironmongery
Light reflectance values (LRVs)
Reduced-swing doorsets
Inclusive design concepts
Implications on specifiers and end users

Handrails and Balustrades: The Specifiers Guides

Key regulations and standards including “The Equality Act”
Light reflectance values (LRVs)
Heat abstraction data of different handrail materials
Material options and a video on the strength of toughened glass infills
Case studies on different challenges

Helping to Specify Architectural Ironmongery

The importance of ironmongery in buildings
Components for correct door function
Legislation and standards
Correct specification procedures

Specifying Integrated Doorsets

Building regulations
British and European standards
Fire certification and the BWF Certifire scheme
CE marking
Vision panels and door furniture

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