Continuing professional development

Continuing professional development


Book a CPD presentation with us

Siniat’s specification managers can come to you to deliver a CPD presentation on a variety of topics. Each presentation is worth 1 Formal CPD point. 
See the available presentations and the associated learning outcomes below. 

Our specification managers are available to deliver the presentation during morning tea or lunch, or whatever suits your team. 

To register your interest, click on the button below and fill out the form and our team will be in touch.

Register for CPD Presentations here

Let’s be upfront: Reducing upfront carbon in construction

Let’s be upfront: Reducing upfront carbon in construction
Let’s be upfront: Reducing upfront carbon in construction

Learning outcomes:

  • De-carbonisation in the built environment
  • What is embodied carbon?
  • Upfront Carbon vs Operational Carbon
  • What it means to be carbon neutral
  • GBCA & Green Star requirement under responsible products framework
  • Innovative products and strategies that can help achieve upfront carbon reduction

Understanding and Enhancing Weathertightness in Facades

Understanding and Enhancing Weathertightness in Facades
Understanding and Enhancing Weathertightness in Facades

Learning outcomes

  • Understand the concept of weather tightness in building facades and its importance in energy efficiency and indoor air quality
  • Explore different facade types and how the help achieve weathertightness
  • Identify common sources of air leakage in facades and understand their impact on building performance
  • Explore various techniques and materials used to improve weathertightness in different types of facade systems
  • Evaluate the role of proper design, installation, and maintenance in achieving and maintaining optimal weather and airtightness levels in various settings
  • Apply best practices for assessing and enhancing weathertightness in existing and new facade constructions
  • Condensation management and relevant NCC codes

The Sound of Architecture: Architectural Acoustics

The Sound of Architecture: Architectural Acoustics
The Sound of Architecture: Architectural Acoustics

Learning Outcomes:

  • State the purpose of architectural acoustics
  • Understand how sound is perceived and how soundwaves behave 
  • Understand basic acoustic terminology 
  • Determine acoustic design requirements for different situations 
  • Specify appropriate materials and systems for sound absorption and sound insulation
  • Know where to place acoustic absorbers, diffusors and reflectors
  • Understand the National Construction Code acoustic requirements for different applications 

Fire-rated internal walls and ceilings

Fire-rated internal walls and ceilings
Fire-rated internal walls and ceilings

Learning Outcomes

  • Describe the main fire protection design principles and BCA requirements
  • Describe the fire protection terminology in buildings and required fire reports and test certificates
  • Understand how different building materials may perform in the event of fire
  • Select fire-rated wall and ceiling systems from available technical resources
  • Describe the testing process for fire-rated walls in lightweight construction