Introduction to Fabric First Construction

Learn what good looks like. Delivered by Coaction Trainer Eric Fewster in collaboration with Home by Milestone, this practical one-day intro What You'll LearnThis one-day training will give you a practical introduction and essential knowledge for delivering high-performance buildings on site. Drawing upon Coaction's extensive project experience, you'll learn what good looks like, how to deal with common site issues and how to plan and manage effectively to achieve airtightness and avoid costly mistakes and rework. With examples and lessons learned from real projects, plus plenty of hands-on exercises, you'll gain practical insights that you can apply immediately to improve project performance and quality. You'll also benefit from a tour of Home by Milestone's exhibition space, showcasing local suppliers and manufacturers and a chance to find out more about a range of materials and products. Topics Covered • What the Performance Gap is and why it matters • How to achieve airtightness on site • Making Insulation Work • Glazing & Interfaces • Common site issues and practical solutions • What needs to be considered for building services integration • Construction Quality and how to assess and cost high-performance projects • Practical Demonstrations Who Is This Course For?This course is ideal for anyone involved in the design, procurement, delivery or management of construction projects who wants to learn more about delivering a high-performance building on site. Ideal For • Contractors and Subcontractors • Site Managers • Project Managers • Site Supervisors • Design Managers • Commercial Teams • Procurement Teams • Clients and Developers • Supply Chain Partners Whether your project is targeting Passivhaus or another building performance standard, the principles covered will help you build to perform, not simply build to comply.