We consider education an important part of our work. This is why we offer training seminars and demonstration days for air and sound testing.
Air Tightness Testing Explained
A practical demonstration and explanation of the principles, process and practicalities of air tightness testing of buildings to meet the revised 2010 Approved Document L requirements.
Dates:
- Tuesday 2 November 2010
- Monday 29 November 2010
- Tuesday 1 March 2011
- Wednesday 30 March 2011
Overview:
- The revised Approved Document L requirements
- The implications of the changes
- The impact of air permeability on overall building energy performance
- The testing procedure and process
- The key areas to consider when creating the air barrier
- Typical problems experienced on site
The day is aimed at:
- Building contractors
- House builders
- Building control
- Approved inspectors
- Architects
Download the Air Tightness Testing Explaind 2010 - 2011 brochure.
Costs:
- £155.00 + VAT (standard)
- £130.00 + VAT (TRADA member
Course delivery:
The event is run at Chiltern Dynamics' test facility near High Wycombe in buckinghamshire. Our offices are located close to Junction 4 of the M40 motorway and approximately 30 minutes from London Heathrow.
Click here for a map and directions.
In-house Training
- In-house ‘lunchtime’ CPD seminars (1-2 hours)
- In-house half-day CPD seminars (3-4 hours)
- On-site demonstrations (half or full day) – testing of a completed building including a report for benchmarking or compliance, identification and demonstration of air leakage paths and re-testing with problem areas sealed. Enabling site staff/managers to understand the process and ‘feel’ the impact of their work.
- On-site demonstration and seminars (half or full day) – as above, combined with the seminars from the Air Tightness Testing Explained programme. Ideal for site and/or office staff.
Booking
Please complete the booking form and return to us via fax on 01494 564895 or via post.
Sound Testing Explained
An explanation of the principles, process and practicalities of sound testing of buildings to meet Part E requirements.
Overview:
- What needs to be tested?
- Who is competent to conduct the acoustic test?
- When should the sound test be conducted?
- What if the building fails the test?
- Common problem areas
The day is aimed at:
- Building contractors
- House builders
- Building control
- Approved inspectors
- Designers
Course delivery
- In-house 'lunchtime' CPD seminars (1 hour)
Sound Testing Explained can also be combined with our Air Tightness Testing Explained seminar (above) (1-2 hours).
