Documentation Courses
FORMAL CPE/CPD Courses on Documentation - New courses added each month
Residential Rating Tools MP0930
Presenter: Michael Plunkett
Description: Three software packages: Bers Pro, FirstRate5 and AccuRate, have been developed to provide residential, energy performance, star ratings.Michael Plunkett outlines the pros and cons of these software packages.
CPE/CPD Credits: 1.5 Hours - FORMAL
Cost: $89.95 incl GST
Reducing On-Site Variations NS0903
Presenter: NATSPEC
Description: Richard Choy, Tony Mury and Ian Wills from NATSPEC cover the intricacies of specification writing including: the practicalities and risks of creating a master specification and the dangers of using standard, client specifications.
CPE/CPD Credits: 1.5 Hours - FORMAL
Cost: $89.95 incl GST
Off-Form Concrete Wall Finishes EL0621
Presenter: Eric Lume - Solutions Engineer, CCAA
Description: A definitive guide to off-form concrete finishes including smooth or plain finishes as well as textured. Eric also investigates colour and weathering, and provides a framework for the selection of concrete finish types.
CPE/CPD Credits: 1 Hour - FORMAL
Cost: $53.95 incl GST
Domestic Waste Water - Treatment and Reuse PG0636
Presenter: Dr Phillip Geary - Universtity of Newcastle
Description: Dr. Phillip Geary reveals the current status of domestic wastewater in Australia, including its treatment and disposal.
CPE/CPD Credits: 1 Hour - FORMAL
Cost: $59.95 incl GST
Waste Minimisation + Resource Efficiency NB0637
Presenter: Nigel Bell - Architect
Description: Nigel explores the move from downstream waste management, to upstream utilisation of cradle-to-cradle construction materials.
CPE/CPD Credits: 1 Hour - FORMAL
Cost: $59.95 incl GST
High Rise: Is your project delivering maximum value? TG0615
Presenter: Tom Glasby - Solutions Engineer, CCAA
Description: By examining opportunities for value adding in the concrete construction process, Tom shows how to optimize project outcomes in terms of cost, speed, risk and Return on Investment (ROI).
CPE/CPD Credits: 1 Hour - FORMAL
Cost: $53.95 incl GST
High Quality Decorative and Slip Resistant Finishes with Concrete Flatwork JN0616
Presenter: John Nichols - Solutions Engineer, CCAA
Description: This course presents the elements required to achieve excellent quality finishes in concrete flatwork including Slip Resistance, Sealers and Toppings.
CPE/CPD Credits: 1 Hour - FORMAL
Cost: $53.95 incl GST
Illuminate SW0631
Presenter: Steve Wright - Steensen Varming
Description: Steve Wright, a highly regarded Lighting Designer, explores the elements required to develop lighting sympathetic to the built form.
CPE/CPD Credits: 1 Hour - FORMAL
Cost: $59.95 incl GST
Natural Ventilation in Dwellings SK0534
Presenter: Steve King - UNSW
Description: Steve King provides a concise outline of the basic principles of natural ventilation, and reveals some common misconceptions, especially regarding multi-unit dwellings (SEPP65).
CPE/CPD Credits: 1 Hour - FORMAL
Cost: $59.95 incl GST
Acoustic Design for Commercial Developments JF0627
Presenter: Jon Farren - Marshall Day Acoustics
Description: Using audio illustrations, Jon Farren converts the topic of sound insulation from a mere BCA requirement to a tangible architectural solution.
CPE/CPD Credits: 1 Hour - FORMAL
Cost: $59.95 incl GST
Shadowy Secrets SK0515
Presenter: Steve King - UNSW
Description: Steve King provides a comprehensive overview of Solar Access and Overshadowing analysis relating to development applications.
CPE/CPD Credits: 1 Hour - FORMAL
Cost: $59.95 incl GST
An Introduction to Building Ecology PG0540
Presenter: Peter Graham - UNSW
Description: Peter Graham, Senior Lecturer at University of NSW, argues that as environmental degradation becomes an increasingly serious consideration, it is important that architects develop a new approach to design.
CPE/CPD Credits: 1 Hour - FORMAL
Cost: $59.95 incl GST
Recent changes to the BCA affecting Sound Insulation JF0536
Presenter: Jon Farren - Marshal Day Acoustics
Description: Jon Farren, Managing Consultant of Marshall Day Acoustics, explains the architectural implications of the recent changes to the Building Code of Australia regarding sound insulation.
CPE/CPD Credits: 1 Hour - FORMAL
Cost: $59.95 incl GST
NatHERS Energy rating of Multi-unit housing JB0525
Presenter: Professor John Ballinger
Description: Professor Ballinger discusses the issues affecting energy rating for multi-unit residential developments and presents two case studies.
CPE/CPD Credits: 1 Hour - FORMAL
Cost: $59.95 incl GST
A Specification Writing Forum NS0519
Presenter: NATSPEC
Description: Noel Burke from NATSPEC provides a comprehensive overview of the role and importance of specification writing and the use of NATSPEC services and materials.
CPE/CPD Credits: 1 Hour - FORMAL
Cost: $59.95 incl GST
NatHERS Studies in the Non-rating Mode JB0513
Presenter: Professor John Ballinger
Description: Professor Ballinger describes how an architect can assess comfort levels within a house design.
CPE/CPD Credits: 1 Hour - FORMAL
Cost: $59.95 incl GST
An introduction to NatHERS JB0512
Presenter: Professor John Ballinger
Description: Professor Ballinger provides a comprehensive overview of NatHERS, the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme(and Software).
CPE/CPD Credits: 1 Hour - FORMAL
Cost: $59.95 incl GST