Seminars
Our wide range of seminars are FREE to attend in person, run for approximately an hour, and are perfect opportunities to learn from specialists in their fields before embarking on your project. We look forward to meeting you and introducing you to the best in the business.
Upcoming Seminars
Efficient Home Energy
Imagine a world where rising energy costs actually work in your favour. In this seminar, Jack from Beare Group will show you how to take control of your power bill, stabilize your energy costs in today’s volatile market, and future-proof your household for long-term savings.
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Beautiful Home for Life
Whether you are renovating, building, or downsizing, this seminar explores how thoughtful design can help you live more independently and confidently in your home while still creating spaces that feel warm, beautiful, and uniquely yours.
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Bathroom Renovation
A successful bathroom renovation is about far more than selecting beautiful tiles, tapware and paint colours. Behind every well designed bathroom is careful planning, thoughtful design decisions and a clear understanding of the renovation process from start to finish.
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Kitchen Design. No Regrets.
Your kitchen is the most used room in your home — and the most expensive to build. With hundreds of decisions and no room for error, getting it wrong is a cost you’ll feel for years. The difference comes down to the decisions you make before you commit to anything.
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Yes, registration is recommended. Seminars at The Build and Design Centre are free to attend, but seats are limited and registering secures your place. Register through the seminar page on this website. Walk-ins are welcome on the day if seats remain.
Yes. The Build and Design Centre offers free on-site parking underneath the building at 66 Merivale Street, South Brisbane. Spaces are limited, so arrive a little early. Paid overflow parking is available at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre nearby.
Yes. The Build and Design Centre at 66 Merivale Street, South Brisbane is a short walk from South Brisbane train station and the Cultural Centre busway station, with regular services connecting across Brisbane.
Arriving 10 to 15 minutes before the start time is ideal. Seminars at The Build and Design Centre usually begin at 11am on Saturdays, and arriving early gives you time to park, check in, and find a seat.
Yes, guests are welcome. Seminars at The Build and Design Centre are free, so simply register a place for each person attending so we can manage seating.
Nothing is required. If you're planning a build or renovation, you're welcome to bring plans, photos, or questions about your project, as there is usually time to speak with the presenter after the session.
Light refreshments are typically available at seminars at The Build and Design Centre. Sessions run for around one hour, so you won't need more than a tea or coffee.
No. Seminars at The Build and Design Centre are educational sessions presented by independent experts and industry specialists. Presenters share practical knowledge to help you make informed decisions about your build or renovation, and there is no obligation to buy anything.
No, seminars at The Build and Design Centre are in-person sessions and recordings are not typically available. Attending live also means you can ask the presenter questions about your own project.
No. Seminars run for around one hour, and you're welcome to leave earlier if you need to, though most attendees stay to the end and many continue chatting with the presenter afterwards.
Yes. The early stages are the best time to attend. Seminars at The Build and Design Centre are designed to help you make informed decisions before you commit to a design, a builder, or a budget, which is when good information saves the most money.
You're welcome to stay and explore. The Build and Design Centre showroom surrounds the seminar space, with 55 leading building and design brands on display, and presenters are usually available for questions after the session.
Yes. The Build and Design Centre is a working showroom at 66 Merivale Street, South Brisbane, where you can see, touch, and compare materials from 55 leading brands, seven days a week, including many of the products discussed in seminars.
Seminars at The Build and Design Centre cover the decisions behind building, renovating, and designing a home. Recent topics include home design trends, colour psychology in design, interior design on a budget, bathroom renovation planning, home energy efficiency, and designing a forever home. New sessions run regularly, usually on Saturday mornings, each presented by an expert in their field.
