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CPD Providers listed here have had their CPD content reviewed by the Australian Institute of Architects.
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ABCB’s NCC CPD courses have been developed in consultation with industry, government and subject matter experts. Courses reinforce industry understanding of the National Construction Code (NCC).
In this presentation you will understand how ethanol fireplaces operate, what the global standards are and what design requirements are when specifying those products.
Learn the basics of High Pressure Laminate; including how it is made, the different grades, and the latest technologies that have enhanced the material beyond benchtop applications.
A CPD that differentiates powder coating from wet paint, and allows participants to understand the quality and warranty differences between types of powder coatings to ensure the design response incorporates assessment of relevant legislation, codes and industry standards.
In this CPD you will be able to identify the importance of below ground waterproofing in structural design, planning and construction and correctly specify appropriate materials to meet a design brief.
Understanding and identifying the major causes of building defects in Australia.
How to maximise car parking efficiency utilising smart design and car parking systems
Cladding rectification is a complex process. Learn how to identify buildings in need of rectification, how each state is managing this process, and products that are safe to use as replacements.
The beauty of Natural Timber. A CPD that allows participants to understand the difference between stains, oils and clears, as well as the ongoing maintenance requirements and design considerations of natural timber.
Understanding the importance of colour in design considerations against the values of physical, environmental, and cultural contexts, and in accordance with relevant legislation codes and industry standards.
There are many often competing factors to consider when choosing a roof system; structural requirements, fire standards, weatherability and thermal performance. Bondor Metecno’s easy to understand guide can assist you through this process.
In this CPD you will learn about the importance of structural design considerations and the potential risks for concrete flooring treatments and coatings across planning, development and construction.
The NCC introduced condensation management in 2019 under health and amenity. This CPD looks at legacy problems and how design, specification, and understanding of various control layers can contribute to effective management of condensation risk.
This seminar explores a range of design considerations to achieve optimum results with ISP including; structural, thermal, weatherability and fire properties. It will discuss the differences between ISP and ACP, the properties of different ISP core types and how ISP complies with Australian Standards.
Learn the basics of Acrylic Solid Surfaces, from composition to the design capabilities. With seamless, thermoformable features of Acrylic Solid Surfaces, shape creation and design has never looked so good.
Our presentation is aimed to educate and aid specifiers and designers on mental health and safety issues faced when designing buildings. The focus in this presentation is how we can use best practice design principles to make every project the best experience for each user from a mental health perspective We detail key principles set out in the current Australian Health Facility Guidelines so you can meet and exceed these expectations when designing acute mental health facilities.
In a move to make homes and workplaces in Australia healthy and safe, EQUITONE have developed a CPD presentation that provides a deeper understanding into the issues and challenges facing the building and construction industry. A technical and highly informative presentation, we will equip you with NCC compliant solutions to each topic, and provide insight into how these concerns can be managed and prevented in the future.
Understand the built environment global warming impacts and learn how LCA tools are used to achieve reductions in building upfront /embodied carbon at design stage through low carbon material selection.
What is it about timber flooring that warrants special attention by architects and designers?
In this CPD you will learn the relationship between paint coatings , building design, green building standards, building life cycles, and materials that make up paint and their impact on compliance.
This one-hour CPD presentation is related to competencies from the National Standard of Competency for Architects and participants can claim one formal CPD point for attendance.
A close look at how glass is made, processed and transported to Australia.
Examine exciting new innovative glass solutions. Built-in photovoltaics, switchable facades and more…
Tools to measure sustainability credentials. How glass manufacturers have made significant improvements into the efficiency of glass.
Learn about the evolution of outdoor heating and how to specify in current projects
As our climate changes, we look to source and use materials that embody a more conscious and sustainable future. As a renewable source, timber tops the list. However, what makes timber special? How is it best used? What timber is best for which application? The variety of timber is manifold and this session’s expert knowledge will inform and educate.
Participants in this seminar will expand their understanding on Insulated Sandwich Panel (ISP), how the manufacturing processes differ and how this in turn results in different properties for each panel type. This presentation will identify the key quality control measures in this process, the Australian Standards, BIM options with ISP and other controls applicable to the end products.
At the end of this one hour formal CPD presentation you will be able to define light gauge steel and identify applications and projects that use light gauge steel framing.
NCC2019 and what the changes mean for commercial glazing compliance. How Low-E coatings are manufactured and how they work.
Breathable Coatings over Masonry substrates. In this CPD participants will be able to understand the difference between conventional and mineral coatings, and how this benefits the life cycle of a design and project.
This presentation provides attendees with a comprehensive understanding of the natural façade offerings and rainscreen installation methods, that can help Architects to deliver a sustainable design.
Developed by the ABCB, the purpose of the course is to provide guidance on, and understanding of, NCC requirements and associated design principles relevant to the design of buildings in designated bushfire prone areas.
Developed by the ABCB, this is a two hour course that provides a holistic overview of the NCC fire safety provisions with a focus on the main critical design related requirements.
This course provides introductory guidance and understanding of the energy efficiency provisions in the National Construction Code (NCC) Volume Two.
Developed by the ABCB, this course provides guidance and understanding of the National Construction Code (NCC) requirements and associated design principles.
Learn about the codes changes to Section J of National Construction Code 2019 along with gaining a much greater understanding of thermal bridging and condensation management.
What is a rainscreen façade? Learn what a rainscreen façade is, why you should use one, and the compliance necessary in this type of façade.
A CPD that breaks down the differences between Paint, Render, Flexible Acrylic Texture and Membrane finishes. Allows participants to correctly design and specify systems and identify the risk associated with design under relevant legislation and building codes.
This presentation will explore changes to the NCC2019 and their impact on building design and the opportunities they provide. Bondor in conjunction with BCA Energy will present an overview of the changes.
Our presentation is aimed to educate and aid specifiers and designers on issues faced when considering slips & trips when designing buildings. The focus in this presentation is slips and falls and the preventive measures that should be considered in the design stages. We detail the testing methods and guidelines set out by Standards Australia to meet duty of care requirements, providing you the knowledge to get your project specifications right the first time.
This training is essential for anyone in Architecture, Design and Engineering. Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of AlphaPanel for internal walls and external façade applications in multi-storey & low-rise residential, commercial, and industrial construction.
Have questions about what material to use, standard compliance, best maintenance practice, support offered for tender documentations etc. when designing and Specifying for Commercial Washrooms? This 1 hour session will provide answers to as many as these question regarding commercial washroom solutions.
Architects can reduce the embodied carbon of a building by specifying lower carbon construction materials. Concrete represents a significant portion of the embodied carbon of a building. This one hour course explains why concrete has a high embodied carbon content and how it can be reduced without compromising the project schedule or the engineering properties of the concrete.
With a focus on passive design — working with the climate, not against it — Rebecca Steanoni will give you a better understanding on how to incorporate air movement in a building’s design, reducing energy consumption and offering a more sustainable comfort solution.
The seminar explores what engineering responses and physical outcomes might be triggered by the architect’s details and decisions, and how clever co-ordination at the start of a project can save your client both time and money during the construction.
What causes reflection. How do we use reflection to enhance aesthetic. How do we reduce reflection and make glass seem invisible.
The Understanding Acoustics course addresses the plethora of acoustic terminology that is commonly used in architectural design solutions, the differences between them and why they are all important when it comes to understanding how to design for optimal acoustics in open spaces. Through the examination of workplace research and case studies, it asks designers to consider an innovative new acoustic interior design element that can dramatically increase workers’ satisfaction and productivity: acoustic lighting.
The course looks in-depth at the acoustics in office spaces as they pertain to the health and safety of workers. In addition, it delves into the research around stress and distraction in the workforce and the optimal levels of noise in varying spaces to meet industry standards.
In this presentation, attendees will learn about wall systems under the NCC, paths to compliance, and what the CV3 verification method is.
This presentation will look at:
• Importance of waterproofing and protective coatings applied to reinforced concrete
structures.
• Critical details and practical solutions.
• Below grade.
• Substrate preparation.
• Falls and drainage.
• Joints.
• Abrasion resistance.