Ventilated Facades and Fibre Cement Materials

Gain a deeper understanding into the history and application of fibre cement facade materials with EQUITONE’s CPD presentation. This course delves into the history of fibre cement and uncovers the latest innovations in ventilated facade systems. We outline the different textures, colours and expressive surfaces and also look at the numerous approaches to internal and external design applications through a presentation of completed projects in Australia.
– Equitone

Of Grate Importance – Specification of Anodised Aluminium Grates (Linear Drainage)

Join our CPD course and gain expertise in specifying anodised aluminium grates for indoor and outdoor applications, including design considerations, benefits, code requirements, and compliant design solutions.
– Lauxes Grates

Passivhaus Part 5 – Is it too expensive?

“Is Passivhaus too expensive?” is a question that we get asked all the time, and convincing clients of the affordability of Passivhaus is one of the main hurdles to overcome as an architect. In this part of our Passivhaus series you will discover the financial advantages of Passive House construction. Explore how energy-efficient buildings reduce costs, increase borrowing capacity, and generate long-term savings. Available on-demand.
– Smart Plus Academy

Understanding The Thin Dotted Line That is External Above Grade Waterproofing

Participants of this CPD will explore the key considerations associated with specifying external above grade waterproofing. You will learn about the relevant clauses within the 2022 National Construction Code that are associated with the design and specification of external, above grade waterproofing and be able to describe the critical clauses within AS 4654.
– Tremco

Steel Design & Detailing for Long Term Protection

Provides an explanation of the preferred elements of steel design resulting the longest life expectancy for the structure, how design components can cause early onset of corrosion in steel structures, how to properly document and reference steel and identify defects in fabricated steel structures.
– Dulux

Protective Coatings Warranties

Understanding the relationship between maintenance and the achievement of design life, the difference between consumer guarantees, material warranty and performance warranties and the benefits of utilising the expertise of protective coating specialists and a warrantable project finish.
– Dulux

Internal Wet Area Waterproofing… 2.5 times more expensive than it should be

Our team will unpack and identify the relevant clauses within the 2022 National Construction Code associated with the design and specification of internal wet area waterproofing. Participants will be able to explain key considerations related to material selection and describe the critical clauses within AS 3740:2021 for internal wet area waterproofing to ensure that regulatory requirements are satisfied.
– Tremco

Door Hardware Scheduling

This CPD is an overview of Door Hardware Scheduling and the principals of specifying the correct door hardware and basic understanding of deciphering door schedules and corelating with other service documentation to produce a meaningful and compliant document for tender.
– Allegion

Door Hardware and the Australian Standards

This CPD discusses the importance of the Australian Standards and how they apply to the building hardware industry. We review the fundamentals of AS1905.1, AS1428.1 and AS4145.5 the basis of what should be specified when these standards are applicable.
– Allegion

Electronic Locking

This CPD outlines the various electromagnetic and electromechanical solutions for Electronic Access Control and a general overview of access credentials and how to use these solutions.
– Allegion