CPD (Continuing Professional Development) is a requirement in NSW for all residential builders and pool builders who must undertake 12 CPD points per year to maintain their building licence. CPD Seminar attendees can earn up to 12 CPD points (full day), covering their full annual requirement. If a partner or business associate accompanies an attendee they can accumulate up to four extra CPD points which can be carried over to your next year's requirement.

The 2026 CPD Series features the following presenters and their respective topics:

1. NCC Update 2025 - Balconies, Water Shedding and Pavers on Pedestals - Stan Giaouris, Principal Building Consultant, The Construction Adviser 

- Understanding the final release of the National Construction Code (NCC) 2025 key changes for water shedding

- What constitutes a self-draining surface under NCC 2025

- How to design and install pavers on pedestals as a compliant balcony solution

- Practical guidance on sarking, building wraps and critical interface detailing

The Construction Adviser 

2. Legislation and Legal Update - Robert Collings, Head Solicitor, Master Builders Association of NSW 

- Understanding the Building Bill 2024 and expected changes 

- Builders liability periods and statutory obligations under the Home Building Act

- General contract obligations, payment claims and Security of Payment Act

MBA NSW Legal Department 

3. XLT - Laminated Timber Products - Sean Bull, Technical Sales Engineer NSW, XLam

- Outline of the XLam XLT product range and the typical applications 

- Specification and procurement pathways for XLT

- Extracting the benefits of the XLT product range across your projects

XLAM

4. Navigating Timber Cladding, Membranes and Compliance - Justin Newman, National Sales Manager, ITI Group

- Benefits of timber cladding and timber building 

- New Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) industry standard and installation of cladding 

- Bushfire-resilient timber cladding solutions, including BAL compliance and the application of certified fire-retardant systems 

ITI Group - Flameguard

5. Getting Insurance Right - Lydia Surgeon, NSW/ACT State Relationship Manager, Master Builders Insurance Brokers 

- Importance of insurance in construction  

- Key insurance products for builders

- Rick management tips and tricks 

Master Builders Insurance Brokers

Guest arrival 7.00am for registration, seminar commences at 7.30am and will conclude at approximately 2.30pm.

**Early bird discount will close 3 weeks prior to the event** 

_{Terms & Conditions: Payment must be received with registration. A full refund will be made for cancellations advised in writing and received at least ten (10) working days prior to seminar. No refund can be made for cancellations received less than ten (10) working days prior to seminar. A no show on the day of the event will be considered a forfeit of registration fee. A name change or transfer to another CPD Seminar can be offered if notice is provided more than 48 hours outside of the event. The registration fee cannot be charged to MBA Membership accounts. If you require further clarification, please contact cpd@mbansw.asn.au. Multi-attendee rates must be paid for in full and cannot be split payments. Primary contact MUST be a member.}

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