The Housing Deep Dive Virtual Event will approach housing with a new lens, shedding light on aspects that have eluded scrutiny in the past. The event will highlight areas often overlooked by building surveyors yet critical for comprehensive assessment and inspection.

In light of the Federal Government's commitment through the National Housing Accord to address the national housing shortage by constructing 1.2 million new homes over five years starting from mid-2024, AIBS aims to ensure that Building Surveyors are well-prepared for this exciting initiative. This virtual event will delve into housing from a fresh perspective, unveiling overlooked aspects essential for thorough assessment and inspection.

"Housing: The Deep Dive,"  is organised around three core themes: Roof, Walls, and Floor. Each theme will explore nuanced aspects of assessment that even seasoned building surveyors miss during the assessment and inspection stage.

The event will feature experts in their respective fields, starting with an in-depth exploration of Trusses and the crucial question of whether Building Surveyors should be issuing building approvals without accounting for truss design.  The focus will then shift to roof and storm water drainage systems, covering catchment area and design considerations, as well as measures for the protection of pipes and lagging in reactive clay sites.  

AS 1684 will take centre stage detailing the requirements from internal walls to foundations including tiedowns and sheer forces and emphasizing the role of plasterboard as nominal bracing.  Weatherproofing strategies for various cladding options will be meticulously detailed to safeguard against water and moisture infiltration. 

The focus will then move to Bushfire requirements detailing the compliance of cladding systems and onsite inspection requirements. Clear interpretation of separation requirements will be provided to ensure national consistency among building surveyors on this complex issue.

A comprehensive overview of level entry for livable housing will follow, drawing from realistic international practices adaptable to the Australian context. Lastly, the session will scrutinize footing designs, addressing the limitations of using ACP versus AS 2870 standards, and considering the impact of trees and garden areas on reactive soils and small lots, an increasingly pertinent consideration in national planning discussions.

Following each stage, live Q&A sessions will be held to provide participants with tailored answers relevant to their professional roles in the assessment and inspection of housing. 

This virtual event will comprehensively cover the three fundamental aspects of a building surveyor's role, offering insights that have not been explored before. It's a must-attend session for building surveyors and industry experts nationwide.