Past Events

In this seminar, Elizabeth and Bobby from Hettich delivered a masterclass on how to plan and organise your space effectively no matter what shape or size.

The NCC 2019 and 2022 Section J Energy Efficiency provisions have proved challenging to the commercial building design process. Ed from CSR Bradford worked through the issues and explain how you can still achieve your desired performance.

This group of Architecture & Design students joined us for an interactive product training session in world-class showrooms by Kethy, Oliveri, Caesarstone, Austaron Surfaces, and Speciality Lighting & Design.

Engaging and educating your inner circle customers is one of the keys to success. Last week, the team at James Hardie did exactly that in a full day workshop with Mitre 10 Sunshine Coast.

In this presentation, Mark from Viridian Glass outlined the various glass types and characteristics, whilst educating on how glass can affect the overall building design.

In this hands-on workshop with Oliver from James Hardie and Rebeka from BuildHER Collective, they explored the top five things you need to know when designing your dream façade, including how to create a cohesive exterior, interior and alfresco.

John from Ventair talked about the updated NCC 2022 requirements around ventilation & condensation management, and Jake from Schneider Electric provided information on how the Schneider ranges can optimise a clients quality of life in a modern dwelling.

In this seminar, those contemplating lifting their home as part of the Flood resilience scheme or to make more room as part of a lift and build under project learnt all there is to know from Adrien at Mamet Homes.

It was our pleasure to host the NSSA members and executive for two days last week where there was much deliberation, planning and networking.

In this presentation Belinda from Austaron Surfaces provided an understanding of the scope of design possibilities and the benefits specifying Silica free Solid Surface.

In this seminar, Tina from Caroma guided attendees through the process of taking their bathroom product selections into the Design aspect of their projects.

The BDQ Brisbane Branch members had to go in search of answers to 25 questions where the answers could only be found in your showrooms throughout the Centre.

John and Jack from Ventair hosted a product training day with the team from Harvey Norman Commercial last week.

This session with Bernie from Alspec ensured an understanding the new energy efficiency requirements under NCC 2022 .

In this seminar presented by Andrew from Bondor, participants expanded their understanding of Insulated Sandwich Panel (ISP), how the manufacturing processes differ and how this in turn results in different properties for each panel type.

On Wednesday evening we heard the latest industry updates from Caesarstone’s Managing Director David Cullen and a live panel of experts covering topics on health & safety, sustainability & product innovation, hosted by designer Darren Palmer.

On this occassion, Kate & Hayley from Polytec, Gabriel from Queensland Timber Flooring, and Bobby from Hettich shared their knowledge with students from Torrens University.

We’re pleased to be working with the HIA and hosting ongoing Builders workshops. Last week, Kelvin & Tatiana ran two sessions on the one day focussing on Condensation Management and also Accessibility under the changes to NCC 2022.

In this session, Nathalie from Paradise Timbers discussed ACCOYA Color Grey Timber, and Brett from SEM Group talked about the importance of designing Effective Energy Management Solutions.

Our thanks to Brett Adams, SEM Group Co-Founding Director, for his informative presentation on how to minimize the impact of energy price increases on the family home.

It was our great pleasure to once again host the HIA Builder’s Coach workshop with Master Builders Coach, Kurt Hegetschweiler. Educating builders and getting them to use your showrooms as their Selection Centre remains a key focus for us.

On Wednesday last week we hosted David Reid Homes franchisees from all over Australia for their National meeting. The group continues to grow and they are all positive despite the challenges facing our industry at the moment. There were a number of presentations on the day including one by Mark from James Hardie.

The team at Ventair did an exceptional job during their full day training session with one of their key distribution partners on Tuesday last week. With all the NCC 2022 changes and the requirements around ventilation, this session which included a showroom demonstration was invaluable for the Rexel team.

Our thanks to Regan from XONE for his presentation to keep Architects and Designers up-to-date with the latest trends in smart home technology to ensure that they meet their clients’ expectations.