Intersect, October 2019

ED20 OCTOBER 2019



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Contents Why Intersect?

01. Project Matters

- Traralgon Bowls Club - Indoor Bowls Centre

- Aspect Parade

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02. InterVIEW: Peter Searle

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03. Design Matters

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04. Planning Matters

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05. Industry Matters 31 Thank you to Job Matters 40 our 06. sponsors

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Project Matters: Traralgon Bowls Club - Indoor Bowls Centre

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“ A vibrant extension to the club with a new space that can be utilised year-round and a multifunction first floor addition that not only provides a supplementary function space, but a grandstand viewing area for tournaments.”

01. Project Matters: Traralgon Bowls Club - Indoor Bowls Centre

Winner Non-Residential Design Alterations and Additions ++ Tubular fabricated truss with Kingspan Insulated Roof Panels were designed to span the 43m width of the stadium. ++ The main Arena experiences temperature differentials of 10 degrees less than the ambient external temperature.

JJC Design has transformed the Traralgon Bowls Club into a world class tournament facility, function rooms and community centre for the entire Latrobe Valley.

One of the main focuses of the design brief was to create a facility that would be unequalled for a regional based bowls club that would attract major events, both nationally and throughout Australasia.

Being regionally located, and with a downturn in the area, (due to the closure of the Hazelwood Power Station, and other major employers in the timber industry) budget was always a major issue. So, the project design and construction needed to be cognisant of not overcommitting the club financially, whilst providing a state-of-the-art facility.

The 18,000m2 corner site, located close the main activity centre of Traralgon, originally contained 4 outdoor Bowling Greens, one being a synthetic green, a bistro, gaming area, minor function rooms, and player amenities.

The vision for the new centre was to enclose the existing outdoor synthetic green and upgrade and reconfigure the administration and changeroom area as well as provide an enviable first floor multi-purpose function space that overlooked the new covered Bowls Green.

The site posed a number of challenges. Existing underground sewer and stormwater drainage ran under the existing Bowls Green. Careful planning was required to locate new footings for the proposed structure to avoid damage to this infrastructure.

Overhead power lines ran close to where the new stadium was to be located and needed to be factored into the design.



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01. Project Matters: Traralgon Bowls Club - Indoor Bowls Centre

Earlier in the analysis phase JJC Design discovered that the existing Bowls Green was not square to the existing building.

Subsequently, any new structure would need to be aligned, so that the bowlers aim was not distracted by the misalignment between the green and the roof structure above.

During construction it was discovered that the existing survey and sewer information was incorrect, so amendments to the documents during the construction phase were required. The redesign required the new column to be placed, so not to make the portal frame spacing look uneven from the adjoining frames.

Sustainability sits at the heart of this design.

The club’s insulated panels and air-flow solutions keep the temperature comfortable for crowds and competitors without the need for air conditioning, reducing the construction costs and more importantly, the ongoing operational costs. During days of extreme heat, the main arena remains 10 degrees cooler than outside.

To enclose the main Bowls Green arena, a new tubular fabricated truss with Kingspan insulated roof panels, was designed to span the 43m width of the stadium. Not only does the structure span the enormous distance, but it also avoids the nearby powerlines by adopting a canted wall to the northern side of the building.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Designer:

JJC Design

www.jjcdesign.com.au Builder:

BFN Developments

Stuctural Engineer: Gamcorp Consulting Engineers Building Surveyor:

Water Shed Building Consultants

Photographer:

Matthew Mallet Photography

MAJOR SUPPLIERS FOR THE PROJECT

Viridian Glass Kingspan Palram SUNPAL® Multi, SUNPAL® Multiwall Polycarbonate Standing Seam Panel

The elevated deck provides a breakout space from the adjacent function area while allowing members to view tournaments below.

3D Wall Panels

The implementation of high performance Kingspan insulated wall and roof panels, provides optimal insulation levels for the building.

This allows for no mechanical air-conditioning in the Bowls Arena.

High performance double glazing, (while not required for Total Section J compliance) also aids in the thermal comfort for the players.

Larson Scyon™, Matrix wall Cladding, James Hardie Essa stone Laminex

The use of transparent Sunpal Multi-wall sheeting also provides ambient light to the Bowls Arena, and reduces the overall lighting requirements, whilst still providing an excellent degree of thermal efficiency. Recently during days of extreme heat, the main Arena, experiences temperature differentials of 10 degrees less than the ambient external temperature.

The considered design, sustainable construction and community focused facilities are sure to delight visitors from around Victoria and Australia for years to come.





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The intricate thought behind the building design has created a state-of-the-art facility that rivals anything in Victoria, even in metropolitan Melbourne.

In the Clubs own words “These additions not only met our expectations, they exceeded them!”.

JJC Design Traralgon Bowls Club - Indoor Bowls Centre



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Project Matters: Aspect Parade 

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“Project Now have used dark stained spotted gum cladding as a feature and for practicality, blending the home seamlessly with its surrounds.”

01. Project Matters: Aspect Parade

Winner Excellence in Use of Timber ++ Spotted Gum cladding produces a building which successfully achieves a sense of warmth and the minimalist look ++ The scale, rhythm and natural variation of the Spotted Gum cladding produces a building which successfully achieves both a sense of warmth and the minimalist look required.

Project Now have excelled in the use of timber with Aspect Parade showcasing what can be achieved through variances in timber grade, texture, colour, grain and direction.

Set on the edge of an estate on a site with dual street frontages - a four lane major thoroughfare on one side and main street within the estate on the other. A further side aspect fronts an open reserve at the estate entry.

An extensive tree protection zone, stormwater easement running through the middle of the block and planning requirements for transparent fencing head the key design challenges. The challenges were overcome by splitting the home into distinct volumes. This allowed for inward facing openings, combined with a series of wing walls for privacy and allowed the dwelling to then shape around the tree protection zone.

The timber theme has been carried throughout the home creating a relationship between inside and outside. By highlighting timber, Project Now have created both a sense of warmth and created a highly aesthetically pleasing home for its occupants.

Suspended linkways were used to connect the Garage to the main volume and then the main volume to the Master Bedroom pod which allows for stormwater services to pass underneath, unencumbered by any footings.

The client brief included the need for privacy which was achieved through the use of cladding and fenestration positioning. With the limited fenestration across the open frontages, the selection of the spotted gum cladding gives the dwelling both warmth and sophistication.

To provide the proportion of home required the Aspect Parade was split into a series of volumes organised around an open axis punctuated on each end by a sweeping shade structure. Further pods, separated by raised, glass wall linkways provide a layered threshold through the dwelling, delineating yet link the volumes as a whole.

A series of timber clad volumes are organised around an axis of a fully openable dining and connected deck, punctuated on each end by a sweeping shade structure, denoting each entry. Further pods, separated by raised glass-wall walkways provide a layered threshold through the dwelling, delineating yet linking the volumes wholly.

The volumes are clad in a dark stained Spotted Gum timber to allow the well-proportioned home to nestle into its context and inward facing openings allow for both internal privacy and externally, a minimalist facade. The dark stained spotted gum will turn grey as it ages complementing the black, further demonstrating Project Now’s considered approach to the design over time.

The dwelling achieved a 6-star rating for a thermally comfortable home. The use of timber as the predominant cladding was supplied as a responsibly harvested product. The supplier supports timber mills and agents who harvest timber responsibly and source and supply timbers with environmental certification.

The scale, rhythm and natural variation of the Spotted Gum cladding produces a building which successfully achieves both a sense of warmth and the minimalist look required; the dark stain of the timber lends an air of quality and sophistication to the project.

The use of timber is the major factor that allows the home to sit within its site as though no other building, in no other cladding, could possibly be considered.

Further pods, separated by raised glass-wall walkways provide a layered threshold through the dwelling, delineating yet linking the volumes.

The volumes are clad in a dark stained Spotted Gum timber to allow the well-proportioned home to nestle into its context and inward facing openings allow for both internal privacy and  externally, a minimalist façade.

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“ The feature that stands out for this project is that it doesn’t stand out. ” Project Now Aspect Parade



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01. Project Matters: Aspect Parade ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Designer:

Project Now

www.projectnow.net.au

Builder:

Macneil Group

Structural Engineer: McClellands Building Surveyor: Lighthouse Building Permits Landscape Designer: PLOT Landscape Architects Pty Ltd Photographer:

H-Studios

MAJOR SUPPLIERS FOR THE PROJECT

Euclad - Spotted Gum



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InterVIEW



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02. InterVIEW

Peter Searle Peter Searle is an award winning building designer who specialises in residential building design of all types, including new homes, town house developments, large alterations and additions in city, suburban and heritage conservation settings.

Peter approaches each new project with an individual response to make the most of the project brief, the site attributes and orientation, maximising the sense of space and connection to the landscape. He is committed to providing design excellence, based on responsible and creative resource allocation, underpinned by sustainable passive design principles.

What is/are your favorite project/s that you have worked on, and why?

I find the fellowship and support within Design Matters is gratifying and I look forward to updates and shared information.

My favourite project was the Fitzroy Townhouses in inner city Melbourne.

My favorite Australian building is?

Numerous challenges arose during this project which really kept me on my toes.

Namely the size of the land to fit two townhouses plus a pool, the heritage overlay, height and shadow constraints and making sure both properties were sound proof from urban noise. This project was prior to the launch of my business so I was mindful to set a benchmark for all future projects.

Another favourite is a futuristic design, not yet built. I feature this on my website as “Design Dreamer” and it is a stylish and impactful home with an environmental conscience. A top ten finalist in the James Hardie Dream Designer Awards.

To date, my biggest business/design challenge has been?

During my time working for Bates Smart Architects, I was involved in the refurbishments for 101 Collins Street and the Old Treasury building, both iconic buildings and influenced by historic European designs. Glenn Murrcut was working with Bates Smart at the time and I was so interested to learn about his passion for true Australian designs, particularly Swinburne University in Lilydale and his rural country houses with their curved and spectacular high pitch rooflines.

My favorite international building is?

This would have to be the Palladian Villas of the Veneto in Italy.

Extraordinary stunning mansions so historic, they are now considered World Heritage sites by UNESCO.

My biggest on-going challenge is when prospective clients become aware, I am profoundly deaf. I usually take an interpreter to my first client meeting, however once they realise my skills lie in my design and drawings, the hearing aspect no longer remains such an issue. I would like this understanding to carry across not just clients, but also to developers.

My words of wisdom for a student building designer are...

One challenge is meeting clients’ expectations, particularly when the brief is for a huge house on a tiny piece of land! Sometimes explaining Town Planning regulations to clients is not so easy.

When I was a child I wanted to be?

My favorite finish is?

Natural stone, timber cladding and sleek metals for a contemporary feel.

The architectural style of the home I grew up in?

I went to boarding school in coastal Portsea, Victoria as a young boy. The old building, Delgany was built in the 1900’s and was reminiscent of a limestone castle. This is probably why I love the use of stone today.

Our family also lived in a contemporary home overlooking the wild cliffs of Port Philip Bay. This is where my preferred use of timber cladding comes from. Another family home was Georgian style – I don’t think that one influenced my work in any way though!

I joined Design Matters because?

You may or may not be aware I am profoundly deaf, which in its way does limit me in social circles. I need to rely on keeping up-to-date with a network and staying connected with other members in the industry.

Work and study hard. Follow through with your passions and never stop learning. There is always something that surrounds us that can be interpreted architecturally. As long as you never lose this ability to keep learning and developing you will be fine.

Of course, you won’t believe it, all my life I wanted to be a pilot!

I love the shape of wings and the speed that comes from aeronautical design. Unfortunately being deaf shattered my dreams! At the age of 16 I became interested in architecture.

Melbourne University offered me a placement but they were worried about my theory abilities (in those days there was no support by way of interpreters) so RMIT thereby offered me the chance to study Architectural Technology.

Outside of work, I am passionate about...

Renovating houses, supporting my young family, all sports and driving fast cars!

At the moment I am reading...

I am not a novel reader, but do enjoy design magazines and am interested in anything Formula one and Commercial Aircraft.

My life in 4 words?

Happiness, Respect, Knowledge and Contentment.



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The first cross laminated timber manufacturing plant in Australia

03. Design Matters

XLam Factory Tour

By Tracey Toohey, Design Matters Member

Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) Construction may very well be a more attractive option for Designers now the manufacturing plant in Wodonga, Victoria is up and running. XLam started manufacturing in March 2018 and currently has an output of 20,000m3 with plans to ramp up to 60,000m3.

On Thursday the 19th of September a group consisting of Building Designers, Builders, Engineers and Thermal Performance Assessors from the local area with a couple from Melbourne were treated to a very informative tour of the XLam plant organised by Sherlyn Moynihan from Design Matters and Anthony Antonino from XLam. The timber used in the panel production is radiata pine from the Tumbarumba NSW Hyne timber mills. It is a lower grade than the MGP10 but don’t think that makes it a poorer quality product, the process and high tech equipment checks every stick of timber for moisture content quality and grain

orientation and is photographed. Moisture content is 12 to 16% for those who like the detail.

The timber has defects removed, planed, finger jointed, trimmed and orientated to the optimal grain direction, glued, layered then subjected to pressure in a large press.

Finally entering a huge CNC machine to be cut to order before packing and shipping. Each panel is specifically designed for purpose. This can be anywhere from 3 to 9 layers. The majority of production is 3 to 5 layers. The biggest panel they can manufacture is 3.4m by 16m however transport and site constraints will determine the shipping size.

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Every panel has three samples cut from it for photographing, testing and storing. Two are subject to wet and dry testing, simulating 50 years of life, to make sure there is no delamination, the other sample is stored for 7 years. 99% of panels are passed as acceptable. Anthony conveyed a real sense that quality is important to XLam as they know they are pioneers for the product in Australia.

Currently treated and un-treated panels are made though Anthony did say they may move to all treated in the future.

Looking around the factory there didn’t seem to be much waist.

Reject timber that is too high in moisture goes back to the mill, timber that is too dry is discarded and can be used for other purposes. The sawdust from the CNC machine, a mix of treated and un-treated timber is a waste product.

03. Design Matters

Welcome two new team members We would like to welcome two new members to the Design Matters team...Elaine Centeno and Katie Leguizamon.

XLam doesn’t have storage facilities so project timing is very important. While we were there some panels were being wrapped in a breathable moisture proof wrap, not something they normally do but obviously an option at an addition cost.

CLT panels are not a product you will buy off the shelf, all projects are specifically designed and engineered.

Construction methods are also specific to the project. To quote Anthony, “You can’t just go to Bunnings and buy screws and fixing brackets off the shelf”.

The product is not aimed at the general housing market but may be ideal for multi-story residential units or commercial projects and possibly for difficult sites. CLT is not competing with the stud frame wall but more the tilt concrete panel.

For interest I did a quick calculation and found the amount of timber used in say a residential project could be anywhere from 2 to 5 times more depending on where it was used. Great for locking up carbon but an added expense that would not be attractive to the project home market. However, for the right project a design employing CLT’s excellent structural properties, for example a wall frame that also serves the purpose of a structural beam, will make it very attractive, along with the speed of construction with floor, wall and roof panels being craned into place.

XLam provide help in the design process and recommends they be contacted early to ensure the design makes the most of the CLT product in terms of economics, structural design and construction sequencing. There are currently no Australian Standards for this type of construction. It must be treated as a performance measure under the NCC. XLam can help with supporting technical documentation for the performance requirements.

The very modern Wodonga plant employees 30 people, and personally I’m pleased to see this in a regional area. The tour was very informative and interesting and I can see this product appealing to a variety of people particularly those with an interest in carbon sequestration and building with products with less embodied energy.

For those wanting more information www.xlam.co.nz

Elaine Centeno, Events & Administration Co-ordinator Since graduating from La Trobe - Bachelor of Business Event Management & Marketing in 2017, Elaine has worked as an Events Coordinator managing conferences, workshops and community events for local & global teams.

Elaine has fulfilled her passion for Event Management by being actively involved in the event industry - volunteering and participating in a number of large scale Melbourne events including Melbourne Cup Parade, Moomba and Australian Grand Prix.

Elaine has a passion for dancing, photography and is a social media whizz.

Email Elaine at: admin@designmatters.org.au

Katie Leguizamon, Administration Officer Katie has joined the team as Administration Officer (extended leave cover). Katie has held a number of admin roles including Administrative Assistant / Social Media Manager at Designer Builders Inc, and four years as the Administrative Assistant for the School of Education at Concordia University, Ann Arbor, Michigan.

In addition to her Bachelors of Arts in Communications: Public Relations & Advertising Katie has an MBA with an emphasis in Management. Katie moved to Australia, from the United States and is enjoying exploring Melbourne and spending time with her husband.

Email Katie at: info@designmatters.org.au 

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03. Design Matters

Don’t wait for CPD to become compulsory, there are good reasons to invest in your professional development now!

Perhaps you entered your profession 15 plus years ago or have recently commenced your journey as a building designer or energy rater or an engineer or a surveyor or other chosen profession. Has it turned out to be an exciting adventure or what you dreamt it to be?

If the first thing you ask when you get to work is ”Is it five o’clock yet?” or as a graduate, “Why aren’t I getting the roles I want?

Or as an employee, “Why aren’t I progressing further in my role?”, then it is likely, you are not living up to your own expectations in a professional sense.

Blame yourself for not taking part in your own continuing professional development, also known as CPD. Don’t think it’s necessary at this point in your life -even if CPD is not compulsory?

Think again! There are plenty of reasons why CPD is important in every way possible – professionally and personally.

Continuing professional development’ commonly abbreviated to ‘CPD’ refers to the work-related learning and development that should continue throughout your career. Professionals in some fields must complete mandatory CPD requirements in order to maintain their registration. For others it is entirely discretionary but no less important. CPD is one of the key mechanisms by which

Keeping up-to-date with technical developments in your area(s) of specialisation

Honing existing skills and developing new ones

high standards of professional practice and the relevance and currency of qualifications and experience are maintained.

CPD covers a wide range of professional development options.

‘Formal CPD’ involves activities such as participation in short courses that enhance or add to your skills. It includes activities such as work-related courses and attendance at conferences.

‘Informal CPD’ includes learning new skills on the job and being mentored by somebody with more experience in your field.

Informal CPD can also take place away from work settings – for example, when professionals learn about leadership by volunteering in their local community.

CPD: is an investment for you and your current or future employer or your business Whatever your chosen field, continuing professional development (CPD) involves maintaining, enhancing and extending your knowledge, expertise and competence. It includes:

Extending your knowledge into other relevant fields

CPD

INVESTING IN YOUR FUTURE

Developing an understanding of the practical application of new skills and knowledge

Applying your learning and accumulating experience



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It’s useful to think of CPD as an investment – an investment by you in your career and an investment in your development as a contributing professional by your employer.

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engaging in an activity that develops you as a person.

From martial arts to debating and from visual arts to yoga the choices are limited only by your imagination.

Applying a ‘return on investment’ mindset to planning your CPD is important because it focuses your thinking on the potential return in terms of career benefits from an investment of your time effort and possibly funding.

For professionals with a ‘CPD hours’ requirement to maintain their professional registration or ‘chartered’ status to achieve CPD choices must take into account the registering body’s criteria in terms of what counts.

To apply a ‘return on investment’ approach to CPD it helps to ask yourself the following questions about the potential value of each CPD activity you consider:

These are usually published online. However no professional association or registration board sets upper limits on how much CPD you can do. Also keep in mind that some of your career aspirations may go beyond your technical accreditation – for example if you aspire to move into management – and your CPD planning should be shaped accordingly.

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what are the intended learning outcomes from this activity? (if the activity is a formal course this is a good question to ask the course provider)

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what is the relevance of this particular activity to my current work role?

Making the most of your investment in CPD

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how will my employer benefit when I achieve the intended learning outcomes?

Making the most of your investment in CPD involves three complementary activities:

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how will others (for example – clients, colleagues) benefit from my learning?

1. maintaining a professional development portfolio

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what are the longer-term benefits?

A smorgasbord of choices There is a smorgasbord of continuing professional development (CPD) choices available to professionals who are willing to think creatively and analytically about their current role and career aspirations. There are three broad categories to think about: 1. formal CPD 2. informal work-related CPD 3. activities external to your work that contribute to your CPD. Formal CPD includes: •

full and part-time study including both accredited and non-accredited courses

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conferences and seminars

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undertaking research

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writing papers that have been refereed and delivering work-related presentations

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in-service education

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External CPD

There are many opportunities to enhance your CPD through activities external to your workplace; for example: •

volunteering can help develop your social skills capacity for leadership and/or project management skills

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2. commitment to reflective practice 3. taking control of your CPD. Your professional development portfolio A professional development portfolio is your personal record of CPD activities and the value derived from them. It includes but goes well beyond keeping a record of formal learning activities such as the short courses and conferences you have attended.

A comprehensive professional development portfolio should include: •

a record of attendance at formal learning activities including details of the scope of your learning and the relevance to your work

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evidence of your ongoing learning and development for example copies of any papers you have delivered

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evaluation of your learning – for example how those around you at work – colleagues customers and the like have benefited from your investments in CPD

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supporting documents such as certificates from accredited and non-accredited courses you have attended

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a record of your reflections on your learning.

Here at Design Matters we provide our members with an online facility to track the time you spend on CPD .However, our system is not designed to provide the portfolio facilities outlined above.

The benefits of maintaining a detailed portfolio include: •

putting your hand up for a committee role associated with your involvement in a sport as a parent or in service or other club for people with shared interests

a ready source of detailed records that help keep your resume up to date and evidence your achievements

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the basis for planning the next stages of your CPD

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a focus for reflecting on the return on your investment in CPD

learning something new that is likely to help progress your career – for example learning a foreign language

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evidence of your career progress as inspiration to maintain your commitment to CPD.



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Reflection and CPD Reflection is about giving careful thought to your experiences at work to facilitate ongoing improvement in your performance.

In the context of continuing professional development it includes thinking about your performance at work and the ways in which you can improve. It also involves thinking critically about the professional development activity you undertake in order to evaluate what you have learned its application in your current work role and its value to your employer. CPD-related reflection includes asking yourself questions about: •

aspects of your work performance that could be improved

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how new knowledge or a new skill could be applied in your current work role

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who would benefit from your doing so

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what you would need to do differently in order to successfully apply what you have learned

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whether you found anything challenging

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if you have any habits that would need to be changed in order to apply what you have learned.

Reflection should also involve an examination of your own subjective experience. For example, you applied a newly learnt skill from a recent course at work and it felt very awkward. You feel tempted to revert to how you did things before. You evaluate the benefits of persisting. By applying reflective practice in this way many professionals have been enabled to deal competently with their own resistance to change.

Taking control of your CPD - don’t wait for compulsory CPD

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Reflecting on your strengths and areas for improvement in your work.

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Listening to and acting on feedback from your manager and from colleagues.

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Being alert for CPD opportunities and assessing their relevance to your professional development needs.

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Devoting time to career planning.

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Ensuring that you have discussions with your manager about CPD, your interests and the organisation’s needs. This can lead to useful discussions about the level of support possible; i.e. the extent to which your employer is willing to invest in your CPD.

Town Planning Consultants

Regardless of whether you have mandatory CPD criteria to satisfy or your investment in CPD is purely discretionary the most satisfying results are achieved by professionals who drive their own CPD rather than waiting for a ‘push’ to satisfy professional registration requirements or when a manager points out areas for improvement. Over time the following activities can help you to be proactive and drive your own CPD.

Where Your Vision is Our Purpose 435 Nepean Highway Frankston Victoria 3199 03 8765 2455 info@townplanningco.com.au townplanningco.com.au



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Here are 8 tangible reasons why CPD Matters:

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IT IMPROVES YOUR JOB PERFORMANCE

Every job eventually becomes routine, but then this behaviour breeds complacency. When employees become complacent, then their work is either uninspired or riddled with errors.

One of the benefits of CPD is that your job performance improves because of: •

new skills learned from professional development

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a rejuvenation in your career; newfound interest in this field

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you want to apply skills you recently acquired

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a desire for better pay and promotion.

These characteristics are common once you routinely participate in workshops, enrol in courses or take advantage of the Design Matters CPD program.

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YOU HONE AND UPDATE YOUR SKILLS

Professionals typically determine that CPD saved their careers.

Without career development, they may have been stuck in an entry- or low-level position. You are treading water if you refuse to hone and update your skills.

To better grasp this area, it is important to put yourselves in an employer’s shoes: wouldn’t you rather hire someone who is continually adding a new skill to their CV? Learning should be a lifelong ambition, not something you do for a few years. And the more you learn, the greater the benefits you get to enjoy.

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YOU BOOST YOUR EARNINGS

A lot of workers anticipate being compensated highly just for being themselves. But that’s not how the job market functions.

Your human capital, supply and demand and employee-employer agreements are what matter – not what you feel you are entitled to.

With professional development, you will inevitably see your earnings jump. This could be accomplished by attaining new skills, adding a new accreditation to your CV or meeting industry insiders at these events that can lead to a new employment opportunity.

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YOU STAY RELEVANT

Great! You were on the cutting edge of technology in the 1990s when the digital disruption commenced in various technology and software systems. Unfortunately, a lot of us eventually become irrelevant if we don’t do anything to stay current. This is only expected when you refrain from finding a new skill, gaining a qualification in another subject or developing your current crop of professional attributes.

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IT OPENS NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU

Unfortunately, many of us expect the door to open without even pulling at the knob. We just wait for opportunities to be placed in front of us rather than try to seek them out and do what it takes to find chances to grow.

The one main outcome, and potentially the most important of CPD is that you will start to witness an abundance of new prospects. The more you develop professionally, the more you will begin to see an enormous amount of ways to succeed, from a potential employer-calling you to finally advancing in the firm you’ve been employed by for the last nine years.

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YOU REMAIN INTERESTED IN YOUR CAREER

Over a long period of time, people just become disinterested in their careers. There could be a diverse array of reasons for this dissatisfaction: burnout, disengagement, monotony and frustration.

Just because your job is not challenging, that doesn’t mean you need to sit on the sidelines going through the motions. You can take action to not only remain committed to the workplace but also reinvigorate your career by launching a plan to continuing your professional development.

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YOU EXPAND YOUR SOCIAL NETWORK

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YOU MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TO THE TEAM OR CREATE A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE FOR YOUR BUSINESS

How big is your social network? We are not talking about the number of friends you have on Facebook or the number of followers on Twitter. We mean your true social network: industry contacts, your contact on your phone with numbers, and sources who can connect you with the right people who will then connect you with additional right people.

If you begin to notice that more of your colleagues or your competitors are more up to date, resourceful and passionate than you are and business is booming for them, then it is a sign that you have been left behind in your profession.

The importance of CPD is that you begin! Ensure you are current and on point in order to attract the right role and client. It will give you the edge.

This article was written using the following sources: http://www.fourleaf.com.au/, www.careeraddict.com, http://www.professionalsaustralia.org.au

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

04. Planning Matters

Updates on apartment standards, land mapping, VCAT and bushfire prone mapping Extension of Better Apartment Standards

Contaminated Land Mapping

The Victorian State Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) has been consulting on changes to the Better Apartment Design Standards, which were introduced to Victoria’s Planning Schemes in April 2017. The next phase of the Standards seeks to ensure apartment developments have a positive impact on their local area. DELWP has prepared a discussion paper proposing potential changes to the Apartment Standards, with five main policy aims seeking to provide:

DELWP has created an interactive online mapping tool named Victoria Unearthed, which provides site specific information about land, groundwater, historical business listings and potential contamination. Victoria Unearthed includes information on EPA Licenced sites, EPA Audits, Groundwater Restricted Use, the Victorian Landfill Register, Historical Business Listings and Environmental Audit Overlays.

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Green space in common areas of buildings, preferably with trees to provide shade and landscaping that softens the street. Proposed changes include requiring all apartment developments to include landscaped communal open space and prioritise canopy trees in landscaping schemes;

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High quality building facades made from robust, durable and attractive materials that complement surrounding buildings and provide visual interest. Proposed changes include requirements for high-quality external building design through form and fittings, durable building materials, and making external walls accessible for maintenance;

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Protection from wind impacts on surrounding streets and open space, so that spaces are comfortable to use and likely to be used more often. Proposed changes include an assessment of wind effects for buildings of five storeys or more;

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Attractive, engaging streets that enhance the amenity, safety and walkability of the neighbourhood and;

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Better managed construction impacts on existing neighbourhoods. Proposed changes include a requirement to consider how a site will be managed prior to and during construction.

Part of the back-end of this new tool includes the historic Sands & McDougall directories, from as far back as the 1800s, which have been digitised by the State Library of Victoria. So take a look, but be warned – you can waste a number of hours looking up your old home or neighbourhood and marvelling at what sites used to house a cooper, coal merchant, jean merchant, milliner, tailer or boot repairer way-back-when.

For those looking to use it for more professional purposes, more information and user’s guides can be found at: www.environment.vic.gov.au/sustainability/victoria-unearthed

Submissions closed on 27 September 2019 – but stay tuned for the outcomes.



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VCAT Red Dot Decisions – Development Plans The recent Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (the Tribunal) case ID-FLK Gisborne Pty Ltd v Macedon Ranges SC [2019] VCAT 1336 considered whether VCAT has the power to amend and/or consider a version of a Development Plan that differs from the Development Plan that formed the basis of the responsible authority’s decision.

A Development Plan Overlay (DPO) is a planning control which requires an overall ‘Development Plan’ to be prepared before planning permits can be issued for land use or development, so that change within a specified area is co-ordinated. The Development Plan usually sets out conditions for land uses and new built form and may be prepared by Council or by landowners. Development Plans are often associated with the subdivision of multiple parcels of land in different ownership and/or of substantial size The Development Plan Overlay requires that any use and development must be generally in accordance with the development plan.

In ID-FLK Gisborne Pty Ltd v Macedon Ranges SC the permit applicant appealed Council’s failure to indicate that it was satisfied with a proposed Development Plan within a reasonable time, under Section 149 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 (P&E Act).

After a partial resolution through mediation, and to facilitate the final determination of the matter, the applicant distributed an amended Development Plan prior to the final VCAT hearing. The question then arose: Does VCAT have the power to amend or substitute a Development Plan under Section 127 of the Victorian Civil And Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 (VCAT Act), which provides that at any time, the Tribunal may order that any document in a proceeding be amended?

This issue arose partly because of a decision in another case (TC Rice Pty Ltd v Cardinia SC [2019] VCAT 64) which found that the Tribunal did not have the jurisdiction to amend an application which was made under the Gambling Regulation Act 2003, as that application was not a document “in a proceeding” [and] as such a document was created prior to the commencement of the relevant proceeding. That case involved both a planning application and a Gambling Regulations application, and the Tribunal found that:

Section 51(1) of the VCAT Act does not confer power on the Tribunal to accept an amended application under s 3.3.4 of the GR Act. In its review jurisdiction, the Tribunal acquires only those powers and discretions of the Commission necessary to make the decision under review and not any powers and discretions relevant for any other purpose.

Clause 64 in Schedule 1 of the VCAT Act sets out provisions for the amendment of an application, expressly empowering VCAT to amend an application made to the original decision-maker.

However, Clause 64 does not apply to appeals made under Section 149 of the P&E Act. There is no formal application requirement under the P&E Act for the approval of a Development Plan, nor any notice requirements, and therefore no formal application which might later be sought to be amended at VCAT. The approval of a Development Plan is considered a “secondary consent” matter, or a “to the satisfaction of” matter, rather than a primary statutory approval (such as a planning permit). The Tribunal considered that an amended Development Plan that differs from the Development Plan that formed the basis of the responsible authority’s decision, that is then under appeal, can be amended because: •

Under Section 51 of the VCAT Act, in determining a proceeding for review, VCAT can (amongst other things) vary the decision under review or set aside the decision and substitute another decision. That may involve simply filing or producing an alternative version of the Development Plan, similar to the secondary consent process; or

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Practitioners working within DPOs should be aware of the requirement to be generally in accordance with the approved development plan – or their obligation to seek approval for a new or amended development plan as part of their planning approval.

Bushfire Prone Area Mapping Updated On 10 September 2019 the Bushfire Prone Area Map for Victoria was updated, including parts of Ballarat, Bass Coast, Baw Baw, Cardinia, Casey, Golden Plains, Greater Geelong, Hume, Latrobe, Macedon Ranges, Melton, Mitchell, South Gippsland, Surf Coast, Warrnambool, Wellington, Whittlesea, Wodonga, and Wyndham municipalities.

Planning permit applications for specified uses and developments within Bushfire Prone Areas require a response to bushfire risk, in accordance with Clause 13.02-1S, even where those properties are not within a Bushfire Management Overlay.

Should you have undecided planning permit applications with Council or in preparation for lodging within these municipalities, it would be prudent to check whether the changes affect your land, by either including or removing your site from the requirement to provide a bushfire risk assessment.

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

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05. Industry Matters

Leadership Scholarships for Women in Construction For fifteen years, Women & Leadership Australia (WLA) has been developing female leadership and supporting the presence of women in business and community leadership roles.

Prioritising women who work in male-dominated environments such as the construction sector has been a key component of the strategic impetus of the WLA to date.

Funding grants are currently available to women who work in the Construction sector to support their participation in a professional development program. The fee support opportunity provides women with grants of between $2,000 and $7,000 to enable participation in a range of leadership development programs suitable for junior managers right through to executive level women.

The programs are suitable for junior managers right through to executive level women and are delivered nationally on a part-time basis via WLA’s blended learning model.

How to register Expressions of Interest close 22 November.

For more information and to register visit www.wla.edu.au/funding

www.lsplanning.com.au

TPA Reminder: You have until 31st October to fulfil your CPD obligations for this accreditation year.

Ensure you are up to date in order to receive your renewal invitation!

LS Planning Pty Ltd offers experience and expertise across abroad range of planning issues, such as: • Planning permit application preparation and management • Planning reports • Representation at VCAT • Expert witness advice and representation • Planning Scheme amendments • Strategic planning • Residential development concept preparation Town Planning is a complex field which is constantly evolving and requires a level of expertise to achieve a successful outcome.

Please call the team at LS Planning on 03 9399 1236 to find out how we can assist you with your next project.



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Bupa offers the value you need Discover the benefits of being a Bupa member, which you get in addition to your corporate benefits, to help you take care of your health and wellbeing and live a healthier, happier life.

Pay nothing for dental check-ups

Taking care of your mental health

Pay nothing for regular dental check-ups, mouth guards, bitewing X-rays, scale and cleans and fluoride treatments at Members First Platinum dentists when you have selected combined Hospital and Extras cover (up to yearly limits).2

To support our members, we pay towards the cost of both psychology and counselling, at recognised providers, under our mental health category on most Extras and packaged covers.

Age-based discount on all Domestic Hospital covers

Corporate cover with great benefits

If you’re aged 18-29, you could be entitled to receive an agebased discount on your Domestic Hospital cover in addition to your current corporate benefits. The discount is calculated at 2% for each year you’re aged under 30, when you first purchase Domestic Hospital cover. 3

Bupa have teamed up with your employer so you can access a range of health and wellness services as well as unique corporate benefits. Join your colleagues on your corporate health plan to take advantage of these benefits, including discounted health insurance premiums that may be available to you.

Switching is easy. Talk to us today.

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Only for new customers on selected combined corporate Hospital and Extras cover issued by Bupa HI Pty Ltd ABN 81 000 057 590 who join on direct debit or payroll deduction (if available) between 01/09/2019 and 31/10/2019 and who mention the phrase “Get Bupa corporate six weeks free” upon joining. Offer excludes Overseas Student Health Cover and Hospital products combined with Orange 50 or Orange 60 Extras products.

Members must maintain a combined corporate Hospital and Extras cover for 30 consecutive days from the join date to be eligible to receive the six weeks free offer. 2 and 6 month waiting period waiver commences from the join d ate and only applies to selected Extras. Other waiting period s apply. Yearly limits, fund and policy rules apply. Not available with other offers. See the full terms and conditions here: https://www.bupa.com.au/ health-insurance/campaigns/6-weeks-free-terms 2Available to Bupa members who have selected combined Hospital and Extras cover that includes general dental. Excludes Your Choice Extras 60 when general dental is not selected and Orange 50 and Orange 60 prod ucts. Yearly limits, waiting period s, fund and policy rules apply. Full details at bupa.com.au/members-first-platinum. 3The age-based d iscount is calculated at 2% for each year you are aged under 30, when you first purchase Domestic Hospital cover. The maximum discount is 10% for 18 to 25-year-olds. The discount applies based on how many adults are on the cover, and the size of their respective discounts, which are based on their age. Discounts will begin to phase out from 41 years of age. This is a voluntary Australian Government initiative that Bupa has chosen to adopt. Bupa HI Pty Ltd ABN 81 000 057 590. (BKQY-VQS6)

04. Industry Matters

small home BIG LIFE: Challenge your thinking Aimed to promote the small house trend, TAFE and University Building Design, Architecture and Interior Design students are given the challenge to submit designs for a small house that is innovative, functional, energy efficient and buildable.

Design Matters is proud to support the small home BIG LIFE competition which aims to promote the small house trend.

TAFE and University Building Design, Architecture and Interior Design students are offered the opportunity to participate in this trend by designing and presenting their proposal for a small house that is innovative, functional, energy efficient and buildable.

Small house design requires careful attention to how occupants are likely to live, move through and use their small home.

Consideration must be given to how the small space will be furnished, where belongings will be stored, how guests will be accommodated and how a smaller-than-normal space can be made to feel inviting rather than confining.

The small home BIG LIFE competition challenges students to show us how a big life is possible in a small home.

Registrations are now open for the Small home BIG LIFE competition.

Register before 5pm 6th March 2020 at smallhomebiglife.com.au Who can enter Current students (full & part time) at TAFE (Victoria) studying Building Design or Interior Design or current full & part time students at Victorian Universities studying the Bachelor of Design (Architecture) or Bachelor of Interior Design (or equivalent).

The competition consists of three separate categories:

Awards

1. XXSMALL house (up to 45m ) 2. XSMALL house (50m2 – 60m2) 3. Small Family House (up to 100m2)

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Best XXSmall House up to 45m2 Macbook Pro, A Cube Bed + Cover, one year subscription to Sanctuary Magazine & one year Design Matters Student Membership

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Best XSmall House 50 - 60m2 Macbook Air, one year subscription to Sanctuary Magazine & one year Design Matters Student Membership

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Best Small Family Home up to 100m2 Apple Ipad Mini, one year subscription to Sanctuary Magazine & one year Design Matters Student Membership

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Runner Up Best XXSmall House up to 45m2 $100 & one year Design Matters Student Membership

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Note that only one entry per student will be considered. Proposals may be either single or double storey but must meet the maximum m2 requirement (measured to include wall thicknesses).

The following minimum spatial requirements must be met for an entry to be considered: •

For XXS & XS categories, at least one bedroom that allows min. double bed, bed side tables and clothes storage.

For Small Family Category at least one main bedroom and 2 additional bedrooms (3 in total)

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One bathroom (can be shower only in XXS & XS category but bath and shower required in Small Family size).

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Laundry facilities (can be combined in bathroom).

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Living / dining that allows seating / space for minimum 2 people (4 people for Small Family size) and space for appropriate furniture including television, seating, coffee table/s, dining table & chairs, books / general storage.

Runner Up Best Small Family House up to 100m2 $100 & one year Design Matters Student Membership

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Access to outdoor living area off living space.

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Adequate storage allowing for linen, clothes, brooms, vacuum cleaner etc.

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Space identified for study / computer / phone.

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Kitchen to include sink, hotplate, microwave, fridge, pantry, rangehood and preparation space.

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Provide undercover parking (garage or car park) for the Small Family size (optional for XXS & XS size).

Registration Closes 6th March 2020 Design Submissions by 20th March 2020 (Soft Copy) Winners Announced Saturday 18th April 2020 All finalists work will be posted on the small home BIG LIFE website and finalists and winners work will be displayed at the 2020 HIA Home Show at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 16th – 19th April 2020.

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04. Industry Matters

Release of FirstRate5 v5.2.11 (3.13) FirstRate5 v5.2.11 (3.13) is now available as a free download from www.fr5.com.au. Sustainability Victoria is pleased to announce that this new version includes an improved Undo function and also a new Ventilation and Ceiling Penetration tool.

The FR5 user manual has been updated and two videos have been prepared to explain the new features contained in FR5 v5.2.11 (3.13).

The first video provides a general overview of the new features.

Ventilation and Ceiling Penetration tool A new tool has been added so users can now input ventilation and ceiling penetrations (e.g. downlights, exhaust fans) visually on the Plan tab instead of through a table on the Zoning tab. Users can now click on the Penetration Tool and then click on the drawing canvass to mark where penetrations are located.

Copy and split wall functionality New ‘Split’ and ‘Copy’ buttons have been added to the been added to the Zoning tab for walls. These buttons will allow users to quickly split and copy walls when entering additional information on the Zoning tab.

Rectangular Drawing Tool

The second video explains in detail how to use the Ventilation and Ceiling Penetrations Tool.

A rectangular drawing tool has introduced to allow users to draw elements on the Plan tab more quickly. When drawing an element (e.g. zone, area, skylight), the user can hold down the space bar and draw a rectangle by placing two points on the drawing canvass.

Skylight shaft insulation A field has been introduced so users can now manually edit the insulation applied to the skylight shaft. In previous versions of FR5, the ceiling insulation level was automatically applied to the skylight shaft and could not be edited by the user.

Screen enhancements

Here is an outline of the main new features, enhancements and bug fixes included in FR5 v5.2.11 (3.13).

Two enhancements have been made to screens. First, new fields have been added to allow users to specify the base height and winter/summer shading factors for screens. Second, the ability to attach a screen to multiple walls in a single action has been introduced.

Automatic area calculation for sloped ceilings

Reintroduction of the Undo function In FR5 v5.2.10 the Undo function was removed because it came to our attention that it was not behaving in a reliable manner. The Undo function has been fixed up and enhanced and has been reintroduced.

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A tool has been added to FR5 which will automatically calculate the area for a sloped ceiling by entering the angle of the slope.



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Updated postcode/climate zone list

Custom windows library

The postcode/climate zone list has been updated. New alternative climate zones have been added for the following nine postcodes - 3690, 3691, 4568, 4569, 4574, 4625, 4702, 4742 and 4820.

An updated AFRC custom windows and roof windows library had been included.

Visual indicators for floor covering Visual indicators for different types of floor coverings have been added. When users specify a floor covering from the drop-down list, or concrete, particle board and fibre cement sheeting as the top layer, different visual floor finishes will be displayed on the drawing canvas.

Bug fixes •

Fixed the issue of FR5 using the incorrect air speed for 1400mm ceiling fans.

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Fixed the issue of FR5 not correctly writing obstructions specified on the Zoning tab to the scratch file.

Visual indicators for openings

Transition Arrangements for FR5 v5.2.11 (3.1.3)

Visual indicators for different types of openings (e.g. permanent opening, timber louvre etc.) has been added. When a user specifies an opening on the drawing canvas, different colours or patterns will be displayed.

Until 7 November 2019 (5pm), a transition period will be in place.

During this period v5.2.10 (3.1.3) files (i.e. v5.2.10, v5.2.10a and v5.2.10b) and v5.2.11 (3.1.3) files will automatically calculate on the FirstRate5 website.

Floor height above ground level warning message

After 7 November 2019 (5pm), v5.2.11 (3.13) files will continue to automatically calculate on the FirstRate5 website, however v5.2.10 (3.13) files (i.e. v5.2.10, v5.2.10a and v5.2.10b) will calculate by special request only.

A warning message has been added to alert users if the floor height above ground level has been set to more than 100m.

For more information on FirstRate5 visit www.fr5.com.au, submit a query through the online contact form or email support@fr5.com.au

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Energy Efficiency Ratings Through Good Building Design

Give your Building Design a competitive edge by using a Design Matters accredited Thermal Performance Assessor (TPA).

With a Design Matters TPA you can be assured that they: • are committed to quality work

Design Matters currently represents over 60% of accredited assessors Australia-wide.

• are professionally trained and accountable to a code of conduct • maintain Professional Indemnity Insurance • have current industry knowledge through frequent communications and ongoing professional development • will limit your risk exposure.

Choose a Design Matters Accredited Energy Rater for your next project.

Visit designmatters.org.au or call us on 03 9417 0227 to find an Accredited Thermal Assessor from our listings.

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05. Business Matters

Todd’s Apps

By Todd Pearce, Design Matters Member

Todd’s Top Apps – a monthly review of must have, worthy of looking or just plain interesting apps that are relevant to the design industry.

Powerpass

Plug for Podcasts & Videos ABCB launches YouTube channel ABCB has launched a YouTube channel providing a collection of videos to assist in better understanding the NCC. Tutorials and explanatory videos are included on the channel and have been presented along side recordings of seminars and other events.

I suspect I’m not the only person who make more than their fair share of trips to Bunnings. I suspect many of you have also worked out that having a power pass entitles you to discounts (not huge – but better in your pocket than someone else’s I guess). If you are using Powerpass – then downloading the app is essential. It allows you to price check in store using the camera, check previous purchases and review receipts (super handy if there is a warranty or return situation).

Although I haven’t been game to try it – apparently you can also self-checkout/scan? Finally if you load a credit card onto the app – you can even pay for your goods using the app at the counter (or presumably at the self-checkout area).

IOS 13 Many of you with idevices will have been prompted recently to upgrade the operating system. It’s a good idea to get this done – good from a security perspective but also necessary to get onto to all the new features.

Generally, a big operating system update occurs around the time that new products are launched – typically to prepare all devices to play nicely with the new ones. But also, they like to save all the new features and roll them out as part of the push for their new product line. There are too many changes to list here. Accept that it is inevitable you will update at some point – so might as well do it now if you haven’t already and enjoy the new features.

Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCBI0QVLDN0_flTOKAimyKfw/videos

15 Unique Homes from around the World Call them quirky, eccentric, or just plain weird but sometimes the best ideas and inspirations come from unique places.

Drafts Drafts is an app that set out to take anything written and help you do something with it when you decide to.

So instead of opening a raft of different apps to then do a different thing. For example, you might want to write down an idea or a license plate number or whatever – it doesn’t matter if you then decide to add it to your notes, email it, text it to someone.

Drafts allows you to select where you want it to go and it will open the app and drop the text in for you ready to go. It will probably need some adjustment but I suspect this may well be very handy for some – who want to get the information down quickly without giving it too much thought – then decide what to do with it later.

Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNhlD-mEW34

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

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Job Matters

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06 Job Matters

Changes to public holiday substitution rules On 4 October 2019, terms allowing an employer to unilaterally substitute a public holiday or substitute a public holiday with agreement from the majority of their staff will be removed from awards that contain them.

Instead, employers and individual employees can agree to substitute another day (or part-day) for a public holiday.

Public holiday entitlements will apply to the substituted day for any employees that agree. For any employees that don’t agree to the substitution, the original public holiday will attract public holiday entitlements.

++Architectural Draftsperson Required An exciting opportunity exists within a progressive Building Design firm in Kerang as a full time draftsperson. The right applicant will have a Diploma of Building Design or similar, as well as experience using CAD (preferably Revit).

Energy Rating experience and a sound knowledge of building regulations would also be advantageous. The successful applicant will be positive and enthusiastic about their work, able to communicate efficiently and work within a disciplined, yet relaxed, environment. Competitive remuneration available for the right applicant.

Please forward all applications and resumes to josh@mcknightbray.com.au

++Opportunity for Part-Time Design Presentation Work Ark group design would like to offer the opportunity for a student (or other) to assist in presentation work, on a part-time basis. Experience in Rhino, photoshop or other presentation software would be preferred, and an artistic eye and value essential. Although the designs would originate from Ark group, we would also welcome any design input from the student where required.

If interested, please contact Dennis at dennis@arkgroupdesign.com.au

++Recent Graduate Seeking Employment or Work Experience in Bendigo or Castlemaine As a recent graduate of the Advanced Diploma of Building Design, Architectural (2019) at Bendigo Tafe, I am very keen to begin working in the industry as a graduate designer. I achieved good results for my studies, including receiving several awards. I have also completed a Diploma of Interior Design which has enabled me to dabble in a few projects during my time studying.

Please contact me via email, bertemmegeorge@gmail.com to view my resume and folio.

++Casual Building Designer Our bespoke Building Design studio in Camberwell is growing and needs support with drafting. This is the role for you if you have minimum 6 months drafting experience, base knowledge of NCC/ ResCode, eye for detail, positive can-do attitude, ability to follow through to completion and on time, articulate and can communicate well.

Please email admin@ibalterdesign.com.au with “BUILDING DESIGNER POSITION” in subject line and include your resume and portfolio.

++Recent Graduate Seeking Full-Time, Part-Time and Work Experience Opportunities Seeking to advance my new foundation of skills, creativity and passion as a recent graduate of an Advanced Diploma in Architectural Design studies at Holmesglen Tafe Chadstone. I believe I can grow and develop further as a building designer, as I am proficient in archiacad, documenting, NCC and ResCode.

If you wish to view my CV and Portfolio, please email me at matthew.forbes01@gmail.com



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