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The Building Designers Association of Victoria (BDAV) is an industry association, which represents building design and drafting professionals. BDAV Members are involved in all aspects of the building design sector, covering the design of residential, commercial, industrial, institutional and all other types of buildings and structures.

NEWS

‘Construction Phase’ Likely to be Part of Designer’s Duty

Mr Bob Stensholt MP, in a review of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004, has recommended that the scope of the duty of designers of buildings or structures be expanded to cover the construction phase of the building or structure. The BDAV will be monitoring this matter, to assess the impact and consequences on a building designer’s duty under section 28 of the Act.

Join Us for the BDAV Annual Dinner

The BDAV’s popular Annual Dinner, featuring the presentation of the BDAV 2008 Building Design Awards, will be held in Melbourne on Friday, 1 August 2008.  Book today to secure your seat!  Registration form downloadable below in the EVENTS section.

BDAV Award Entries on Display at Federation Square

View the entries in the BDAV’s 2008 Building Design Awards competition. These will be on public display at Federation Square, Melbourne, from 9–16 July 2008.

BCA 2009 Draft Proposals Available for Comment

The draft changes for the 2009 edition of the Building Code of Australia (BCA 2009) have been placed on the Australian Building Codes Board’s website for public comment and to give BCA users advance notice of proposals that may take effect from 1 May 2009. Comments, which close on Friday, 1 August 2008 must be sent to BCA2009@abcb.gov.au. Further details:  www.abcb.gov.au

NATSPEC Seminars

NATSPEC is holding seminars across the country in July and August on two topics: Specification Writing: Using NATSPEC, and Specification Word Processing and Production. The Melbourne seminar is being held on Tuesday, 5 August 2008.  Further information: email education@natspec.com.au or phone 1300 797 142 or visit www.natspec.com.au

Practice Note 55 Updated

The Building Commission has advised that it has updated its sustainability Practice Note 2008-55. This is available by CLICKING HERE.

BDAV Insurance Service

The Building Designers Association of Victoria has entered into an alliance with Steeves Agnew to provide a comprehensive insurance program for BDAV members who are registered building practitioners under the Building Act.

Steeves Agnew is an underwriting agency with the secure backing of ACE Insurance, which is rated A+. The program provides many important additional features that make it an outstanding insurance package for BDAV members.

We urge Members to support the BDAV Insurance Scheme. For further information, CLICK HERE.

To discuss your insurance needs under the BDAV Insurance Scheme, please contact Steeves Agnew as follows:

Stephen Maxwell

    Phone: (03) 9258 1700

    Email:   stephenm@steevesagnew.com.au

Cameron McDonald

    Phone: (03) 9258 1733

    Email:   cameronm@steevesagnew.com.au

EVENTS

Next BDAV CPD Seminar : Monday, 14 July 2008

Part 4 of the Building Regulations - a Practical Overview

The next BDAV Continuing Professional Development Seminar will feature John Shaw from the Building Commission, and BDAV Member, Michael Mettes, who will remind designers about the information that is required to be contained within a set of drawings to confirm compliance with Part 4 of the Building Regulations. This will be a practical "back to basics" session. For bookings, CLICK HERE

BDAV Annual Dinner : Friday, 1 August 2008

featuring presentation of the BDAV 2008 Building Design Awards

Join us for the building design professions 'night of nights' and network with your peers in the industry at a great night out, featuring delicious food, entertainment, and convivial company.  For details, CLICK HERE

BDAV 2008 CPD Program
For a summary of planned events in the BDAV's 2008 Continuing Professional Development Program, CLICK HERE.

MEMBERS ONLY

Increased Wage Rates for Architectural Draftspersons

Members should note that the wage rates for the Draughting, Production Planners and Technical Workers Award have been increased, effective from the first pay period commencing on or after 1 October 2007.  This award governs wages and conditions for architectural draftspersons.  Details have been posted to the 'Member Only' section of this website, for the use of BDAV Members. (Go to 'Business Tools/Free Downloads'). Other persons should contact WageLine on 1300 363 264. 
Practice Notes >> members download
Newsletters >> members click here