SEPTEMBER BDAQ MEETING

Meeting Date...........................
Wednesday, 14th September, 2011.

Pacific Paradise Bowls Club.
13 Menzies Drive, Pacific Paradise.
(refer to adjacent map)

Meeting Commences 6.00pm.
No charge to attend meeting.
(Tax deductable 2 course meal available for $20)

SPONSOR:       

1. BONDOR / SOLARSPAN - Steve Cramb from Solarspan will be telling us about the InsulLiving project. The InsulLiving project was conceived by Bondor as the next phase in the journey towards zero energy housing, with an 8+ star energy rating.
   Steve will demonstrate:
   • The ease of construction using Insulwall® & SolarSpan®
   • The speed of construction
   • The reduced requirements for trades.. www.solarspan.com.au (Steve Cramb 0418 748 680)
2. APRICUS Michael Axisa from Apricus Solar Hot Water Australia will give us an overview of their Evacuated Tube solar water heating technology and its benefits. We will also get a preview of the soon to be released Alunga system which will combine Hot Water, Pool Heating and Space heating in the one tank. A very intersting development.           (Michael Axisa 0424 133 599) www.apricus.com.au/

SPECIAL PRESENTATION:

1. Rod Richards is back again for our September meeting talking about business planning, and planning for success.
   
   Last minute change to Rod's presentation: Rod will mix it up in his session with a round table forum on "Looking for new Opportunities through Marketing Strategies". He will be calling for ideas and suggestions in developing an effective marketing plan. This should be a lively and thought provoking session, with the opportunity to think about your business and what you do in a different way.
   
   Free business plan templates will be given out on the night to all attendees.            (Rod Richards 0408 750 502) www.richardsconsulting.com.au

DOOR PRIZE: A couple of door prizes will be on offer during the evening - another good reason to attend.

Members note: Please bring your business card to provide to sponsors.

Close of Meeting at 8:30 pm approx.

RSVP             ian@mojodesign.net.au

Sunny Coast State Award Winners

Congratulations to the Sunshine Coast members who won awards at the 2011 BDAQ State Building Design Awards on the 20th August 2011.

Here they are:

Premier Award Winner
Residential Alterations & Additions > $600,000
Gerard Smith                        Mojo Design  

New Homes 351 - 450 sqm
WINNER
Norman Richards                 Norman Richards Building Design + Interiors  

New Homes 451 - 600 sqm
WINNER
Chris Clout                                Chris Clout Design 

New Homes > 600 sqm
WINNER
Paul Clout                             Paul Clout Design          

Residential Alterations & Additions $300,000 - $600,000
WINNER
Chris Clout                               Chris Clout Design          

Residential Alterations & Additions > $600,000

WINNER
Gerard Smith                        Mojo Design                                                         

High Density Multi-Residential

WINNER
Brad Read                                 Brad Read Design Group Pty Ltd                  

The Peter Modini Memorial Award for Commercial Buildings
 COMMENDATION Brad Read                                 Brad Read Design Group Pty Ltd          

Industrial Buildings
WINNER
Kieron James                        Kieron James Design           

   

Best Residential Interior

WINNER
Paul Clout                                   Paul Clout Design    

 Environmentally Sustainable Design
WINNER
TimChristopher               Golden BeachDesign   

  

New Homes <$1100 per sqm

WINNER
TimChristopher                Golden BeachDesign   

               

New Homes $1101 - $1400 per sqm

WINNER
Norman Richards                 Norman Richards Building Design + Interiors 

 

Best Bathroom Design

WINNER
Tim Christopher                   Golden BeachDesign  

Best Pool or Water Feature

WINNER
Chris Clout                             Chris Clout Design          

for more details and photos see the BDAQ Blog site
http://buildingdesignersqld.blogspot.com/p/2011-queensland-building-design-awards.html                                             

September meeting preview

Rod Richards is back again for our September meeting talking about business planning, and planning for success.

Rod will mix it up in his session with a round table forum on business planning. He will be calling for ideas and suggestions while filling in a business plan live. This should be a lively and thought provoking session, with the opportunity to think about your business and what you do in a different way.

Free business plan templates will be given out on the night to all attendees.

Set aside the 14th September, come along, stretch your mind and take your business to another level at our next BDAQ Sunshine Coast meeting. Look forward to seeing you all there.

Tilling Meeting Invitation

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The Architects’ Guide to Design Fee Psychology

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