This one hour of CPD learning is a must-attend for architects and specifiers who are required to bolster their knowledge on grout and its common issues such as efflorescence and discoloration. Industry speculation on details in standards, and grout features, benefits and disadvantages will be demystified for clarity and competence.

The interactive webinar with theory, practice, question time and a knowledge test. Every attendee receives a CPD Certificate acknowledged by state-based continued professional development programs for architects.

WEBINAR LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1. Know advantages and disadvantages of grout types
2. Understand efflorescence and why it occurs
3. Understand the difference between primary and secondary efflorescence
4. Recognise ways to eliminate efflorescence
5. Identify why grout types discolour and prevention

FORMAL CPD POINTS: 1

AACA UNITS OF COMPETENCY:
This presentation will deliver outcomes related to the following Competency/s from the National Standard of Competency for Architects 2015:

Design: Schematic Design
4.4 Inclusion of expertise of relevant specialists and consultants in developing the project design.

4.6 Investigation and integration of appropriate material selection for the project design.

Documentation: Detailed Design
5.5 Integration of materials and components based upon an understanding of their physical properties.

This presentation will deliver outcomes related to the following Competency/s from the National Standard of Competency for Architects 2021:

DETAILED DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION
PC39 – Be able to integrate the material selection, structural and construction systems established in the conceptual design into the detailed design and documentation.

PC41 – Be able to coordinate and integrate input from specialists and consultants into the detailed design and documentation.

PC43 – Be able to collaborate with nominated contractors early in the documentation process to identify key construction methodology opportunities and constraints.

DESIGN DELIVERY AND CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES
PC56 – Be able to apply appropriate and consistent systems for identification of defects, rectifications and approvals