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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260601T173000
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SUMMARY:BDQ Local Branch Event in Far North Queensland
DESCRIPTION:FNQ Branch Meeting \nBDQ invites members to attend the upcoming Far North Queensland Branch Meeting\, featuring a presentation from our Major Partner James Hardie. \nJustin Skene will present The James Hardie Modern Homes Forecast 2026. This session will introduce James Hardie’s most future-focused report to date\, developed in partnership with global trend forecasting company WGSN. The Modern Homes Forecast translates global design signals and local consumer insights into a forward-looking perspective on residential housing in Australia. \nMembers will gain valuable insights into emerging design trends\, evolving homeowner preferences\, and the future direction of modern home design. The presentation is designed to inspire building designers and provide practical ideas that can be applied to current and future projects. \nThis is a valuable session for designers wanting to stay ahead of industry trends and better understand the shifting expectations of clients and the broader housing market. \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 FNQ design community.
URL:https://bdqld.com.au/event/bdq-local-branch-event-in-far-north-queensland-3/
LOCATION:Bungalow Hotel\, 200 Aumuller St\, Westcourt\, Cairns
CATEGORIES:Branch Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260609T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260609T190000
DTSTAMP:20260519T010557Z
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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 from LevelMaster and Scan Built 3D. \nLachlan Taylor from LevelMaster will present Adjustable Foundation Solutions\, exploring how adjustable foundation products can deliver practical benefits across a range of building industry applications. Members will gain insight into how these solutions can be applied to current and future projects. \nHamish Craig\, Director of Scan Built 3D\, will present Virtual Measurable Tours and High-Accuracy Point Clouds in Practice\, demonstrating how LiDAR scanning and millimetre-accurate point clouds integrate into building design workflows — with practical examples in ArchiCAD. \nBoth presentations offer members practical knowledge and real-world insights that can be directly applied to current and future projects. This is an excellent opportunity for members to stay ahead of emerging technologies and explore innovative solutions shaping the future of building design in Queensland. \nThe evening will also include a brief branch meeting\, along with the opportunity to connect with fellow members and industry partners — encouraging knowledge sharing\, discussion\, and professional networking within the Brisbane design community.
URL:https://bdqld.com.au/event/bdq-local-branch-event-in-brisbane/
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:20260610T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260610T193000
DTSTAMP:20260527T025228Z
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SUMMARY:BDQ Local Branch Event in Gold Coast
DESCRIPTION:Gold Coast Branch Meeting + Annual General Meeting \nBDQ invites members to attend the upcoming Gold Coast AGM and Branch Meeting\, featuring a presentation from Bondor Metecno. \nCaroline Bell will present Designing Commercial\, Industrial\, Manufacturing\, and Agricultural Projects\, exploring strategic solutions for a more efficient and sustainable built environment. This presentation covers the building envelope\, trends shaping the growth of insulated panels\, energy-efficient design\, controlled environments\, installation considerations\, logistics\, insurance\, and a range of case studies across commercial\, industrial\, manufacturing\, and agricultural projects. \nThe evening will also include the Annual General Meeting\, along with time to connect with fellow members and industry partners — encouraging knowledge sharing\, discussion\, and professional networking within the Gold Coast design community. \nIf you are unable to make it in person\, please register and contact admin@bdqld.com.au and we will provide a Zoom link.
URL:https://bdqld.com.au/event/bdq-local-branch-event-in-gold-coast-2/
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:20260611T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260611T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T050732Z
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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 from two of our Industry Partners\, Resene and Alspec. \nJoin us on Thursday 11th June for an engaging evening of insight\, discussion\, and professional connection at Club Kawana\, Wurtulla. \nStef Christodoulou from Resene will present Specifying Resene — an exploration of current specification practices\, including what design professionals are looking for in finishes today and the challenges in achieving desired results. Stef will also examine common gaps between expectations and outcomes\, discuss the nature of contractor and supplier relationships\, and highlight how Resene can best support you in delivering high-quality finishes on your projects. \nHilary Flynn\, Specification Manager QLD from Alspec\, will then guide members through the key considerations for specifying windows and doors. Hilary will cover why different systems are used across different building types\, what information you need to confidently specify the right solution\, and how to approach system selection with clarity. Members are encouraged to bring along project examples to discuss as case studies throughout the session. \nThe evening will also include a brief branch meeting and a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow members and industry partners within the Sunshine Coast design community.
URL:https://bdqld.com.au/event/bdq-local-branch-event-in-sunshine-coast/
LOCATION:Club Kawana\, 476 Nicklin Way\, Wurtulla\, QLD\, 4575\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Branch Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Barbie Payton":MAILTO:hello@onyxstudio.design
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260617T163000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260617T180000
DTSTAMP:20260526T043809Z
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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 from our Industry Partner\, Weathertex. \nJoin us on Wednesday 17th June for an informative session with Cheeky Preston\, Business Development Manager at Weathertex. \nCheeky will present Welcome to Weathertex — Product Overview\, delivering an update on current and brand-new Weathertex profiles\, and exploring why Weathertex Cladding should be your go-to choice for your next project. Whether you’re looking to expand your product knowledge or discover innovative cladding solutions\, this is a session not to be missed. \nThe evening will also provide a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow members and industry partners within the Mackay design community. \nVirtual Meeting Details:\nZoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86596347141?pwd=Hl4yabaQ0syCQPRYhsxcrjEsrwUguT.1\nPasscode: 189373
URL:https://bdqld.com.au/event/bdq-local-branch-event-in-mackay-4/
LOCATION:Greater Whitsunday Innovation\, Building 4\, Level 2/92 Sydney Street\, Mackay
CATEGORIES:Branch Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260623T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260623T133000
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SUMMARY:BDQ Local Branch Event in Wide Bay Bundaberg
DESCRIPTION:Wide Bay Bundaberg Branch Meeting \nBDQ invites everyone to attend the upcoming Wide Bay Bundaberg Branch Meeting\, featuring a presentation by Jason Herbener from Buildable Approvals. \nJason will present on Waterproofing: Potential Problems with Wet Areas\, exploring common issues relating to enclosed and unenclosed showers\, floor wastes\, gradients\, and wet area detailing. \nThe session will include discussion around the requirements under AS 3740 and the NCC 2022 ABCB Housing Provisions\, with a focus on how clear details and notes on plans can help notify relevant parties of key requirements. Time permitting\, Jason will also facilitate a general Q&A\, giving members the opportunity to raise broader questions around building certification and related project considerations. \nThe meeting will also provide an opportunity to connect with fellow members\, exchange insights\, and engage in valuable discussion within the local building and design community.
URL:https://bdqld.com.au/event/bdq-local-branch-event-in-wide-bay-bundaberg/
LOCATION:TAFE Bundaberg\, Room A2.17\, 118 Walker St\,\, Bundaberg West\, 4670
CATEGORIES:Branch Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kathryn Sheehy":MAILTO:info@kalatheastudio.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260623T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260623T193000
DTSTAMP:20260616T040556Z
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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 a presentation from Victoria Walker and David Walker of BERA. Join us on Tuesday 23rd June for a highly practical session titled 7-Star Design in Practice: Lessons from Thousands of Real-World Assessments. \nVictoria and David will share insights and hot tips on how designers have been navigating 7-star energy efficiency requirements over the last couple of years. Drawing on experience from thousands of assessments under the new requirements\, they’ll walk you through the solutions and strategies that will help you integrate energy efficiency into your designs with less disruption and greater confidence. \nThe evening will also provide a great opportunity to connect with fellow members and industry partners within the South West design community.
URL:https://bdqld.com.au/event/bdq-local-branch-event-in-south-west/
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:20260630T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260630T143000
DTSTAMP:20260618T040448Z
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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 Cindy Lee from our Partner\, Stratco. \nCindy will present how surface articulation\, profile selection\, and finish strategies can transform surfaces into dynamic canvases of light and shadow. This session will explore practical detailing tips\, Queensland-specific considerations\, opportunities for collaboration and resources to help designers innovate and with confidence. \nPhysical samples of Stratco profiles and finishes will be bought for interactive discussion. Cindy will also be handing out a Style Guide as a takeaway. \nThe afternoon will also provide an opportunity to connect with fellow members and industry partners\, exchange insights\, and engage in valuable networking within the local building and design community. If you are unable to join us in person\, we warmly invite you to attend via Zoom. \nJoin via Zoom:Invite link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89519646817?pwd=m4eV0MVtnRvguqxnDjsXX8e07ybvdp.1Meeting ID: 895 1964 6817Passcode: 684783
URL:https://bdqld.com.au/event/bdq-local-branch-event-in-central-qld/
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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