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December's issue of RIBA CPD Showcase

The latest accredited CPD from the RIBA CPD Providers Network. 

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This month's RIBA CPD Showcase focusses on digital technology and entrance security. 

All CPD materials featured here have been created by members of the RIBA CPD Providers Network, a group of construction industry businesses and organisations committed to improving standards and promoting best practice through shared knowledge. 

The latest CPD section includes material such as 'Optimising Space in Large Industrial Buildings' by Westgate Global Ltd, 'Passive Firestop' by Hilti and 'The Guide to Flat Roof Refurbishment' by Axter Ltd

December's Featured CPD includes 'Compact Luxury Design' by House of Rohl, 'Understanding Fire Risks Associated with Interior Coatings' by Crown Trade and 'Building a Modular Future' by Portakabin Limited

Some of the CPD material looking at entrance security includes:

Material with a focus on digital technologies includes: 

Elsewhere in the December showcase, topics include 'business, clients and services' and 'design, construction and technology'

Visit ribacpd.com to find even more RIBA-accredited CPD materials.

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