Join an acclaimed panel of industry leaders as we discuss the issues and challenges facing the Australian building and construction industry.

In our seminar series visitors will benefit from lively, insightful commentary on a wide range of topics and gain the knowledge, information and insight needed to stay ahead as a building professional. This year, to complement our seminar series, DesignBUILD will also host a series of practical business workshops on the show floor.

At DesignBUILD, industry professionals can propel their professional skills forward by earning AIA Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points. We can offer one informal CPD point per hour (up to 2) for attendance at DesignBUILD 2013. We can offer up to two formal CPD points for particular sessions. The MBA is also providing CPD points for seminar attendance (up to 2). To redeem these please go to their stand at DesignBUILD. Contact us for more information.

Below is a list of all the seminars and workshops that will be run between the 8th and 10th May at DesignBUILD. To book your tickets, simply click the link. Please note that although all workshops are free, you will still need to book a ticket.

To book multiple seminar and workshop tickets click here.

 

 

 

WEDNESDAY 8TH MAY		THURSDAY 9TH MAY		FRIDAY 10TH MAY
SEMINAR	WORKSHOP	SEMINAR	WORKSHOP	SEMINAR	WORKSHOP
Kill the blue carpet Sarah Kay 10:30 - 11:30	Infolink Lead Generation Workshop Alex Todd 10:00 - 12:30	Enough talk, it's time for action! Cameron Rosen 10:30- 11:30	Contract Pitfalls Robert Collings 10:00 - 11:00	CEO SESSION: Construction products and the contribution to safety, quality and demand for work 10:00 -10:45	Asbestos Management and Removal Michelle Bass 11:15 - 12:15
KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Building Resilience in a Changing Climate Professor Fernando Martirena 12:00 - 1:30	Fuel Tax Credits - helping you get it right Laurren Pamenter 1:15 - 2:15	Case Study: 1 Bligh Street Mark Curzon 12:00 - 1:00	Asbestos Management and Removal Michelle Bass 11:15 - 12:15	How collaboration and innovation will give us ALL more work Peter Barda 11:15- 12:15	CBUS Session: Superannuation Luke Verwey 1:15 - 2:15
The Dinosaur Age - How does this affect the corporate bottom line? Bob Sharon 2:00 - 3:00	Specification Selling - 3 most common myths exposed! Anna Hudson 2:30 - 3:00	Concept of Life Cycle Thinking Richard Rowe 3:00 - 4:00	Understanding Glazing - meeting compliance in the built environment Anthony Gunther 1:00 - 2:30	Promoting Product Innovation through BIM Industry Panel Lunch and Learn: 12:30 - 2:00	Understanding Glazing - meeting compliance in the built environment Anthony Gunther 2:30 - 4:00
Resilient Building Masterclass Professor Fernando Martirena 3:30 - 5:30	Contract Pitfalls Robert Collings 3:15 - 4:15	Energy Efficiency Scott Clarkson 4:30 -5:30	Innovative Business Management & Networking Solutions Tanya Stainton 3:15 - 4:15	How to increase your profit margins by building sustainably David Baggs 2:15 - 3:15
		A Multi-Metric Measure of Sustainability Richard Rowe 6:00 -7:00		Energy prices continue to rise - Be energy efficient whilst keeping comfortable Scott Clarkson 3:30 -4:30

     

 

 

Kill the blue carpet

Sarah Kay

10:30 am - 11:30 am Wednesday 8th May, Seminar Room

$25     Click here to purchase tickets

Sarah will speak about breaking the cycle of landlord make-good in existing buildings, creating a new way of returning buildings to the workplace market. There is an obvious sustainability benefit but this also means that the workplace can be presented in a more creative way, appealing to today’s tenants catering for the Google generation.

Sarah is a Woods Bagot Principal leading the interior architecture team. She has worked throughout Australia, Europe, Middle East and Asia. Most recently she built the Woods Bagot Interiors business in London, completing a number of globally recognised projects. The majority of Sarah’s corporate clients have been in the professional services sectors including Macquarie Bank, JPMC, HSBC, ANZ, Bloomberg, Eversheds and Baker & McKenzie. Her attention to service ensures that these clients have worked with Woods Bagot on repeat projects on an ongoing global basis. As a Principal it is Sarah’s approach to client service that has set Woods Bagot apart from other interior designers. A dedication to key clients providing service over a number of project types and sizes allows Sarah and her team to develop ongoing client relationships with a dedicated ‘account manager’ for each.

 

 

KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Building Resilience in a Changing Climate

Professor Fernando Martirena

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Wednesday 8th May, Seminar Room

$40     Click here to purchase tickets

Professor Fernando Martirena from Santa Clara University in Cuba will inspire Australian audiences with his story of the development of “eco materials” in Cuba responding to economic, environmental and social challenges. His poignant and relevant message addresses the preparation for increased temperature extremes and extreme weather events and the need for new building solutions in response to changing climatic conditions. Professor Martirena also develops practical and cost effective construction solutions. He will discuss a case study of Eco materials, their development and application, and a positive response to a changing future.

Professor Martirena has worked tirelessly in developing communities, applying his technical and practical approach to sustainability and his expertise in eco materials. A United Nations Habitat Award winner, Professor Martirena and his “Eco Sur” group have more recently contributed to the Haiti Reconstruction effort and assisted many communities in the Central America area.

 

 

The Dinosaur Age - How does this affect the corporate bottom line?

Bob Sharon

2:00 - 3:00 pm Wednesday 8th May, Seminar Room

$25      Click here to purchase tickets

“The dinosaur age is alive and well. Why is this the biggest threat to the environment and the corporate bottom line”. Let’s be honest, innovation carries risk and often we avoid risk because of a fear of failure. This seminar by Bob Sharon looks at the most exciting new sustainable building technologies, from leading edge to bleeding edge, waste management to energy efficiency. Bob will challenge us with his thoughts on how we hold ourselves back from innovation and opportunity to achieve greater results from investments in green technology.

Bob Sharon wants to power the planet with minimal carbon impact, while boosting the bottom line of companies. The innovator behind Green Global Consulting, Bob Sharon offers companies a roadmap to green investments that reduce operating costs immediately upon installation, and pay for themselves in as little as three years. Bob is an authentic change agent who encourages people to embrace sustainability through cultural transformations that are fun and engaging.

 

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Resilient Building Masterclass

Professor Fernando Martirena

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Wednesday 8th May, Seminar Room

$40     Click here to purchase tickets

This masterclass will provide designers, consultants and building industry professionals with important information regarding future building practice. Changing Climatic conditions will drive a reconsideration of established building practices for both new and existing buildings. This seminar is interactive, with group activities, networking and discussion. The learning outcomes and new knowledge include the principles of a disaster resilient Australia, a building damage overview, resilient building strategies, specific issues for Australia, the five lessons from catastrophes around the world.

Professor Martirena has worked tirelessly in developing communities, applying his technical and practical approach to sustainability and his expertise in eco materials. A United Nations Habitat Award winner, Professor Martirena and his “Eco Sur” group have more recently contributed to the Haiti Reconstruction effort and assisted many communities in the Central America area.

 

 

Infolink Lead Generation Workshop 

Alex Todd, Chris Mottershead, Victoria Wood

10:00 am - 12:30 pm Wednesday 8th May, Workshop

$ Free    *THIS SESSION HAS NOW SOLD OUT

The Infolink lead generation workshop, will give you the opportunity to identify the strengths and weaknesses of your business's current marketing efforts and allow you to learn practical ways to focus your online marketing and improve your lead generation, focussing on the areas of content marketing, social media and online lead generation. This workshop is a forum to bring together like-minded marketing and industry professionals and to outline a marketing blueprint based on successful marketing strategies for the architecture, building, construction and design industries. You'll be able to hear how other businesses market and exchange ideas.

Alex Todd is the Key Account Manager at Infolink.com.au and an expert in helping Companies providing products and services to the Building and Construction industry understand how to reach their customers through online marketing. Alex and the team at Infolink.com.au attended last year’s DesignEx, DesignBuild and FutureBuild Trade Shows. Infolink.com.au is an online business directory servicing the Australian Building and Construction Industries, targeting Architects, Specifiers and Builders. Owned and operated by Catch, an online division of Cirrus Media, Infolink.com.au is a comprehensive online resource containing the latest product, company and industry news updates.

Chris Mottershead is an Account Manager at Infolink.com.au. Originally from the UK, Chris has over 8 years of experience working in the lead generation business within the Architecture, Building and Construction space. Chris has worked across multimedia channels in the UK involving Construction News Magazine and the EcoBuild exhibition, Europe’s largest exhibition dedicated to sustainability and the built environment. 

 

 

Fuel Tax Credits - helping you get it right

Laurren Pamenter

1:15 pm - 2:15 pm Wednesday 8th May, Workshop

$ Free     Click here to reserve a seat

This presentation will help you get your fuel tax credit claims right. We will look at what fuel is eligible for fuel tax credits so you claim all your entitlements. We will examine the recent and upcoming fuel tax credit changes and the impact of those changes on the building and construction related industries. We will also discus the common errors in fuel tax credit claims, hints and tips for getting it right, and examine what support tools are available.

Laurren Pamenter is from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and is currently the Project Manager for the implementation of the indirect tax aspects of the clean energy measures. The indirect tax aspects relate to the fuel tax credit and excise amendments as well as the GST implications of the measures. Laurren has held many technical specialist roles in the ATO, including several years as a Senior Tax Practitioner in the Administration, Business and Personal Taxes Centre of Expertise, specialising in the Commissioner’s powers of general administration and administrative penalties.

 

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Specification Selling - 3 most common myths exposed!

Anna Hudson

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Wednesday 8th May, Workshop

$ Free     Click here to reserve a seat

There are 3 common myths in specification selling – do you know what they are? Our workshop will reveal these myths and give you real, forward-thinking solutions to more efficient ways to work on projects. This workshop offers a great learning experience for project manufacturers & suppliers as well as developers, design specifiers’, builders and subcontractors. 

Anna Hudson is the Chief Human Resource Development Officer of BCI Media Group and the Director of BCI Academy. BCI Media Group is the premier information provider for the Asia-Pacific construction market. In 2011 Anna launched BCI Academy, developing and delivering construction specific training, mentoring and coaching. Since then Anna and her team have trained over 700 construction sales professionals across Australia, New Zealand and South-East Asia. Anna is also a recent winner of the Platinum LearnX Award for Young Learning Leader (Female).

 

 

Contract Pitfalls

Robert Collings

3:15 pm - 4:15 pm Wednesday 8th May, Workshop

$ Free     Click here to reserve a seat

This seminar looks at the common pitfalls builders fall into when preparing or administrating a contract, looking in particular detail at the statutory requirements for residential building. Apart from warnings, suitable solutions are discussed as well as how to best use your contract to ensure payment.

Robert Collings is the General Council for Master Builders NSW. He has been admitted as a solicitor for almost 29 years. During that time Robert has worked with a general practice, and then spent 10 years working for a major bank, progressing to senior solicitor. Robert has specialised in the building and construction industry for the last 15 years. For the last four years he has been the General Council to the MBA NSW.

 

 

Enough talk, it's time for action!

Cameron Rosen

10:30 am - 11:30 am Thursday 9th May, Seminar Room

$25     Click here to purchase tickets

There is currently and has been much talk in the industry about sustainable building over the years. Many inspirational ‘green’ events are held and there is a growing trend in talking about sustainable building. Enough talk, it’s time for action! Manufacturers and suppliers are ready, designers are ready, and the community needs it. Cameron will vent enough steam to power an entire house whilst providing you with his views on what needs to happen to transfer talk to action.

Cameron specialises in the creation of homes that are highly energy efficient, thermally comfortable and are constructed with sustainable building materials. Cameron completed a Building Management Degree (UNSW) in 1994, majoring in Property Development. Over the last 20 years, he has worked on multiple retail, commercial and residential projects. With an in depth understanding of where the building industry has been and where it is heading, Cameron and his company Australian Living is dedicated and focused on delivering sustainable building solutions for clients and helping industry professionals and the wider community to better understand the rewards of sustainable building. Cameron brings to the table working knowledge, passion, inspiration and experience in sustainable building.

 

 

Case Study: 1 Bligh Street

Mark Curzon

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Thursday 9th May, Seminar Room

$25     Click here to purchase tickets

High-rise development within Sydney’s city has been subject to much political and public discourse over the years, which has driven building design and planning policy. In this presentation, the four critical considerations for 1 Bligh Street, Sydney: View, Public Space, Work Environment and Green Building, will be examined within this context. From the outset, Architectus and Ingenhoven Architects wanted to set a benchmark in design quality and sustainability for this tower.  This was endorsed by the commitment of the client DEXUS Property Group, DEXUS Wholesale Property Fund and CBUS Property.  Envisioned prior to the GFC as a 5 Star Green Star Premium Grade office tower, it was constructed during the GFC at a time when it would have been easy to reduce costs by diminishing the project detail and environmental agenda.  Benefiting from international and local design collaboration, Sydney now has a 6 Star Green Star Premium Grade, widely recognised building that is the recipient of multiple national and international awards.

Mark is a qualified British Architect and Urban Designer with extensive experience in design and documentation. Mark is a Property Council Grading Committee Member working within the commercial Sydney market assessing buildings and developing new standards with other industry professionals. He has been guest lecturer at the University of Sydney, UNSW and University of Newcastle and has presented at industry conferences locally and internationally on façade design, retrofitting for energy efficiency and sustainable design principles.

 

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Concept of Life Cycle Thinking

Richard Rowe

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Thursday 9th May, Seminar Room

$25     Click here to purchase tickets

When assessing the sustainability of building materials, buildings or suppliers it is important not to narrow your focus to a particular period in time as this may not provide the end result you intended.  The life cycle thinking concept endorses that what happens at each stage of an asset’s life matters, from beginning to end and everything in between. Richard Rowe steps through a life cycle example from procurement of raw materials, material manufacturing, building design, construction, occupancy and decommissioning.

Richard Rowe is the Sustainability Manager of a dedicated department at BlueScope Steel, focused on the sustainability of Australian manufactured products and Australian markets.  Richard also has experience in commercial market analytics, sales management, marketing, government relations (including carbon policy development) and environmental life cycle assessment (LCA).

 

 

Energy Efficiency: Linking Energy Efficiency with Solar Energy and Energy Storage systems to achieve better ROI’s on your upgrade projects

Scott Clarkson

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Thursday 9th May, Seminar Room

$25     Click here to purchase tickets

Rather than using solar energy solutions to cover yourself from rising electricity costs, it makes more sense to look at your energy use first, implement energy savings measures then tailor your solar energy solution to cover the balance. Scott Clarkson from CSR Building Products provides an insight into how energy efficiency can make your solar system more cost effective while covering more of your total electricity demand.

Scott Clarkson is a Civil Engineer with the unusual mix of qualifications in Marketing Management & Swim Teaching. Scott has worked as a designer & consultant in Supply Chain & Industrial Construction in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia & the UK. In 2007 Scott joined CSR Building Products in CSR’s Hebel business. Scott helped to scope, and is the foundation member, of CSR’s Innovation team, supporting CSR's strategy to help deliver innovative, sustainable & cost effective building systems and solutions.

 

 

Triple Bottom Line: A Multi-Metric Measure of Sustainability

Richard Rowe

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Thursday 9th May, Seminar Room

$25     Click here to purchase tickets

When assessing the sustainability of building materials, buildings or suppliers it is important not to narrow your focus to a single metric as this may not provide the end result you intended.  Triple Bottom Line Sustainability encompasses environmental, social and economic metrics. Richard Rowe demonstrates how multiple sustainable metrics apply in sustainable development.

Richard Rowe is the Sustainability Manager of a dedicated department at BlueScope Steel, focused on the sustainability of Australian manufactured products and Australian markets.  Richard also has experience in commercial market analytics, sales management, marketing, government relations (including carbon policy development) and environmental life cycle assessment (LCA).

 

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Contract Pitfalls

Robert Collings

10:00 - 11:00 am Thursday 9th May, Workshop

$ Free     Click here to reserve a seat

This seminar looks at the common pitfalls builders fall into when preparing or administrating a contract, looking in particular detail at the statutory requirements for residential building. Apart from warnings, suitable solutions are discussed as well as how to best use your contract to ensure payment.

Robert Collings is the General Council for Master Builders NSW. He has been admitted as a solicitor for almost 29 years. During that time Robert has worked with a general practice, and then spent 10 years working for a major bank, progressing to senior solicitor. Robert has specialised in the building and construction industry for the last 15 years. For the last four years he has been the General Council to the MBA NSW.

 

 

Asbestos Management and Removal

Michelle Bass

11:15 am - 12:15 pm Thursday 9th May, Workshop

$ Free     Click here to reseve a seat

Michelle will outline the changes to asbestos removal in NSW, and her presentation will also include a component of asbestos awareness for all contractors working within the construction industry.

Michelle Bass has over 21 years experience within the building and construction industry working with industry associations. Michelle represents the Asbestos Removal Contractors Association of NSW, Demolition Contractors Association NSW and is the Infrastructure Services Manager for MBA NSW.

 

 

Understanding Glazing - Meeting compliance in the built environment

Anthony Gunther

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Thursday 9th May, Workshop

$ Free    *THIS SESSION HAS NOW SOLD OUT

This workshop will illustrate the way glass can transform a building with light and connectivity without compromising the energy efficiency of the built environment. Key learnings will include the particle applications of energy efficient glazing, their use and impacts on design considerations, and the relevant BCA regulations including a comprehensive review of Section J. Please note, this session is tailored towards architects.

With over twenty years’ experience in the building industry, Anthony Gunther has a broad knowledge and unique perspective in working with building products in all aspects from design through to manufacturing. Anthony has been with Viridian Glass since early 2007 where his role is based around architectural marketing. His chief focus is on increasing the educational knowledge of glass through the design communities, currently via the Australian Institute of Architects’ Continuing Professional Development Program.

 

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Innovative Business Management & Networking Solutions

Tanya Stainton

3:15 pm - 4:15 pm Thursday 9th May, Workshop

$ Free     Click here to reserve a seat

Building Industry Online provides Builders, Architects and Building Designers with an affordable online sales and project management system. The BIO system helps you to grow your business and work collaboratively with team members, reducing project administration time and cost by up to 80%. Learn how to maximize the use of a cloud based portal to grow your networks and add value to your bottom line.

Tanya is the founder and developer of the Building Industry Online, which has been in operation for 5 years and now connects over 30,000 businesses nationally. Having grown up in the construction industry and working within a family-based construction business for a number of years, Tanya understands the needs and gaps within the Building Industry from hands on experience. Tanya won a Master Builders Association ‘Women in Building’ Award because of her dedication and service to the industry.

 

 

CEO SESSION: Construction products and the contribution to safety, quality and demand for work

Facilitator: Ian Pedersen

Speakers:  Steve Clarke (CEO, ASKIN), Brian Seidler (NSW CEO, MBA), David Parken (CEO, AIA), Michael Manikas (CEO, AIQS), Chris Bulmer (CEO, AIB)

10:00 am - 10:45 am Friday 10th May, Seminar Room

$25     Click here to purchase tickets

Major manufacturer and Associations will discuss issues around product choice, performance and quality in Australia. Questions and issues raised from the floor will be discussed by the panel. This discussion will input into policy development and proactive communication by ACIF with relevant bodies. This session is expected to cover regulations and standards, safety and OHS, sustainability, and the difference between cheap products to lower the cost vs quality products that work.

Facilitator: Ian Pedersen is an award winning engineer who has contributed his skills to the industry beyond his own business, Pedersen Engineers. This includes roles as Councillor and National President of Engineers Australia, as a Director and President of the Newcastle Regional Chamber of Commerce (now Hunter Business Chamber) and Councillor of NSW Business Chamber, as Chairman of BHP Welfare Trust, and as a Member of the Prime Minister’s Hunter Region Taskforce. Ian is also Deputy Chair for Australian Construction Industry Forum.

 Speakers: Steve Clarke (CEO, ASKIN), Brian Seidler (NSW CEO, MBA), David Parken (CEO, AIA), Michael Manikas (CEO, AIQS), Chris Bulmer (CEO, AIB)

 

 

How collaboration and innovation will give us ALL more work

Peter Barda

11:15 am - 12:15 pm Friday 10th May, Seminar Room

$25     Click here to purchase tickets

Business case of reduced waste and opportunities for improvement with case study. What this could mean for business demand- contrast current ACIF Forecasts with models based upon potential reduction in wast. ACIF Forecasts "sampler" opportunity: Hand out copies of sample document with three key issues from ACIF Forecasts update (sampler initiative). Upsell to CMR and ACIF Forecasts subscription.

Peter Barda is the Executive Director of the Australian Construction Industry Forum. He is a lapsed construction lawyer. He is a former CEO of the Building Industry Specialist Contractors Organisation of Australia, the Property Council of Australia, the Commonwealth Government Construction Industry Development Agency, and the Master Builders Association of NSW. As a consultant he has provided strategic and operational advice to clients, constructors, designers, and industry associations.

 

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Promoting Product Innovation through BIM - An industry in need for quality digital content

Facilitator: Dominik Holzer

Speakers: John Hainsworth, Toby Maple, Craig Kennedy

Lunch and Learn: 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Friday 10th May, Seminar Room

$40     Click here to purchase tickets

In this period of increasing uptake of Building Information Modelling across the entire building industry, manufacturers and suppliers have an opportunity to promote their products (and their firm) by providing the industry with high quality BIM content as a virtual equivalent of their product catalogue.  At the same time, consultants and contractors currently struggle in their attempt to source the kind of BIM content that’s useful for their particular purposes. This seminar provides a platform for dialogue to help streamline the development of BIM components that boost the productivity across a large number of stakeholders in our industry.

Facilitator: As one of the leading BIM experts in Australia, Dr. Dominik Holzer established his consultancy ‘AEC Connect’ after working as Design Technology Director at BVN Architecture for almost three years. Dominik holds a position as Senior Lecturer in Digital Architecture at the University of Melbourne and he is a member of the BIM and IPD Steering Group of the Australian Institute of Architecture and Consult Australia. Dominik frequently publishes on Design Technology related matters and he is a regular speaker/host at high level industry functions on the topic of BIM and computational design overall.

Speakers: Toby Maple is the Design Technologies Leader at HASSELL. He is passionate about BIM and transforming the industry using this technology and processes. Prior to HASSELL he was the National BIM Manager at Woolworths, where he assisted to streamline the supply chain and procurement of their stores. Craig has had over 33 year’s continuous service in the Mechanical Services Industry in Drafting roles. Since 1997 for 15 years have been spent as Drafting Manager with Allstaff Airconditioning (NSW). In July 2012, Craig progressed to the role of BIM Integration Manager for the Technical Design and Construction Projects Division of BSA Limited, covering both the Triple ‘M’ , Burke Air and Allstaff Groups of Companies nationwide. With his personal focus on continued education, Craig brings to the table the most current skills in the market today. Craig has a passion for innovation and is a strong advocate for the adoption of BIM and alternative project delivery methods.

 

 

How to increase your profit margins by building sustainably

David Baggs

2:15 pm - 3:15 pm Friday 10th May, Seminar Room

$25     Click here to purchase tickets

Do you think that its always more expensive to build using sustainable building products and sustainable design? How important do you think it is to mums to know they are bringing up their children in a non-toxic, healthy home?. Do you know what a LOHAS consumer is, what drives them and how your business can capitalise on this growth  market segment? What role does ecolabelling play in helping you deliver better profits? This seminar by one of Australia's top sustainability thought leaders and innovators will help you understand how to cost effectively drive key values into your projects that result in a better bottom line -for you, your clients and our natural systems.

David W. Baggs is the CEO and Program Director of the world leading Certification program – Global GreenTag. It helps progress sustainability in the local and global construction industry. Global GreenTag is a world first LCA rating system for green Building products that is also an accredited third party certification system for Green Building Council of Australia’s Green Star_® Materials Calculator credits. David is a multi-award winning chartered architect, sustainability, energy-efficiency and life cycle assessment (LCA) consultant and Integrative Design Facilitator with over 30 years green building design & product experience. He is a both a Green Star_® and LEED_® Accredited Professional.

 

 

Energy prices continue to rise – Be energy efficient whilst keeping comfortable

Scott Clarkson

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Friday 10th May, Seminar Room

$25     Click here to purchase tickets

Cutting your electricity bill doesn’t mean you need to sit in the dark, suffer the summer heat or shiver through winter, Bradford Energy Solutions show you how to reduce your energy bills while maintaining comfort in your home or office.

Scott Clarkson is a Civil Engineer with the unusual mix of qualifications in Marketing Management & Swim Teaching. Scott has worked as a designer & consultant in Supply Chain & Industrial Construction in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia & the UK. In 2007 Scott joined CSR Building Products in CSR’s Hebel business. Scott helped to scope, and is the foundation member, of CSR’s Innovation team, supporting CSR's strategy to help deliver innovative, sustainable & cost effective building systems and solutions.

 

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Asbestos Management and Removal

Michelle Bass

11:15 am - 12:15 pm Friday 10th May, Workshop

$ Free     Click here to reserve a seat

Michelle will outline the changes to asbestos removal in NSW, and her presentation will also include a component of asbestos awareness for all contractors working within the construction industry.

Michelle Bass has over 21 years experience within the building and construction industry working with industry associations. Michelle represents the Asbestos Removal Contractors Association of NSW, Demolition Contractors Association NSW and is the Infrastructure Services Manager for MBA NSW.

 

 

CBUS Session: Superannuation

Luke Verwey

1:15 pm - 2:15 pm Friday 10th May, Workshop

$ Free     Click here to reserve a seat

Does super really matter? This session will provide a real understanding how the system can work for you. From younger years, to preparing for life after work.Having a sound approach to how you manage your super, particularly through times of economic uncertainty, is becoming more and more important as the dollars involved start to become more significant.The session will also prepare you for the incoming legislative changes that will affect all employers and staff as well as look at look at potential changes from the recent Government announcements.

With over 12 years experience as a Financial Adviser, Luke has gained a deep understanding the superannuation industry. And with over 7 years working with CBUS members and employers, providing personal financial advice, he has real insights in to the needs of those in the building, construction and allied industries.Luke holds a Bachelor in Economics and Diploma in Financial Planning.

 

Understanding Glazing - Meeting compliance in the built environment

Anthony Gunther

2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Friday 10th May, Workshop

$ Free    *THIS SESSION HAS NOW SOLD OUT

This workshop will illustrate the way glass can transform a building with light and connectivity without compromising the energy efficiency of the built environment. Key learnings will include the particle applications of energy efficient glazing, their use and impacts on design considerations, and the relevant BCA regulations including a comprehensive review of Section J. Please note, this session is tailored towards architects.

With over twenty years’ experience in the building industry, Anthony Gunther has a broad knowledge and unique perspective in working with building products in all aspects from design through to manufacturing. Anthony has been with Viridian Glass since early 2007 where his role is based around architectural marketing. His chief focus is on increasing the educational knowledge of glass through the design communities, currently via the Australian Institute of Architects’ Continuing Professional Development Program.

 

 

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