Gold Coast Branch Meeting BDQ invites members to attend the upcoming Gold Coast Branch Meeting, featuring a presentation by Duncan McAnsh from our Major Partner, James Hardie, on their latest innovation. Duncan will provide an exclusive preview of James Hardie’s next step in enabling Australians to design and build modern mixed-material homes. This evolution introduces...
Insulated Sandwich Panel and Project Applications Overview: Understanding insulated panel systems in construction This 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...
Brisbane Branch Meeting BDQ invites members to attend the upcoming Brisbane Branch Meeting, featuring presentations from our Industry Partners AWS and BERA. Karl Morby from AWS will present AWS 2026 New Products, highlighting the company’s continued commitment to innovation and product development. The session will explore high-performance, energy-efficient framing solutions for both residential and commercial...
Mackay Branch Meeting BDQ invites members to attend the upcoming Mackay Branch Meeting, featuring a presentation by Caroline Bell from our Industry Partner, BONDOR. Caroline will present Designing Commercial, Industrial, Manufacturing, and Agricultural Projects, offering valuable insights into the planning and delivery of efficient and sustainable building solutions across a range of sectors. This presentation...
Adjustable Foundation Solutions Overview Practical 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. Supporting better design flexibilityThe presentation will explore how the LevelMaster range can help designers respond to site-specific...
Wide Bay Bundaberg Branch Meeting BDQ invites members to attend the upcoming Wide Bay Bundaberg Branch Meeting, featuring a presentation by Neil Saunders from our Major Partner, James Hardie. Neil will present the James Hardie Modern Homes Forecast 2026, the company’s most future-focused report to date. Developed in partnership with global trend forecasting company WGSN,...
Fundamentals of Workforce Management OverviewPractical guidance for managing your workforce effectively This 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. Supporting compliant and consistent workplacesThe presentation will explore essential workplace frameworks, including work health and safety,...
Central Queensland Branch Meeting BDQ invites members to attend the upcoming Central Queensland Branch Meeting, featuring a presentation from Kingspan Insulation. Lucas Grace will present a session on Residential Insulation Design, covering key principles including insulation types, R-values, compliance, and practical design integration. The session will also explore energy efficiency, sustainability, and common mistakes to...
Sunshine Coast Branch Meeting BDQ invites members to attend the upcoming Sunshine Coast Branch Meeting, featuring a presentation by Mark Turemko 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, WGSN,...
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...