Education & Training

CYBER SECURITY & DATA PROTECTION: Safeguarding Digital Assets in Practice OverviewJoin us for a technical CPD session presented by Willis Lim from our Allied Industry Partner PKCG, exploring key cyber security principles and practical strategies to protect organisations against data breaches, cyber threats, and information loss. This session will provide a clear overview of common cyber risks affecting today’s professional environments, including phishing, ransomware, and unauthorised access. Attendees will gain insight into best-practice approaches for securing data, systems, and networks, as well as practical measures to reduce exposure to cyber threats. The presentation will also address data protection responsibilities, risk […]

7 STARS WITHOUT BUDGET BLOWOUTS: Smart, Cost-Efficient Pathways to Compliance OverviewJoin us for a technical CPD session exploring practical, cost-effective strategies for achieving 7-Star compliance without unnecessary upgrades or inflated build costs. There is a common perception that moving to 7 Stars automatically requires more insulation, higher-spec glazing, and across-the-board upgrades. In reality, compliance under Deemed to Satisfy (Elemental) and NatHERS pathways can often be achieved through informed, early-stage design decisions rather than blanket specification increases. This session will unpack what truly drives performance outcomes in both Deemed to Satisfy and NatHERS modelling, highlight where project budgets are frequently overspent, […]

Session 2 - Building Design The Industry Ready Series returns for its second session, bringing together two building design professionals to share their experiences, career journeys, and practical insights with the next generation of industry talent. Joining us on Thursday 12th March are two presenters with very different paths through the industry - offering students a rare opportunity to hear both an established voice and a recent graduate perspective in the same afternoon. Haydn Ruysch, Director at Michael and Ruysch Building Design, brings over fifteen years of experience and a state award-winning portfolio to the room. Haydn's passion for the […]

Session 3 - Builder and Engineer Session The Industry Ready Series returns for its third session, where we will hear directly from a builder and an engineer. More details coming...