CPD for fire-rated decking
Decking courses for specifiers and architects
Finding it tricky to navigate the legislation, fire testing, and building design guidance for non-combustible decking? We understand how challenging it can be.
If you’re a specifier or an architect, we’ve developed a range of CPD courses to ensure you have the information you need to choose the right decking for your next high-rise project.
Course: A specifier’s guide to non-combustible decking systems
Developed by our decking specialists, this free CPD offers support for architects and specifiers looking to understand the requirements for decking on high-rise balconies, walkways, and terraces.
At a glance
- Understand the different factors to consider when choosing high-rise decking
- Certified by The CPD Certification Service
- Contributes to the 35 hours/year of CPD required of architects
- Designed for specifiers and architects
- Delivered in-person or online
- No cost
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Key takeaways
- Changes to building regulations and legislation that have implications for products used in the external envelope of buildings, such as Approved Document B (Fire Safety), from the Building Safety Act 2022
- Fire legislation surrounding balconies on high-rise developments
- Suitability of aluminium in construction products, particularly those used for high-rise buildings
- An explanation on Class A2 fire-rating and the differences between A2fl-s1 and A2-s1, d0 classifications
Personalised training courses
We’re here to provide all of the training you need on any topic, and in whatever format suits you the most. Ask us about training on:
- Fire-ratings
- Decking specifications for commercial applications
- Ecodek’s products
- Something else
How it works
All Ecodek training is delivered to suit you, so you can learn about what’s relevant to your role at your own pace.
Our decking specialists provide:
- In-person training: In your office or directly on-site.
- Virtual training: Online meetings, workshops, and webinars.
When we say we provide the training in the format that suits you most, we mean it!
Why take part in CPD from Ecodek?
Our training is highly relevant to your role
Whether you’re an architect designing a high-rise walkway or a specifier working on a retrofit, our CPD is packed with the technical information you need.
CPD is delivered by our technical decking experts
We have over twenty years of experience in decking under our belt, so you can feel confident you’re in experienced, supportive, and friendly hands.
We’ve got the accreditations and certifications you can trust
Our non-combustible decking CPD is certified by The CPD Certification Service, so you can feel confident that you’re receiving the highest standard of training.
Our accreditations
Resources and support
Supporting your
specifications
From providing relevant training to supporting site visits and design creation, we’re always on hand to help make specifying Ecodek products as simple as possible.
Specifier resources
Download documents to support your specification.
Commercial case studies
Take a look at our commercial decking projects.
Sector experience
Learn about the sectors we provide decking to.
Decking CPD FAQs
Do your CPD courses count towards the annual 35 hours of CPD required for architects?
If you’re a Chartered Member of the Royal Institute for British Architects (RIBA), you’re required to complete a minimum of 35 hours of CPD each year. Our free course, ‘A specifier’s guide to non-combustible decking systems’, counts towards these mandatory CPD hours. We’ve designed the course to give you all the support you need to understand the requirements for decking on high-rise balconies, walkways, and terraces.
Can architects earn CPD credits by attending Ecodek sessions?
Yes – if you complete our CPD, ‘A specifier’s guide to non-combustible decking systems’, you will earn one credit per hour of learning.
Do you offer a CPD on sustainable decking solutions?
Not yet, but we will in the future. Please contact us for more information.
What are the CPD requirements under the Building Safety Act 2022?
Under the Building Safety Act 2022, the ARB has a statutory responsibility to monitor architects’ ongoing competence. CPD is vital for ensuring architects maintain high standards of professional competence and can adapt practices to changing legislation and challenges. All in all, it ensures we’re all safer when using buildings.