Industry Events
This section summarises other industry events, not delivered by the BDAV, that may of interest to BDAV Members or design professionals generally. To have your event listed, email info@bdav.org.au with details of your event, including contact details for further information.
Run for CF
BDAV Member, Justin Haines, has drawn the BDAV's attention to a very worthwhile charity event: Run For CF (Cystic Fibrosis), which is a 325Km run between Melbourne and Albury being held 21-25 May 2012 with the hope of raising much needed money for work being done by Melbourne's Royal Childrens Hospital for a cure for CF. Justin's cousin, Matthew, will be running on foot with a friend, and are looking for as much support as they can get. Two of Justin's cousins suffer from CF, so they are very committed to this worthwhile cause, and are hoping to get as much help and support as they can. Sponsorships are available (either money or goods needed) - for details, CLICK HERE - or donations of personal assistance will also be appreciated. For more details about the run, or about CF, go to www.RunforCF.com.au . If you wish to support Matthew Haines, you can liaise with him via justin@briclock.com.au
Speed Date a Sustainable Designer
The Alternative Technology Association invites designers with a passion for sustainable designs to participate in their Speed Date a Sustainable Designer as part of the Sustainable Living Festival being held at Federation Square on Sunday, 19 February 2012. This is an engaging and fun event at which homeowners receiving free advice from Australia’s leading sustainable building designers and architects, in 10-minute 'dates', aimed at educating and influencing homeowners to make their homes more sustainable. For further information, CLICK HERE. Interested Members should contact Donna Luckman at the ATA at donna@ata.org.au
Australian Environment Business Network
The Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN) has released its 2012 events program which aims to provide the latest changes to environmental legislation, guidelines, policies, reviews and funding opportunities that impact the environmental arena. A number of regulatory changes are expected to take effect in 2012, which have been incorporated into the AEBN events program. For further information, go to www.aebn.com.au
Vocational Graduate Diploma of Access Consulting
The Construction and Property Services Industry Skills Council (CPSISC) have advised of a project to develop a Vocational Graduate Diploma of Access Consulting. The qualification will allow professionals with other relevant qualifications and experience - such as building designers, architects, building surveyors, and builders - to acquire specialist skills in access consulting. CPSISC are running workshops in Sydney and Melbourne in November to validate the first draft units. For further details, CLICK HERE. If you are planning to attend either workshop, please email info@cpsisc.com.au with your contact details, and indicate which session you wish to attend.
Building Inspector Course
RMIT University's School of Engineering (TAFE) is starting a Building Inspector course commencing February 2012. For details, CLICK HERE. Queries about bookings for the course should be referred to wendy.gillies@rmit.edu.au . Queries about the course content should be directed to herbert.weber@rmit.edu.au