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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: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/
LOCATION:https://bdqld.com.au/event/bdq-online-cpd-masterclass-with-lysaght-fielders/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260623T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260623T133000
DTSTAMP:20260615T063137
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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:20260615T063137
CREATED:20260527T224330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T224330Z
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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:20260630T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260630T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T063137
CREATED:20260610T001553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T001553Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260630T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260630T143000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260708T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260708T193000
DTSTAMP:20260615T063137
CREATED:20260612T031316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T031316Z
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SUMMARY:BDQ Local Branch Event in Gold Coast
DESCRIPTION:Gold Coast Branch Meeting\nBDQ invites members to attend the upcoming Gold Coast Branch Meeting\, featuring a presentation by Hamish Craig from Scan Built 3D Pty Ltd. \nHamish will present Scan Built 3D: Stop Measuring. Start Capturing. LiDAR Scanning and Point Clouds for Building Designers\, offering a practical demonstration of how LiDAR scanning and millimetre-accurate point clouds can transform the building design workflow. \nThis session will explore how site capture can be taken through to CAD in under 48 hours\, with real project examples across residential renovations\, heritage assessments\, commercial fitouts\, and projects involving complex geometry. \nMembers will also see a live demonstration of the NavVis Ivion platform\, providing insight into how virtual measurable tours and high-accuracy point clouds can support more efficient and accurate design documentation. \nThe evening will also provide an opportunity to connect with fellow members\, exchange insights\, and engage in valuable networking within the local building and 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-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:20260731T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260731T220000
DTSTAMP:20260615T063137
CREATED:20260515T045553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T002012Z
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SUMMARY:Mackay & Central QLD Regional Design Awards 2026
DESCRIPTION:Mackay & Central QLD Regional Design Awards\nGreat design is happening right across Central Queensland – and the 2026 Regional Design Awards is where we stop and recognise it. \nThe awards celebrate building designers who bring creativity\, skill\, and genuine care for their clients to every project. Whether residential or commercial\, large or small\, the work coming out of this region deserves to be seen. \nGather with your peers at The Dispensary for a relaxed evening of good company\, well-deserved recognition\, and a few drinks to mark the occasion.
URL:https://bdqld.com.au/event/mackay-central-qld-regional-design-awards-2026/
LOCATION:The Dispensary\, 84 Wood Street\, Mackay\, 4740\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Branch Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260806T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260806T220000
DTSTAMP:20260615T063137
CREATED:20260515T045636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T002010Z
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SUMMARY:South West Regional Design Awards 2026
DESCRIPTION:South West Regional Design Awards\nToowoomba has long been a hub of design excellence – and the 2026 South West Regional Design Awards is our annual moment to make that case loud and clear. \nThe evening recognises the building designers across South West Queensland whose work has set the standard this year\, with awards across residential and commercial categories judged by industry peers. \nWhether you are a nominee\, a supporter\, or just someone who appreciates great design\, pull up a seat at Fitzy’s and be part of the night.
URL:https://bdqld.com.au/event/south-west-regional-design-awards-2026/
LOCATION:Fitzys on Church\, Margaret St\, Toowoomba\, Fitzys on Church\, Queensland\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Branch Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260807T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260807T220000
DTSTAMP:20260615T063137
CREATED:20260515T045713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T022125Z
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SUMMARY:Brisbane Regional Design Awards 2026
DESCRIPTION:Brisbane Regional Design Awards\nOne of the most anticipated nights on the BDQ calendar\, the 2026 Brisbane Regional Design Awards brings together the best of our city’s design community for an evening that is equal parts celebration and inspiration. \nSet in the stunning Heritage Room at Cloudland\, the night honours Brisbane’s leading building designers across residential and commercial categories – the people pushing boundaries and setting the benchmark for what great design looks like in this city. \nDress up\, bring your colleagues\, and get ready to celebrate the work that makes Brisbane’s built environment something to be proud of.
URL:https://bdqld.com.au/event/brisbane-regional-design-awards-2026/
LOCATION:Heritage Room – Cloudland\, 641 Ann Street\, Fortitude Valley\, 4006\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Branch Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260813T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260813T220000
DTSTAMP:20260615T063137
CREATED:20260515T045750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T001951Z
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SUMMARY:Gold Coast Regional Design Awards 2026
DESCRIPTION:Gold Coast Regional Design Awards\nThe Gold Coast design scene is thriving – and the 2026 Regional Design Awards is where that energy gets celebrated. \nHeld at the Creekside Room at Waterside in Currumbin\, the evening recognises building designers whose projects reflect the spirit of the Coast: bold\, considered\, and deeply connected to the lifestyle and environment that makes this place so special. \nCome and see who takes home the awards this year\, catch up with familiar faces\, and make a few new ones along the way.
URL:https://bdqld.com.au/event/gold-coast-regional-design-awards-2026/
LOCATION:Creekside Room\, Waterside\, 165 Duringan Street\, Currumbin\, 4223\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Branch Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260814T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260814T220000
DTSTAMP:20260615T063137
CREATED:20260515T045828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T002002Z
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SUMMARY:Sunshine Coast & Wide Bay Regional Design Awards 2026
DESCRIPTION:Sunshine Coast & Wide Bay Regional Design Awards\nThere is no better backdrop for a night of design recognition than the waterfront at Mooloolaba – and the 2026 Sunshine Coast & Wide Bay Regional Design Awards makes full use of it. \nThe awards shine a light on the building designers across the Sunshine Coast and Wide Bay who have delivered outstanding work this year\, with recognition across both residential and commercial categories. \nJoin us at Tank Riviera for a warm\, relaxed evening with your fellow design professionals. Good views\, great company\, and a well-earned celebration.
URL:https://bdqld.com.au/event/sunshine-coast-wide-bay-regional-design-awards-2026/
LOCATION:Tank Riviera\, 209 Brisbane Road\, Mooloolaba\, 4557
CATEGORIES:Branch Event
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