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New RIBA-approved CPD explores why door hinge specification deserves more attention
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» HINGES ACCOUNT FOR only a small proportion of the cost of a typical door assembly, yet they play a critical role in how doors perform throughout their lifespan.
A new RIBA-approved CPD from hinge specialists SIMONSWERK explores the factors that influence hinge specification, helping architects understand how considerations such as door properties, applied hardware, environment and fire safety requirements can all affect hinge selection.
“ Specifying Door Hinges: Balancing Design, Performance and Compliance” covers two RIBA core curriculum areas, legal, regulatory and statutory compliance, and design, construction and technology.
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The CPD provides a practical framework that architects can use to support early design decisions and discussions with |
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specialist suppliers. The presentation also includes project examples to demonstrate how hinge specification responds |
to different architectural requirements.
Commenting on the new CPD, Andrew Kite, Managing Director at SIMONSWERK UK, said:“ The aim of this CPD is to give architects greater confidence when approaching hinge specification, helping them understand the key influencing factors, ask the right questions early and make more informed decisions.”
The session runs for
approximately 45 minutes and
is available in person at your
practice or online.
For details or to book, contact
cpd @ simonswerk. co. uk or visit
uk. simonswerk. com / en /
architecture / riba-approved-cpd
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Yale DWS announced as corporate sponsor of the Women in Fenestration Network
» YALE DWS HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED as a corporate sponsor of the Women in Fenestration Network( WFN), underlining the brand’ s ongoing commitment to supporting a more inclusive, diverse, and progressive fenestration industry.
With the fenestration industry continuing to evolve, creating greater opportunities for women from diverse backgrounds and experiences, Yale is proud to support initiatives that help drive this positive change and encourage wider participation across the sector.
Created to connect, support, and inspire women across all roles within fenestration and glazing, the Women in Fenestration Network is already gaining strong backing from across the industry. It is doing this by providing opportunities for networking, mentorship, professional development, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration.
Gemma Diratzonian, Head of Brand and Fenestration Lead at Yale DWS, comments:“ We’ re thrilled to be a corporate sponsor of the Women in Fenestration Network. Creating an inclusive and diverse workforce is vital to building a fairer society, but it also brings fresh perspectives, drives innovation, and helps businesses better understand and respond to changing market needs, meaning everybody benefits.
“ Following the launch of the Women in Fenestration Network event, it was immediately clear that this was a powerful and much-needed initiative for our industry. The passion, engagement and sense of community it created reinforced why it is something we felt strongly about supporting. We’ re proud to play our part in helping the network continue to grow and inspire positive change across the fenestration sector.”
Sarah Ball, Founder of the Women in Fenestration Network, adds:“ Encouraging more women into the industry and supporting career progression is essential to securing the future of the sector, developing the next generation of talent that will help ensure continued innovation, growth, and long-term success. Having Yale DWS on board only strengthens this.”
www. womeninfenestration. co. uk www. yaledws. co. uk / uk / en
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