Past Events

Tina from Caroma hosted this Bathroom Basics for Renovating seminar to share all her knowledge of not only Caroma Bathroom products but also specialty advice on selecting the right items that you need for your project.

In this presentation, Jennifer from House of Bamboo looked at how we can find creative ways to use bamboo, explore its varied possibilities.

These lucky specifiers joined us for an unmissable evening of showroom presentations where Julie from Polytec, John from Ventair and Rachel from Specialty Lighting & Design shared their expertise in this realm.

Rachel from Specialty Lighting & Design shared her wealth of lighting knowledge outlining the key factors in product selection and placement of lighting throughout your home.

In this session we had an enlightening presentation by Jennifer, CEO of House of Bamboo, renowned for their expertise in bamboo applications, while Bobby explored Hettich sliding and folding door systems.

This new CPD course presented by Eric from Stratco focussed on the make-up of pre-painted steel for roof sheeting and wall cladding with a specific focus on the differences between marine and standard products.

As they do all the time, Julie, Kate, Vicky and Jo-Anne at Polytec went the extra mile with gorgeous catering for their International Womens Day celebrations on Friday evening.

This group of NSW builders were treated to the complete James Hardie experience which included a showroom visit, a tour of their manufacturing facilities, and site visits.

The amazing Adeline and team at Caroma facilitated a five day workshop where they turned the spotlight on uncovering the significance of our increasing ageing population and what it means for businesses.

In this presentation, Tracey McLeod guided attendees through a demonstration that offered profound insights into leveraging the power of colour throughout your home.

In this session, Jack from SEM Group explained the updated rules and regulations concerning Energy monitoring and on-site distributed energy resources.

Rachel from Specialty Lighting & Design ran a successful lighting design training session with members of the IDA, and other interior designers.

Nick from O’Shea & Sons Builders and a design professional shared their knowledge, experience, and informative content on Creating your Dream Home.

Anthony from Austaron Surfaces introduced Organoid Natural Surfaces, and Rusty from PGH Bricks & Pavers introduced new applications for brick facings and the all new PGH Stone.

As always Kurt, the Builders Coach inspired this group of 50 builders with his in depth training workshop designed to take smaller independent builders to the next level.

This CPD module presented by Brooke & Rod from Geberit discussed the importance of WELS, Watermark & Conforming Sanitaryware when specifying.

Tim and the team at Stormtech kicked off 2024 with a successful training program with Tradelink account managers.

In this course Stuart from Benjamin Moore discussed changes in colour perception among the elderly and explains how appropriate colour use and application of low- or no-VOC, durable, high-quality paint facilitates quality of life in all environments for the ageing.

In this final ASPG Session for 2023, Andrew from Stratco outlined locally produced options for Architectural Wall Cladding, and Stuart from Benjamin Moore presented new Architectural Paint Systems options.

This presentation by Bernie from Alspec identified the key considerations of AS1428.1: 2021 (Design for access and mobility) part1 in relation to windows and doors.

Polina and Nathalie shared their industry knowledge on how to achieve a beautiful, well designed home, avoid costly mistakes, minimise stress and increase the value of your home!

With delicious food & drinks and showroom presentations by Specialty Lighting & Design, Knotwood, and Stormtech … this final BDQ Brisbane Branch meeting of the year went down and absolute treat.

It was our pleasure to host the KBDi for their end of year function. It was a wonderful evening of design inspiration, product knowledge and networking.

The HIA State Design Awards 2023 was another wonderful celebration of the incredible level of building & design that is possible in our industry, thanks to the imagination and tenacity of the people in the room on Friday night.