As 2025 draws to a close, CPD Live is back for one last season of live-presented professional development - and this is your final chance to top up your formal CPD points before the year wraps up.

This October, the industry’s most trusted online learning event returns with a day packed full of technical insights, design innovation, and specification expertise. With sessions led by industry specialists, technical managers, and thought leaders,

Day 1 of CPD Live promises to equip attendees with the practical knowledge and confidence to specify smarter in 2025 and beyond.

Free to attend and fully CPD-accredited, the sessions kick off from 9 AM AEDT - so there’s every reason to register now and secure your spot for this final learning opportunity of the year.

Day 1 Sessions | Tuesday, 16th October

9:00 AM (AEDT)

Lightweight Construction in High Fire Risk Industrial Applications – Meeting NCC Fire Requirements in Class 7b and 8 Buildings
Speaker: Peter Butler, Head of Technical Services, Promat
Fire safety remains a critical concern in industrial design. Peter Butler breaks down the NCC’s latest requirements and demonstrates how lightweight systems can achieve compliance and performance in Class 7b and 8 buildings.

11:00 AM (AEDT)

Building Management & the Power of a Day 2 Focus
Speakers: Neil Krotzsch, Head of Automation, and John Perry, Associate Principal, fjcstudio
Neil Krotzsch and John Perry explore how building management systems and smart automation can transform operational outcomes well beyond handover, revealing how a "Day 2 Focus" drives long-term efficiency, sustainability, and occupant comfort.

1:00 PM (AEDT)

Aluminium Ceiling Grids – Benefits, Compliance & Design Considerations
Speakers: Aidan Brisbane, Technical Manager, CSR; Adam Carr, Product Manager, CSR; Matt Bishop, Interiors & Seismic Engineering Specialist, Brevity
Aidan Brisbane, Adam Carr, and Matt Bishop unpack the performance, compliance, and design advantages of aluminium ceiling grids - a must-attend session for anyone specifying interior systems in high-performance or seismic environments.

3:00 PM (AEDT)

Specifying Low-Carbon Products with Confidence
Speaker: Dr Caroline Noller, Chief Science Officer, Rebuilt
Dr Caroline Noller shares how design professionals can confidently specify low-carbon materials and systems. Learn to interpret environmental data and certifications to make climate-conscious choices that align with sustainability goals and client expectations.

Why You Should Attend

Earn multiple formal CPD points in a single morning
Gain direct insights from leading technical and design experts
Strengthen your understanding of compliance, sustainability, and performance
Attend for free - from wherever you are

Don’t miss the final live-presented CPD Live season of 2025. Sessions fill fast, so register today to secure your place and end the year on a professional high.

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