Specification
Support
and CPD
Our Lintel specification team deliver CPD presentations which have been designed with architects and specifiers in mind, to educate and inform on steel lintels and how lintel specification can help to achieve unique shapes and affect the thermal efficiency of buildings. Our CPDs can be presented virtually or in person if social distancing can be adhered to.
Lintel CPDs Available
Addressing Thermal Bridging in Steel Lintel Specification
This CPD offers a more in depth insight into thermal bridging in lintels and Part L regulations.
It examines heat loss in buildings and areas in the fabric of the building where a thermal bridge
can occur.
What you can expect
- An overview of heat loss in buildings
- Difference in a Psi value and a U-value
- What does Part L focus on?
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- SAP calculations
- Specification of thermally efficient lintels
Application of Steel Lintels
Join us for a brief overview of our business and journey so far. This CPD will take you through our Certification and 3rd Party Accreditations, and the basic key information of steel lintels. We go into more depth on the wide range of lintels that have been developed and produced for various types of wall fabrics and project scales – including our solutions for both low-rise and high-rise buildings.
What you can expect
- An introduction to steel lintels
- Masonry cavity wall lintels
- Single leaf and solid wall lintels
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- Non-combustible hi-rise lintels
- Extended lintel range
Lintel Innovation & Bespoke Design
The IG Specials range encompasses various lintel solutions, catering to different architectural visions. Join us for this CPD and discover unlimited space for innovation and creativity, supported by our industry-renowned technical service, catering to any project’s individual needs.
What you can expect
- A look at our steel lintels, from materials and testing to lintel installation
- Introduction to bespoke lintels
- Everyday bespoke lintels
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- Signature lintels and projects
Specification of Stainless Steel Lintels
Join us for this CPD which considers the importance of specification of stainless steel lintels. We discuss aggressive environments and areas of exposure, such as coastal locations, and the risks these conditions present to construction. We take you through the latest industry standards and guidance, ensuring you are fully equipped for any project.
What you can expect
- Risks to construction
- Project areas typically at risk to exposure
- LABC and NHBC guidance and recommendations
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- IG process for coastal regions
- Potential pitfalls
Architect CPD
Additional CPDs from the Keystone Group