Workshops

Unlock your potential with fully subsidised, expert-led construction workshops

Our interactive, two-hour online workshops are designed to fit your busy schedule, delivered in the evenings and led by leading industry experts. Each session dives into essential construction topics, giving you practical knowledge you can apply right away. Join us to stay ahead of industry trends, ask questions and connect with professionals. Please note that workshops are not recorded, so attendance at the live session is required.

Explore upcoming workshops

Scaling Up: MMC Solutions for Todays Construction Challenges

Tuesday 27th October 2026 6:00pm – 8:00pm As Australia faces growing housing and workforce demands, Modern Methods of Construction are becoming a key part of the solution. Explore the benefits, barriers, and real-world applications of MMC, backed by leading industry research and insights.

The Future of Refrigerants: Understanding Australia’s HFC Phase Down

Tuesday, 3rd November 2026 6:00pm – 8:00pm Refrigerants are changing, but is your business or organisation ready? Join our free online workshop to hear from industry experts about Australia’s HFC phase-down, emerging refrigerant technologies, compliance, safety and what the transition means for the HVAC&R industry.

Practical AI for Construction: Work Smarter, Check Better

Tuesday 17th November 2026 6:00pm – 8:00pm This workshop is about taking AI beyond the hype and showing how it can actually be used in day-to-day construction work. You’ll explore practical ways to save time and work more efficiently, while learning how to recognise AI errors and verify information before relying on it.

Dust Control in Construction: How to Manage Silica Dust in Drilling, Grinding, Cutting & Demolition Operations

Tuesday 1 December 2026 6:00pm – 8:00pm Know the silica hazard, understand the controls and manage the dust. This practical workshop will help you strengthen your approach to silica dust control and put effective strategies into action on site.

Previous Workshops

Critical Junctions & Compliance in Residential lightweight Cladding Systems

Develop an understanding of how critical junctions impact building performance, durability, compliance and defect prevention in residential lightweight construction.

Tradie to Business Owner

Learn what it takes to move from on-the-tools to running a successful business. This workshop covers the essentials, quoting, systems, WHS, contracts and admin, plus strategies for building strong foundations and setting up for growth.

NCC Volume 3 (Plumbing Code of Australia)

This workshop provides a practical overview of NCC Volume 3 and how to apply its requirements with confidence. Learn when to use Deemed-to-Satisfy and Performance Solutions, understand key links to other NCC volumes, and explore important NCC 2025 updates, NSW compliance requirements, and common issues identified by inspectors.

Making BIM Useful: Generating Value and Better Outcomes

BIM is becoming an increasingly valuable tool for improving efficiency, quality, and project outcomes. This webinar provides a practical introduction to BIM and how it can be successfully integrated into your projects and business.

Security of Payment Act (SOPA) – how to get paid on time!

This workshop is about understanding the SOPA process, how it protects you, and how SOPA evens the playing field between small businesses and big clients. Register now !

Introduction to Passive Firestopping for trades

Are you new to Passive Fire Protection or looking to strengthen your understanding of how Passive Firestopping works in modern construction? This workshop provides a practical, high‑level introduction to Passive Firestopping fundamentals, compliance requirements, and how various firestop products function within a building’s overall fire safety strategy.

Institute of Applied Technology

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