IG Masonry Support and Keyfix launch joint CPD to help tackle cavity congestion in high-rise buildings

IG Masonry Support and Keyfix – both part of the Keystone Group – have announced the launch of a new joint Continuing Professional Development (CPD) session designed to address one of the construction industry’s most pressing compliance challenges: cavity congestion in high-rise buildings (HRBs).

The Building Safety Act has placed renewed scrutiny on façade design and specification, with Gateway 2 submissions now demanding a higher level of coordination and documented compliance. The new CPD responds directly to this shift, equipping construction professionals with practical tools and knowledge to navigate these requirements with confidence.

National Specification Manager for IG Masonry Support and Keyfix, Marcus Emmerson, said: “By combining our expertise in masonry support, brick slip systems, non-combustible cavity trays, cavity tray lintels, and wall ties, our new CPD sessions demonstrate how an integrated product approach can reduce risk, improve buildability, and support robust documentation at the Gateway 2 stage. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of the risks associated with today’s complex slab-edge and cavity environments, and how early specification decisions can significantly reduce coordination failures on site.”

The learning objectives for the 60-minute session include:

1. Develop an understanding of modern slab-edge cavity challenges and their impact on façade design and performance.
2. Recognise why cavity congestion matters and how it affects buildability, safety, and overall system effectiveness.
3. Explore key compliance and coordination risks associated with today’s complex façade designs, and learn how to apply this awareness in practice using Keystone Group products.

The CPD is accredited and contributes one point towards annual Continuous Professional Development requirements. It is available now, with face-to-face and virtual sessions bookable directly through our CPD and Specification page.