Virtual masterclasses return for 2022

The masterclasses are a chance for building and plumbing practitioners to hear directly from industry experts on a range of key topics including performance solutions and design for seismic durability.

The VBA launched the sessions last year with a total of 6661 attendees across eight webinars.

The series aims to support the building and plumbing industry by providing practical insights and useful resources.

The VBA’s State Building Surveyor Andrew Cialini said he was encouraged by the significant interest from the industry, with an average attendance of 800 people.

“The huge numbers of attendees shows how eager practitioners are to continue learning and building their knowledge,” he said.

“We have more masterclasses running over the next few months and the list of guest speakers who have agreed to take part this year is impressive.”

The second series begins on Thursday 3 February and will be a webinar that forms part of the plumbing performance solutions sessions, with this event focused on the stakeholder engagement requirements when developing a performance solution.

The VBA's team of highly skilled Senior Technical Advisors will share their valuable knowledge and expertise.

The Plumbing Performance Solutions series aims to provide a better understanding of the legislative framework and standards and improve consistency and compliance from practitioners.

This session is relevant to Designers, Builders, Trades and Certifiers to help them attain greater awareness in ensuring success and compliance.

Mr Cialini said feedback from practitioners has been positive.

“Practitioners have told us that these masterclasses have been the best educational sessions that they have been to during their many years in the building industry. We hope to maintain that level of excellence.”

To register for future masterclasses or review proposed presentations for the remainder of the year visit the VBA website.