Green Living
This interactive educational program will provide instruction in designing, building, installing and maintaining environmental innovations and is linked to branding the service provided by accredited builders under the banner of Master Builders Green Living.
Course Aim
The aim of the program is to provide builders with:
- The necessary skills to understand the scope and application of the energy provisions in the National Construction Code (NCC) and broad sustainability innovations;
- The skills and ongoing support to enable builders to comply with these provisions;
- Improved management and business skills to enable builders to pursue energy innovations;
- The necessary tools and information to design and construct energy efficient structures that not only meet minimum standards but set a new benchmark in the housing sector for energy innovation;
- The ability to improve their customer service and business by providing informative advice to clients about sustainable solutions in the design and construction of their dwelling.
Why Attend?
- Attendees will have access to colleagues who are recognised for their delivery of high quality sustainable solutions.
- Attendees will reap the personal and financial rewards of pursuing sustainable options to make their projects more comfortable and efficient.
- Builders will have access to a marketing brand that will ensure they are recognised and applauded by the community as leaders in pursuing cost effective, sustainable outcomes.
- Builders who complete the program will be able to identify themselves as Master Builders Green Living builders.
- Master Builders Green Living builders will be listed on the Master Builders NSW website where customers are now able to search for a Master Builders Green Living builder.
- The acquisition of new skills and knowledge to enable builders to meet the demands of their clients and regulators.
- Green Living builders are more comfortable in offering sustainable solutions to their clients as they are able to impart good ‘due diligence’ processes around investing in sustainable building solutions.
Who Should Attend?
Builders who are interested in learning more about ‘green’ building techniques, cutting edge sustainability and energy efficiency practices, and best practice in sustainable and environmentallyresponsible building and construction work.
Course Topics
- Project planning
- Passive solar efficient design considerations
- On site management – waste management, erosion and sediment control
- Framing and structure – materials selection
- ‘Building envelope’ – insulation, glazing, materials selection, embodied energy
- Water conservation
- Energy conservation
- Interior fit-out – materials selection, embodied energy, indoor air quality
- Business strategy
- As well as completing the program Master Builders will accredit builders as Master Builders Green Living builders once they have submitted an assignment (annually) to demonstrate their ability to integrate the Green Living theory with site-based practice.
Duration: 2 Days
Price: Members $595 / Non Members $695 (Incl. GST)
CPD Points: 2 CPD points per hour