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Documentation Courses

FORMAL CPE/CPD Courses on Documentation - New courses added each month

Residential Rating Tools MP0930

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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