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Newly-Accredited CPD Sustainability Seminar Trend GB of Tunbridge Wells, Kent, the British distribution and marketing arm of the Italian mosaics producer, has developed another CPD (continuing professional development) seminar for architects, interior designers and specifiers, this time focusing on sustainability in agglomerate and glass mosaic finishing materials. The content and presentation has been accredited by the Construction CPD Certification Service, as conforming to personal and professional development principles. It complements Trend’s earlier certified CPD workshop, which looks in detail at hard surface agglomerates and their widespread commercial applications. The Construction CPD Certification Service is fully committed to the enhancement of technical skills and knowledge through planned CPD training and provides an independent certification process, which assesses that the content of lectures, presentations and material conforms to universally accepted guidelines. The Trend Group produces 1.5 million square metres of glass mosaic tiles and 1 million linear metres of agglomerate surfaces annually and over the last few years has implemented an enterprise-wide ‘green policy’, designed to reduce its environmental impact and maintain a programme of sustainable products and processes. With green procurement on the new building and refurbishment agenda, Trend’s UK office felt it was timely to produce a professional presentation detailing the green credentials of glass mosaics and engineered agglomerates, arising from the extensive use of recycled raw materials and eco-conscious manufacturing processes. The informative Powerpoint presentation, illustrated with colourful visual material and project pictures, runs for around one hour, including Q&A session, and is hosted by one of Trend GB’s business development team. It is supported by CPD attendance certificates, seminar notes and self-assessment records for filing purposes, with product samples and technical test data available for inspection. Suitable for professional audiences of up to twenty or more, Trend’s CPD seminar can be delivered in a suitable conference or meeting room, either to an entire practice or a prearranged gathering of industry colleagues. The seminar is free of charge and Trend GB is able to assist with room hire. To book a presentation or receive a pdf synopsis, contact Trend GB. www.trend-group.com Enquiry No 10