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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260317T173000
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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:20260311T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260311T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T230535
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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:20260302T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260302T193000
DTSTAMP:20260516T230535
CREATED:20260216T012907Z
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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:20260224T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260224T193000
DTSTAMP:20260516T230535
CREATED:20260116T051424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T051424Z
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SUMMARY:BDQ Local Branch Event in South West
DESCRIPTION:South West Branch Meeting \nJoin us for the upcoming South West Branch Meeting\, featuring a presentation by Caroline Bell from Bondor on the design of commercial\, industrial\, manufacturing\, and agricultural projects. \nCaroline will explore strategic solutions for creating more efficient and sustainable built environments\, with a strong focus on the building envelope and the growing role of insulated panel systems. The presentation will cover key industry trends\, energy-efficient design principles\, and the requirements of controlled environments\, alongside practical considerations such as installation methods\, logistics\, and insurance implications. \nDrawing on a range of real-world case studies\, Caroline will demonstrate how these design strategies are being successfully applied across commercial\, industrial\, manufacturing\, and agricultural projects\, offering valuable insights for designers working in these sectors. \nThis session is a great opportunity to connect with local designers\, stay informed on emerging construction solutions\, and gain practical knowledge to support smarter\, more sustainable project outcomes.
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:20260224T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260224T150000
DTSTAMP:20260516T230535
CREATED:20260118T225437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T022003Z
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SUMMARY:BDQ Local Branch Event in Central Queensland
DESCRIPTION: Central Queensland Branch Meeting \nJoin us for the upcoming Central Queensland Branch Meeting\, featuring a series of presentations focused on energy efficiency and innovative construction solutions. \nVictoria Walker and David Walker from BERA will present 7-Star Design in Practice: Lessons from Thousands of Real-World Assessments\, sharing practical insights and tips on how designers have adapted to the 7-star energy efficiency requirements and how to integrate energy efficiency into residential design with minimal disruption. \nJustin Gatto from NuPod will present their under-slab stackable plastic pod void former system\, an innovative alternative to conventional waffle pods\, designed to improve efficiency and performance in slab construction. \nThese presentations are intended to provide valuable industry knowledge\, helping members better understand current energy efficiency requirements and contemporary construction systems. This session is a great opportunity to stay informed\, gain practical insights\, and connect with fellow members in the region.
URL:https://bdqld.com.au/event/bdq-local-branch-event-in-central-queensland/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260224T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260224T140000
DTSTAMP:20260516T230535
CREATED:20260128T021852Z
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SUMMARY:BDQ Local Branch Event in Wide Bay & Bundaberg
DESCRIPTION:Wide Bay / Bundaberg Branch Meeting \nJoin us for the upcoming Wide Bay / Bundaberg Branch Meeting\, featuring a presentation by Cheeky Preston\, Business Development Manager at Weathertex. \nCheeky will provide an overview of the Weathertex product range\, including updates to existing profiles and an introduction to new cladding profiles. The presentation will explore why Weathertex continues to be a popular choice for residential projects\, with a focus on design versatility\, sustainability credentials\, and performance benefits. \nThe session will highlight practical considerations for specifying Weathertex cladding\, supported by real-world applications and physical product samples. Attendees will gain insight into how the latest Weathertex profiles can be effectively integrated into current projects\, helping designers make informed material selections. \nThis presentation offers a great opportunity to connect with local industry members\, view samples firsthand\, ask questions\, and gain practical knowledge to support better cladding decisions on upcoming residential projects. \nCatering will be provided.
URL:https://bdqld.com.au/event/bdq-local-branch-event-in-wide-bay-bundaberg/
LOCATION:A2.17 | 118 Walker Street\, Bundaberg.
CATEGORIES:Branch Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kathryn Sheehy":MAILTO:info@kalatheastudio.com.au
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