A New Series of Online Technical Seminars
The ABC of Compliance
Join us online on Thursday lunchtimes for a focused series of one-hour technical seminars designed to support the window and door industry through today’s evolving regulatory landscape.
Kicking off with the fundamentals — Documents A, B, and C — this series explains the ABC of Compliance, covering:
A: Structural Safety
B: Fire Protection
C: Environmental Performance
These are not only essential regulations but also the building blocks for understanding broader requirements across the built environment. Whether you're specifying, fabricating, or designing, these sessions aim to equip you with the insight needed to raise standards, grow your business, and stay compliant.
Unlocking Commercial Project Opportunities | |
As the opening session in our Thursday lunchtime seminar series, this introduction sets the foundation for exploring regulatory and commercial strategies in the window and door industry. The focus is on Glenigan — a powerful platform designed to support lead generation and strategic targeting within the commercial construction sector. With data sourced from planning applications, procurement updates, and links to specification tools like NBS Chorus, Glenigan offers access to a robust pipeline of large-scale projects involving main contractors, specialist subcontractors, and commercial clients. Attendees will learn how to refine searches by sector, region, or project criteria, and how to identify influential contacts to drive tailored engagement. The session also previews how understanding where your products sit in the specification chain can inform broader compliance and business development strategies. | |
A | Building Regulations Document A Structural Safety for Windows and Doors 11th September 2025 12:00 to 13:00 |
This session provides a focused overview of the structural requirements related to windows and doors, as outlined in Building Regulations Document A. We will explore the calculation of site-specific wind load using Annex A of BS 6375-1, as well as the application of barrier load provisions for critical locations such as balconies and low-level openings. The seminar will examine the practical implications of these calculations for aluminium systems, helping attendees ensure structural compliance from design through to installation. | |
| B | Building Regulations Document B: Fire Safety Compliance for Aluminium Window and Door Systems 9th October 2025 12:00 to 13:00 |
Focused on the key fire safety provisions impacting window and door design, this session interprets Building Regulations Document B through the lens of recent regulatory changes. Topics include updates to egress window requirements, the prohibition on combustible materials in relevant buildings, and performance criteria for smoke vents and fire-rated windows. The seminar offers practical guidance for achieving compliance with evolving fire safety expectations, while balancing material specification and design intent. | |
| C | Building Regulations and Document C: |
This session considers the environmental and moisture protection principles of Building Regulations Document C as they relate to window and door assemblies. Areas of focus include BS 6375-1 performance classifications, specification of drainage pathways, and the weather-tight integration of frames with adjacent building elements. We will also address the importance of low threshold design and pressure moderation equations to ensure effective moisture resistance and thermal integrity in line with regulatory demands. | |
| E | Building Regulations and Document E Acoustic Performance and Sound Insulation of facades December |
Building on the foundation laid by our ABC of Compliance seminars, this session explores the acoustic requirements set out in Approved Document E, with emphasis on the role of windows and doors in controlling airborne sound transmission between and within dwellings. We will examine key performance expectations for windows and doors, including the influence of glazing specification, frame construction, and installation detailing on sound reduction. Practical guidance will be offered for system specification and onsite considerations to help ensure compliance in both new-build and refurbishment contexts. | |
| L | Building Regulations and Document L |
Focusing on the thermal performance standards in Approved Document L, this session outlines the regulatory approach to minimising heat loss through window and door assemblies. Topics include current U-value targets for dwellings and non-domestic buildings, thermal bridging control at interfaces, and the specification of thermally broken aluminium profiles and high-performance glazing. The course will provide clarity on calculation methodologies, energy modelling implications, and practical strategies to meet thermal requirements while retaining design flexibility. | |
| O | Building Regulations and Document O |
This session addresses the emerging requirements of Approved Document O, which seeks to mitigate overheating risks in new residential developments. Particular attention is given to glazed elements, their orientation, area, and control features such as shading, ventilation strategies, and solar control glazing. We will interpret the implications of these measures on façade design and product specification, supporting attendees in making informed design decisions that balance thermal comfort, daylighting, and compliance. |