Continual Professional Development Seminars
Continual Professional Development Seminars
CPD
CPD Seminar

fischer UK is accredited by The Construction CPD Certification Service and offers approved CPD accredited training seminars.

  • Presentations last for about 1 hour
  • fischer representative available for Techical Consulation
  • A complimentary lunch is provided
  • All attendees receive a CPD certificate


An opportunity to discover more about correct specification of anchors from the world’s largest fixing manufacturer including:

  • Latest innovations in Anchor Technology
  • Assessments - including European Technical Approvals
  • Latest design methods – EN 1992 Part 4:2018 (former ETAG 001 Annex C, TR29, CEN TS 1992)
  • BS 8539 and its impact on Designer and Contractor
  • Design of Anchors using design software FIXPERIENCE
  • Case study – how to optimise anchor connections

Topics of the seminar

Basic Principles of Fixings
The main objective is to highlight the basic principles of correct fixing specification and the latest developments in fixing technology
Design of Anchors to the latest Regulations using FIXPERIENCE
What influences the performance of anchors - Design methodology - Latest regulations - Presentation of design software FIXPERIENCE - Project case study demonstrating how to optimize anchor connections quickly and safely
Hall of Shame
Bad practice and fixing failure examples, why they happened and how they can be avoided.
Basic Principles of Fire Stop and Fire Stop Products
Topics: How does fire start Role of Firestop Building regulations & Approvals Statistics How Firestop products work Typical products Firestop systems
CFA seminar - Introduction to BS 8539:2012
Introduction to the Code of Practice for the selection and installation of post-installed anchors. Seminar outlines the roles and responsibilities of all the stakeholders, promoting safe use of anchors for safety critical applications.
Advanced Solutions for Rainscreen Facades with Undercut Anchors Technology
Topics covered in this seminar: Rainscreen principle - Potential problems with conventional cladding methods - Advanced cladding solutions - Undercut anchors for cladding panels - Project examples
Passive Fire Protection in Facades
Legislation, applications and design measures for passive fire protection in rainscreen & curtain walls.
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