The Building Defects Crisis
About this Webinar There is growing realisation that the quality of construction in Australia is not up to scratch. This is evident from the increasing insurance liability claims, by owners and occupiers, for defective cladding, water penetration, poor workmanship and fire risk. As a result, the Government has stepped in with reforms around Building Codes and stricter penalties for non-compliance. At the same time, these issues have also resulted in a burgeoning "remedial" industry. Remedial work is expensive and differs from new construction, due, in part, because buildings are (often) occupied during the repair process. This is particularly true with medium and high rise buildings. This webinar discusses what goes wrong during construction with focus on waterproofing and concrete construction issues.
Webinar #1 – Balconies – To Fail or Not To Fail
Topics covered and learning outcomes: - Introduction into building balconies for long-term success Common reasons why balconies fail? The costs of defects and where we are headed in Australia Compliance to NCC for balcony construction
Webinar #2 – Understanding Technical Data Sheets (TDS) for Waterproofing
Content includes - · How to identify if the product is compliant to the codes and standards · Methods for testing installation quality of waterproof membranes · Inspection and acceptance testing to AS4654.1 & 2-2012 · Signs to identify a potential defect in the membrane system · Breakdown of key elements to achieve long-term waterproofing success · Learning to develop a scope of works
Webinar #3 – Top 3 tests for Waterproofing Installation
Course content includes - Understanding the key information on TDS Technical data sheet · How to identify if the product is compliant to the codes and standards · How to identify if the product “fit for purpose” or suitability · Forming system compatibility chains ü Product warranty and compliance certificates · Putting together a “scope of works”
Webinar #4 – Screeds, Additives and Admixtures
Topics covered and learning outcomes: • Relevant codes and standards relating to screeds • Difference between bonded and un-bonded screeds • What are proprietary and non-proprietary screeds • Is reinforcement mesh required? • Additives, admixtures and their various uses • Expansion joint detailing through all layers.
Webinar #5 – Correct Installation of Water Stops to AS3740-2010 Compliance
Course content - • Step by step lesson in AS3740 water stop compliance. • Common misunderstanding about the purpose of the water stop. • Simple mistakes that have huge rectification costs. • Who should install the water stop?
Water Stop Compliance to AS3740 – 2010
Course Content Water stops & why they commonly fail? Compliant installations to AS3740-2010 Who installs the water stops, the water proofer or the tiler? Understanding Sub-tile water damage
Understanding Technical Data Sheets for Waterproofing
Understanding Technical Data Sheets for Waterproofing (Monday, 9 November, 2020) If a failure occurs and ends up going to litigation, make sure you are doing all you can to protect yourself and your client! Failure in waterproof installations can be broken down to 3 categories: Materials Design; and Application Statistically, product failure only attributes to [...]
Screeds, Additives and Admixtures
AIW Member Discounts AIW Members are entitled to a 10% discount when purchasing the six webinar package. Check your membership with info@waterproof.org.au. Course Content Relevant codes and standards relating to screeds Difference between bonded and unbonded screeds What are proprietary and non-proprietary screeds Is reinforcement mesh required? Additives, admixtures and their various uses Expansion joint [...]
Testing and Monitoring the Waterproofing Process for Installation Success
Content covers It is common in modern construction that effort exerted in the construction waterproofing process, it is focused on design and materials selection at the front end of the process and little effort is left on the back end for quality control of the execution of those designs. This would explain why the overwhelming [...]