Masonry Repair: 3 Powerful Techniques to Transform Your Specifications

Unlock Superior Masonry Repair Solutions: Secure Your Free CPD Place in Watford

Target Fixings, a premier UK manufacturer, supplier, and installer of advanced masonry reinforcement materials, cordially invites Structural Engineers, Building Surveyors, Property Developers, and Architects to an essential and completely free Continuing Professional Development (CPD) seminar. Taking place at the beginning of the year, this event is meticulously crafted to deliver deep, actionable insights into the most critical aspects of structural repair and the material innovations that will define best practice in 2026.

This is a key Watford CPD Event, ideally situated for professionals across Hertfordshire and the wider Greater London area, offering a crucial knowledge upgrade that will ensure your project specifications achieve exceptional levels of safety, durability, and compliance.

The Strategic Importance of Modern Masonry Repair

In the UK’s diverse architectural landscape, which features a vast proportion of aging buildings, the demand for precise, effective, and minimally invasive remedial solutions is constantly escalating. Professionals frequently face complex structural challenges, including pervasive cracking due to foundation movement or inadequate lateral support, the failure of original wall ties, and the deterioration of historic masonry. Specifying outdated or inadequate Masonry Repair methods can lead to recurrent issues, escalating costs, and potential structural compromise.

This seminar moves beyond theoretical concepts. It focuses intensely on proprietary, engineered solutions that enable swift, effective, and guaranteed structural remediation. Investing a morning with our experts will directly enhance your expertise in Construction UK, positioning you to confidently specify innovative solutions that deliver both value and lasting structural integrity for your clients.

Event Highlights & Focus: Achieving Excellence in Structural Solutions

Our team of seasoned structural specialists and materials engineers will guide attendees through crucial structural principles and practical solutions, guaranteeing you leave with heightened technical confidence. The comprehensive agenda for this seminar includes:

1. Masonry Repair Fundamentals: Understanding Failure and Reinforcement Mechanics: We begin by thoroughly examining the reasons behind masonry structural failure, focusing on the forces (tension, compression, shear) at play. We will clearly demonstrate the engineering science underpinning modern reinforcement, illustrating how the strategic implementation of our Bar Flex creates a durable composite structure with the existing wall fabric, absorbing tensile stresses effectively.
2. The Target Fixings Portfolio: Material Innovation and Selection: Get an exclusive look at the specialised materials manufactured by Target Fixings. We will detail the specifications and advantages of our high-grade stainless steel Bar Flex, specialist grout Bond Flex and resin injection systems, and provide clear criteria for their correct selection based on the specific masonry type (e.g., brick, stone) and the diagnosed structural defect.
3. Powerful Techniques for Structural Solutions: This high-impact segment will showcase three of the most effective and often under-utilised Structural Solutions in remedial work:
   • Advanced Crack Stitching: Best practice methodology for achieving sympathetic and lasting repair to damaged masonry.
   • Remedial Lintel Creation: Techniques for introducing load-bearing support above openings where original lintels have failed or are nonexistent.
   • Lateral Restraint: Methods for tying bulging or unstable wall panels back to the floor/roof diaphragm, a critical procedure for compliance and safety in older buildings.
4. Critical Wall Tie Replacement: We will dedicate significant time to the crucial process of identifying, testing, and replacing corroded or failed wall ties
5. Practical Case Studies and Application: To cement the learning, we will review detailed real-world projects across commercial, residential, and historic properties within the Construction UK sector, demonstrating the successful diagnosis and deployment of Target Fixings solutions to resolve issues like thermal cracking, settlement, and façade instability.

This focus on practical, applied knowledge is what makes this a highly valuable Watford CPD Event for professional accreditation.

Networking and Professional Development Opportunities

Attendance at this Free Watford Construction Event offers significant value beyond the technical content. It is an exceptional opportunity to network with fellow Structural Engineers, Building Surveyors, and Architects. You can confidentially discuss specific project challenges, exchange vital local market insights, and forge new professional relationships in the elegant and conducive setting of Hunton Park. Every participant will receive a formal CPD Points Certificate, directly fulfilling your ongoing professional obligations. Start your 2026 work year informed, connected, and professionally accredited.

Event Details

This is the essential structural seminar in the Hertfordshire region for early 2026:

Topic – Advanced Masonry Reinforcement and Target Fixings Materials

Audience – Structural Engineers, Building Surveyors, Architects, and Property Developers.

Date – Tuesday, 27th January 2026

Time – 8:30 AM – The seminar commences promptly following a complimentary breakfast.

Location – Hunton Park, Essex Ln, Watford, Abbots Langley WD4 8PN

Cost – Absolutely FREE attendance, including all course materials and refreshments.

The distinguished setting of Hunton Park provides the ideal environment for professional focus and high-level discussion.

Secure Your Place – Don’t Miss This Key 2026 Update!

Spaces for this seminar are strictly limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. If structural longevity, adherence to best practice, and specifying innovative Structural Solutions are priorities for your firm, securing your place is essential.

If you would like to attend accept an invite here or alternatively email robhill@targetfixings.co.uk to confirm your attendance!

We look forward to welcoming you to this crucial Watford CPD Event and helping you master the latest techniques in Masonry Repair!