Specifying Recycled Plastic Products

Description

This CPD will impart essential knowledge that is required when specifying products manufactured from recycled plastic. It outlines the reasons why these products should be specified and how doing so, can help clients satisfy their obligations in relation to decarbonisation targets, sustainable architecture, and construction.

The CPD outlines the different uses and forms of the products which include but are not limited to Street furniture, playground products, decking and bin bays that are all manufactured from 100% solid recycled profile. Delegates will have an understanding of the products’ advantages and its limitations and also how these products are worked in comparison to more traditional materials, paying particular attention to thermal expansion and reinforcing.

The CPD will also convey knowledge regarding CDM, install / maintenance and health and safety considerations, delegates will be able to assess the suitability of these products for future projects.

By the end of this CPD delegates ought to:

1. Have knowledge regarding the connection with sustainable architecture / construction and the use of recycled.

2. Have an insight into how street furniture made from recycled plastic has evolved into award winning.

3. Understand how recycled plastic materials behave differently to more traditional building materials.

4. Know the key information relating to statutory and regulatory compliance and health and safety information.

5. Have the confidence to specify recycled plastic products on projects.