Refurbishment and Restore Issue 20 2020 | Page 64

Building Better with the Roofing, Cladding & Insulation Show ensure they remain watertight and durable by using techniques and materials that add very little to the overall build cost of the roof. With safety factors being paramount in the design stage, Dr Ronan Brunton will detail SPRA’s new wind load protocol and how to determine and apply the correct factor of safety during the calculation process. The RCI Show returns to the Ericsson Exhibition Hall, Ricoh Arena, Coventry on 25th – 26th March 2020 The RCI Show is the UK’s largest free to attend event dedicated to the roofing, cladding and insulation supply chain. Take a day out of your routine and benefit from the opportunity to speak directly to the experts, try out their latest products and discover how you can transform your projects with new or innovative solutions. The RCI Show consists of two core elements: an exhibition of leading suppliers and a comprehensive conference and workshop programme featuring content from industry experts and associations. Why not start your day by joining Kiwa Building Products for a breakfast briefing? Breakfast rolls and hot refreshments will be on offer for all delegates as the Kiwa team talk you through the legal requirements for product and system manufacturers in the UK, along with 64 - www.refurbandrestore.co.uk additional market led requirements, and explore the best routes for manufacturers looking to maximise the confidence in their products and reach the biggest market. Further highlights on day one include the Scaffolding Association providing a best practise guide to commissioning scaffolding, Janice Tyler of Briggs Amasco will demonstrate how the roofing industry can mitigate the effects it has on climate change and Vivalda Chairman, Peter Johnson will discuss managing through tough times – Austerity, Grenfell and Brexit. Essential sessions for architects include sessions from Technical Consultant John Mercer and Dr Ronan Brunton, Technical Manager, Single Ply Roofing Association (SPRA). John Mercer will explain how you can design and construct pitched roofs to If you are interested in discovering what the future of building and infrastructure design, manufacture, integration and connectivity within our built environment could entail, then be sure to join us for the opening keynote of day two.