SESSION ONE
NCC 2022 Updates – what is changing?
New editions of the NCC are due for release in May 2022. We will review the proposed changes and their impact on a builder’s day to day activities.
Includes –
• NCC BCA Volume 1 proposed changes
• NCC BCA Volume 2 proposed changes
- Energy efficiency provisions
- Condensation provisions
- Accessibility provisions
• New clause numbering system
SESSION TWO
Are you getting the most out of eDocs?
An update on the MBT eDocs platform, what’s changed and how to get the most out of the system.
Includes –
• Other forms for use with Residential Building Contracts
• Variation to Contract
• Extension of Time
• Notice of practical Completion
• Defects Register
• Limitations of what documents can be attached to a contract within eDocs
SESSION THREE
MBT Contracts Administration
This session will review the common errors and mistakes made by Builders when running a build that may lead to disputes with the client and non-payment of claims.
Includes –
• Correctly completing
- Extensions of Time
- Variations to Contract
- Practical Completion
- Handover
• How to deal with changes/variations during a build and how to ensure the approved plans are amended with your Building Surveyor
• How to work with your clients and the Building Surveyor when the client is doing work for a build
SESSION FOUR
Condensation
An overview of how to build correctly to minimise the risk of condensation occurring referring to the proposed NCC BCA 2022, Building Act, Building Energy Efficiency, and Industry Guidelines.
Includes –
• Knowing the correct product to use
- Vapour permeable wraps
- Insulation
• Understanding the importance of ventilation
• Proposed requirements for exhaust fans, rangehoods, bathroom combination units
