Continuing its commitment to technical excellence and knowledge sharing across the construction industry, Fassa Bortolo has launched six new CPDs designed to support architects, specifiers, and construction professionals in delivering compliant, high-performing, and future-ready buildings.
Our new CPD courses consist of;
- An Informative Guide to Render Solutions
- Solutions for Render in Very Severe Locations
- Render Systems for Timber Frame Construction
- A Guide to Modern Lime Render Systems
- The Essential Guide to External Wall Insulation
- A Guide to Subfloor Preparation
Developed by Fassa’s experienced dedicated National CPD Specialist, the new seminar programme responds directly to the challenges facing today’s-built environment - from increasingly demanding exposure conditions to evolving building regulations and sustainability targets. Each CPD delivers practical guidance, system insight, and specification clarity, ensuring delegates gain meaningful, project-ready knowledge.
An Informative Guide to Render Solutions provides a comprehensive overview of modern render systems, exploring the differences between mineral, silicone, acrylic and lime-based finishes. The seminar addresses substrate compatibility, performance characteristics, and best-practice detailing, equipping specifiers with the confidence to select the right solution for each application.
For projects in challenging climates, Solutions for Render in Very Severe Locations examines façade design in areas exposed to high wind-driven rain and extreme weather conditions. The CPD highlights key considerations around exposure zones, system build-ups, durability, and compliance, helping professionals mitigate risk while ensuring long-term façade performance.
Timber frame construction continues to grow across the UK and Ireland, bringing its own technical complexities. Render Systems for Timber Frame Construction focuses on moisture management, movement considerations, and correct system specification to ensure compatibility and structural protection. The seminar provides essential guidance for achieving durable, regulation-compliant finishes on lightweight structures.
Sustainability and heritage sensitivity are addressed in A Guide to Modern Lime Render Systems. This CPD explores the benefits of breathable lime-based solutions, their suitability for refurbishment and conservation projects, and their role within bio-architecture principles. It offers valuable insight into balancing traditional materials with contemporary performance expectations.
With fabric performance at the forefront of modern design, The Essential Guide to External Wall Insulation (EWI) delivers an in-depth understanding of system components, thermal performance, fire considerations, and regulatory compliance. The seminar outlines how EWI can improve energy efficiency, enhance façade aesthetics, and contribute to achieving net-zero objectives.
Completing the programme, A Guide to Subfloor Preparation addresses the critical - yet often underestimated - role of substrate preparation in flooring performance. Covering moisture control, levelling compounds, and compatibility with floor finishes, the CPD ensures specifiers understand the foundations of long-lasting floor installations.
Each seminar is delivered by Fassa Bortolo’s technical specialists, offering interactive discussion and project-led examples to bridge theory and practice. Available both in-person and online, the CPDs reflect Fassa’s dedication to supporting the professional development of the industry while reinforcing its position as a trusted technical partner.
In an increasingly complex construction landscape, informed specification is essential. With these six new CPDs, Fassa Bortolo continues to invest in knowledge, empowering professionals to design and build with confidence.
Fassa’s CPDs can be conducted on your premises, online or at our head office in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. For more information or to book one of our CPDs, please call our team on 01684 218305 or email info.fassauk@fassabortolo.com
