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SUMMARY:BDQ Online CPD Masterclass with Bondor
DESCRIPTION:Insulated Sandwich Panel and Project Applications\nOverview:\nUnderstanding insulated panel systems in construction\nThis session will provide an overview of insulated sandwich panels (ISP)\, including how they are manufactured and applied across a range of construction projects. Through production and project videos\, key features and considerations for their use in Australian building environments will be highlighted. \nSupporting Smarter Material Selection:\nThe presentation will explore important factors to consider when specifying ISPs\, helping designers and builders make informed decisions for performance\, compliance and efficiency across various project types. \nPresenter:\nCaroline Bell (Bondor Metecno)\nCaroline Bell\, Architectural Business Development Manager for QLD & NT at Bondor Metecno\, will deliver this session\, sharing practical insights into insulated panel systems and their application in real-world projects. \nLearning Outcomes:\nYou will gain a clear understanding of insulated sandwich panels\, including their production\, key benefits and important considerations for their use in Australian construction projects.
URL:https://bdqld.com.au/event/bdq-online-cpd-masterclass-with-bondor/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260416T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260416T130000
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SUMMARY:BDQ Online CPD Masterclass with LevelMaster
DESCRIPTION:Adjustable Foundation Solutions\nOverview\nPractical foundation solutions for challenging sitesThis session will provide insights into adjustable foundation solutions and how they can assist with difficult building sites\, including sloping blocks\, flood-prone areas\, and regional locations with reactive soils. \nSupporting better design flexibilityThe presentation will explore how the LevelMaster range can help designers respond to site-specific challenges while maintaining practical and effective foundation outcomes. \nPresenter\nLachlan Taylor (LevelMaster)\nLachlan Taylor from LevelMaster will present this informal masterclass\, sharing practical insights into adjustable foundation solutions and their application across a range of site conditions. \nLearning Outcomes\nYou’ll leave with key insights and practical tools to help you incorporate adjustable foundation products into your building designs. \nMembers will receive 1 Type F CPD Point.
URL:https://bdqld.com.au/event/bdq-online-cpd-masterclass-with-levelmaster/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260423T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260423T130000
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SUMMARY:BDQ Online CPD Masterclass with HR Law
DESCRIPTION:Fundamentals of Workforce Management \nOverviewPractical guidance for managing your workforce effectively \nThis session provides employers with a clear and practical overview of the key policies\, procedures\, and record-keeping practices required to manage employees and contractors safely\, fairly\, and consistently. \nSupporting compliant and consistent workplacesThe presentation will explore essential workplace frameworks\, including work health and safety\, employee relations\, IT and cybersecurity\, and the full employee lifecycle. Attendees will gain practical tools to establish strong foundations for workforce management while reducing risk and ensuring compliance. \nPresenterSewar Mitanis (Practice Group Leader – HR Law)Sewar Mitanis will lead this session\, sharing expert insights and practical strategies to help organisations implement effective workforce management practices across a range of workplace scenarios. \nLearning OutcomesYou’ll leave with practical tools and actionable insights to help you strengthen your workplace systems\, including: \n\nA clear checklist of baseline workplace policies every organisation should have\nPractical steps for onboarding and offboarding to ensure consistency and reduce risk\nEffective methods for documenting performance discussions\, complaints\, and incidents\nStrategies to identify and respond to psychosocial hazards\, bullying\, and harassment early\nImproved controls for IT\, cybersecurity\, and responsible device use\n\nMembers will receive 1 Type A CPD Point.
URL:https://bdqld.com.au/event/bdq-online-cpd-masterclass-with-hr-law/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260507T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260507T130000
DTSTAMP:20260616T002152
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SUMMARY:BDQ Online CPD Masterclass with James Hardie
DESCRIPTION:James Hardie Modern Homes Forecast 2026\nCreative Expression and the Future of Adaptive\, Human-Centred Homes \nOverview\nThe James Hardie Modern Homes Forecast is an annual research-driven report produced by James Hardie to identify and define the key lifestyle trends\, architectural directions and design aesthetics shaping how Australians want to build and renovate their homes. \nThe third report in this ongoing research series continues to track the evolving relationship between lifestyle shifts\, design priorities and the future of Australian residential architecture. \nThe Forecast is designed to provide clear research and practical insights that support confident\, informed decision-making\, translating emerging trends into actionable guidance for real-world projects. \nPresenter\nMark Turemko from James Hardie will deliver an engaging and informative overview of the 2026 forecast\, supported by research insights and real-world applications for residential design. \nLearning Outcomes\nYou’ll gain practical knowledge and insights to support contemporary residential design\, including: \n\nIdentify key global design trends and market drivers influencing contemporary Australian residential architecture.\nAssess the implications of emerging residential design trends for material selection\, facade design and architectural detailing in modern housing projects.\nApply forecast insights to inform evidence-based residential design decisions that respond to future housing needs within the Australian regulatory and market context.\n\nMembers will receive 1 Type F CPD Point.
URL:https://bdqld.com.au/event/bdq-online-cpd-masterclass-with-james-hardie/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86153686056
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260507T183000
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SUMMARY:Industry Ready - In Person Event
DESCRIPTION:Session 3 – Builder and Engineer Session \nIndustry Ready is the ultimate event for anyone looking to kickstart their career in the industry. Join us at The Build and Design Centre for an afternoon filled with workshops\, networking opportunities\, and expert panels. Whether you’re a recent graduate or a current student\, this event will provide you with the tools and knowledge you need to succeed in the industry. \nWe will hear directly from a Kieran Lewis the Managing Director of JDL Construction and Mark Chilts the Director of Design Sirs RPEQ.
URL:https://bdqld.com.au/event/industry-ready-in-person-event-2/
LOCATION:Build and Design Centre\, 66 Merivale St.\, South Brisbane\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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SUMMARY:Design\, Engineer & Build: Timber Framing Compliance
DESCRIPTION:WoodSolutions: Design\, Engineer & Build Achieving Compliance and Performance in Lightweight Timber Frames\nOverview \nLightweight timber framing underpins most of Australia’s residential construction — but the standards around it are shifting faster than many realise. Timber Queensland invites BDQ Members to this technical seminar presented by WoodSolutions\, delivering practical\, project-level guidance for builders\, architects\, designers\, engineers\, and certifiers. No theory\, no sales pitch — just clear direction on what complies\, what performs\, and what causes problems when missed. \nSessions Cover \n\nChanges to lightweight timber framing standards and implications for NCC\, Australian Standards\, and certification pathways\nConnectors and fixing systems — where rules apply and where errors occur\nMoisture and condensation risk management for Queensland’s humid climate\nSystemised and off-site framing — tolerances\, documentation\, and sequencing\nLVL compliance and managing risks around non-conforming products\nThe Future Framing Initiative — what’s coming and how to prepare\n\nLearning Outcomes \n\nInterpret current and upcoming changes to timber framing standards and apply them to NCC compliance and certification\nIdentify connector and fixing system requirements to reduce errors on site and in certifier reviews\nApply moisture risk management principles to timber frame design in Queensland conditions\nEvaluate LVL product compliance and manage associated legal and commercial obligations\n\nCPD points available through structured technical education delivered by Timber Queensland and WoodSolutions. Afternoon tea and post-seminar networking included. \n📅 Thursday\, 21 May 2026\n🕑 2:00pm – 6:00pm\n📍 Kedron Wavell RSL – Kittyhawk Room\, Chermside QLD \nTickets: $50 general admission | $25 for BDQ Members — use code BDQ2026 at checkout
URL:https://bdqld.com.au/event/design-engineer-build-timber-framing-compliance/
LOCATION:Kedron Wavell RSL – Kittyhawk Room\, Chermside QLD
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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SUMMARY:BDQ Online CPD Masterclass with Weathertex
DESCRIPTION:Weathertex Better Design Choices: Smarter Cladding Decisions in the Age of the New NCC\nOverview\nAs Australia’s building code continues to evolve\, the conversation around lightweight cladding\, thermal performance\, and moisture management has never been more relevant. This presentation takes a practical look at how designers and specifiers can make better material and design choices in response to the updated NCC requirements\, with a focus on real outcomes for homeowners and the built environment. \nPresenter\nRick Bell from Weathertex will deliver an informative session exploring how lightweight cladding solutions align with today’s performance benchmarks and regulatory expectations. \nLearning Outcomes\nYou’ll walk away with practical\, evidence-based insights to apply directly to your residential and commercial projects\, including: \n\nUnderstand the key differences between 7-star and 10-star rated homes\, and the design and specification implications of moving toward higher energy performance benchmarks.\nEvaluate the role of lighter paint colours in warmer climates and how reflectivity influences thermal load\, occupant comfort\, and overall energy efficiency.\nApply knowledge of vapour permeable membranes to inform better building envelope decisions that support moisture management\, durability\, and long-term performance.\n\nMembers will receive 1 Type F CPD Point.
URL:https://bdqld.com.au/event/bdq-online-cpd-masterclass-with-weathertex/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260618T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260618T130000
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SUMMARY:BDQ Online CPD Masterclass with Lysaght & Fielders
DESCRIPTION:PERMALITE® Design for Corrosive Environments\nOverview\nBDQ invites members to attend the upcoming Online CPD Masterclass with Lysaght & Fielders\, featuring a presentation by Mark Letica. \nThis CPD explores the critical considerations for designing and specifying building materials in corrosive environments. Mark will guide participants through the science of corrosion\, the environmental factors that accelerate material degradation\, and practical design strategies that help mitigate long-term risk. \nThe session will also cover aluminium alloy properties\, temper designations\, and why roof and cladding profiles made with PERMALITE® aluminium offer superior durability in harsh conditions. Attendees will also receive a sneak peek at the new PERMALITE® Architectural range of roof and claddings. \nPresenter\nMark Letica from Lysaght & Fielders will deliver this informative session\, sharing practical insights for designers and specifiers working on projects exposed to corrosive environments. \nLearning Outcomes\nYou’ll walk away with practical insights to apply directly to your projects\, including: \n\nUnderstand corrosive environments and common causes of corrosion in building envelopes.\nOutline design best practice for buildings\, or parts of buildings\, in corrosive environments.\nUnderstand aluminium properties and characteristics.\nDetermine ideal base material selection for claddings and direct supports in corrosive environments.\n\nMembers will receive 1 Type F CPD Point.
URL:https://bdqld.com.au/event/bdq-online-cpd-masterclass-with-lysaght-fielders/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260630T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260630T170000
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SUMMARY:Queensland Timber Trajectory: Modern Timber Construction
DESCRIPTION:Queensland Timber Trajectory: Modern Timber Construction\nOverview\nMass timber is gaining momentum across Australia’s built environment\, but successful delivery requires more than good design intent. WoodSolutions\, Advance Timber Hub and Timber Queensland invite BDQ members to this half-day technical event showcasing award-winning mass timber projects and the practical decisions that helped bring them to life. \nThis session will feature leading project teams presenting real-world case studies\, with a focus on how timber was selected\, what challenges were encountered\, how procurement and cost issues were resolved\, and what ultimately enabled client confidence and project success. \nDesigned for building designers\, architects\, engineers\, builders\, developers\, and timber industry professionals\, this event offers practical\, delivery-focused insights into modern timber construction. \nSessions Cover\n\nAward-winning mass timber project case studies from across Australia\nSydney Fish Markets\, Paris Aquatic Centre\, Inala Infill Apartments\, Maryborough Fire Station\, and USC Moreton Bay Campus Expansion\nWhy timber was selected for each project\nKey design\, procurement\, and delivery challenges\nRisk management and client decision-making\nCost considerations and project confidence\nPractical lessons for modern timber construction\n\nLearning Outcomes\n\nUnderstand how mass timber is being successfully delivered across a range of project types\nIdentify key design\, procurement\, and risk considerations in timber construction\nExplore how project teams resolved cost\, delivery\, and compliance challenges\nGain practical insights from award-winning timber case studies\nBetter understand what supports client confidence in modern timber projects\n\nThis half-day technical event includes practical case studies\, delivery-focused discussion\, and opportunities to connect with timber construction professionals. \n📅 Tuesday\, 30 June 2026\n🕛 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm\n📍 GHD Auditorium\, University of Queensland\, St Lucia\, Brisbane \nTickets: $60 general admission | $40 for BDQ Members — use code BDQ26 at checkout
URL:https://bdqld.com.au/event/queensland-timber-trajectory-modern-timber-construction/
LOCATION:GHD Auditorium\, University of Queensland
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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