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SUMMARY:BDQ Local Branch Event in Far North Queensland
DESCRIPTION:FNQ Branch Meeting \nJoin us for the upcoming FNQ Branch Meeting\, featuring a presentation by Caroline Bell from our industry partner Bondor on Designing Commercial\, Industrial\, Manufacturing and Agricultural Projects. \nCaroline will present the same topic being delivered to the South West Branch\, exploring strategic solutions for more efficient and sustainable built environments. The session will cover building envelope design\, trends driving the growth of insulated panels\, energy-efficient design\, controlled environments\, installation and logistics considerations\, insurance implications\, and case studies across commercial\, industrial\, manufacturing and agricultural sectors. \nThis presentation will provide practical\, solution-focused insights for designers working across diverse project types\, with time for discussion and connection with fellow FNQ members.
URL:https://bdqld.com.au/event/bdq-local-branch-event-in-far-north-queensland/
LOCATION:Bungalow Hotel\, 200 Aumuller St\, Westcourt\, Cairns
CATEGORIES:Branch Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260311T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260311T200000
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SUMMARY:BDQ Local Branch Event in Gold Coast
DESCRIPTION:Gold Coast Branch Meeting \nJoin us for the upcoming Gold Coast Branch Meeting\, featuring presentations by Victoria Walker and David Walker on 7-Star Design in Practice: Lessons from Thousands of Real-World Assessments\, along with Karl Morby presenting AWS 2026 New Products. \nVictoria and David will share practical insights gained from thousands of assessments under the 7-star energy efficiency requirements\, highlighting how designers have adapted to the changes and outlining proven solutions to integrate energy efficiency into projects with minimal disruption. \nKarl will showcase AWS’s 2026 product range\, demonstrating the company’s commitment to innovation through high-performance\, energy-efficient framing solutions for residential and commercial applications\, designed to meet both current and future energy requirements. \nIf you are unable to attend in person\, you can join via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87198085704?pwd=OSV6i0dKst3QsKOblQ4SsEybL6obHz.1
URL:https://bdqld.com.au/event/bdq-local-branch-event-in-gold-coast-3/
LOCATION:Elite Gold Coast Hotel\, 28 Chisholm Road\, Carrara\, Queensland\, 4211\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Branch Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hamish Craig":MAILTO:Hamish@HSCbuildingdesign.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260317T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260317T193000
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SUMMARY:BDQ Local Branch Event in Brisbane
DESCRIPTION:Brisbane Branch Meeting \nBDQ invites members to attend the upcoming Brisbane Branch Meeting\, featuring presentations by Resene and Allcast Precast. \nTorben Olsen from Resene will lead a discussion on current specification trends\, exploring what finishes are being specified\, common challenges in achieving desired outcomes\, and how Resene can better support architects\, designers and builders through stronger project partnerships. \nMike Cunningham will present Elevating Home Design with Allcast Precast Plunge Pools\, a BDQ-exclusive session highlighting the integration of precast concrete plunge pools into residential and hospitality projects. The presentation will cover design integration\, installation methodology and the value of predictable delivery\, with samples available to view. \nIn addition\, property photographer Jayden Paynter will present a short session on photography for BDA submissions\, covering how to brief a photographer\, capturing design intent and details\, drone considerations\, and media release requirements. An informal Q&A will follow for members seeking practical insights into documenting their work for awards. \nThe evening will also include a brief branch meeting and the opportunity to connect with fellow members and industry partners\, encouraging discussion\, knowledge sharing and professional networking within the Brisbane design community.
URL:https://bdqld.com.au/event/bdq-local-branch-event-in-brisbane-2/
LOCATION:Build and Design Centre\, 66 Merivale St.\, South Brisbane\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Branch Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cindy Lee":MAILTO:cindy.lee@stratco.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260318T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260318T140000
DTSTAMP:20260516T230546
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SUMMARY:BDQ Local Branch Event in Mackay
DESCRIPTION:Mackay Branch Meeting \nBDQ invites members to attend the upcoming Mackay Branch Meeting\, featuring a presentation by Karl Morby on AWS 2026 New Products. \nKarl will provide an in-depth overview of AWS’s latest innovations\, highlighting high-performance\, energy-efficient framing solutions for both residential and commercial applications. The session will explore how these products are designed to meet today’s energy requirements while preparing for future sustainability standards. Attendees will gain practical insights into product performance\, application versatility\, and design considerations\, with the opportunity to view product samples firsthand. \nThe day will also include a brief branch meeting and time to connect with fellow members and industry partners\, fostering discussion\, knowledge sharing\, and professional networking within the Mackay design community. \nIf you are unable to attend in person\, please join us via Zoom: \nMeeting ID: 854 7435 8752\nPasscode: 777011 \nOne tap mobile\n+61861193900\,\,85474358752# Australia\n+61871501149\,\,85474358752# Australia \nJoin instructions\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85474358752?pwd=Uw500anZlU8tk2RQLO2aJ9OdT07jw3.1 \n 
URL:https://bdqld.com.au/event/bdq-local-branch-event-in-mackay/
LOCATION:Greater Whitsunday Innovation\, Building 4\, Level 2/92 Sydney Street\, Mackay
CATEGORIES:Branch Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260319T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260319T193000
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SUMMARY:BDQ Local Branch Event in Sunshine Coast
DESCRIPTION:Sunshine Coast Branch Meeting \nBDQ invites members to attend the upcoming Sunshine Coast Branch Meeting\, featuring presentations by Stratco and Allcast Precast. \nCindy Lee\, Architectural and Specifications Representative at Stratco\, will present Designing with Form\, Light and Shadow: Elevating Architectural Expression with Stratco Architectural Solutions. The session will explore how profile selection\, surface articulation and finishes can enhance architectural outcomes\, along with practical detailing insights and Queensland-specific considerations. \nMike Cunningham will deliver Elevating Home Design with Allcast Precast Plunge Pools\, a BDQ-exclusive presentation highlighting the integration of precast concrete plunge pools into residential and hospitality projects. Attendees will gain insight into design integration\, installation methodology and the benefits of predictable delivery\, with tile and coping samples available to view. \nThe evening will also include a brief branch meeting and the opportunity to connect with fellow members and industry partners\, encouraging discussion\, knowledge sharing and professional networking within the Sunshine Coast design community.
URL:https://bdqld.com.au/event/bdq-local-branch-event-in-sunshine-coast-2/
LOCATION:Brightwater Hotel\, Freshwater St\, Mountain Creek\, Brightwater Hotel\, Freshwater St\, Mountain Creek\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Branch Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Barbie Payton":MAILTO:hello@onyxstudio.design
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260324T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260324T193000
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SUMMARY:BDQ Local Branch Event in South West
DESCRIPTION:South West Branch Meeting \nBDQ invites members to attend the upcoming South West Branch Meeting\, featuring presentations by LevelMaster and Scan Built 3D Pty Ltd. \nLachlan Taylor from LevelMaster will present Adjustable Foundation Solutions\, exploring how these products can benefit the building industry. \nHamish Craig\, Director of Scan Built 3D Pty Ltd\, will demonstrate Virtual Measurable Tours and High-Accuracy Point Clouds in Practice\, showing how LiDAR scanning and millimetre-accurate point clouds integrate into building design workflows\, with practical examples in Archicad. \nThe evening will also include a brief branch meeting and the opportunity to connect with fellow members and industry partners\, encouraging discussion\, knowledge sharing\, and professional networking within the South West design community.
URL:https://bdqld.com.au/event/bdq-local-branch-event-in-south-west-2/
LOCATION:Fitzys on Church\, Margaret St\, Toowoomba\, Fitzys on Church\, Queensland\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Branch Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Evan Andrews":MAILTO:evan@plansbydesign.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260331T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260331T150000
DTSTAMP:20260516T230546
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SUMMARY:BDQ Local Branch Event in Central Queensland
DESCRIPTION:Central Queensland Branch Meeting \nBDQ invites members to attend the upcoming Central Queensland Branch Meeting\, featuring a presentation by Andrew Tyson on DINCEL Structural Walling. \nAndrew will introduce the DINCEL Wall system\, an internationally patented permanent\, waterproof polymer formwork solution that simplifies construction by allowing steel reinforcement and concrete to be placed into interlocking panels. The system offers a faster\, lightweight alternative to traditional blockwork or precast concrete\, helping reduce construction time\, crane use\, and labour costs. \nThe evening will also include a CEO’s update\, discussion on guest speaker topics for the August and October meetings\, Members Corner to share events happening within members’ businesses\, and the opportunity to connect with fellow members and industry partners through networking.
URL:https://bdqld.com.au/event/bdq-local-branch-event-in-central-queensland-3/
LOCATION:Rockhampton\, Coco Brew\, Coco Brew\, Rockhampton\, QLD\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Branch Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trevor Rufus":MAILTO:trevor@rufusdesigngroup.com
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