Past Events

Industry expert, Kim Duffin of Sublime Luxury Kitchens and Bathrooms delivered an inspirational presentation on the creation of some of his award winning designs.

Student engagement is a key focus area for us as they are the specifiers of the future.

With a strong turn out as they always do, the Building Designers Brisbane branch enjoyed showroom presentations by Tyrone from Knauf and Andrew from Stratco.

Ben from Taqua presented innovative water filtration technology for the home, and Bernie from Alspec explained the key considerations when selecting cyclonic glazing and debris screen options.

This all new course, developed here in AUSTRALIA, addressed design features essential to the successful provision of a Smart Home. Regan from XONE demonstrated how a Smart Home’s technologies connect to a single control platform, in turn increasing its functionality and convenience performing functions that enhance the lifestyle of its occupants.

This wonderfully engaging workshop presented by Rebeka from BuildHer Collective & Shane from James Hardie explored the top five things you need to know when designing your dream façade.

Alison from Verosol explained how two formally separate external components (exteriors walls and glazing) are now redefined as parts of the ‘total facade’.

The dynamic duo of Owen & Breeana from BDQ delivered an interactive presentation covering all you need to know to get the New Home journey started.

Samantha from Austaron Surfaces’ presentation showcased projects where this transformative architectural mesh has been incorporated, and explained the fundamentals for consideration when reviewing Kaynemaile for projects.

Our thanks to Clark from Crimsafe for his presentation on applications for mesh screens for projects as a multi-faceted solution to meet specific design requirements.

Our thanks to Bernie from Alspec for another excellent CPD presentation on selecting and specifying the most appropriate Glazed Façade Systems.

Bobby & Sandra from Hettich really showed their expertise in this session on how to plan a kitchen which is functional, ergonomic and will create excellent workflows

On Wednesday evening, Chrissie and the the team at Polytec did what they’ve been doing so exceptionally well all year.

Session 20 concluded this year’s series of events with the Architects Small Practice Group. Our thanks to Jason from PGH Bricks and Ben from Schweigen for their expert presentations.

It was our great pleasure to host another successful, enjoyable, highly engaging and informative KBDI QLD Chapter event.

A highly engaged group of attendees enjoyed a fun, practical and engaging presentation with Shane from James Hardie where they learnt how to harness the lifestyle benefits of modern style alterations and additions.

Our thanks to George from Polytec for an excellent CPD presentation. By making the worlds building energy efficient, massive savings can be made to both energy costs and CO2 emissions.

As category sponsors, we were proud to represent all of you … our exhibitors who has made our Centre the very best Building Products Selection Centre in the country and beyond.

With over 300 registrations for the first Masterclass by the inimitable Dawn Powell from Designing Interiors, we’ve had to run three sessions to accommodate everyone.

In what has been a challenging year for many in our industry, it was fantastic to see the Andrew’s from Stratco, Bernie and Hilary from Alspec, and Oliver from James Hardie present options & solutions to a group of highly engaged builders on Tuesday evening last week.

On Friday evening we teamed up with the colour experts at Wattyl and polytec to host an interactive event for designers to curate a selection of perfect pairings of Caesarstone.

Stop the Champagne! Or let it flow. On Tuesday, Brendan from Asterisk Coatings introduced another use for Cork.

In this seminar, Adrien from Mamet Homes covered the 5 Steps to guarantee a Dream Build ensuring the same high-quality craftsmanship commercial clients expect, but with set pricing and set timelines for greater peace of mind.

Ben, Zara and the team at Oliveri successfully kicked off the first of their series of rolling launch events in style in Friday evening.