Calendar of events
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) membership workshops aim to provide information on the requirements for, and the various routes into, membership. They are designed to answer any questions and remove the anxieties that surround all stages, from entry up to chartered membership.
The Chartered Institute of Building Novus NW and the University of Salford - School of the Built Environment are in the position to announce the next CPD event that will take place in the futuristic facilities of the THINKlab 7th Floor of the Maxwell Building at the University of Salford on 9th February 2012 at 17:15. The session will start at 17:30.
The topic is related to future design practices by 2050. The aim of this event is to make use of the state of the art technologies within the THINKlab as a hub of innovation in accordance to assist the building of a sustainable future as well as to prepare the next generation of architects. Professionals and experts from industry and academia accordingly will present the future ideas for the 2050 Design World. In addition, an interactive workshop will take place between the speakers and the audience.
Due to limited places (max of 33 people) it is highly advised to book in advance by sending an e- mail to Barbara Brown bbrown@ciob.org.uk. The invitation is open for students, professionals and industrial experts.
"A Stitch in Time"
The presentation will give a sample of the more interesting projects undertaken worldwide by Cintec. It includes videos showing tests to destruction of bridges and walls for dynamic loading for impact, seismic, blast loading and Waterwall.
It will show the method of repair to landmark structures such as the Step Pyramid in Cairo using our latest Waterwall project material to overcome the problem of support an irregular dangerous structure and also some of the background history of the site.


