Mecca has run webinars on above and below ground waterproofing and looked at how we can design our buildings to minimise water ingress, external leaks and moisture build up through condensation.
 
Apart from the financial costs that arise from water damage there is also an insidious affect to our health through any build-up of moisture that leads to mould.
 
Mould is estimated to impact up to 50% of Australia houses and is what occurs when moisture develops either directly on surfaces or through the air.

Join us where our expert presenters will explore:

• the various substrates that can influence mould growth, 

• health effects arising from exposure to water-damaged buildings

• the lifecycle of mould

• How waterproofing strategies can mitigate the accumulation of water by addressing 4 principles of waterproofing design

• how we can manage humidity and moisture in buildings to break its lifecycle. 

The panel will also uncover the common sources of moisture in the built environment including those resulting from design and construction process, and preventative strategies occupants should adopt prior to moving into a building.

Our Expert Presenters/Panel

Dr Tim Law

Tim is an architectural scientist, and Technical Lead for Building Sciences at Restoration Industry Consultants. Prior to this he was a Building Surveying lecturer at Victoria University and a Architecture lecturer at University of Tasmania. His research over recent years has been into the occurrence of condensation in new code-compliant buildings in Victoria and Tasmania, and the study of mould and its impact on occupant health. He has found the problem to be very widespread, very serious, and as a nation Australia is very far behind other countries in construction quality and legal recourse. His recently completed research for the Victorian Building Authority on mould in residential buildings revealed a large proportion of buildings had designed-in and built-in issues with non-compliance, defects, and fitness for purpose. He is presently an investigator with Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) research funded by National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and Macquarie University of $1.2m. He is working with University of Melbourne for a bid to the Australian Research Council to start a Centre of Excellence for Biotoxins in Buildings.

Karl Wootton

With a 35-year career in the waterproofing and remedial repair industry, Karl is a highly experienced specialist in the field of waterproofing systems for both new construction and remedial actions for failed waterproofing and cladding installations. His experience spans the supply, technical specification and application of waterproofing and protective coatings as well as inspecting and auditing to designing and implementing waterproofing solutions. Having worked with stakeholders on all sides of a project to provide the highest quality service and solutions. Karl is also an active committee member for a number of organisations including Standards Australia, ASTM International and Treasurer for the Australian Institute of Waterproofing.

Nicole Bjjlsma

Nicole is a building biologist, bestselling author, PhD (pending) and CEO of the Australian College of Environmental Studies (est.1999). Nicole is the founder of the Building Biology (Healthy Home) movement in Australia which was created to educate people about the health hazards in the built environment. Nicole has lectured at tertiary institutions for 30 years, has published in peer reviewed journals and is regularly consulted by the media to discuss mould, electromagnetic fields and toxic chemicals, and lectures in Australia and abroad about environmental health issues..

CPD Learning Outcomes - at the conclusion of this webinar attendees will be able to:

1. List the 3 ds of weatherproofing
Design: Schematic Design 4.4
2. List 2 substrates that are commonly associated with mould growth in a building
Documentation: Detailed Design 5.2
3. Outline the lifecycle of mould and how it can be broken
Documentation: Detailed Design 5.5
4. Describe the casual link between damp buildings and human health
Design: Schematic Design 4.4
 

CPD - Participation in this webinar will deliver 2 formal CPD points.

Written CPD questions will be circulated with your purchase. Send your responses to CPD questions to mark@meccaevents.com.au for the issue of a certificate of completion. Keep your receipt, completed questions and certificate for your CPD records.

For more information, contact Mark Gledhill - mark@meccaevents.com.au