Seminar Overview
This CPD seminar explains the principles of ground gas protection and the key factors that influence system selection and design. Attendees will gain an understanding of how gas risk is assessed, how protection measures are classified, and how incorrect detailing or installation can undermine performance.
The seminar supports informed specification decisions and highlights the importance of early-stage coordination between designers, consultants, and contractors.
What the Seminar Covers
- What ground gases are and how they affect buildings
- Regulatory requirements and industry guidance
- Ground gas design solutions and achieving the required level of protection
- Correct detailing at joints, penetrations, and interfaces
- Installation considerations and quality control
- Common causes of system failure and how to avoid them
Who Should Attend
This CPD seminar is suitable for professionals involved in the design, specification, and construction of buildings on gas-affected sites, including:
- Architects and architectural technologists
- Specifiers and design managers
- Civil and structural engineers
- Environmental consultants
- Developers and main contractors
- Building control professionals
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the seminar, attendees will be able to:
- Understand ground gas risks and how they are assessed
- Interpret ground gas protection requirements with confidence
- Specify appropriate gas protection systems for different risk levels
- Recognise the importance of detailing and installation quality
- Reduce the risk of non-compliance and post-completion remediation
CPD Accreditation
- CPD-certified seminar
- Typical duration: 60 minutes
- 45-minute technical presentation
- 15-minute Q&A session
- CPD certificates issued following attendance
How the Seminar Is Delivered
The Ground Gas Protection CPD Seminar can be delivered in a format to suit your organisation:
- Live online webinar
- In-person presentation at your office or practice
- Bespoke sessions tailored to site conditions, risk levels, or project types
Sessions are for for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
