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CIAT raises serious concerns and responds to the Lords’ Committee Stages as the Building Safety Bill moves through Parliament…

Kenneth Booth March 2, 2022

CIAT supports the premise of taking appropriate action against those who have deliberately and knowingly specified, provided, or fitted substandard materials. However, the proposal to extend liability periods is unrealistic, unworkable, and unachievable and has the danger of potentially persecuting innocent parties without the means to defend themselves or without

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England | Higher and Degree Apprenticeships now available

Kenneth Booth September 16, 2020

England | Higher and Degree Apprenticeships now available: Construction Design and Build Technician (Level 4) and Design and Construction Management (Level 6) The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) is pleased to announce that the Higher Apprenticeship in Construction Design and Build Technician (Level 4) and the Degree Apprenticeship in Design and

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CIAT announce support for Designing Buildings Wiki, the industry’s fastest growing source of knowledge.

Cristina Diaconu June 6, 2017

The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) confirmed it has become a sponsor of Designing Buildings Wiki, the construction industry knowledge base. This relationship will help bridge the gap between theory and practice, adding the practical knowledge of architectural technologists to the property, design and construction professionals already supporting the

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CIAT raises serious concerns and responds to the Lords’ Committee Stages as the Building Safety Bill moves through Parliament…

Kenneth Booth March 2, 2022

CIAT supports the premise of taking appropriate action against those who have deliberately and knowingly specified, provided, or fitted substandard materials. However, the proposal to extend liability periods is unrealistic, unworkable, and unachievable and has the danger of potentially persecuting innocent parties without the means to defend themselves or without any realistic positive outcome for the owner/occupant. Imposing a retroactive period of 30 years is a reactive addition to the Building Safety Bill and is not the solution. There may not be insurance in place, the documents may no longer exist, as the insurance and limitations periods under which these practices were operating had expired and also due to the more stringent GDPR rules, the claim would go against the contracts and certification processes as issued at the time and could be challenged through the courts, even if the practices still existed or the personnel were the same. If the claim was pursued, the practices or individuals may have no alternative but to declare themselves bankrupt which provides no resolution for any party. The narrative from Government is implying that it is aiming these measures at large manufacturers, contractors, and developers, without taking cognisance that it will in reality affect those sole practitioners and micro-SMEs (up to 10 employees) which are the majority of practices in the professional services sector. In addition to this issue, many of those firms will no longer be operating. As such, CIAT would urge the Government to continue with its original commitment to fund the remedial works as promised and aim any sanctions or pursue recovery at the right parties. Any proposed actions should be proportionate, fair and realistic. CIAT is becoming increasingly concerned by the plethora of suggested amendments to the Bill. These are changing on a daily basis, and it is hoped that common sense will prevail. In addition to the matter of extending liability periods retrospectively, it is important that those writing this legislation understand that professional service providers do not operate multi-million-pound companies and are mainly micro SMEs (up to ten) or sole practitioners. They will simply not have the capital to fund uninsured losses for remedial work that they had no influence or control over. CIAT would also suggest that the Government opens dialogue with the sector and experts who could contribute to a constructive way forward to enshrine legislation which is proportionate, fair and achievable.  CIAT will be assessing the results of the debate at Report Stage when the revised Bill is published. This is expected at some point after 2 March 2022. 

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England | Higher and Degree Apprenticeships now available

Kenneth Booth September 16, 2020

England | Higher and Degree Apprenticeships now available: Construction Design and Build Technician (Level 4) and Design and Construction Management (Level 6) The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) is pleased to announce that the Higher Apprenticeship in Construction Design and Build Technician (Level 4) and the Degree Apprenticeship in Design and Construction Management (Level 6) standards in England are now eligible for public funding through the apprenticeship levy. Qualifications for Industry (QFI) is listed as the End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) for both apprenticeships and more EPAOs may become available later on. Apprentices will be eligible for student membership of CIAT for the duration of their apprenticeship, and encouraged to progress their membership with the Institute further to successful qualification of the apprenticeship. Dr Matthew Brooke-Peat MCIAT, Vice-President Education says: “The availability of levy funding to support the training of future Architectural Technology professionals is welcome news. The profession will greatly benefit from an alternative pathway and we expect that this will enable different perspectives to shape Architectural Technology.” Employers and training providers are now able to make the necessary preparations and begin the recruitment process. For further advice on employing an apprentice, please refer to the Government’s website on ‘How to take on an apprentice’ prior to advertising a vacancy. Commenting on this announcement, Francesca Berriman, Chief Executive, said: “This is an important development of Architectural Technology and for CIAT. It is also important to remember that your practice does not have to be a levy paying business to take advantage of apprenticeships for you or your employee.” Educational establishments are encouraged to validate their existing Architectural Technology programmes or devise new provisions with curricula based on the relevant apprenticeship standards and seek CIAT Accreditation for these programmes. To do so, please contact Noora Kokkarinen, Assistant Education Director on education@ciat.org.uk. Further information on apprenticeships can be found on our website at ciat.org.uk/education/apprenticeships.html ends The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) is the lead qualifying body for Architectural Technology and represents those practising and studying within the discipline. CIAT qualifies Chartered Architectural Technologists, MCIAT.

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Landmark Pinnacle, Tallest Residential Building in Western Europe, Offers Outstanding Comfort with Bespoke CIAT System

Kenneth Booth December 4, 2019

Landmark Pinnacle, a new 75-storey development under construction in Canary Wharf that is set to be the tallest residential building in Western Europe, will be heated and cooled by high quality bespoke CIAT air conditioning. CIAT is part of Carrier, a leading global provider of innovative heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, fire, security and building automation technologies. The 239m (784 foot) building, developed by Chalegrove Properties, comprises more than 800 premium residential apartments with spectacular views of the city and beyond. Amenities occupying five floors include restaurants, a leisure centre and gym, a sky-garden and a double-height roof-terrace. The custom system includes 1,776 of CIAT’s top-of-the-range Major Line fan coil units (FCUs) that are being installed by Haydon Mechanical and Electrical Ltd. The units will provide an outstanding indoor environment to apartments, common areas and facilities, distributed throughout the building. The highly energy efficient, four-pipe FCUs were specified in six sizes and configurations to suit the variety of capacities required and situations within the building, which is due to be completed in 2020. Manufactured at CIAT’s global centre of excellence at Culoz, France, the units are equipped with bespoke controls and connection sets specified by Haydon. “One of the biggest challenges for equipment specification was space constraints,” said Paul Graham, technical director for Haydon, who is leading the installation project. “Indoor units are installed in ceiling voids to ensure a perfect concealed finish. With limited headroom, this required changes to the design of the fan coil unit.  “We worked closely with CIAT on a previous project and were aware of the quality of the equipment and the company’s flexible approach. They were able to redesign the Major Line units to fit the available space at Landmark Pinnacle, which required a new lay-out and extended drip-tray. The company provided timely support on site whenever needed, and it was proven to be a very successful collaboration.” Another key requirement was low operating sound levels, due to the premium residential nature of the building. The air conditioning units were selected in medium and low-speed configurations to ensure whisper-quiet operation.             Air conditioning units were delivered to site in phased batches, timed to coincide with installation stages as the building fit-out proceeded. Before leaving the factory, each was tested for water-tightness, with a certificate of compliance provided as part of its manufacturing record. CIAT built a support structure around FCU connections to ensure the factory-installed valve sets were protected and supported during transit, so units arrived on site in perfect condition. CIAT’s Major Line FCUs are available in vertical and horizontal configurations, cased and uncased, with heating capacities from 1 to 11.5 kW and cooling from 1.4 to 7 kW. They feature a high-performance coil design with up to 15% larger surface area, twinned with acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) impellers with airfoil blades, which together help cut energy consumption by 20% compared to previous models. Sound output is also reduced by 2dB(A). “Landmark Pinnacle is an outstanding new building in the UK’s capital,” said Paul Smith, sales manager for CIAT. “We are delighted that CIAT was chosen by Haydon to provide the high quality, high efficiency indoor environment required to match the building’s premium residential apartments and facilities.” For more details on CIAT Major Line, visit: https://www.ciat.uk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Major-Line-brochure.pdf . About CIAT CIAT is one of Europe’s leading names in cooling, heating, and indoor air quality.  Renowned for its capacity to create innovative, durable and high-performing products, CIAT offers a complete range of equipment that is designed to work together. CIAT latest innovations have been specially designed to meet the most demanding requirements. CIAT is a part of Carrier, a leading global provider of innovative HVAC, refrigeration, fire, security and building automation technologies. For more information, visit www.ciat.uk.com.

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CIAT announce support for Designing Buildings Wiki, the industry’s fastest growing source of knowledge.

Cristina Diaconu June 6, 2017

The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) confirmed it has become a sponsor of Designing Buildings Wiki, the construction industry knowledge base. This relationship will help bridge the gap between theory and practice, adding the practical knowledge of architectural technologists to the property, design and construction professionals already supporting the site. CIAT will be publishing key resources on Designing Buildings Wiki and will encourage its members to become contributors to the ever-growing resource. The announcement comes during a landmark period for Designing Buildings Wiki. It has recently published its 5,000th article, and has, for the first time, exceeded three million users a year. This makes it one of the most popular websites in the construction industry and one of the largest knowledge resources. Adam Endacott, Communications Director from CIAT said: “As an Institute, we advance standards of education, competence, practice and conduct of our members who design and facilitate the integration of technology into architecture. The dissemination of knowledge is crucial to both these aims, and Designing Buildings Wiki provides the ideal online platform, allowing the Institute and our members to collaborate on the creation and sharing of practical knowledge for the benefit of all.” “Tackling the skills gap in the construction industry is not just about training new people, it is about making knowledge as accessible as possible so that people can stay up-to-date, can learn from others and are ready to face new challenges.” Designing Buildings Wiki chairman, David Trench CBE FCIOB said: “As buildings become more technologically advanced and the construction process becomes more complex, the application of knowledge has never been more important. You only have to look at the recent problems with the Edinburgh schools to see what can happen when those responsible for the administration of complex projects do not have the right expertise. “Architectural technologists have a pivotal role in the development of complex buildings, and their knowledge will be an invaluable addition to a fantastic, free resource.”

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