CPD
Continuing Professional Development with Russwood
Russwood offers a range of accredited CPD seminars designed to enhance your knowledge of timber products and specification. Our External Timber Cladding and Timber Flooring CPDs are accredited by the CPD Certification Service and are available to architects, designers, and specifiers either in-person or virtually. Seminars can be delivered at your practice, at our Newtonmore or Glasgow premises, or online through our bi-monthly CPD webinar.
Specifying Timber Cladding CPD Seminar
A comprehensive presentation exploring the value and application of external timber cladding in architectural projects. Delivered by our Architectural Liaison Technicians, this seminar covers:
- Timber science
- Natural and modified timbers
- Weathering and surface treatments
- Fixing and detailing
Case studies are used throughout to demonstrate effective specification, coatings, and fixings. If you prefer an online session, join our bi-monthly Specifying Timber Cladding CPD Webinar. To view and sign up to our webinar, click here.
Specifying Timber Flooring CPD Seminar
Our Specifying Timber Flooring seminar explores all core aspects of specifying and selecting timber flooring for commercial and residential settings. Delivered by our Interior Project Liaison Technician, this seminar covers:
- Timber science and sawing techniques
- Grading, finishes and solid vs engineered flooring
- Preparation, installation and maintenance
The presentation also includes case studies featuring our European Oak, Douglas Fir, and European Mountain Larch flooring.
This CPD can be combined with a visit to our Newtonmore flooring showroom for an in-person look at our full range of species, grades, finishes, and tones.
Cladding Fire Performance Seminar
This seminar provides an overview of fire performance considerations for timber cladding.
Topics include:
- Reaction to fire vs fire resistance
- Euroclasses and CWFT
- Cavity barriers and the Russwood Battening System
- Fire-retardant treatments and certification
Designed to support architects in making informed, compliant decisions when specifying timber cladding.
*This is not an accredited seminar
Timber Detailing Masterclass
This hands-on, in-depth session is designed to sharpen your timber detailing knowledge and connect you directly with our technical experts.
Delivered as an interactive, in-person workshop, we’ll guide you through real-world timber detailing challenges and solutions, from fixing techniques to specification advice, all informed by years of in-house testing and on-site experience.
This session covers:
- Best-practice timber detailing guidance from our technical team
- Live drawing critique: turn poor detailing into robust, buildable solutions
Ideal for architects and specifiers looking to improve detailing confidence and avoid common on-site issues.
*This is not an accredited seminar
Russwood expertise
Our CPDs are delivered by members of Russwood’s expert Architectural Liaison and interiors teams:
Taylor Butler, Architectural Liaison Technician – With a degree in Architectural Science from Curtin University, Taylor is passionate about supporting the creation of thoughtful, sustainable spaces through timber specification.
Fraser Hourston, Architectural Liaison Technician – A graduate in Architectural Technology from Edinburgh Napier University, Fraser specialises in the technical workings of timber and sustainable design. He also holds a Level 2 Certificate in Wood Science and Timber Technology.
Jodie Wight, Interior Project Liaison Technician – With a background in kitchen and interior design, Jodie works closely with architects and designers to provide expert guidance on selecting the most suitable timber flooring and interior cladding.
Molly Welsh, Flooring and Interiors Sales Advisor – Specialising in timber flooring and interior cladding, with a background in Geological and Earth Sciences, Molly brings a strong understanding of natural materials, helping clients select and specify the most suitable timber solutions for their projects.