REHAU is launching a new CPD for building services professionals exploring future trends and innovations of different pipe materials and technologies for plumbing and heating.
According to Water Intelligence, escape of water was responsible for 42% of all UK building insurance claims in 2023-24, with water damage incidents remaining the leading cause of insurable loss during construction projects.
The new REHAU CPD looks at different pipe materials, including traditional metals, push-fit polymers, polypropylene and multilayer pipes with and without O-rings. It evaluates these options and how trends in offsite construction have impacted the market.
“With new innovations across the market, we wanted to help contractors better understand the pros and cons of different pipe materials and how and why they have evolved over time, through our latest CIBSE approved CPD,” said Steve Richmond, head of marketing & technical – building solutions at REHAU.
The CPD also explores sustainability trends and how the circular economy is impacting pipework specification. This includes an exploration of bio-based polymer, discussing the raw materials and feedstocks behind them, how they are used, and the importance of certifications such as ISCC PLUS. It also covers the topic of Environmental Product Declarations and their use in building Whole Life Carbon Assessments and life cycle assessments.
To find out more about REHAU’s CPD, ‘Future Trends in Polymer Pipework’, click here.
