Past Events

This group of TAFE Building Design Students have been tasked with designing a new building for us.

This course presented by Dwight from Paradise Timbers outlined the properties of timbers used for design and finishing and provided a general knowledge to allow you to specify which timber to be used and where and most importantly why.

The team at James Hardie continues to actively engage with their customers. Last week they conducted product training sessions with Concepts Unlimited Design and Smith & Sons Renovations.

As part of the Forecast series for 2025, James Hardie collaborated with James Foley of FOLAR Architecture, a leading expert in coastal-inspired design for this consumer seminar.

This session of CPD Live by David at Caroma focused on the role that design – or more specifically bathroom design – can play in fulfilling these important societal goals.

This seminar, hosted by Michael Davis of Michael Christopher Design covered the first step toward creating the kitchen of your dreams.

This presentation by Bobby from Hettich provided an in depth understanding of design parameters, different construction methods and the importance of selecting a suitable sliding door systems.

The Brisbane branch of BDQ set up a treasure hunt where Building Designers then go and find answers through exploration of showrooms.

In this edition of the BDQ’s innovative new series of Student Sprint events, Rod from Geberit explained the practical application of their wide range of in wall systems.

Joe from Stoked Stainless explained the need for wellness architecture in modern buildings, and Bobby explained how Hettich’s research has shown that there are 3 features to a functional & practical space.

This presentation by Cindy from Stratco focused on understanding key considerations when specifying roofing and gutters correctly.

In this CPD presentation, Jack from Beare Group explained that Australia’s National Construction Code for Class 2 to 9 Buildings came into effect on 1 October 2024.

In this masterclass Adam from LimeTree Alfresco walked through designing your Outdoor Kitchen from plans to completion.

Our thanks to everyone who participated in our 2nd Annual Golf Day. New relationships were established, much fun was had, the weather was amazing, food excellent, and the prizes were tremendous.

We took the opportunity to attend this year’s Design Show + Kitchen & Bathroom Show in Melbourne. There were a wide variety of brands and products on show, and as always some do it better than others.

This seminar by Caroline from Bondor provided a technical understanding to assist specifiers in finding the best product solution required in today’s construction projects.

This second installment of the BDQ’s innovative new series of events is specifically designed to make Building Design students industry ready.

We sat down with property styling expert, Sarah Barnett from Sell In Style, for an insightful seminar on “Adding Value through Property Staging”

This presentation by Giuliano from Hychem demonstrated how Microtoppings (microcement) can modernise existing surfaces and create new and elegant spaces.

The last leg of this year’s Master Builders Roadshow was well attended and those who came along were keen to engage and learn more.

Imagine a world where rising energy costs actually work in your favour. In this seminar, Jack from Beare Group explained how to take control of your power bill.

Dylan explained how Holcim’s ECOPact concrete range is driving a greener building future, and demonstrates their ongoing commitment to reducing our industry’s carbon footprint.

Ed from CSR Bradford delivered an update on fire performance, a very important aspect of building design, whilst Velya from Austaron Surfaces presented Solid surface, a versatile man-made material composed of resins and natural minerals.

The Gold Coast leg of this years Roadshow was outstanding with a healthy turn out of dynamic builders, genuinely interested in learning more about the various exhibitor’s products and services.