Mackay & Whitsunday Industry Info Session
About this Event
There are technical changes coming for our industry – and that means it's important to stay ahead of the game.
Register now for our on where our technical experts will dive into what's new and how the changes will affect your business, projects and clients.
We'll cover:
- Condensation Management: why builders should start thinking differently about condensation, the risks it can pose to building performance and durability, and the importance of considering moisture management in modern construction practices.
- NCC 2025 Overview: a high-level overview of the key changes introduced in NCC 2025, what they mean for the building industry, and how the 12-month transition period provides time to understand and prepare for the new requirements.
- NCC 2022 Changes: get across the new Queensland variations to the energy efficiency and livable housing changes in NCC 2022, recently introduced by the state government.
- Queensland Housing Code Update: key changes and the practical implications for residential builders.
- Key Industry Issues: an overview of the common issues our members are currently facing and practical strategies to help manage and avoid them moving forward.
David Jordan, Founder and Managing Director at Neurock, will break down the science into practical steps on how to manage condensation effectively in today's buildings.
Master Builders Senior Technical Advisor – Building Services, Travis Woods, will also explore the key ways you can minimise risk and safeguard your business, including:
- Building with signed contracts: understanding the importance of this first step and the risks of commencing work before you and your clients have signed on the dotted line.
- Home Warranty Insurance requirements: why obtaining insurance before commencing work is a must.
- Subcontractor agreements: the documents you should be using to reduce the risk of contractual and liability issues.
Avoiding disputes: How calling Master Builders early when problems arise can help avoid issues being escalated to the QBCC or the courts.
OUR SPEAKERS
Travis Woods
Senior Technical Advisor - Building Services | Master Builders
Travis is a licenced Open Builder and Level 3 Building Surveyor with over 20 years’ experience in the construction industry across residential, commercial, civil, mining construction and site supervision.
In his current role at Master Builders, Travis assists members with dispute resolution and the interpretation / application of the National Construction Code, Australian Standards, and the State and Local government building requirements and is the assistant convenor for the Institute of Building Consultants. Travis is a member across numerous of associations to stay across changes including the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors, The Australian Tile Council and The Australia Waterproofing Association.
David Jordan
Founder & Managing Director | Neurock
Active in the construction industry since 1995, David Jordan has spent over three decades working with some of the country’s most recognized manufacturers of weather resistive barriers and insulation. Today, David is a proud Queensland Pro Clima Partner and the Founder & Managing Director of Neurock, a local family-run company focused on high-performance building products. He applies his deep manufacturing expertise to advancing building science and developing practical solutions for effective condensation management.
David is genuinely passionate about helping builders navigate and comply with evolving NCC regulations, while providing the practical knowledge needed to deliver to best practice. Crucially, he believes that high-performance construction must remain highly sensitive to project budgets and housing affordability. Neurock is proud to sponsor today’s Master Builders session, reflecting both the company's and David’s defining vision: “Improving the lives of Australians, one building at a time.”
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
AUD 0.00 to AUD 50.00
