There are many often competing factors to consider when choosing a roof system: structural requirement, fire standards, weatherability and thermal performance. This seminar will provide you with technical understanding to assist you in finding the best product solution required in today’s construction projects. The presentation will also assist in understanding the major issues that arise with end lapping roof panels and the impact it has on the longevity and maintenance of the building.

This presentation is equivalent to 1 total hour/point of formal CPD

2015: AACA COMPETENCY STANDARD
Design: Pre-Design
2.1 Identification, analysis and integration of information relevant to siting of project.

Design: Conceptual Design
3.7 Assessment and integration of construction systems and materials consistent with project brief.

Documentation: Documentation
6.2 Continuing coordination and integration of information and project material from relevant consultants, specialists and suppliers.

6.5 Nomination of quality and performance standards with regard to selected material, finishes, fittings components and systems.

2021: AACA COMPETENCY STANDARD
PROJECT INITIATION AND CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
PC26; Be able to undertake site, cultural and contextual analysis as part of preliminary design research.
DETAILED DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION
PC39; Be able to integrate the material selection, structural and construction systems established in the conceptual design into the detailed design and documentation.
PC43; Be able to collaborate with nominated contractors early in the documentation process to identify key construction methodology opportunities and constraints.
PC46; Be able to produce project documentation that meets the requirements of the contract and procurement processes and complies with regulatory controls, building standards and codes, and conditions of construction and planning approvals. 

At the end of this session participants should be able to:
2015 Competencies:

• Explain the critical issues for consideration when assessing commercial roofing options and the risks of inappropriate placement of roof penetrations.
• Identify the differences between panel and single skin roof systems.
• Apply knowledge of different systems and project-specific consideration to make appropriate roofing system selections.
• Identify the opportunities provided by matching structural steel placement and roof panel span performance.
• Outline the difference between expansion joint steps and end lapping and how new systems overcome the risk of end lapping.

2021 Competencies:

• Identify critical issues for consideration when assessing commercial roofing options and the risks of inappropriate placement of roof penetrations
• Identify the differences between panel and single skin roof systems
• Apply knowledge of different systems and project-specific considerations to make appropriate roofing system selections
• Identify the opportunities provided by matching structural steel placement and roof panel span performance
• Outline the difference between expansion joint steps and end lapping and how new systems overcome the risks of end lapping.