Construction Waterproofing 101: Avoiding Common Mistakes
$99.00 GST
Waterproofing is a small line in the budget and one of the largest sources of rectification cost in residential construction.
This one hour CPD course for builders and project managers covers why waterproofing fails, the structural, financial and compliance consequences that follow, and the high risk areas to watch on residential and low rise projects.
Fully online and self paced. Your certificate is issued the moment you finish and is stored in your account.
Description
This one-hour CPD course teaches builders and project managers how to manage waterproofing risks in residential and low rise construction. It explains why waterproofing failures occur and the structural, financial, and compliance consequences that follow. The course identifies high risk areas such as wet areas, balconies, and below grade construction, and outlines the common failure mechanisms in each. It provides a clear overview of NCC 2022 requirements and relevant Australian Standards, with guidance on achieving compliance on site. It also delivers practical strategies for system selection, installation, inspection, and documentation to prevent defects and protect the project and licence.
This CPD provides general guidance on professional responsibilities and documentation practices. It does not constitute legal advice or replace project-specific contractual or statutory obligations.
