Building Code and Section J Explained - CPD Webinar
2 Formal CPD points
Section J of the Building Code of Australia has been a key influence on architectural responses for well over a decade but remains poorly understood in the wider industry.
With recent changes introduced in 2019 and fully enforced in 2020, the performance requirements are tougher than ever, and are deliberately trying to change “business as usual” in the world of facades.
Join us to review the key changes to Section J, what they mean in practice for facades, and how to balance cost, daylight, compliance and the pursuit of lower carbon footprints for our buildings.
This webinar, led by experts - Andrew Thompson, Leader ESD, Cundall, Con Giazi, Director, BGSM and Davina Rooney, Green Building Council of Australia.
Our speakers will provide an overview of the following:
Changes to Building Code in 2019 (not just Section J).
Key requirements for compliance.
Approaches to documentation
Managing changes during construction.
Touchpoints for compliance and reporting updates
Achieving sign off
Maintaining compliance during construction
Inspections during construction
Common risks and errors encountered
Key learning outcomes for architects, builders & construction professionals from attending this webinar are:
Understand the new BCA 2019 Section J now in use
Understand key differences and changes in comparison to previous regulation
Review potential impacts on facades and construction build ups
Gain insight into strategies to reduce cost and design risk
Discuss how other design team members can support architects in achieving compliance.
Cost to attend is $85 per person plus GST. Save 20% when you book for a group of 4 or more. Purchase includes a recording of the webinar.
Andrew Thompson
Andrew joined Cundall in 2007 and is the manager of the Melbourne office ESD team, covering Victoria, Tasmania and ACT. Following a master’s in mechanical engineering from the University of Melbourne and Imperial College London, he worked as a researcher for a renewable energy start-up venture and as a sustainability consultant in the UK, before relocating to Melbourne and joining Cundall. As well as a background in building physics and building-integrated renewable energy systems, he is a Green Star Accredited Professional, NABERS Assessor and an Enviro development Professional. He excels in engaging stakeholders to set the correct ESD vision for projects and delivering the strategies to achieve these. He currently sits on the PCA Sustainable Development Committee for Victoria and the UDIA Sustainability Committee (Victoria).
Davina Rooney
Davina has led the Green Building Council of Australia since June 2019. Davina is a property professional with a broad range of sustainability experience, from environmental projects, not-for-profit boards and overseas community development work, spending 8 months working in the Indian Himalayas on the construction of a school which won multiple international awards. Career highlights include a decade at Stockland which was a global leader in sustainability and therefore understands how the GBCA’s global leadership translates into real-world outcomes. Stockland was recognised in 2016 and 2018 simultaneously holding the Dow Jones Sustainability Index Global Property leader, GRESB Global leader (Retail/Office) and recognised on the CDP Leaders A-list.
Con Giazi
Con is a Director of BSGM Building Surveyors and has been a building surveyor for over 30 years. Con is a former President of ABIS. Con established BGSM in 1995 and provides building regulation expertise on all project types from feasibility stage to post-occupation evaluation. BSGM’s clients varying from single person operators to multi-national firms, Con oversees a large team of qualified technical and administrative staff who work collaboratively to achieve outcomes for their clients.
