MARCH 2012, BDAQ MEETING

Wednesday, 14th March, 2012.

MEETING VENUE:      Lifestyle Windows
                                         14 – 16 Link Crescent,
                                         Coolum Industrial Estate

                                         Meeting Commences 6.00pm.

                                         No charge to attend meeting. 'FREE'

SPONSOR:   

• LIFESTYLE WINDOWS - Brad Dickson and the crew from Lifestyle windows are kindly hosting our March meeting at their Coolum showroom and factory. Lifestyle windows always put on a very enjoyable and informative evening. A selection of tasty pasta dishes and drinks will be provided.

           http://www.lifestylewindows.com.au/    (Lifestyle windows 5351-1655)
           http://www.onlinewindows.com.au/

SPECIAL PRESENTER:

• ZANE RUSSELL  - Zane Russell from Suncoast Building Approvals will be available to answer any of your questions regarding building certification and related issues. If you have any specific questions for Zane - please forward them to me along with your RSVP so as to give Zane the opportunity to research the answers. 

REMINDER:

•  REGIONAL DESIGN AWARD ENTRY SUBMISSION DATE -  FRIDAY MARCH 16 ENTRY FORMS AVAILABLE FROM BDAQ WEBSITE.  

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

Close of Meeting at 8:30 pm approx.


Please remember to RSVP and advise of any special dietary requirements to

ian@mojodesign.net.au

Breakfast: The Sunshine Coast cleantech sector - Opportunities for Shaping the Region's Future

 The Sunshine Coast cleantech sector -

Opportunities for Shaping the Region's Future

Come along and listen to our special guest speaker "Tim Eldridge".

Tim Eldridge, the founder of Eldridge Marketing and now located on the Sunshine Coast, will outline his

ideas on the significance of the cleantech sector for the region and the opportunities for CISC to

influence the direction of business on a local, national and global scale”.

When: Friday 24 February 2012

Time: 7.30am - 9.00am

Where: The Surf Club Mooloolaba - Function Room

The Esplanade, Mooloolaba

Cost: $25 members, $30 non members. Includes a hot buffet breakfast.

RSVP: 5pm Wednesday 21 February 2012

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To book, complete the form below:

CISC Member $25 Non Member $30 Student/Pensioner $25

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Payment method: Credit Card 􀀀 Cheque 􀀀 EFT 􀀀 Cash on the day 􀀀

Credit Card Details: Visacard and Mastercard.

Name  ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..

CSV ………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

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Payment Amount $ ………………………………………………………………………………

Registrations can be emailed to info@cleantechindustries.com.au, faxed to (07) 5429 8486 or posted to:

Cleantech Industries Sunshine Coast (CISC), PO Box 5709, Maroochydore BC Qld 4558.

This document will be a tax invoice on payment. ABN: 36 455 220 057

Cancellations will be accepted prior to 5pm on Friday 17 February. After this date, no refunds will be given, however you are welcome to send

an alternative attendee.

¨ Please tick here if you do not wish to be placed on our database for notification of future events

Cheers

Anne Kennedy

Senior Regional Development Officer

Department of Employment, Economic Development and InnovationLevel 1, JH Roberts House
60 Wises Rd, Buderim QLD 4556
Mail: PO Box 5395, Maroochydore BC Qld 4558

Ph. 5451-6306; Mob. 0467-732-161

E: anne.kennedy@deedi.qld.gov.au

National Licensing

A query was raised at our last BDAQ meeting about national licensing and will we need to reapply for our licences.

There is a Government web site for National Licensing
www.nola.gov.au

The web site states:

"As a current licence holder, you will automatically become part of the new national system. The first wave of occupations to commence will include property occupations (excluding conveyancers and valuers) electrical occupations, plumbing, gasfitting and air-conditioning and refrigeration occupations. Building and building related occupations, conveyancers and valuers will be transferred to the national system in a second wave."


When will the national licensing system start operating?
The first wave of occupations to commence will include property occupations (excluding conveyancers and valuers), electrical occupations, plumbing, gasfitting and air-conditioning and refrigeration occupations. Existing state and territory licences in these occupations will be transferred across to the new system. That is, they will automatically be transferred to an equivalent national licence, entitling the holder to use the licence to work anywhere in the country. Building and building related occupations, conveyancers and valuers will be transferred to the national system in a second wave

No mention of Building Designers as yet on the web site. Please follow the NOLA web site for further information and updates.

CAD on your phone or IPad

A recommendation was made at our last meeting for CAD software on smartphones or IPads, particularly for preparing measured drawings on site:

http://www.redstickcad.com/

Let us know if you have any other recommendations for Apps to make work easier

Landscape Designs

Does anyone know of any specific qualifications or licensing required to do Landscape Plans for Council Op Works etc?

Regards

 ____________________________________________________________

Cameron Lincoln

Building Designer/Estimator/Contract Administraton