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Contents COVER STORY – PROJEC T CARLISLE

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FROM THE PRESIDENT

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INDUSTRY NEWS

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PLANNING TOPICS

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MARKETING TIPS

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T PA T O P I C S

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T E C H N O LO G Y 39

JOB MARKET

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Cover Story – Project Carlisle

COVER STORY – PROJEC T CARLISLE

Small-footprint living: two-bedroom home, plus study with two car spaces – all within 140 sqm. 50/50 indoor-outdoor zones.

JFK Design won two awards for their Project Carlisle in the BDAV’s 2017 Building Design Awards: Residential Design – Alterations & Additions: up to $200K and Residential Small Lot Design. The project also won Best Alteration/Addition Residential Design up to $350K construction cost in the NABD 2017 Design Awards.

Renovating a period cottage on a small block in St Kilda is challenge enough without the additional requirement for two onsite car parks and a decent-sized yard. But that’s exactly what the brief asked Jackson Fitzroy-Kelly from JFK Design to do.

Jackson’s approach to working within the 140sqm footprint was to create a home with adaptable spaces, and with indoor/ outdoor living split almost 50/50. The quaint cottage façade has been retained and framed with smooth rendered concrete and spotted gum feature cladding. Full height glass sliding doors separate indoor living areas and outdoor decking, opening the house to make the most of available space and to bring the

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“ A remarkable example of a faultlessly-resolved space on a constrained space. Not only does the design of this home fully satisfy the client brief, but the fastidious floor-planning and arrangement of the programme allows clear definition of rooms. ” MARC BERNSTEIN-HUSSMANN C H A I R , J U D G I N G PA N E L

outdoors in. Car parking for two cars doubles as a spacious courtyard with bluestone herringbone paving.

The clients’ keen interest in cooking was accommodated with a 4.8m long galley kitchen, which follows the raking wall of the main living zone. A stylish kitchen benchtop of matt black granite complements black kitchen cabinetry with feature timber door pulls. A smoked mirror splashback enhances the sense of space by reflecting garden views.

Pendant lights define the living areas. Consistent attention to detail and a high level of finish is just one of the many things that set this home apart.

A white clawfoot bath recycled from the original bathroom features in the master ensuite. In the bedroom, a curved wall softens the angularity of the design, while floorto-ceiling black cabinetry provides ample storage space.

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By the time the renovation was complete, the family had doubled from two to four. “It was a labour of love to find a way to fit the growing family into such a small footprint,” said Jackson. Fortunately, “the project gave me a chance to practice how careful layout can make up for limited space”.

The BDAV Judges described this project as “a remarkable example of a faultlessly-resolved space on a constrained space”.

“Not only does the design of this home fully satisfy the client brief, but the fastidious floor-planning and arrangement of the programme allows clear definition of rooms. Within such a constrained footprint, the design even manages to capture northern gains. The interiors are carefully crafted, with the joinery elements making up parts of walls and dividing spaces. A limited palette reduces visual clutter whilst also dressing up the home, minimising any need to over-decorate. Holistically well considered, planned, resolved and detailed,” said the judges.

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“ It was a labour of love to find a way to fit the growing family into such a small footprint. Fortunately, the project gave me a chance to practice how careful layout can make up for limited space. ” — J— A C K S O N F I T Z R O Y - K E L LY

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TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE – MOST OF THE TIME

Consider a joint venture, suggests BDAV President, Lindsay Douglas

As building designers or architects, most of us have our ‘thing’ – the ‘thing’ that puts a spring in our step and gets our creative juices flowing. Perhaps yours is heritage renovations, commercial office buildings or residential projects. But what about the large-scale projects we would like to be part of, but sometimes reject due to a lack of resources or experience?

Don’t just write off these opportunities; consider a joint venture.

In our industry, work often ebbs, flows and fluctuates. The most interesting work often lands on your doorstep when you least expect it, and when you’re least prepared. So, how do you balance projects you’re passionate about with expanding and bolstering your sectorial experience?

As with most problem-solving in life, two heads are better than one, and it’s no different in the building design/architecture industry. I have found time and again that success is often achieved through collaboration, partnership and diversification. So, in order to broaden your horizons and your portfolio experience, why not divide and conquer and examine the possibility of a Joint Venture (JV).

B U T W H E N D O E S I T M A K E S E N S E T O C O N S I D E R A J V, A N D W H AT A R E T H E R I S K S A N D R E WA R D S ?

As always, necessity is the mother of invention. A well-formulated JV – with a common client in mind – can provide you and your company with the opportunity to grow, expand and diversify a skillset, and build new relationships.

More and more, I’m noticing firms trialling JVs to plug skill deficits in their teams or gain additional experience in specific industries.

While JVs are not a new concept – particularly in the medical and mining industries – it appears inevitable they will become more prominent across all industries as companies try to do more with less.

And, as industries evolve, the nature of JVs will change with them.

However, no matter what changes emerge in the years to come, the most successful JVs will continue to be those with a clear direction, a clear division of labour and a clear, achievable end goal.

In an era when client requirements and expectations are becoming more and more demanding, providing quality service and value-formoney and has never been more challenging. As a result, a package of suppliers and experts is an enticing option for potential clients.

To ensure the success of your JV, you must first identify potential partners/team members who will complement and enhance your work, while bringing something unique to the project team.

For example, for building designers eager to engage in a JV, partnering with an interior designer will significantly broaden the

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scope of the JV team’s capabilities and offer the client a different perspective on the entire project.

Innovation often comes as a result of applying different disciplines and skill-sets to a problem, so adding a diversity of expertise can also give you an edge. Retail experts, hospitality experts, even branding experts can help bring an innovative approach to a JV that will help to capture the client’s imagination.

And, contrary to popular belief, competitors can work together effectively and become trusted partners in a mutually beneficial JV. As long as your capabilities are complementary, a JV will be adding value for clients.

Once you have met and identified potential JV partners, prepare your credentials and approach a client who is eager to consider a diverse project team with different specific areas of expertise.

Speaking from experience, illustrating creative thinking to solve a client problem and leveraging different skill sets to nail a client brief is the best possible outcome for any client.

So, if you’re after your next professional challenge and are considering a JV, connect with like-minded BDAV members today, agree on a target project and get collaborating. After all, many hands make light work.

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Take on larger projects without increasing existing scale of your company.

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Build hands-on expertise and improve skill-set.

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Work in sectors not previously tackled.

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Gain valuable experience and diversify client offering.

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Form new working relationships and connections.

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Some practitioners work better alone. Only choose a JV if you enjoy working in larger teams.

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Do your research on your partners prior to committing to be a part of a JV.

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Set clear roles, responsibilities and expectations. From day one.

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Establish clear lines of communication to avoid double handling.

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A JV should be viewed as a learning opportunity. Don’t get involved in one for purely financial reasons.

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KNOW YOUR DESIGNER We’re introducing a new feature from this month’s edition of Intersect, interviewing some of our members to enable readers to ‘Know Your Designer’. So who better to launch this feature than an interview with Lindsay Douglas, BDAV’s current President.

Lindsay runs Dig Design, a business he has been running since 2002 with his wife and business-partner, Julie-Anne Smith.

Q: What architectural style of home did you grow up in?

A: 1970s suburban brick home.

Q: What style of architecture do you most like?

A: It’s not fashionable, but I like brutalist architecture.

Q: What is your favourite finish?

A: Fenix Nanotech Material Q: What is your favourite Australian building?

A: The National Gallery of Victoria, by noted Australian architect, Sir Roy Grounds. In 1959, the commission to design a new gallery and cultural centre was awarded to the architectural firm Grounds Romberg Boyd. In 1962, Roy Grounds split from his partners Frederick Romberg and Robin Boyd, but retained the commission. It is his best known work.

Q: Sum up your life, in four words.

A: Design. Family. Golf. Repeat.

Q: What is your favourite International building?

Q: What are you reading at the moment?

A: The Elrod House, by John Lautner, a residence in Palm Springs, California, designed by American architect John Lautner and constructed in 1968, at the request of the interior designer, Arthur Elrod. It is located on the edge of a hill and is one of Lautner’s most famous structures.

A: Ghost Empire, by Richard Fidler, a history of Constantinople up to the conquest by the Ottoman Empire interspaced with the experiences of Fidler and his son who took a trip to Istanbul in 2014.

Q: What has been your biggest business/design challenge to date?

A: Be adventurous and grasp opportunities as they arise.

A: We have just started a project that is a home for four couples to retire to; defining the brief is a challenge; I am enjoying working toward the design solution.

Q: What motivated you to join the BDAV?

Q: What are you passionate about?

Q: What are your ‘words of wisdom’ for a student building designer?

A: The BDAV as an organisation provides great practical and technical advice relating to both the practice of building design and the business of building design.

A: Good design and the built environment.

Q: As child, what did you want to be?

A: Full-forward for the Richmond Tigers!

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Industry News

BANNING COMBUSTIBLE CLADDING IN VIC TORIA

Victorian State Government announces it will ban the most dangerous types of combustible cladding from being used on Victorian buildings

The Victorian State Government announced last month that it will ban the most dangerous types of combustible cladding from being used on Victorian buildings.

If buildings are found to be non-compliant, the VBA and Municipal Building Surveyors are issuing emergency orders, ensuring additional measures are put in place to meet the highest standards of safety.

Victoria’s Minister for Planning, Richard Wynne, released new ministerial guidelines to building surveyors – a key recommendation of the Victorian Cladding Taskforce – which focuses on buildings where people sleep or gather.

Building practitioners are now on notice, with the Government directing the VBA to inspect more of Victoria’s buildings each year, from less than two per cent annually to 10 per cent.

Aluminium Cladding Panels with a polyethylene core of more than 30 per cent will be banned on all multi-storey buildings. Expanded polystyrene will also be banned.

“We’re putting a stop to dangerous combustible cladding being used on Victorian buildings. This has been allowed to go on for too long and we’re ending it,” said the Minister.

The new ministerial guidelines spell out precisely what can’t be used on Victorian building sites for suppliers and practitioners in the building chain, signifying an end to the use of dangerous, flammable materials.

Mr Wynne has directed the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) to issue a product safety alert, and building practitioners who ignore this directive will face disciplinary action from the VBA. Last year, the State Government established the Victorian Cladding Taskforce to investigate the extent of non-compliant cladding on Victorian buildings. The Taskforce, chaired by former Victorian Premier, Ted Baillieu, and former Deputy Premier John Thwaites, handed down its initial report in December.

The Taskforce originally identified 1,369 buildings as most likely having Aluminium Cladding Panels with a polyethylene core or Expanded Polystyrene, but already that figure is decreasing.

Of those buildings, it’s since been established that 579 have not begun construction, and a further 129 are half built.

The State Government has beefed up the powers and resources of the VBA, which has already assessed 87 buildings as part of a statewide audit.

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Workplaces: Wellness + Wood = Productivity “What I found and got really excited about was that there’s a really strong association between the presence of wood and wellbeing. I’ve rarely seen a data set or a study which has shown such a clear link.”*

“If you’re a worker and you could see no wooden surfaces at all from your workplace, 53% of that type of worker was satisfied with what was going on in their workplace.

When you move that up to having eight or more wooden surfaces - we’re talking things here like wooden chairs, wooden panelling on the walls, wooden floorboards, even quite small wooden items- but if you get to eight or more, then 82% of people were satisfied with their work.”*

“Having wooden surfaces in your workplace is strongly associated with: improved worker wellbeing, workplace satisfaction, and with all the positive things that can flow from that like improved productivity.”*

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*Associate Professor Jacki Schirmer, Health and Wellbeing Researcher, University of Canberra

“Until recently, we’ve really not had a whole lot of evidence to support that common hypothesis that having things like wooden surfaces in the office would be good for your wellbeing.”*

GIVING ENGINEERS A CUTTING EDGE

Victorian Government to introduce a mandatory registration scheme for engineers The Victorian State Government is delivering on its election commitment to introduce a mandatory registration scheme for engineers – giving Victorian engineers an edge.

“Under our system, only highly qualified and competent engineers have been able to work here, ensuring engineering in Queensland is of the highest standard.”

The new scheme – introduced last month in the state parliament as the Engineers Registration Bill – will ensure highly-qualified and experienced engineers develop and oversee the State’s most important projects – including the Metro Tunnel, West Gate Tunnel and the Level Crossing Removal Project.

“Registration benefits engineers and the public by establishing professional standards of practise, preventing unqualified people from carrying out engineering services, and reducing the risks of something going wrong with a project or service, either materially or financially.

It will bolster the State Government’s focus on infrastructure, which includes the establishment of Infrastructure Victoria and Office of Projects Victoria, the appointment of the Chief Engineer and the biggest infrastructure pipeline in the state’s history.

“BPEQ has provided the Victorian Government with advice throughout their legislative drafting process, and we are also ready to assist other states and territories if they introduce registration schemes.”

Despite the complex nature of engineering work and the pivotal role engineers play in ensuring public safety, many engineers are not currently required to hold a formal registration or a licence, whilst lawyers, doctors, nurses, architects and teachers are.

In recent weeks engineering associations in New South Wales, Western Australia and the ACT have begun lobbying their respective governments to introduce registration.

The registration scheme will give Victorian engineers an edge when they are competing in the global marketplace by complying with internationally-recognised professional benchmarks.

Last month, BPEQ registered the 20,000th Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ). There are now 13,000 active RPEQs, and several hundred-RPEQ applications are received each month, underlining the profession’s support for registration.

The State Government will continue to work closely with the engineering industry, in a co-regulatory arrangement, to successfully implement the scheme, with an extensive transition period to ensure there is no disruption to engineers or businesses.

The Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland (BPEQ) welcomed Victoria’s decision to introduce a mandatory registration scheme for engineers, saying it will lift standards in the profession.

BPEQ Chairperson Dawson Wilkie said Victoria has taken a step in the right direction and that engineers and the public will benefit.

“Thanks to the foresight of Professor Roger Hawken, Queensland has had a mandatory registration system for engineers for more than 80 years, and it is welcome news that Victoria is doing the same”, said Mr Wilkie.

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S I N G L E T O U C H PAY R O L L

Next step in streamlining payroll reporting to come into effect from 1 July 2018 for businesses with 20 or more employees The Australian Taxation Office is urging employers with 20 or more employees to act now and prepare for Single Touch Payroll (STP) – the next step in streamlining payroll reporting.

From 1 July 2018, employers with 20 or more employees will need to report their employees’ tax and super information to the ATO through payroll software that is STP ready.

Employers with 19 or less employees have another year to prepare; however they can choose to start reporting through STP prior to 1 July 2019 if their software is updated.

ATO Assistant Commissioner, John Shepherd, said this is the next step in connecting businesses to the ATO through their existing software.

“Single Touch Payroll is a game-changer for both employers and the ATO. We want employers to be able to meet their reporting obligations to us by using their own payroll or accounting software,” he said.

“Many employers will be able to update their existing payroll software to a version that is Single Touch Payroll ready. Employers with 20 or more employees who do not use payroll software will need to choose a product that offers STP by 1 July 2018.

“Employers need to start preparing now in order to be ready for this important reporting change,” Mr Shepherd said.

THE NEX T STEPS TO GE T READY FOR STP:

– Visit www.ato.gov.au/stp and download the ATO’s ‘Get ready checklist’.

– Do a headcount of your employees on 1 April 2018 to ascertain if you have 20 or more.

– If you have software: talk to your provider to find out how and when your product will be ready.

– If you don’t have software: choose a product that offers STP. You can ask your tax or BAS agent for advice on choosing a product that suits your business needs.

“Some payroll software providers have asked us for more time to get ready – employers should ask if their provider has been given a deferral which will cover them, and also check when their product will be updated to offer Single Touch Payroll reporting,” said Mr Shepherd.

“We’ve been working closely with payroll software providers, tax and BAS agents and payroll specialists from concept through to design and now deployment of solutions to ensure that Single Touch Payroll can be successfully implemented.

“The ATO aims to make the transition as smooth as possible for employers to ensure they meet their obligations. We have developed a number of helpful information resources including factsheets, checklists, information packs and advice on how to manage headcount. These are all available to download on the ATO website.”

Visit www.ato.gov.au/stp for information, resources, news and detailed guidelines.

BDAV CPD Seminar Monday, 16 April 2018 Building Regulations Update The Victorian Government has undertaken a review of the current building regulations prior to their expiry in June 2018, with an emphasis on improving administrative efficiency, and modernising the regulations. Join us at our next seminar when Michael Mettes and John Prendergast wil give you an understanding of the anticipated key changes in the new building regulations.

More information: www.bdav.org.au

– Update your payroll software when it’s ready.

– Start reporting to the ATO through STP

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B U I L D E R D E R E G I S T E R E D, D I S Q UA L I F I E D A N D F I N E D $15,000 F O R 21 B R E AC H E S

The Victorian Building Authority has deregistered, disqualified and fined a registered building practitioner $15,000 for 21 breaches of the Building Act.

He failed to properly manage building work on multiple sites, failed to comply with mandatory building orders, and abandoned building sites, leaving owners to rectify dangerous and defective work.

Mr David Lee, of Ringwood, was registered as a domestic building manager when he committed the breaches involving three building sites in Doncaster East, Bentleigh and Mount Waverley.

The VBA found Mr Lee had a wilful disregard for his professional obligations, while the significant number and severity of his breaches indicated a pattern of behaviour demonstrating that he was not fit to practise as a domestic builder manager.

In making its ruling, the VBA found that Mr Lee had: – attempted to obtain building permits for all three sites by knowingly providing false insurance certificates to the relevant building surveyors on four occasions; – advertised himself as being covered by the required domestic building insurance when he was not covered by what is mandatory insurance; – instigated and carried out building work on two sites when building permits had not been issued; – failed to notify the relevant building surveyor of the completion of a mandatory notification stage; and – on eight other occasions, failed to perform his duties competently and to a professional standard.

In total, Mr Lee was convicted on 21 counts while working as a domestic building manager and a director of Ming Constructions Pty Ltd, Panduck Corporation Pty Ltd and Royal Builder Construction Group Pty Ltd.

Mr Lee was deregistered, disqualified from working in the building industry for three years and fined $15,000.

VBA CEO Sue Eddy said Mr Lee’s conduct demonstrated a blatant disregard for his responsibilities as a domestic building manager.

“Mr Lee’s failure to obtain and hold the required domestic building insurance has the potential to cause devastating financial and personal consequences for affected building owners should they need to claim in the future,” Ms Eddy said.

“The VBA’s role is to protect consumers, safeguard the reputation of registered building practitioners and maintain proper standards in the building industry.

“It is important to send a message to the building industry and the community that Mr Lee’s conduct is unacceptable, unprofessional and will not be condoned.”

For more information, visit www.vba.vic.gov.au.

A W S ’ R A N G E O F B A L - 4 0 B U S H F I R E R AT E D W I N D O W S A N D D O O R S In 2017, Architectural Window Systems (AWS) undertook a substantial body of BAL-40 bushfire testing work in order to significantly increase our BAL-40 bushfire tested and certified aluminium window and door product offering. AWS are pleased to announce they have increased their BAL-40 bushfire rated window and door offering by 33% and extremely happy with the results. This enables you to have a wider range of options when specifying AWS products for bushfire zones. You will notice AWS has added double-hung windows to our offering and expanded the sliding and bi-fold door range as well.

Results: – For single glazed window and door products the maximum allowable glass area has increased from 2.90sqm to 4.50sqm – When using single glazing above 2.90m2 through to 4.50sqm a minimum 8mm toughened glass is required for compliance.

– For double glazed window and door products the maximum allowable glass area has increased from 2.94sqm to 4.50sqm – When using double glazing above 2.94sqm through to 4.50sqm a minimum 6mm tough/8mm Air/6mm tough combination must be used for compliance.

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BDAV Charity Dinner and Golf Day raises money for a worthy cause.

Last month’s BDAV Charity Dinner & Golf Day is being hailed another great success.

The event was held on Monday, 5 March 2018, at Spring Valley Golf Club, Clayton, a sandbelt course ranked in the top 45 golf courses across Australia. 80 participated in the day’s proceedings.

Winning Team: Ben Cole, Mark Nicholson, Darren Fletcher, Steffen Reich – score 110 2nd Placed Team: Dominique Hunter, Julie-Anne Douglas, Keryn Birrell, Courtney Philp, Theresa Braunsch – score 106 3rd Placed Team: Peter Martine, Gordon Tansey, Paul Jones, Jason Harrington – score 99

This year, the BDAV added a charity component for the first time, with money raised donated to the EB Research Foundation, which focusses on Epidermolysis Bullosa, a debilitating skin disorder and life sentence for children and their families. EB is a group of lifethreatening skin conditions that affects children from birth. The Foundation raises funds to resource and research a cure for EB.

Last Placed team: Zol Nagy, Matthew Esposito, Peter Jackson, Adrian Smithwick – score 85

A full day of activities was organised and, all up – together with a donation from the BDAV – $20,505 was handed over to the EB Research Foundation.

Longest Drive: Female (Legend drive): Julie-Anne Douglas

Here’s what some members said about the day: One of the best golf days the BDAV has had. Keeps getting better each year. Great course and club and terrific to network with so many members before and after the game.

Roy Hodgson A good day away from the office – we really enjoyed ourselves.

Dennis Mann Absolutely great day. Best yet. Loved the pairing with a charity, gave it a great different angle.

Nearest the Pin: 3rd Hole: Steffen Reich Nearest the Pin: 10th Hole: Rick Ward Longest Drive: Male (18th hole): Ben Cole

Straightest Drive: 9th Hole: Simon Stagg We take this opportunity to thank everyone who supported the day, and those who assisted in the lead-up and on the day, including Evelyn Morraitis, Shaun O’Conner, Chris Webber, Emma Phillips, Camilla Stephenson, Kate Bell, Ashley Thompson and auctioneer Sam Rapke of Fletchers Real Estate. And special thanks to Sven Maxa for all his help. A great team effort by all.

And, of course, events such as these do not happen without the support of sponsors. We take this opportunity to acknowledge, with thanks, this year’s sponsors, whose support was greatly appreciated: Education in Building, Stiebel Eltron, Webber Insurance Services, and United Media Group, publishers of a range of magazines, including Melbourne Home Design & Living.

Giselle Grynbaum Golf Day Co-ordinator

Alastair Baldwin The additional events organised around the golf really added to the overall day. Fundraising for a great cause was a good addition.

A very enjoyable day!

Josh Fraser Of course, golf was the focus of the day, and prizes were handed out to: (l-r) Lindsay Douglas together with Donna Whiffen and

Ashley Thompson from EB at the cheque handover

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Little bits that can make a big difference to your town planning outcomes

TIME ELAPSED WHEN COUNCIL DOES THE ADVERTISING

Regular permit applicants will be aware, Section 79 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 (“the Act”) allows applicants to lodge an appeal to VCAT against Council’s failure to grant a permit within the prescribed time (10 statutory days for a VicSmart application or 60 statutory days for all other applications).

Of recent times, more and more Councils are opting to undertake the public notice of permit applications themselves, including erecting signs on site. Councils that do erect signs onsite have been given cause to ponder the impacts of that service in a recent VCAT decision.

In National Property Group Pty Ltd v Manningham CC [2018] VCAT 313, the Tribunal considered whether an application for review lodged under Section 79 was premature. In this instance it was the responsible authority (Council) itself that had given notice of the application, including erection of the required sign onsite.

When calculating the statutory timeframe the clock would normally stop between Council notifying the permit applicant that the sign was ready for collection and the actual day the sign was erected onsite.

Regulation 32(3) of the Planning and Environment Regulations 2015 provides that the prescribed time for the purposes of a Section 79 appeal does not run: (a) if the responsible authority requires the applicant to give notice under section 52(1) or (1AA) of the Act, for the time between the making of that requirement and the giving of the last required notice.

This means that, in circumstances where the permit applicant is required to give notice, the calculation of the 60 day timeframe does not include the time between when Council advises the applicant that the application needs to be notified and the giving of the last required notice (putting notices up on site, or the letters to affected parties being sent) whichever is the later.

In National Property Group Pty Ltd v Manningham CC the Tribunal found that, where a responsible authority elects to undertake the public notice rather than requiring a permit applicant to do so, the halt on time running that is contained in Regulation 32(3)(a) does not apply. The Tribunal found the appeal was not premature and ordered that the matters proceed to a hearing of the merits.

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This finding provides permit applicants with an additional incentive to take up the service from Councils who offer to erect public notification signs on site.

T O D E TA I L O R N O T T O D E TA I L

Regular permit applicants will be familiar with the conundrum of how to describe projects on planning permit application forms.

Is the application for ‘a dual-occupancy’, ‘development of land with two double storey dwellings’, ‘ a new dwelling behind an existing dwelling’ or [add you preference here]. Similarly, another application could be described as, ‘a five storey apartment complex’, ‘an apartment complex, associated car park dispensation, removal of native vegetation tree, partial demolition and alterations to a heritage building’ or ‘multiple dwellings on a lot’.

Permit applicants have their own individual preferences. So to do Municipal Councils. Some prefer accurate but simple descriptions. Others prefer each individual permit trigger to be listed on the application form.

So, what is the best way to describe your application? Both the VCAT and Supreme Court have previously provided guidance on this issue. In Nelco Holdings Pty Ltd v Yarra Ranges SC [2006] VCAT 148 the tribunal held that: To require each relevant permission under the scheme to be identified in the application form in fulfilment of the requirement to state clearly the use, development or other matter for which a permit is required is inconsistent with authority, contrary to the text of the requirement, and contrary to policy Similarly, in Sweetvale Pty Ltd v Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal [2001] VSC 426 the Supreme Court noted: The application is not to be construed technically or strictly as one might a statute or a deed. As Tadgell J observed in Marock Pty Ltd v Billjoy Pty Ltd [1981] VicRp 41; [1981] VR 413 at p 418: “The question is what it would fairly convey to those for whose information it is required to be prepared.”

With the above considerations in mind, we recommend that you do not seek to list all the permit triggers on your application form or provide a technical description of your proposal. Rather, we recommend applicants use a layman’s description of what is being proposed, with just enough detail to make it clearly understood.

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PLANNING TIDBITS

These tidbits are part of the regular contribution made by Clause:1 Planning to Intersect. For more information visit www.clause1.com.au

WHEN IS A CHANGE NOT AN AMENDMENT?

Leading on from the article opposits – it is important that applicants understand the potential consequences of Council seeking an amendment to your application form and how to protect your applicant’s rights.

Pursuant to section 50 of the Planning and Environment Act (1987), making an amendment to an application will change the date upon which the application is considered to be received by the responsible authority, to the date of the amendment.

Making an amendment to the application can have significant impacts on issues such as exemptions under transitional planning provisions, like those included in the apartment standards and garden area requirements.

So does a change to the description of a proposal on an application form constitute an amendment, pursuant to Section 50, that would reset the statutory clock?

In a recent VCAT decision, 3 Dickens Street Pty Ltd v Boroondara CC [2017], the Tribunal was required to consider just that. In 3 Dickens Street the permit applicant, at the request of council, had altered the application form to include the proposed alterations to access in a Category 1 Road Zone.

Prior to the merits hearing, the Tribunal was required to determine whether the amendment to the application form, made after the introduction of VC136, reset the statutory clock and resulted in the loss of the applicant’s exemption under the transitional provisions contained in the new Apartment Design Standards.

In determining if the change to the application form constituted a formal amendment, the Tribunal referred to, Nelco Holdings Pty Ltd v Yarra Ranges SC [2006] as the authority on this issue. The principle established in Nelco Holdings was that a ‘substantial rethinking’ of the proposal might normally constitute an amendment to the application. It stated: In this proceeding, the requested amendment is nowhere near such a re-thinking. The plans in the application were not proposed to be amended. I would not characterise the requested amendment as even a minor amendment of the type referred to in Kennedy v Cardinia SC [2012] VCAT 1057 because it had no substance in relation to any change to the proposal As a general rule, Clause 1 Planning recommends that permit applicants remain very cautious about making any amendments to planning permit applications after lodgement with council. However, the above cases reinforce that minor amendments to application forms do not constitute a formal amendment pursuant to Section 50, and should not be considered to restart the statutory clock.

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Marketing Tips

MARKETING FOR SMALL BUSINESS

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GETTING PUBLISHED

Verity Campbell talks about the changing face of getting published Earlier this year I delivered a CPD seminar for BDAV, Marketing for Small Business. Joined by two of your peers, Dean Picken from Designers by Nature and Jean-Luc Syndikas from Archsign, I unpacked a number of effective actions you can take to increase exposure for your services; Dean and Jean-Luc shared what works, and what doesn’t, from their respective practices.

One of the things I talked about was the changing face of getting published.

We know that in the good old days getting published was one of the best ways to market your practice – particularly through print publications. There weren’t that many of them and competition was fierce to get in them but if you were published you generally received good exposure. Prospective clients would see the article, cut it out, and you’d get calls – sometimes a long time later.

stands for, and only send in projects you know would be a great fit for that readership.

But these days there is a lot of architectural media. Not as many print publications, perhaps, but thousands and thousands of online architectural blogs, and they all need regular content because that’s what makes readers come back (which is what helps them sell advertisements and stay in business).

2. Write a great subject or headline for your media release to make a great first impression. The aim of the subject line and header is to get the editor to read on, to get your project past that crucial nano second inbox test. Avoid clichés (eg, “unique” and “beautiful”).

This means there are many more opportunities to get published and it also means competition is not so fierce to get in them. But it also means that there are many more projects getting published every day which makes it much harder for your project to get found by prospective customers.

3. Great professional photography. This is a no-brainer, but some businesses still aren’t investing in professional photography and are hoping to get published (or win awards). Like it or not, the bar has been raised in this competitive environment and professional photography is now essential to doing business.

Five years ago, one project publication might provide your practice with six months to a year of good publicity. These days one publication in an online blog is a bit like a shooting star.

Here today, gone tomorrow. It lives on the internet of course, but not on the first page where people are likely to see it.

4. Publish regularly. Brainstorm 10 different ways you could talk about your project and pitch these to interested editors. Story ideas could be “Why are x-era houses ripe for renovation” to “should you buy brick or weatherboard if you’re wishing to extend?” This is how you can accomplish staying in the media between project profiles.

Here are two principles I work to which help projects get published today: pitch well and pitch often. Pitch well because it increases the chances your project will get picked up by the publications you want to get published in. And pitch often because these days you need volume of published articles so that you can have as many “shooting stars” out there as possible to be found by prospective customers.

If you’d like to find out other ideas discussed in the seminar, the DVD of the talk is now available on the BDAV webshop: https://www.bdav.org.au/shop

These are my four golden rules to a great media release to increase the likelihood your project will get published: 1. Don’t spam, build relationships. Treat editors with respect. They don’t have to publish your project and help grow your business, but if they like you and feel you value their time, expertise and professionalism, they’ll be more likely to want to help you out.

Work out where you’d like to be published, what the publication

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C A PA B I L I T Y S TAT E M E N T

Evelyn Morraitis highlights another BDAV Member resource

Following the success of our first CPD program for 2018 featuring marketing guru Verity Campbell from Verity Campbell Communications (see page 33), the BDAV has developed a Capability Statement template to add to our resources for members.

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A description of what you and your company does;

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Provide an overview of yourself and your employees;

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Outlines awards or recognition that you or your company have achieved. This can also include other achievements or company highlights that add value and interest: by highlighting your talents, you are showing your prospective clients exactly what you are capable of;

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Feature some of your best projects: it is generally best practice to use those that are a reflection of your business approach or have been recognised in the industry;

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Your business approach and if applicable, vision and mission

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Testimonials: will reiterate to the reader of your capabilities and help develop trust;

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Frequently asked questions: this suggests to the client that you have walked in their shoes and you know what they want;

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High quality images;

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Contact details;

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Links to social media pages (if applicable) – Instagram in particular is a great tool for marketing your business and highlighting your capabilities and talents. The best thing about Instagram is that it’s free!.

W H AT I S A C A PA B I L I T Y S TAT E M E N T ?

A Capability Statement is a document that records your individual and business competencies, achievements, associations and accreditations,’1 differentiating your business from your competitors, helping you to reinforce your brand in the minds of existing and potential new clients It is highly recommended that a Capacity Statement is provided instead of sending a generic, ‘copy and paste,’ this-is-why-youshould-hire-me letter/email to your prospective clients, which let’s face it, isn’t really personable – or successful! Your letter/email to your potential client should instil trust, highlight your talents and demonstrate your abilities.

W H Y U S E A C A PA B I L I T Y S TAT E M E N T ?

Did you know that ‘74% of deals are awarded to the company that was first to add value and insight.’ 2 This is just another incentive to rise above the competition and implement a Capability Statement. A Capacity Statement is a reflection of you and your business. Furthermore, a Capability Statement can assist you and your business: •

Set you and your business aside from the competition;

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Increase the probability of being selected for the job;

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Highlight your talents;

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Outline the vision and direction of your business;

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Develop a clear understanding of your target audiencethis should guide the writing and language style you use when implementing your Capability Statement;

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Heighten your level of professionalism;

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Respond to prospective clients and tenders.

If you would like to implement a Capability Statement for your business, you can access your copy of the BDAV’s Capability Statement template by signing in to the Members section of our website. Once you are there, click on BDAV Practice Notes. Alternatively, you can contact Verity Campbell Communications if you would like professional assistance in developing your capability statement on 0431 207 250 or verity@veritycampbell.com.au Evelyn Morraitis is the BDAV’s Membership & Corporate Partnership Officer

1: Government of South Australia- Department of State Development website. Sourced March 2018. https://statedevelopment.sa.gov.au/ 2: Market Bridge website. Sourced March 2018. http://www.market-bridge.com/

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What then do you include in a Capability Statement?

Your Capability Statement should be consistent with your company’s branding and should only include aspects that you believe are relevant to your needs. Generally, a Capability Statement will include the following features:

Missed out on the seminar? Purchase a DVD copy of Marketing for Small Business from the BDAV Webshop at https://www.bdav.org.au/shop to learn more marketing tips

Images opposite: seen at the Feb2018 seminar

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TPA Topics

TA L E S F R O M T H E A U D I T T R E N C H E S

Monica Vandenberg provides advice to help TPAs in undertaking a NatHERS Assessment Every year, as part of BDAV’s Assessor Accrediting Organisation commitments, 20% of Assessors are randomly picked for a QA review and have one of their NatHERS files assessed. The BDAV tabulates the core issues that trend in the assessments and use the data outputs for future improvements by collaborating with NatHERS and CPD training providers.

So what do TPAs who have been audited think about the process?

We have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many TPAs very grateful for having simple (and easily avoidable) mistakes identified and reinforcement in the areas in which they are doing well. So we asked our auditors their top core system/process/tasks that would help TPAs in undertaking a NatHERS Assessment.

Number one on their list was to use a Quality Assurance System i.e. a checklist to ensure you don’t miss anything when undertaking an assessment.

If you don’t have a QA process or the one you have needs some tweaking, the BDAV has created a TPA QA System. It comprises of a three-page checklist to use as a guide to ensuring your personal QA procedures address all the major items of an energy rating.

It is the number 1 tool that BDAV auditors use when making assessments……

You can find the QA System in the Member pages of the BDAV website under BDAV Practice Notes: TPN003-2017 Energy Rater Quality Assurance Checklist.

More tales from the trenches next time.

Monica Vandenberg is the BDAV’s Thermal Performance Assessor Executive Officer. Thank you to Tim Adams for his input in this article.

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This month’s focus is on a New Feature in FirstRate5 E F F E C T I V E E AV E S I N F R 5 A new feature has been introduced in FR5 v5.2.7 to enable a graphic representation of the position of eaves being calculated.

In FR5, when you create eaves for a wall, a blue line then appears on the drawing canvass; this eave line is moveable and users can select it, move it around and change the length by grabbing the end nodes.

This ability to move this line gives the impression that users can draw angled eaves, however this is not the case as the CSIRO Chenath thermal calculation engine can only deal with eaves parallel to the wall.

A tick box is in the ‘calculated’ tab and is activated automatically when the eave is created.

In FR5, if a user draws an angled eave, FR5 automatically corrects this eave to make a parallel eave based on the furthest point of the eave away from the wall. The graphical representation of the parallel eave is only visible when the wall it is attached to is selected on the drawing canvass. Previously this correction was not visible to the user, but in v5.2.7 the tick box enables users to see the effective eave FR5 that has been calculated.

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Check out page 130 of the FR5 manual where you will find a tip box about this function.

Eaves Tip: If a non-parallel eave extends for a reasonable length, it is then advisable to break the wall with the corresponding eave into segments. This is so that the shading does not become excessive in areas where the eave is not projecting.

Got a NatHERS Tool Tip to share? Let us know at monica@bdav.org.au

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For details, go to https://events.csiro.au/Events/2018/ March/23/Aust-Residential-Energy-Rating-Conf-2018

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TODD’S APPS

A monthly review of must have, worthy of looking or just plain interesting apps that are relevant to the design industry. Compiled by Todd Pearce, MBDAV. I PA D P R O

So, I’ve been using the iPad pro now for just under a year. One of my main objectives was to reduce how much paper I generated.

Much of it was due to printing out, marking up and then scanning and emailing somewhere. Also forms and application that all seem to want signatures and not all allow filling in on the computer. I am pleased to report I have had a significant reduction in paper usage; but also, it’s so much quicker to do, easier to file electronically; but also, so much easier to change if you make a

mistake or wish to update something. My ‘go to’ app at the moment is PDF expert.

My usual method is to take any file I need to mark up or fill in; drag and drop onto a holding folder in my Dropbox (i.e. on my main machine) – this updates almost instantly on the tablet where I can do what I need to do then simply save. Every time I make a change the Dropbox file is updated so I’m good to go (particularly as I have shared Drobox files with many clients and 3rd party consultants – so we can more or less mark up as we go, and the saved changes are there in moments. From there it’s a simple drag and drop to email or file.

So, whilst I can do all of the above from the tablet – I’m finding at the moment using both the main computer and iPad in unison is really working well for me. I’d love to hear from anyone else doing a similar thing and any systems they’ve found works for them.

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HUE SENSOR

Anyone using the Phillips Hue automated globes may be interested in the recently released in Australia Phillips Hue Sensor – essentially a bug’s eye sensor in a very small footprint. Complete with clever magnetic ball mount to allow good adjustment. Set it up, stick it or screw the base into place – magnet the battery-operated sensor unit into position. A little bit of set up on the app – there are also adjustments for daylight and range to tune the sensitivity – then you’re off. Like all the switches in the Hue range simply tell it what you want it to do when. I put the first one in the WC – that way the light comes on full strength during the day if it’s dark enough to warrant it. After 11pm – the light will only come on at 5% - so enough for the kids to navigate their way without having to turn anything on and the light turns itself off after the preset time after any motion has been detected (no pun intended – well actually it sort of was…)

SENSIBO

Everyone’s heard of Nest and Hue – the big players in home automation and relatively easy to swap out your old kit and upgrade to the IoT. Not so easy for older wall hung AC units. There are a couple of outfits trying to assist people get control of their splits and all have their pros and cons I guess. I think for mine the Sensibo seems to offer the best value for money, ease of use and features. Check it out if you’d like some more control over your split systems – but also take a look at Ambi and Tado as well in case they resonate with you more.

If any other members use or know any new or interesting websites, tech or apps, please feel free to drop me a line to info@bdav.org.au and I’ll share it with the other members.

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CUBBY HOUSES R AISE $70,000 FOR YOUTH HOMELESSNESS Kids Under Cover raised $70,000 for youth homelessness prevention programs from last month’s 2018 Cubby House Challenge®. Five wildly different cubby houses went under the hammer and all sold on the night.

Becon Constructions and Watson Young Architects took out the title of Australia’s Best Cubby when ‘Rocky Road’ (pictured) sold at auction for an impressive $20,500.

This was the third award for the design and build team who also went home with the award for Most Imaginative & Interactive Cubby and the Kids Choice Award.

in a safe and secure setting. Colour, texture light and sound stimulate creative play, the scale is versatile, a place for kids of all ages.

‘Heads Up’ by Buildher Collective, Beirin Projects and Bellemo & Cat was awarded ‘Best Architecturally Designed‘ Cubby. The team at Porter Davis took out the award for ‘Best Interior Designed‘ cubby.

And, of course, the expert judging panel, which included Peter Maddison, architect and host of Lifestyle Channel’s Grand Designs Australia; Shaynna Blaze, interior designer and judge on Channel 9’s The Block; Emily Power, Editor of Domain; and Ben and Andy, former contestants on Channel 9’s The Block.

Kids Under Cover thanks everyone involved in the event, including the design & build teams, builders, suppliers, auctioneers and the successful bidders who contributed to the $70,000 raised.

‘Rocky Road’ was described as an interactive wonderland, reflecting the collaborative way in which Becon and Watson Young work together. Inspired by simple geometric volumes encountered in everyday practice, the intersecting shapes create multisensory experiences within and around the cubby.

‘Rocky Road’ encompasses the form and complexity of real life, allowing kids to develop ways of dealing with vulnerability

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Job Market

Graduates Get designs on your future.

If you’re a Graduate of Building Design or Interior Design, why not consider a Graduate Membership of the Building Designers Association of Victoria. It’s a great pathway to ensure your future career plan or vision comes true.

Amongst other benefits – including free job listings – BDAV Graduate Membership enables you to network with practitioners running their own design practice – who could be your future employers.

To see what your future holds, go to www.bdav.org.au or contact the BDAV at info@bdav.org.au

JOB MARKET

DOCUMENTER REQUIRED

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DRAFTSPERSON/BUILDING DESIGNER

Cramer Design, an award-winning design and interior design practice in the south-east suburbs, seeks an architectural documenter to join our team. Must have a strong understanding of town planning and working drawings and building permit applications to work on unique residential, commercial and interior projects from feasibility studies through to project management on site. Opportunity to expand your career with a developing company. Applicants must have min. 2 years’ experience using ArchiCAD (essential) and Office software, and an understanding of the BCA, strong communication skills and be able to work on multiple projects within retainable time frames. Remuneration based on experience. Please email your CV outlining your experience to dan@cramerdesign.com.au.

WoodSolutions seeks a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Technical Team Consultant to drive the organisation’s Design and Build Presentation Program across South Australia. The successful candidate will be part of a national team, with representatives in WA, Qld, NSW/ ACT, VIC, TAS. The position, starting on a 6-month trial basis, is project-based, and remuneration will reflect number and types of attendees to each event. Will suit candidates who are either self-employed, work part-time/casual or have recently retired.

Must have a relevant university degree or extensive experience in using timber in the design and build sectors or the construction industry. Min 5 years’ experience in either project management (engineering, building and construction) required. Resumes and cover letters will be received until 23 April 2018 to andreea.spoiala@fwpa.com.au.

Well-known eastern-suburbs building design firm, Harvan Design, seeks an experienced Draftsperson/Building Designer (or three) to assist our continued growth. Salary: $60K$85k + super, based on experience. Full-time role with a view to long term. Must have min 7+ years’ residential experience in the Victorian building design industry. Work includes custom home designs, medium density unit developments, apartments, commercial fitouts, energy ratings, LHA assessments, variety of smaller builder’s houses, extension & smaller work. Must have exceptional knowledge of AutoCad or Chief Architect; good knowledge of the NCC and ResCode; ability to work unsupervised and to complete drawings from scratch; ability to manage clients, consultants and authorities; great interpersonal and written skills (English language).

Email your resume to daryl@harvan.com.au.

YO U D E S I G N?

Celebrated Building Design firm, Archsign P/L, has been applauded for its excellent work ethic and comradery; with 28 years+ experience in the industry, they are NOW EYEING an enthusiastic key player to join the design and drafting team. Applicants must have minimum 5 years’ experience, qualified in building design, architecture or equivalent; technical knowledge and understanding of the Building Codes in Australia; competence dealing with clients, consultants and councils. You will love being a part of this cultured family (8 hours a day, 5 days a week, so you’d hope to be in good company). Go ahead! Hit them up! Enthral with your profile; they may already have a desk with your name on it!

Applications to ned@archsign.com.au.

DRAFTSPERSON REQUIRED

Mitcham-based Building Design firm seeks a new draftsperson (preferably a graduate - 2 years’ experience). We are a well-established residential design company with a multitude of projects in the residential arena, from new homes, extensions & renovations and unit development. Your skills with Revit are a must; AutoCad experience would be helpful.

Your attention to detail plus some construction knowledge required. Please forward your resume to info@impactdesign.com.au.

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EazBuild, a rapidly-growing team based in Eurobin, north-east Victoria, seeks a professional Draftsperson (fully-qualified, graduate or final year). We work with clients in NSW, VIC and TAS for all design, drafting and town planning services. Projects include new homes, extensions & renovations, townhouse developments and multi-use developments.

Working with our in-house specialised team consisting of Builder/Designer, Town Planner, Energy Assessor and Administration/ Finance, the right person will be passionate and focused on establishing a great work ethic and build a great client relationship.

Applicants should have Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) or equivalent (final year students, will be considered); CAD knowledge (ArchiCAD preferred); sound knowledge of planning schemes, building regulations and building materials an advantage; exceptional time management skills; ability to manage and organise projects; liaise with clients and our town planner and energy assessor; a willingness to learn; and excellent communication skills. To apply for this position, please forward your interest with your resume to info@eazbuild.com.au.

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EXPERIENCED ARCHITECTURAL DOCUMENTER

Award-winning Dig Design Docklands’ based architecture and interior design firm seeks an architectural documentation expert with an eye for detail to join our team. Must have min 5 years local post-graduate experience in documentation and a passion for producing great work, with solid experience in producing town planning and building permit documentation sets independently to back up your application. We specialiss in boutique residential developments and single residences delivered on tight timelines, but we also do work in the health, commercial and public sectors, so you must be able to work efficiently (fast) and accurately under pressure across multiple projects and project types simultaneously. Remuneration to reflect experience. Applicants must have suitable qualifications; advanced documentation experience in AutoCAD (essential), Revit (desirable); an excellent understanding of the BCA; excellent communication skills; ability to manage your time effectively and to work on multiple projects simultaneously; and a strong work ethic. Send your CV to jobs@digdesign.net.au.

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B U I L D I N G D E S I G N E R / C O N T R A C T A D M I N I S T R AT O R

Are you looking to live in a place where housing is affordable and lifestyle is paramount? Located in the thriving tourist town of Echuca, Ecotecture Design Group is seeking a highly motivated Building Designer/Contract Administrator to join our passionate design team. This senior role involves leading the team in unique projects with a strong focus on sustainable design. Based in regional Victoria, we service clients all over the state. The successful candidate will possess a minimum 2 years’ experience in building design or architecture, as well as being a competent Revit operator. Contract administration or project management will be advantageous; further training will be provided. Salary negotiable. Do you have the passion, flair and drive to join our team? Contact us at admin@edg.space.

CONTRAC T BUILDING DESIGNER/DRAFTSPERSON REQUIRED

This opportunity would allow you to work from your own home unsupervised and provide you with flexible hours to fit into your own schedule. You will need your own version of Revit 2016 or 18 to be compatible with our systems. I am looking for flexible and skilled staff that can offer potentially 1 to 2 days work a week on a contract basis, with the potential for growth. Ideally you would have excellent Revit knowledge and technical skills for town planning/building permit documentation. Written applications to Jason Gloz at admin@rnbdesign. com.au.

BUILDING DESIGNER/DRAFTSPERSON SEEKS WORK

Looking for part-time, full-time or contract work. Use Revit.

Graduated in Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural). Contact Thai on thai1105@outlook.com or 0413 966 395.

S T U D E N T M E M B E R S E E K S W O R K T O L E A R N E N E R G Y R AT I N G S

BDAV Student Member is looking for an opportunity to start her career as a NatHERS Assessor. If any member has any related positions available, either as an internship or work experience or other, please contact Ally at 0431 389 321, or via email to ally.l.li@gmail.com.

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G R A D U AT E S E E K S W O R K

Graduate Building Designer seeks full-time or part-time job, preferably in northern suburbs. Has Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) certificate; proficient in ArchiCad. Contact Christopher on 0411 820 711 or email: chris. barakat18@gmail.com.

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BDAV membership is the ultimate designers ‘must have’.

Membership Benefits include: • Belong to a true non-profit Association • Discounts on industry and business tools/services • Monthly Journal: BDAV News • Weekly eNews • Annual Awarded Magazine • Member updates • Continuing Professional Development: comprehensive program of seminars, workshops, webinars, and regional meetings • Documents for building projects: – project specifications – engagement agreements – indemnity documents – standard form contracts for residential and non-residential projects • Reference material, including a great suite of Practice Notes, Advisory Notes, and much more • Free* advice on matters including copyright, contracts, wages and conditions, legislative and regulatory requirements, etc • Access to Professional Indemnity Insurance through our preferred insurance agent • Accreditation for Thermal Performance Assessors • Lobbying and Representation • Annual Building Design Awards to promote your skills as a designer • Annual 10 Star Sustainable Design Challenge to promote knowledge of energy efficiency principles • Free website listing to generate referrals for your business in Find a Building Designer/Energy Rater

One look inside tells you that being a Member of the Building Designers Association of Victoria entitles you to many member benefits. Advantages such as important information to help you to promote your business, advice* for greater efficiencies, and especially our comprehensive Continuing Professional Development program, will assist you to reap the rewards.

• Free Job Listings for Members seeking staff or Members looking for work

Being a BDAV Member is a sound investment for your business – especially for sole-practitioners, who often work ‘in a vacuum’ and value peer support for advice and guidance.

• Help Desk

Phone: (03) 9416 0227 Fax: (03) 9416 0115 Email: info@bdav.org.au www.bdav.org.au *Advice is of an elementary nature. Anything significantly complex should be referred to an appropriate professional advisor.

BDAV is an approved CPD Provider for the Victorian building industry, as administered by Victoria’s Building Commission.

• Student Scholarships/Grants/ Awards

• Online Member Forum • Access to latest information from the nation’s leading suppliers • Networking • Use of BDAV logo: provides recognition on your website and business stationery and much more!

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Building Designers can offer an incredible range of design skills to your project To get in touch with a BDAV building designer, go to www.bdav.org.au