Following a strong opening day, CPD Live returns for Day 2 - rounding out the final live-presented season of 2025 with another day of knowledge-rich, CPD-accredited learning.

From façade integrity to the future of digital risk management, Day 2 brings together some of the industry’s most experienced specialists and innovators. Each session is designed to sharpen your technical understanding, expand your design perspective, and help you close out the year with your CPD points up to date.

Free to attend and fully online, sessions begin at 9 AM AEDT, Wednesday 15th October. Here’s what’s on the schedule.

Day 2 Sessions | Thursday 15th October

9:00 AM (AEDT)

Navigating Weatherproofing Certifications & Standards for Cladding and Facades
Speaker: Richard Hamber, General Manager, DECO Australia
Richard Hamber breaks down the complexities of façade and cladding compliance, demystifying the latest certification pathways, testing standards, and performance benchmarks that underpin durable, NCC-compliant design.

11:00 AM (AEDT)

The Latest in Unit & High-Rise Apartment Design – Current Trends, Key Considerations
Speakers: Alex Lee, Senior Specification Engineer, Rondo; Aidan Brisbane, Technical Manager, CSR
Alex Lee and Aidan Brisbane explore evolving trends in unit and high-rise apartment design - from structural efficiency and acoustic solutions to fire performance and modern aesthetic expectations.

1:00 PM (AEDT)

Smart Bathroom Design – Connectivity, Insight & Sustainability
Speakers: Larna Lakin, Key Account Manager, Caroma; Dr Steve Bohlken, Head of IoT Systems, Caroma; Cameron Lloyd, Head of Technical Sales and Services
With the rise of intelligent water management, Larna Lakin, Dr Steve Bohlken, and Cameron Lloyd unpack how IoT connectivity and data-driven systems are transforming bathroom design — improving sustainability, maintenance insight, and user experience.

3:00 PM (AEDT)

Email Management as a Key Strategic Priority – Risk Reduction, Communication & Compliance
Speakers: Pamela Saroukos, Senior Associate, Chambers Russell Lawyers; Patrick Gibson, Segment Director of Productivity, Ideagen Mail Manager; Jonathan Yeap, Associate | National Digital Lead, Lucid Consulting Australia
Digital risk is real - and often overlooked. Pamela Saroukos, Patrick Gibson, and Jonathan Yeap discuss how better email governance can reduce liability, streamline collaboration, and safeguard project communication in compliance-driven environments.

Why Attend Day 2 of CPD Live?

Final opportunity to earn CPD points before 2025 closes
Hear directly from technical and design leaders across multiple disciplines
Gain practical knowledge you can apply immediately to projects
It’s free, online, and live — join from anywhere

CPD Live’s October sessions mark the final live CPD opportunity of the year. Don’t miss the chance to finish 2025 with your CPD points in order — and your professional insight refreshed.

Register now to attend Day 2 (and revisit Day 1 if you missed it) while spots remain.

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