Bringing together industry experts to share their knowledge and experience in a concise, quality format.
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.
CPD Seminars for 2025
Newcastle CPD Seminar - Thursday 20 February 2025 St George CPD Seminar - Thursday 13 March 2025 Castle Hill CPD Seminar - Thursday 10 April 2025 Port Macquarie CPD Seminar - Thursday 1 May 2025 Albury CPD Seminar - Thursday 29 May 2025 Wollongong CPD Seminar - Thursday 19 June 2025 Manly CPD Seminar - Thursday 3 July 2025 Ballina CPD Seminar - Thursday 7 August 2025 Liverpool CPD Seminar - Thursday 18 September 2025 Rosehill CPD Seminar - Wednesday 12 November 2025
The 2025 CPD Series features the following presenters and their respective topics:1. Introduction to Awards; Presented by Cameron Spence - Workplace Relations Manager, Workplace Relations - Provide introduction to the Awards - Provide an overview of the new wage theft laws - Provide brief update on changes to employment law Industrial Relations - MBA NSW
2. Waterproofing and The National Construction Code; Stan Giaouris - Principal Building Consultant, The Construction Adviser - Navigating the National Construction Code - Waterproofing, AS3740 and Housing Provisions - Understand compliance and compatibility Document
3. Understanding Bush Fire Protection; NSW Rural Fire Service Team - Legislation, what legislation enables Planning for Bush Fire Protection and Bush Fire Prone Land mapping, and the application of these - Fire Behaviour Basics, brief overview of bush fire behaviour to highlight the importance of bush fire protection measurers for developments - Planning for Bush Fire Protection and bush fire protection measurers, bush fire attack level assessment methodology and requirements
4. Building in Bushfire-Prone Areas; Justin Newman - National Marketing Director, ITI Australia - Understanding bushfire risk and resilient building in Australia - Navigating bushfire construction standards and compliance - Practice application of FLAMfixx dFx® ITI Australia - Innovation Timer Ideas
5. Understanding Corrosion Zones; Kerry Bennett - Managing Director, Uni-Pier - Changes to the National Construction Code and Corrosion Zone Guidelines - Pier selection and requirements - Additional protective coatings
Each seminar begins at 7.15am for registration and will conclude at approximately 3pm. **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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Interested in presenting?
Each year, we select only four key presenters to deliver relevant and detailed topics that will assist builders to better understand current issues within the building and construction industry. These topics can be based on legislation, innovation and new products, key issues and changes that educate the industry.
For further information on presenting at the CPD Series, please email the Regional Awards & Events Team - Rebeccah Kilmurray
Interested in sponsorship?
Our CPD Seminars are a high quality, educational series of events held throughout metropolitan and regional NSW. Continuing Professional Development is required for all residential and pool builders in NSW. Builders must earn 12 points per year to maintain their builders licence.
Sponsoring our CPD Seminars aligns your business with:
- Education on a range of important topics
- Innovation and creativity through new techniques/products or service
- Helping our members grow their businesses successfully
During our on-site seminars, there are four key times when you can promote your organisation to delegates:
1. Registration
2. Morning Tea
3. Mid-Morning Break
4. Lunch
Sponsorship Packages include:
- Display table in breakout area at venue
- Company signage and banners at the designated table
- Provide promotional material to attendees and lucky door prizes
- Network with attendees throughout the day
Best suited for Direct Sales
Aligning your brand with the right seminar, innovation and support for our members is the best way to grow demand for your organisation’s products and services.
For more information on sponsoring a CPD Seminar or other partnership opportunities, please contact NSW Partnerships Manager - Rebeccah Kilmurray - Partnerships@mbansw.asn.au
Contact Us
REGIONAL AWARDS & EVENTS TEAM
Contact our new Regional Awards & Events Team to build your business profile and brand awareness through sponsorship of our key events; CPD Seminars, Industry Conference or Regional Excellence in Building Awards.
Phone: 02 4953 9400
Email