New Product Focused CPD: IndiBreathe Flex natural hemp & jute insulation made in Britain
This newly released CPD is an introduction to IndiBreathe Flex, our new UK-manufactured hemp insulation exclusive to Ecological Building Systems in the UK and Ireland.
IndiBreathe Flex by IndiNature is an exciting new addition to the Ecological Building Systems portfolio of low-carbon, high-performance, sustainable, flexible insulation products. It is made in the Scottish Borders from grown industrial hemp sourced in Yorkshire, along with recycled jute fibres.
2nd April
Date and time
2nd April 2025
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location
Interactive Online Training
Price
FREEIdeal for
- Architects
- Architectural Technologists
- Specifiers
- Building Surveyors
- Contractors
- Consultants (Energy, Passivhaus)
- Historic/Listed Building Consultants
- Damp Specialists
- Students
- Anyone interested in sustainable, energy efficient building
Key learning
- IndiBreathe Flex manufacturing process
- Benefits of natural fibre insulation
- Why use Jute in IndiBreathe Flex
- Technical properties of IndiBreathe Flex
- Where this versatile product can be used
- Examples of construction assemblies
- Certification
Description
Who it is for
This training is aimed at professionals from all disciplines of the building design and construction industry, specifically, for those who are interested in sustainable and innovative building methods.
This is an open CPD with participants joining from different organisations. We are offering virtual design reviews with individuals following the CPD to enable you to discuss the details of specific projects with our technical team.
If you have a number of colleagues wanting to attend and a more tailored approach would be preferable, we can provide a dedicated virtual CPD for your team, which can be requested by sending an email to us at info@ecologicalbuildingsystems.com.
What you learn
In this CPD you will learn about IndiNature’s history, UK-grown hemp and its benefits and their unique manufacturing facility and process. You will learn about the benefits of natural fibre insulation, the technical aspects of IndiBreathe Flex and examples of construction assemblies where this versatile insulation product can be used.
What you will do
You will receive industry leading online training from highly experienced technical professionals with the opportunity to ask questions and interact with the speakers.
What happens on the day
You will receive an email containing the link to join the virtual CPD which will be taking place via Zoom.
There will be a brief introduction, followed by the presentation, with the opportunity to ask questions throughout the presentation via the chat box. We'll answer as many questions as possible at various points during the session and afterwards via email if we run short of time.
As this is an open CPD with participants joining from different organisations, we are offering virtual design reviews with individuals, to enable you to discuss specific projects in more detail with our technical team. This can be requested by sending an email to us at info@ecologicalbuildingsystems.com
Points Gained
This CPD is a 1 hour stand-alone CPD providing 1 point towards maintaining your professional standard. This can be doubled with an additional 1-2 hour related activity (see RIBA website for more details).
Sustainable architecture is a rapidly developing area and is a RIBA core curriculum topic. There is a requirement for a minimum of 2 hours to be spent on each of the core 10 topics.
Continued Development
The content of this CPD provides excellent background knowledge for the creation of long-lasting energy efficient sustainable buildings. Our other CPDs develop these concepts for different types of insulation and building methods.
Agenda
- Introduction and Overview of IndiNature business, raw materials and manufacturing from Brian Monaghan, UK Sales Director
- Introduction to Ecological Building Systems from Andy Cook, Technical Specification Advisor.
- Benefits of using natural fibre insulation
- Technical properties of IndiBreathe Flex
- Certification and areas of use
Speakers
Andy Cook
Technical Specification Advisor (CEPHC)
Andy’s career has spanned 20 years in the Scottish construction industry. With experience in almost every aspect of construction, from procurement and tendering through to architectural detailing, health and safety and quality control, he has worked on a vast array of projects both hands-on as a tradesman and in supervisory and management roles. He has higher level qualifications in architectural technology and quantity surveying as well as CEPH consultant and tradesperson certification from the Passive House Institute. He built his first certified passive house in 2011.
Brian Monaghan
Guest Speaker - UK Sales Director, IndiNature
Brian brings 30 years of experience in specification sales to the IndiNature team, with a wealth of knowledge of highly technical, high-value products. Previously worked in the EPS Industry supplying products into Housebuilding & Civil Engineering Markets.
After graduating with a Building Engineering Degree, Brian started his career in Contracting before moving into Building Products.
Gregg Peel
Technical Specification Advisor
Gregg who joined our UK Technical Team in 2022 was recently certified as a Passive House Tradesperson . Working in construction for over 9 years, he brings technical specification skills and practical hands-on experience; particularly in relation to roofs. Latterly he provided technical support, backed up with U-value calculations and condensation reports, in the insulation and membrane industry advising architects, builders and specifiers across many different building applications. Gregg's keen interest is in the technical manufacturing and testing of non-woven membranes.