Fireplace types and functionality

In this comprehensive presentation on fireplace types, we explore not only the diverse range of options available but also the crucial design considerations that underpin their functionality and aesthetic appeal. From traditional wood-burning fireplaces to modern gas or electric variants, each type offers unique advantages and challenges that need to be carefully assessed.
-Jetmaster Fireplaces Australia

Fire Hazard Properties for Flooring and Wall

This free CPD explains the NCC building classification and identifies fire testing methods for floor and wall materials so you can specify materials to meet fire hazard requirements.
-Armstrong Flooring

Designing for Durability

This course delves into timber durability by explaining concepts, listing limitations for timber, concrete, and steel, exploring performance variations in timber, and defining risk factors for timber durability in construction.
– WoodSolutions

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

Zinc – Roofing and Cladding

Zinc, as a naturally occurring ‘green’, non-combustible, architectural metal can be used on the facades and rooftops of residential, commercial and high-rise buildings. Learn about zinc in terms of: its properties, its material characteristics, the various roofing and facade systems and lay-up requirements, and its use with other building and construction materials.
– Inspire Architectural

Intumescent Coatings for Steel

As part of this CPD, you will be able to assess project budget and timeframe against project requirements and objectives, relevant legislation, statutory planning requirements, building codes and standards.
– Dulux

Longevity in design with Ultracompact stone surfaces

Within this 1 hour presentation you will grasp a full comprehensive understanding of what makes ultracompact stone surfaces unique, durable and long lasting for multi-applications.
– Cosentino

Veneer: The Intricate Basics

This CPD course covers everything from resource procurement to lacquers, with the objective of giving an understanding and appreciation of all aspects of natural timber veneer. Through this understanding, participants gain the ability to specify natural, unique and beautiful timber veneers with confidence.
– Matilda Veneer

Healthcare & Aged Care Fundamentals

Learn more about the selection and specification of lining materials in relation to Wall and Ceiling Systems for Healthcare and Aged Care Facilities, not only in accordance with the current NCC standards, but with increased, and possible future, safeguard considerations in mind.
– Knauf

Building Acoustic Fundamentals – Sound Insulation

Understanding of acoustic theory, terminology and best practice are key factors in specifying compliant systems and providing suitable performance and economy to clients.
– Knauf