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RIBA Approved CPD Seminars

The CP Group is a member of the RIBA CPD Providers Network - offering essential seminars designed to increase knowledge and understanding of tile specification by establishing best practice and the potentials of the medium. These seminars can be provided on request at your location, or at The CP Group manufacturing facility in West Yorkshire.

To book one of the free seminars now, please complete the online booking form, or return the booking form by fax to the Customer Service Team on +44 (0) 1484 400790.

Seminar One – Specifying Tiles – Duration 45 minutes

An educational seminar in best practice specification. The aim of the seminar is to broaden the knowledge of the attendees in the following aspects:

  • Types of Tiles
  • The Manufacturing Process
  • Why Porcelain
  • Usage/Fixing Considerations
  • Substrates
  • Suitability
  • Wear Ratings/PEI Guides
  • Standards

Seminar Two – Health & Safety in Tiles – Duration 45 Minutes

An insight into specifying tiles whilst taking into account Health & Safety considerations. This seminar will explore:

  • Definitions
  • The Law
  • Tile Types and Grading (R&V)
  • Assessment
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
  • Fit for Purpose
  • Hygiene in Food Preparation and Public Areas

Seminar 3 – Innovation in Tile – Duration 45 Minutes

This seminar attempts to inform the audience on innovation in the industry, particularly in reference to new developments, technologies and trends. The following points are discussed:

  • Bespoke Designing
  • Waterjet Cutting – Usages and Possibilities
  • Digital Imaging onto Tiles
  • Hybrids
  • Glass Panelling
  • Sublimation
  • Glass Etching

Seminar 4 – Factory Tour – Duration 1 hour – Includes Lunch

An informative trip around a fully operational tile manufacturing facility, exploring the various processes and techniques including:

  • Dipping
  • Printing
  • Ram-Pressing
  • Glaze Preparation
  • Transfer Application
  • Mosaic Meshing
  • Hand-painting
  • Cutting
  • Screen Production
  • Sublimation
  • Etching

If you have any queries regarding the CP Group Seminars, feel free to contact the Customer Service Team on 01484 727147 or email sales@cpgroupuk.com

+44 (0)1484 727147 sales@cpgroup.com