James Hardie Modern Homes Forecast 2026 Creative Expression and the Future of Adaptive, Human-Centred Homes Overview The 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. The...
Session 3 - Builder and Engineer Session Industry 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...
Brisbane Branch Meeting BDQ invites members to attend the upcoming Brisbane Branch Meeting, featuring a presentation from our Major Partner James Hardie. Jack Siemieniako 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...
Mackay Branch Meeting BDQ invites members to attend the upcoming Mackay Branch Meeting, featuring a presentation from our Major Partner, James Hardie. Neil Saunders will present The James Hardie Modern Homes Forecast 2026, a forward-looking report developed in partnership with WGSN that explores emerging residential design trends and evolving homeowner preferences in Australia. The session...
WoodSolutions: Design, Engineer & Build Achieving Compliance and Performance in Lightweight Timber Frames Overview Lightweight 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,...
Central Queensland Branch Meeting BDQ invites members to attend the upcoming Central Queensland Branch Meeting, featuring a presentation by Neil Saunders from our Major Partner, James Hardie. Join us as we launch the James Hardie Modern Homes Forecast 2026. This is their most future-focused report to date. Developed in partnership with global trend forecasting company,...
South West Branch Meeting BDQ invites members to attend the upcoming South West Branch Meeting in Toowoomba, featuring a presentation from our Major Partner, James Hardie. Nicholas Stewart from James Hardie will present The James Hardie Modern Homes Forecast 2026, introducing the company’s most future-focused report to date. Developed in partnership with global trend forecasting...
FNQ Branch Meeting BDQ invites members to attend the upcoming Far North Queensland Branch Meeting, featuring a presentation from our Major Partner James Hardie. Justin 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...
Weathertex Better Design Choices: Smarter Cladding Decisions in the Age of the New NCC Overview As 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...
Brisbane Branch Meeting BDQ invites members to attend the upcoming Brisbane Branch Meeting, featuring presentations from LevelMaster and Scan Built 3D. Lachlan Taylor from LevelMaster will present Adjustable Foundation Solutions,...
Gold Coast Branch Meeting + Annual General Meeting BDQ invites members to attend the upcoming Gold Coast AGM and Branch Meeting, featuring a presentation from Bondor Metecno. Caroline Bell will...
Sunshine Coast Branch Meeting BDQ invites members to attend the upcoming Sunshine Coast Branch Meeting, featuring presentations from two of our Industry Partners, Resene and Alspec. Join us on Thursday...