CPD Training

We offer comprehensive CPD (Continuing Professional Development) training programs designed specifically for specifiers, aiming to enhance their knowledge and skills in the industry.

NBS Source

Specifying Outdoor Surfacing Solutions –
Finding the right surface for your clients (Approx 1 hr)

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the difference between Wetpour, Bound Gravel, Rubber Mulch and Artificial Grass
  • Learn to select the most appropriate safety surface for playgrounds. 
  • Learn techniques to avoid common issues like shrinkage, UV colour changes, and surface undulations, ensuring the durability and aesthetics of the playground surfaces.
  • Explore how design and efficient layout can lead to significant cost savings while maintaining safety and quality standards.
  • Identify and apply Surfacing Standards to ensure compliance and safety in design. 

Specifying Playground Safety Surfacing Wetpour, Rubber Mulch and Artificial Grass (Approx 45 mins)

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the difference between Wetpour, Rubber Mulch and Artificial Grass, and how each product is installed
  • Provide learners with the skills to select the most appropriate safety surface for playgrounds.
  • Learn techniques to avoid common issues like shrinkage, UV colour changes, and surface undulations, ensuring the durability and aesthetics of the playground surfaces.
  • Explore how design and efficient layout can lead to significant cost savings while maintaining safety and quality standards.
  • Identify and apply Playground Safety Surfacing Standards to ensure compliance and safety in playground design and maintenance.

Artificial Sports Pitch Surfacing – Finding the right surface for your clients (Approx 30 mins)

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand different sport surfacing solutions
  • Learn about the installation process
  • Gain knowledge of potential issues and how to overcome

Permeable Pathways & Canal Towpaths –

SuDS-compliant surfacing (Approx 30 mins)

Learning Outcomes

  • Understanding the different types of surfacing available for permeable pathways
  • Learn about the installation process
  • Gain knowledge of potential issues and how to overcome them

Bound and Bonded Gravel – Driveways and Pathways (Approx 45 mins)

Learning Outcomes

  • Understanding the difference between Resin Bound and Resin Bonded Gravel
  • Learn about the installation process
  • Gain knowledge of potential issues and how to overcome them