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News Release from: Kawneer UK | Subject: Unitised curtain walling
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 30 March 2007
Kawneer goes off site for its latest CPD
RIBA-approved CPD on the benefits of unitised curtain walling for off-site construction has been launched by Kawneer.
A RIBA-approved CPD on the benefits of unitised curtain walling for off-site construction has been launched by architectural aluminium systems company Kawneer Kawneer has drawn on its 50 years of unitised curtain walling expertise to advise architects and specifiers about the manufacturing process and testing regimes for such systems, how they are different to traditional, "stick" curtain walling and how they are installed
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 28 Jun 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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Kawneer's CPD builds on the DTI document "Manufacturing for the future" which pressures the industry to increase awareness of off-site construction and build on the knowledge available across Europe and America.
It clearly highlights that off-site construction should be considered for hotels, hospitals, schools and supermarkets.
But in reality, unitised curtain walling, which does not require scaffolding, is suitable for any site where access is difficult or restricted - in itself a growing phenomenon, with 70% of new-build now on brownfield sites.
The factory production of Kawneer's unitised curtain walling gives predictability of time and cost, guarantees quality that reduces problems, delays and snagging on site, and avoids delays caused by adverse weather conditions.
On-site time can also be reduced by up to 40%, saving labour costs and minimising local affects such as noise, dust and traffic congestion.
Where there is a shortage of skilled site labour, off-site manufacture ensures high build quality is maintained.
The one-hour unitised CPD is the fourth RIBA-approved CPD available from Kawneer.
Like its predecessors, this latest CPD conforms to RIBA's strict best practice guidelines with certificates issued on successful completion.
Training manager Dave Tanner said: "Kawneer has 50 years' experience in unitised curtain walling". Request a free brochure from Kawneer UK ...
"No-one is better placed to deliver a CPD on the subject and this has been reflected in RIBA approval.".
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