Facades of the Future: Looking Beyond Compliance, Prioritising Best Practices and Sustainable Design

In this CPD presentation, we look at the state of the façade market – where we have come from and where we are today. We explore Australian and global fire testing methods, their role in evaluating façade designs and systems, and discuss how looking beyond compliance is critical when designing safe buildings and futureproofing your specifications. With the increase of extreme weather conditions and climate change, we also investigate weatherability performance testing methods for common weather events such as hailstorms and severe wind.
-Network Architectural

Sustainable Floor, Steel and Façade Coatings

This course is designed to provide information on the most effective and proven protective coating systems with an emphasis on sustainability. The course will teach specifiers to how to select the most appropriate coating system for a range on typical applications in the construction industry.
-A&I Coatings

The Link Between Building Facades and Sustainability

EQUITONE invites architects, designers, and building professionals to join our latest CPD presentation on sustainability in the building industry. This comprehensive session is designed to provide you with the knowledge and insights necessary to integrate sustainable practices and materials into your projects.
-Equitone

Mastering the Outdoors: How to create beautiful, durable and continuous outdoor spaces.

In this course, you will discover the different surfaces that can be used to master the outdoors. Explore the building science and technology behind the surfaces discussed and how they can be used in various project designs. From traditional pavers, such as bricks, porcelain, concrete and natural stone, to traditional pool material such as concrete and how they all compare to the innovative ultra-compact surface. Explore how the ultra-compact surface is created and how its unique properties compare to that of traditional materials.
-Cosentino

Specifying Metal Ceiling Solutions

Learn more about metal ceiling solutions, their advantages, acoustic properties, sustainability, and finishes. By the end of the CPD, you will be able to describe ceiling functions, metal benefits, system choices, and specification considerations.
-Enterprise Architectural

Joint Sealant Design

In this CPD you will learn about the importance of structural design considerations, appropriate material selection, specification considerations, application requirements and potential risks, for joint sealant design in planning, development and construction.
– Dulux / Fosroc

The Use & Specification of Australian Natural Sandstones

The Use & Specification of Australian Natural Sandstones CPD covers the rich history of sandstone construction in Australia, explores its sustainability and manufacturing methods, and unveils its promising future in construction.
– Gosford Quarries

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