Construct NSW

In this Construct NSW course, you will learn about how to reduce waste and improve productivity in construction projects. This course is for all members of the construction industry. It explains where construction waste is generated and how it can be reduced in all stages of a construction project in Australia. Whether you're a developer, a designer, a builder, a certifier, a tradie, a supplier, an installer, or a manufacturer, construction waste is everyone's responsibility. Minimising waste is good for the environment and for your project's bottom line. In this course you will learn: where construction waste is generated and how much is generated each year the economic and environmental benefits of reducing construction waste what changes you can make to actively reduce waste in your construction projects pre, during and post-construction ways that those in other roles can also reduce waste.

An operational building is achieved through the collaborative efforts of the project team whose expertise is integrated to create both a built space and an operational system. This requires integration at every level of the design and execution process. Poorly integrated testing and commissioning process can result in negative outcomes for the operation, performance, energy consumption and longevity of a building, as well as the health, wellbeing and comfort of its occupants. This course will assist design and building practitioners to develop better project and design outcomes through effective collaboration and well-integrated testing and commissioning processes. Topics covered include: why integrated testing and commissioning is important project stakeholders, roles and responsibilities the benefits of the lifecycle approach the purpose, sequence and scheduling of commissioning activities strategies to support the ease, efficiency and productivity of testing and commissioning an overview of key applicable relevant Australian Standards and why they matter

In this course you will learn about the process of designing a building and what should be achieved at each phase. In particular, the behaviours and processes required to: protect the design integrity of a building or place ensure coordinated outcomes between all Design Practitioners ensure that what is designed and agreed (by authorities, certifiers and other professionals) is then built accurately and with quality materials.  This course is not intended to be a comprehensive list of tasks or obligations for design practitioners. The process is summarised to highlight the key coordination and integration behaviours and processes that should occur in a project.

In this Construct NSW course, you will learn about the DBP legislation that commences on 1 July 2021. By the end of the course you will understand: why the legislation was introduced and its intended outcomes how to navigate the legislation, including the registration of: engineers for professional engineering work designers and builders to make compliance declarations.  your statutory obligations, and the obligations of others involved in a project, under the DBP legislation who needs to comply with the new legislation. This course is aimed at all design and building practitioners who work on Class 2 buildings.

In this Construct NSW course, you will learn about the design guidelines. It highlights best practice standards and common pitfalls to look out for when preparing declared designs so that you have a successful audit process. Topics include: Understand what a compliant design looks like. Understand the requirements in the legislation, design guidelines and Ministerial orders. Understand what the types of issues/common faults if you don’t follow the requirements – through the lens of each key building element. Understand how to produce a sufficiently detailed design - guidance material. Know what a good design looks like with reference to the design guidelines. What quality assurance mechanisms can be used to be invested in to get this process right? Guidance material about design declarations. Understand themes around design integration and the Design Practitioner’s Handbook.

This course explains the best practice standards that apply to Project Remediate, the program that replaces flammable cladding on eligible Class 2 residential apartment buildings in NSW. This course will cover: how Project Remediate supports owners corporations to remediate combustible cladding the increased safety standards that apply to occupied sites and working safely at heights phasing of works before, during and after remediation site risk assessment framework and incident reporting the Possession of Site Passport fire risks and how to mitigate them.

This course is mandatory for remediation contractors, designers and superintendents working on Project Remediate. It explains your role and the processes and systems in place to monitor and comply with Project Remediate safety standards that apply to you and all workers. Before you do this course, you need to successfully complete Project Remediate: Safety standards at occupied sites. This course will cover:     who is involved in Project Remediate and your role and responsibilities as Remediation Contractor     phasing of works conducted before, during and after remediation     duty of care     contractor registration     work protocols     construction management plan     media engagement policy.

In this course, you will learn about Project Remediate, a 3-year NSW Government program to facilitate the remediation of potentially combustible cladding on eligible high-risk residential apartment buildings, including: what's involved in the program the benefits for owners corporations how the program will work who's eligible how to participate. This course is aimed at strata managers and committee members (for schemes that are self-managed) to help them understand the program and explain it to lot owners who will decide whether their strata scheme should join.

Site inspections can be one of the most rewarding, yet challenging, aspects of an engineer’s duties. On-site, abstract documentation and project processes are translated into physical form. To be a successful inspection engineer, you need to be conscious of your responsibilities and adopt a methodological approach to responding to what happens on-site. You also need to maintain high standards of safety, design and compliance, and understand how to work towards the best outcome for all parties. This course develops a general understanding of conducting a site inspection, and the on-site processes and key relationships involved. You’ll learn: roles and responsibilities of site inspection engineers contractual obligations and professional responsibilities around certification strategies to communicate with on-site stakeholders including builders, construction managers and tradespeople practical tips to solve problems when dealing with complexities and unfamiliar conditions on-site Who should do this course? Engineers and professionals involved in building and construction site inspections including services, structural and site inspection engineers. Participants must have two - five years’ experience.