This qualification is aimed at individuals wishing to prove they have the level and range of knowledge to be able to design facades and show they have an understanding of a range of topics that need to be considered in the design process. The qualification covers topics relating to types of facades and the components and materials they are constructed from, thermal performance of different facade types, fire safety relating to facades, sound reduction in facades, the importance of considering the structural aspects of facades and the role of procurement in the design of facades.
This qualification is suitable for those who have the following job roles or are looking to progress into one of them; these roles include:
Facade Engineers, Facade Consultants, Design Managers, Facade Designers, Facade Specialist Contractors, Architects, Project Managers, Estimators, Structural Engineers, Commercial Managers and other roles within the building envelope sector.
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