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Dealing with Condensation and Marginal Gains Workshops

Study Method: Online

Duration: 2 hours

CPD Points: 2

Who can attend: Builders

Overview: Dealing with condensation in Dwellings (new and old) Adam Hirst will present this course and cover the main causes of condensation in particular buildings or projects. It will provide an overview and provide photographic evidence of occurrence and solutions. Will detail moisture triggers, relative humidity and ways to increase air temperature and decrease humidity. Subfloor condensation issues, rising damp and tackling roof condensation will also be covered.

Marginal Gains-Small Changes-Great Results Rodney Tattam workshop is designed on the basis of breaking the contractor working environment into many sections. Once broken into these major areas, then providing a myriad of questions and situations to help contractor address all situations, providing better solutions for himself, his client and the industry as a whole. We look in-depth into quoting, presentation, ordering, building and contracts. The workshop is aimed to help builders handle and overcome many of the significant challenges facing them in the construction industry at this time.

Preparation of Hardwood Timber Floor Install and Four Steps to Understanding your Clients

Study Method: Online

Duration: 2 hours

CPD Points: 2

Who can attend: Builders

Overview: This course will discus the importance of the correct preparation of hardwood flooring installation. It will go further into detail on the following topics, sub floor preparation, inspection and checklists, importance of moisture testing and common flooring issues that may arise. It will also discuss the types of people builders will interact within their business. For the industry it will give a better understanding that protects both the client and the builder during the really challenging times we are currently undergoing.

For further information and to register email: thebuildingconnector@outlook.com

Render Finishing Systems

Study Method: Online

Duration: 1 hour

CPD Points: 1

Who can attend: All Building Services Providers

Overview: This course aims to increase their knowledge and understanding of render finishing systems. The course duration is one hour and is approved by the Australian institute of Architects.

At the conclusion of this course participants will be able to:

Recognise the importance of correctly specifying the coating requirements for key substrate types, to ensure appropriate material selection for the project design (AACA Competency Documentation: Detailed Design: Schematic design 4.6 Investigation and integration of appropriate material selection for the project design).
Identify the risks associated with inappropriate specification of cement render over certain substrates, to ensure the design response incorporates assessment of relevant legislation, codes and industry standard coatings (AACA Competency Design: Conceptual design 3.4 Design response incorporates assessment of the relevant legislation, codes and industry standards).
Recall the difference between Paint, Render and Flexible Acrylic Texture and Membrane to ensure integration of materials and components based upon an understanding of their physical properties (AACA Competency Design Documentation: Detailed design 5.5 Integration of materials and components based upon an understanding of their physical properties).
Identify key factors influencing and impacting on project costs relevant to material selection for render finishing systems (AACA Competency Design: Pre-design 2.3 Evaluation of factors influencing and impacting on project costs).

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