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WELCOME

Hello Sydney!

Discover the ideas shaping the future of building and design at Futurebuild Australia.

Welcome to Futurebuild Australia 2026. I can’t wait for you to see what we have in store.

The way buildings are designed, constructed and upgraded is evolving. New materials, systems and technologies are entering the market at pace, while the pressure to deliver projects faster and to higher performance standards continues to grow.

As a result, the conversation has shifted. It’s no longer just about design intent. It’s about delivery, cost certainty, performance and buildability. Increasingly, it’s about how teams work together to get there. We’re seeing closer collaboration between architects and builders much earlier in the process, resolving design challenges upfront and a clear rise in early contractor involvement. The result is more aligned teams, fewer surprises on site, and stronger outcomes across design, construction and development.

Futurebuild Australia has been curated to be a practical, solution-led exhibition driven by these shifts. A place to see and compare building products, materials and technology – and understand how they can be applied to your projects. From building envelope and structural systems, prefabrication, low carbon materials and digital tools, you are sure to discover something new you can use on your next project.

Alongside all of this, our free to attend education programme provides the opportunity to learn about the realities of how projects are being delivered today. You’ll hear directly from leaders working under the same pressures you face every day, sharing what’s working, and where they’ve had to adapt.

I’m confident you’ll leave the show having discovered new products and solutions that can be applied directly to your projects. You’ll have reconnected with peers and met new ones. And through our lineup of thought leaders, you’ll gain practical insights about what to specify, where to focus, and how to move projects forward with greater confidence.

Looking ahead to 2027, we’re expanding the platform into the country’s fastest growing market, with the launch of Futurebuild Queensland in March. Futurebuild Australia will evolve into a standalone national event to be held in Sydney in September.

I look forward to seeing you on the show floor.

Ash North Event Director Futurebuild Australia

WELCOME

A message from the NSW Building Comissioner

This event comes at a time when the building industry across NSW and Australia is busier than ever. We have strong population growth, a large pipeline of projects, and increasing pressure to deliver buildings that are safe, durable and fit for purpose. In this environment, getting the fundamentals right really matters. Clear regulatory compliance, appropriate product selection, and robust design, certification and construction practices are essential to maintaining confidence for clients, occupants and the wider community.

Government has an important role in setting expectations and enforcing standards, but regulation alone isn’t enough. Good outcomes depend on the capability of the industry itself - on skilled professionals, reliable systems, and a shared commitment to quality at every stage of a project.

That’s why events like Futurebuild Australia are so valuable. They bring together the people who make real decisions every day - designers, engineers, builders, developers and suppliers. When the whole supply chain works together, projects are easier to deliver well, and problems are less likely to arise later.

As we continue to build at scale, the challenge is not just building more but building better. That means designs that can be built properly, products that perform as expected, and clear responsibility from start to finish.

I encourage you to use this event to share ideas, learn from each other, and consider how we can keep lifting the standard of building across our industry.

James Sherrard

NSW Building Commissioner

Building Commission NSW

EVENT INFORMATION

ORGANISERS OFFICE

Located at the back of Hall 4 in the Exhibition Centre.

LOST AND FOUND

Please enquire at the ICC Sydney Exhibition Centre Customer Service Desk located on level 2 next to Hall 4.

FIRST AID

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ATMs

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TOILETS

Please see the show map at the back of this magazine for locations of toilets including disabled facilities. Directional signage also exists on the high walls of the venue inside the halls.

CLOAKROOM

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NO SMOKING & NO VAPING

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Futurebuild Talks

From Mix-Design to Mix-Comply: Applied sustainable material innovations

From Principle to Place: Embedding connecting with Country into our cities

James Hardie modern homes forecast 2026

Timeless or Trend-Led? Designing Beyond the Algorithm

Social Sustainability: Asset strategies to corporate goals

The New Luxury in Kitchens & Bathrooms: Personalisation, performance & future trends 12.30

Unravelling Circularity and Nature Metrics: The drivers, metrics & ESG frameworks

Inside Dulux® Acratex® StoneShield: The CodeMark-Certified lightweight façade

Feng Shui: Top Insights for Modern Design

Global Design Trends 2025–2026: How environments shape participation, belonging, and practice

Designing for Wellbeing: Integrating Ecology and Neuroscience into Sustainable Buildings

The Anatomy of a Room Makeover: Design Decisions That Drive Results

Beyond the Render: How AI is changing the way we work

Beyond the Before & After: The thinking behind successful renovations

Speakers

Meet the industry-leaders sharing their expertise at Design Show Australia, Kitchen+Bath Show and Futurebuild Australia in 2026.

Anna Verghese

Ashleigh Porter

Chanelle

Chintamani Bird Founder & Director Studio Chintamani

Chris Chmielowiec Director Interspec Custom Joinery

Darren Palmer

Deb McNee

Dennis

Dr. Ali Nezhad Head of Sustainability & Innovation Boral

Dylan Dannhauser

Lewis

Bailey

Hepper

Genevieve Wild Design Director Wildly Illuminating

Georgina Wilson Founder & Principal Georgina Wilson Associates

Glen Cannon Trainer & Assessor ACFA

Greg Natale Owner Greg Natale Design

Hafia Javed Design Principal Studio HJ

Hamish White Director Sanctum Homes

Hans Galutera Founder HG DesignWorks

Ian Briggs Director Plus Studio

James Sherrard NSW Building Commissioner Building Commission NSW

Jamie Ford Senior Director of Strategy Eight Inc.

Jane Langof Feng Shui Master Feng Shui Concepts

Janice Williams Publisher & Head of Digital Strategy Universal Media Co

Jason B Zhang CEO Low Carbon Materials Hub

Jenni Woods Program Leader Collarts

Jérémie Henry Director of Growth Cupix

Jeremy Mansfield OAM Founder Mansfield Advisory

Joe Snell Director Studio Snell Joel Seagren Solutions Engineer Fantech Joel Sampson Senior Principal, Design Unispace

John Oxley Director Sydney Beach Homes

Josephine

Julian Mellick Partner Colin Biggers & Paisley

Julian Sutherland Head of Sustainable Assets APAC

Juliet Ashworth Owner & Creative Director CHADA

Karina Rafailov Director Earthy Haus

Karl Davis Founder NESTL Dr Katya Numbers Postdoctoral Research Fellow & Lecturer, Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing, UNSW

Kelly Donougher Interior Designer/Owner 13 Interiors Studio

Kyle Zanetto Director Zanetto Builders

Lee Hopkinson Director The Great Indoors

Speakers

Madeleine

Mark Burrough

Marnie Ogg

Mat Dalby Creative Director StudioFab

Melissa Kaplan

Melissa Lunardon

Meryl Hare OAM

Nikita

Olaf Sialkowski

Olesya Lipkovich

Oliver Grimaldi Director of Sustainability Cundall

Paul Augello

Robyn Hawke

Romina Basto

Sameer Ramgoolan Director SMARTBuild Engineering

Sara Pontoppidan Design Director Clandestine Design Group

Sarah Comerford Founder and CEO Studio Belle

Sarah Rogers Territory Manager –Northern Victoria &

James Hardie Sebastian Jabbour Director

Spiros Contominas

Talina Edwards Director

Tash Michelmore Account Director Bread

Therese Tarlinton Speaker, Advisor & Author Therese Tarlington

Tim Marcot Director – Structures Bligh Tanner

Tim Simopoulos

Veena Sahajwalla AO

Zoe Baker Sector Lead NABERS

Michael Said

Karyn McRae

Enough Talk. Time to Adopt.

The forces transforming the way we build

Dr Robert Sobyra General Manager - Research and Strategy

BuildSkills Australia

Attend any industry event and you’ll hear the same refrain. Work is strong. Pipelines are full. Demand is there. And yet, everyone knows something isn’t quite adding up.

We are being asked to deliver more homes, more infrastructure, more everything. Faster, cheaper, greener. But the way we build hasn’t fundamentally changed. We’re still solving today’s problems with yesterday’s model.

That model won’t get the job done.

Start with the headline challenge. Australia has set a target to build 1.2 million homes in five years. That’s not a marginal increase. Our modelling suggests housing supply would need to lift by around 40 per cent, backed by roughly 117,000 additional construction workers.

Second, governments are stepping in. Hospitals, infrastructure, renewables, Defence projects, and the Olympics. The pipeline is increasingly driven by public policy as much as private development.

Third, costs have reset. Construction inputs surged during the pandemic and have not come back down. They will not come back down. The industry is operating on a permanently higher cost base.

On top of all this, we are facing demographic headwinds that are shrinking our workforce. At the same time, regulation continues to tighten and performance standards are rising. Climate risk is rising. These are not passing trends.

History shows the industry can surge, but never by that much or for that long.

For decades, the sector has behaved like a household trying to make ends meet by checking the couch for loose change. A few more apprentices here. A bit more migration there. Maybe bring a few people back from other sectors. It all helps at the margin. But it’s still pocket money thinking.

The task in front of us isn’t to scrape together spare coins. It’s to fund a step-change in output. You don’t do that by digging deeper into the cushions. You do it by changing how the whole household runs.

Construction faces the same choice. Do we keep trying to squeeze more juice out of a dry lemon, or change how the juice is made altogether?

This brings us to a word the industry loves to talk about but rarely confronts: “productivity.” Yes, it’s a buzzword. But strip it back and it’s simply the search for force multipliers – the changes that allow us to deliver more built environment assets with the same workforce.

Productivity growth is the real, practical business of industry transformation.

It’s about shifting effort upstream into design and planning, where decisions carry real leverage. It’s about industrialising the process so work is repeatable, not reinvented every time. It’s about using digital tools to cut errors and rework. And it’s about adopting new products that make construction faster and more reliable.

Think of it this way. A 10 per cent lift in construction productivity would deliver the equivalent of 150,000 extra workers, without hiring a single one. That’s the scale of the opportunity.

So what actually moves the dial?

It starts early in the process. Smarter design and planning that involves builders and manufacturers upfront. The old hard dollar, construct only mentality gives way to genuine collaboration, systems thinking, and integrated delivery.

It then runs through the supply chain. Designing around proven systems and products that arrive ready to install, not ready to fabricate. More value is locked in off-site, where components are engineered, standardised and quality controlled before they reach site.

It moves into production. Bringing a manufacturing logic to the build process drives standardisation, repeatability, and efficiency. Industrialised construction transforms building from a series of one-off, hand-made projects into a lean, digitally powered production system.

Of course, none of this is new. It’s all already happening. But it’s happening unevenly. Pockets of innovation in a sector that, overall, still runs on traditional lines. That gap needs to close if we’re going to meet the nation’s ambition for the built environment.

We are past the point of prototypes and pilots. The solutions are commercially viable, being deployed at scale, and visible across the market. The question is no longer whether they work. It is how they can be more widely specified, procured and embedded as standard practice.

It has been done before. Every major leap forward in industrial history has come from the same logic. Break down the process and standardise what you can. Use technology to drive labour efficiencies and shift human effort to where it adds the most value.

Construction has been slower to make that shift. But external pressures are now forcing the issue. So the question for everyone walking the floor is a simple one: will you pick up what’s already here, or keep building the old way?

Futurebuild Talks

A specifiers guide to commercial glazed façade systems

Selecting and specifying the most appropriate Glazed Façade Systems can play a crucial role in the success of your building. Glazed Façades are critical building elements in terms of aesthetics and performance. However, there are many key considerations when selecting materials, including, supply chains, availability and installation methods.

Spiros Contominas National Specification Manager Alspec

History of steel

Presented by AIA

Gain CPD points in this CPD session presented by AIA and Lysaght. See website for more details.

Partnering for Net Zero: Driving low-carbon innovation across the supply chain

Construction is undergoing a sustainability transformation and materials innovation is at the heart of it. In this session, Dr. Ali Nezhad explores how Boral is partnering across the supply chain to accelerate the shift to low-carbon construction. From decarbonisation projects to evolving concrete performance, and from recycling services to sustainable asphalt solutions like RAP and crumbed rubber, discover how Boral is driving scalable change through collaboration, research, and service excellence.

Dr. Ali Nezhad Head of Sustainability & Innovation Boral

Designing for Impact in Lightweight Construction: What performs when it matters

This session will provide an understanding of how various impact boards are manufactured, including their benefits, applications and sustainability considerations. Key factors in impact design will be identified, along with the ability to evaluate compliance requirements based on technical performance and relevant building standards. The session will also support the development of accurate, complete and clear lining specifications and schedules for consultants, contractors and relevant authorities.

Daniel Lim Senior Development Engineer Knauf

CPD session presented by AIA

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Futurebuild Talks

Curved Facade Design in Lightweight Construction: From concept to detailing

This session will explore how parametric design can enhance architectural expression and contribute to memorable building aesthetics, while addressing key compliance requirements for cladding. It also highlights practical, cost-effective lightweight construction techniques and ways to improve energy efficiency, acoustics and structural integrity.

Lorraine Jedid

Architectural & Specification Manager QLD Knauf 11.30

CPD session presented by the AIA

Gain CPD points in this CPD session presented by AIA. See website for more details.

Circular economy in the built environment

The built environment presents a significant opportunity to shift from a linear approach to a circular economy, contributing to more liveable, resilient, and sustainable urban areas. In this presentation, Valentina will share how a circular design approach can deliver environmental, social and economic benefits. She will also highlight best practice projects to showcase key benefits and practical insights.

Valentina Petrone Circular Economy Specialist Think About Sustainability 14.00

Understanding the Sydney Water building plan approval process

This CPD presentation will guide architects through Sydney Water’s Building Plan Approval (BPA) process. It covers the role of a Water Servicing Coordinator (WSC), asset clearance requirements under the BOA Guidelines, and the key differences between the In Scope process and the more complex Out of Scope process.

15.30

CPD session presented by the AIA

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Tobin Bald Sydney Water WSC Manager MGP Building & Infrastructure Services

TOUCHWOOD VENEER PANELS

SUSTAINABLE & VERSATILE TONGUE AND GROOVE PANELS

Touchwood Veneer Panels have been created to make the warmth and beauty of natural timbers accessible to a wider range of interior designs and budgets.

The 9mm moisture resistant MDF board backing (in natural or black) with Blackwood or Tasmanian Oak veneer face gives the illusion of solid timber VJ panelling.

Touchwood Panels are also a sustainable product that utilises native timber veneers from PEFC certified forests.

Saving money and time on both materials and installation, Touchwood Veneer Panels can be used to transform an existing space by fixing it directly onto plasterboard or specified in new projects at scale.

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Futurebuild Talks

From Mix-Design to Mix-Comply: Applied sustainable material innovations

This educational session explores how architectural engineering can help transform construction into a more sustainable, productive and engaging industry through the practical application of low-carbon precast concrete. Framed by the journey from mix-design to mix-comply, it will unpack how new materials move from uncertainty to compliance, then into meaningful structural and architectural outcomes. Using physical artefacts, prototype components and case-study examples, the session will trace applications from urban furniture and earth-retaining systems to structural wall solutions. It will also examine the technologies, testing pathways and cross-disciplinary collaboration needed to turn low-carbon innovation into scalable, commercially viable outcomes for mainstream projects and future cities.

Daniel Prohasky CEO, Curvecrete & Architectural Engineering Lecturer Swinburne University

James Hardie Modern Homes Forecast 2026

Discover the trends redefining modern Australian homes. Backed by global insights and grounded in local consumer data, this session cuts through the noise to deliver what matters next - giving homeowners and trade professionals the ideas, direction, and edge to stay ahead.

12.30

Sarah Rogers

Territory Manager – Northern Victoria & NSW Riverina

James Hardie

Unravelling Circularity and Nature Metrics: The drivers, metrics & ESG frameworks

David Baggs explores circular economy principles, nature metrics, and circular and nature-related ESG frameworks, showing how to integrate high integrity materials for genuinely circular projects. Participants gain strategies to navigate sustainability drivers, regulatory and market pressures, and achieve measurable circular outcomes.

David

Baggs CEO Global GreenTag International

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Inside Dulux® Acratex® StoneShield: The CodeMark-Certified lightweight façade

See how the new StoneShield system from DuluxGroup delivers a weatherproof, fire-rated, thermally efficient façade without the weight and complexity of traditional cladding. With continuous external insulation, CodeMark certification, and proven acoustic and fire performance, it’s built to help teams meet NCC energy and compliance demands faster. Developed with ROCKWOOL and Fletcher Insulation, this session shows where StoneShield fits, how it installs, and why builders and designers are adopting it now.

Words that win work

If someone searched for your firm alongside three competitors today, chances are you’d all sound the same. This talk shows you how to change that - closing the gap between how you describe your work and why clients choose you. You’ll walk away with practical messaging that helps you win the right work.

Nikita Morell Founder DIRT

Designing for Wellbeing: Integrating ecology and neuroscience into sustainable buildings

As the built environment evolves to address climate, health, and social challenges, the integration of ecology and neuroscience is becoming essential to truly sustainable design. This session explores how biophilic and nature-based strategies can enhance cognitive performance, emotional wellbeing, and occupant resilience. Attendees will gain practical insights into designing spaces that support both human health and ecological regeneration.

Chintamani Bird Founder & Director Studio Chintamani

Paul Augello National Commercial Manager Dulux

Romina Basto National Compliance and Specification Manager Dulux 14.00

SUSTAINABLY SOURCED AND CERTIFIED

Experience the Decking Collection at Stand 645

Better Buildings Summit

Opening address

James Sherrard

NSW Building Commissioner Building Commission NSW

Commercial Retrofit: How to upgrade buildings without blowing programme

Tired of retrofit projects running over schedule or causing tenant headaches? Explore actionable strategies for staging, access, shutdowns, and scope packaging that reduce risk and maintain programme certainty. Gain the tools to deliver retrofit projects faster, smarter, and without surprises.

Julian Sutherland

Head of Sustainable Assets APAC JLL

Anna Verghese

Founding Director Cerulean

Dr Robert Sobyra

General Manager - Research and Strategy

BuildSkills Australia

Daniel Jakobs

Technical Sales & Training Manager

Pro Clima

Madeleine Stewart

Associate

Cox Architecture

Cutting Carbon in Commercial Builds: The decisions that matter most

This session reveals how early decisions drive the biggest emissions reductions in commercial builds. Learn how to align teams, secure low-carbon suppliers, and avoid costly last-minute changes - delivering smarter, lower-carbon projects without compromising cost, programme, or buildability.

Alex Gurman

Associate Architect Hassell

Daniel Prohasky

CEO, Curvecrete & Architectural Engineering Lecturer Swinburne University

Alec Tzannes

Director Tzannes Associates

Oliver Grimaldi

Director of Sustainability Cundall

Esther Bailey

Chief Operating Officer Rebuilt

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13.30

Re-imagine embodied carbon in the AI era

Embodied carbon assessment has traditionally been slow, manual and difficult to integrate into early design and procurement decisions. This session will explore how AI can transform embodied carbon management by turning complex project data into faster, more transparent, and decision-ready insights. Jason will also discuss how digital tools can help project teams identify carbon hotspots earlier and make more practical low-carbon design choices.

Jason B Zhang CEO

Low Carbon Materials Hub

All - Electric Buildings: What works in the real world

As electrification accelerates across the built environment, delivering low-carbon buildings successfully requires new approaches to design, coordination, and construction. This session explores the practical realities of all-electric delivery - from services integration and buildability to commissioning and operational performance - and how project teams can avoid common pitfalls while delivering reliable, high-performing outcomes.

Ben Russell Founder & Managing Director Goodbye Gas

Julian Bott Director Cundall

Hamish White Director Sanctum Homes

Joel Seagren Solutions Engineer Fantech

Zoe Baker Sector Lead NABERS

Digital Delivery That Pays Off: Connecting design, supply chain and site execution

Better Buildings Summit

Value creation and short / long term drivers for sustainability in buildings

For commercial property investors, developers, engineers and architects, value in office and mixed-use assets is being rewritten as capital, regulation and design converge around whole - of- life performance across the full life cycle of assets. This panel will unpack how sustainable finance, new climate-reporting rules and emerging embodied carbon and nature-positive expectations are already influencing access to capital, debt pricing and exit value for Australian commercial buildings. Explore what this means in practice for repositioning and extending the life of existing assets, reusing structures and materials, and designing new projects that anticipate tightening standards on carbon, biodiversity, labour practices and whole - of- life cost. Through concrete case examples, the discussion will focus on the decisions boards, development teams and design partners can take now to protect against obsolescence and unlock green premiums in the next generation of commercial portfolios.

15.00

Alex O’Mara

Founder and Director, Sustainable Solutions Advisory; Professor of Practice, Centre for Flourishing Cities, University of Sydney; and NSW Independent Planning Commissioner

Ann Austin Sustainability Director ANNIMAC

Roger Swinburne Founder and Director Positive Futures Advisory

Hubexo Construction League Panel: Insights from Australia’s top builders

Join some of Australia’s top builders at the Hubexo Construction League Panel, where the forefront of construction innovation and strategy unfolds. This high-impact session brings together senior leaders from the country’s most active firms to dissect current market trends, navigate challenges, and unveil the opportunities shaping the future of construction. With a panel featuring the decision-makers behind Australia’s most significant projects, this is your chance to gain exclusive insights into where the industry is headed next.

David Caputo Co-Founder & Director Kapitol Group

Ashleigh Porter President, Asia Pacific Hubexo

Paul David National Head of New Business and Strategy Hutchinson Builders

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Robert Furolo Executive Manager - Corporate Communications Deicorp

Jérémie Henry Director of Growth Cupix

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Helping industry meet

Australia’s

housing needs

Australia needs more homes – and a construction system ready to deliver them faster, more efficiently and at scale.

The Future of Housing Construction Centre of Excellence is a national initiative led by Melbourne Polytechnic and supported by the Australian and Victorian Governments. It has been established to lift industry capability and accelerate the adoption of modern methods of construction (MMC) across Australia.

The Centre works with industry, government and educators to address one of the sector’s core constraints, the gap between emerging construction methods and the workforce capability required to deliver them. Its focus is on practical, industryled capability building, supporting the adoption of modern construction approaches including digital design, design for manufacture and assembly, componentisation, off-site manufacturing, prefabrication, modular construction and hybrid systems.

At Melbourne Polytechnic’s Heidelberg campus, the Centre will include a showcase MMC building that operates as a live demonstrator. This environment will support hands-on training, testing and collaboration, enabling industry and learners to engage directly with new construction approaches and translate them into practice.

A national initiative established and delivered by Melbourne Polytechnic

The Centre is designed to operate nationally, working across the TAFE network and with industry partners to embed capability where it is needed. By connecting education, applied work and industry practice, it will help reshape how homes are designed, made and delivered across Australia.

Photos courtesy of Prefabulous [top left] and JMB Modular Buildings [above].

Future Homes Summit

Minister’s address

Hon Anoulack Chanthivong, MP

Minister for Better Regulation and Fair Trading, Minister for Industry and Trade, Minister for Innovation, Science and Technology, Minister for Building, and Minister for Corrections

The Future Home Pipeline: What buyers will pay for (and what they won’t)

Homebuyer expectations are changing rapidly, and builders and developers need to know where to invest - and where not to. This session explores what today’s buyers are willing to pay for in future homes, from liveability and energy performance to resilience and smart inclusions. Gain a market-grounded view of what is becoming non-negotiable and how to translate these expectations into practical design, product and pricing decisions that protect margin.

Kyle Zanetto Director Zanetto Builders

Joe Snell Director Studio Snell

Dr Robert Sobyra General Manager - Research and Strategy BuildSkills Australia

Electrified + Efficient: The net zero home that’s actually deliverable

Matthew Carland Director / Builder Carland Constructions

Sebastian Jabbour Director Scion Group

Alex Slater Director Shared Space Architecture

As all-electric homes become mainstream, many projects are still over-specified, over budget, or underperforming. This panel explores the electrification and high-performance upgrades that deliver the greatest impact - and how to prioritise comfort, efficiency, and buildability without adding unnecessary cost or complexity.

Karina Rafailov Director Earthy Haus

Linden Thorley Architect & Certified Passive House Designer Linden Thorley Architects

David Baggs CEO Global GreenTag International

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Tori Walker Founder and Principal Residential Consultant BERA

Alexander Symes Director Advancing Sustainable Architecture

Why factory built is the future of design

Design the world you want. This panel explores how Australian architects and manufacturers are using off-site construction and precision manufacturing to deliver award-winning, low-carbon buildings that reduce waste, improve performance, and redefine sustainable design.

Robbie Claase General Manager Modscape

Felipe Ayala Director & Architect Spiral Architects Lab

Dennis Butler Founder, Director & Nominated Architect Vabasis

Residential Retrofit: Opportunities & challenges

Damien Crough Co-Founder & Executive Chairman Prefab AUS

Matthew Dynon Architect and Director MODE Homes

Retrofitting existing homes is one of the biggest challenges - and opportunities - in the path to low-carbon housing. This session explores practical strategies for upgrading older homes for better comfort, efficiency, and electrification, while managing cost, complexity, and existing building constraints. Hear real-world insights on what works, what doesn’t, and where residential retrofit is heading next.

Linden Thorley Architect & Certified Passive House Designer Linden Thorley Architects

Hamish White Director Sanctum Homes

Matthew Carland Director / Builder Carland Constructions

Andy Marlow Director Passivhaus Design & Construct

Georgina Wilson Founder & Principal Georgina Wilson Associates

Future Homes Summit

14.00

Designing Density That Works: Multi-res liveability, amenity & approval

Delivering high-density housing that’s both livable and commercially viable is a constant challenge for developers and designers. This panel brings together experts to explore how thoughtful layouts, daylighting, acoustics, ventilation, and shared amenities can lift multi-residential outcomes without inflating costs. The discussion will focus on practical design levers that improve liveability, streamline approvals, and balance regulatory demands with buildability. Leave with insights into creating projects that satisfy planners, residents, and developers alike.

15.00

Lucy Sharman Director, Strategy & Sustainability Landcom

Liam Wallis Founder HIP V. HYPE

Linette Salbashian Director & Principal Architect Salbashian Architects

Ian Briggs Director Studio Plus

Karl Davis Founder NESTL

Defects, Compliance & Risk: Buildings that don’t come back to bite you

Building homes today comes with increasing scrutiny around quality, compliance, and long-term performance. This panel brings together industry experts to explore how thoughtful system selection, robust processes, and clear documentation can help navigate risk and deliver better project outcomes. The conversation will take a broader look at the challenges facing the sector and the opportunities to build with greater confidence and accountability. Discover fresh perspectives on delivering homes that stand up to expectations - both now and into the future.

Carl Rutherfoord Architect & Director

Carl Rutherfoord Architects

Tim Marcot Director – Structures Bligh Tanner

David McCulloch Senior Registered Surveyor Wumara Group

Julian Mellick Partner

Colin Biggers & Paisley

Nick Foley Director and Builder Live Projects Aus

Priscilla Rutherfoord Director

Carl Rutherfoord Architects

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From Principle to Place: Embedding connecting with Country into our cities

Country-led design has become an important aspect of design and placemaking in our cities. The principles of Connecting with Country can influence the design, materials, and overall appearance of developments, enhancing their value, fostering community engagement, and creating lasting social impact. But what does meaningful integration look like in practice - and how do project teams move beyond intention to authenticity? This session will explore the challenges, responsibilities, and learnings involved in embedding Country-led thinking into design processes, materials, and outcomes.

11.00

Elizabeth Lewis Public Art Director Tilt Industrial Design

Industrialised Construction: Getting MMC to scale

Explore how Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) are driving efficiency in panelised offsite prefab, improving build speed, energy performance, and scalability, with insights from SMARTBuild Engineering Director Sameer Ramgoolam.

12.00

Sameer Ramgoolan Director SMARTBuild Engineering

Social Sustainability: Asset strategies to corporate goals

How can the spaces we occupy, design and own contribute to a social sustainability strategy? This session explores how scale, sustainable finance, and asset initiatives are built to put people first.

13.00

Tim Simopoulos Asia Pacific Head of ESG International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)

Why Passivhaus works

Passivhaus offers a proven pathway to homes that are healthier, quieter, more comfortable, energy-efficient and resilient. Drawing on a decade of practice and 15 certified projects, this session explores what Passivhaus is, why it matters, and what we’ve learned about designing better homes for the future.

Talina Edwards Director Envirotecture

How to specify healthier homes

Discover how smarter specification and design thinking can support healthier homes. This session explores evolving expectations, key considerations, and opportunities to deliver residential projects that better support wellbeing and long-term performance.

Dylan

Dannhauser Architect Development Manager VELUX Australia

Carl

Rutherfoord Architect & Director

Carl Rutherfoord Architects

Talina Edwards Director Envirotecture 15.00

Bio Based Materials for Real World Builds: The materials defining Australia’s low-carbon future

The construction sector is under increasing pressure to cut carbon, reduce waste, and deliver healthier buildings - without compromising durability or commercial viability. So what materials are truly reshaping Australia’s built environment? This session explores the next generation of eco-friendly building solutions gaining momentum across the country. We’ll unpack the performance and health benefits of low-VOC materials, and discuss how regulation, market demand, and innovation are accelerating adoption. If you’re an architect, builder, developer or supplier looking to future-proof your projects and stay ahead of sustainability expectations, this is your roadmap to building smarter, healthier and greener.

Veena Sahajwalla AO Director of Sustainable Materials Research & Technology UNSW

Dr Josephine Vaughan Senior Lecturer School of Architecture and Built Environment, University of Newcastle

Jeremy Mansfield OAM Founder Mansfield Advisory

BlueScope Steel

Join Lysaght and Fielders at FutureBuild to experience a standout façade showcase of steel solutions supporting design intent, buildability and compliance. Our program includes a Formal CPD on Sustainability and Climate Action, Thursday 11 June, 11:30–12:30, covering overing circular economy principles, decarbonisation and informed specification. lysaght.com

Stand 412

Stop digging. Start building. Foundations installed in hours, not days.

Design for tomorrow. Build to last.

Less complexity. More confidence.

Knauf Australia unites global expertise and local know-how to support your project end to end. Knauf delivers complete, NCC compliant and high-performing wall and ceiling products and systems for every building type.

Two distinct linear profiles.

Independent control of up and down light.

Customised by colour temperature, length and species. Each piece is unique and milled to order.

A thing, built by lighting technicians for functional illumination, that somehow achieves timeless design appeal.

Made in Australia (among other things by Solstice Lighting).

Redefining the coatings industry

Australian Made & Certified Coating Solutions

Through it’s nationwide applicator network, APC ensures projects are delivered on time and on budget with seamless, compliant and sustainable solutions.

Industrial/Government

Residential Commercial/Retail

QLD - VIC - NSW - WA

1800 4 EPOXY (1800 4 EPOXY)

ALLPURPOSECOATINGS.COM.AU

SALES@ALLPURPOSECOATINGS.COM.AU @ALLPURPOSECOATINGS

APC produces epoxies, urethanes, polyaspartics, flakes & related coating products, offering decorative, protective and long term flooring solutions.

Contact our team on 1800 437 699 to arrange a consultation with a local Business Development Manager for your next project.

Something's changing.

The pathway to 7 Star Home energy efficiency compliance, just got clearer.

If you're a builder, designer or architect, you'll know how confusing and frustrating the path to energy efficiency compliance has become — especially since 7-star homes.

One of the industry's most experienced energy assessment firms, Frys Energywise, is taking up the challenge — bringing more clarity to compliance, and more confidence to construction, under a new brand: Redistar.

“Redistar — same team, same ownership — but now more than just energy efficiency assessments. We're delivering industry-focused processes and support, through partnership.”

— IAN FRY FOUNDER & DIRECTOR

armstrongflooring.au Stand 846

austaronsurfaces.com

arkance.world/au-en/products/bluebeam

dta-aus.com.au/categories/con/btp

Bruhn Limestone

Britton Timbers

Pure Lines. Expansive Living. Made in Australia. Engineered for place.

Series 704FBR UE

UltraEDGE™ Sliding Door

(Flush Bottom Rolling)

Scan here to view the range

What the future sounds like

Grid

Ceiling Tiles Frame, in Gherkin

gerardroofs.com.au

dta-aus.com.au/categories/ba/mt

Build your modern life

With the #1 cladding brand in Australia

The James Hardie Modern Homes Forecast 2026 is our third annual research project, uncovering eight popular and emerging contemporary home styles.

Whether you’re planning an extension, renovation or new build, its designed to help you build your modern life.

NEU CRAFT

BUILDING PROGRESS FOR PEOPLE AND THE PLANET

At Holcim, we’re shaping the future of sustainable construction, delivering innovative building materials and solutions that reduce impact without compromising performance.

Visit us at Stand 730 to discover a new generation of concrete solutions. From low-carbon ECOPact® to decorative Geostone® and circular ECOCycle® – where sustainable innovation, design and performance come together.

Manufacturers of high-quality architectural PVC products.

Durability & Innovation

GRID PLUS

The new grid with integrated anti-slip rubber

GREENLIFT

The new accessory system designed for the Grid Plus

• Quick-connect bulkheads for substrate containment

• Water retention trays

Yo ur c on t a c t in A us t r ali a

K L H PA CI F I C P T Y LT D + 61 4 3 4 227 3 6 3 in f o @ k lhp a ci f i c.c o m

Tom Ferguson

Lilyfield | Anderson Architecture

Mathews Timber is a family owned and operated timber merchant, supplying a wide range of local and imported timber species to industry and retail throughout Australia.

Australian Species

■ Tasmanian Oak

■ Blackbutt

■ Spotted Gum

■ Jarrah

■ Messmate

■ Tasmanian Blackwood

International Species

■ European Beech

■ European Oak

■ Jelutong

■ New Guinea Rosewood

■ Western Red Cedar

■ Burmese Teak

■ Wenge

American Species

■ White Oak

■ Red Oak

■ White Ash

■ Black Walnut

■ Cherry

■ Maple

■ Tulipwood

Mathews Timber are importers and distributors of Accoya and Accoya Color Grey - a modified wood, delivering a remarkable level of performance and made to last

“We also offer a wide range of machining services including dressing, custom moulding and laminating”.

Melbourne (Head Office)

41-43 Rushdale Street, Knoxfield VIC (03) 8756 6333 sales@mathewstimber.com.au

Sydney

Units 1 & 2, 19 Harris St, St Marys NSW (02) 9833 3100 salesnsw@mathewstimber.com.au

www.mathewstimber.com.au

Brisbane

858 Nudgee Rd, Northgate QLD 0477 555 724

salesqld@mathewstimber.com.au

Keeping it Cool.

KEIM’s innovative COOLIT paint is engineered to reduce heat absorption, resulting in cooler surfaces.

Using specialised infrared-reﬂective pigments, COOLIT reﬂects more solar radiation, even in darker colour palettes. Lower surface temperatures help reduce thermal stress on the façade, support more stable internal conditions, and improve long-term building performance with less reliance on mechanical cooling.

Formulated with naturally occurring minerals, ﬁllers and pigments, COOLIT contains no biocides, no solvents, no plasticisers and zero VOCs, supporting healthier buildings and more sustainable material choices. Cradle to Cradle Certiﬁed , colour-fast and highly weather-resistant, it is designed to perform in harsh Australian conditions with minimal maintenance, backed by over 140 years of proven mineral paint technology.

LEARN MORE AT KEIM.COM.AU

CHROMA HOUSE, FRANCE

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One Loft Look. Endless Design Possibilities.

A stylish New York loft-inspired aluminium door system that blends industrial elegance with precision engineering and trusted quality.

Manufactured from high-quality aluminium extrusions and supplied prefabricated for hassle-free installation, the CS Loft Series ensures design flexibility without structural compromise across both residential and commercial projects.

PREMIUM ALUMINIUM ENTRY DOORS.

Parkwood’s architectural doors are built to endure Australian conditions, powder coated in any colour to suit contemporary builds, and designed to complement exterior joinery packages.

sales@parkwooddoors.com.au

DRAINAGE SYSTEMS

To discover more, visit clipsal.com/solis-collection

NEURO-BIOPHILIC DESIGN

Design is no longer just visual. It is Neurological, Ecological & Human

Step into a space designed with you and the planet in mind.

Imagine environments that do more than just function… — what if they actively supported your nervous system, restored cognitive clarity, and elevated your sense of self?

At Studio Chintamani, we design spaces that harmonise with human biology—not against it.

ENQUIRE NOW studio@studiochintamani.com www.studiochintamani.com +61 483 768 839

Studio Chintamani is an award-winning, internationally recognised design practice integrating ecology, neuroscience and the built environment to enhance human wellbeing.

Award-Winning World Leader – World Leaders Summit, University of Oxford Keynote Speaker –Oxford University, UK LUXlife Home & Garden Award Recipient

We design spaces that regulate the nervous system, support mental health, and create meaningful human experiences. This is not just design — it is transformation.

Realtime visibility across sites

Fully customisable to your processes

Core Workflows CRM

Manage clients, builders, and project opportunities

Production and delivery coordination

Organises builders, manufacturers, and suppliers, operations efficiently.

System Integrations

Connect with accounting, ERP, and other systems

Quotations

Track estimates, approvals, and variations

Choose Us?

Automate safety workflow and notifications

Our Offerings

Production & Inventory

Manage manufacturing processes and stock

Mobile & Real-Time

Access

Access and update information anywhere

Projects & Operations

Coordinate teams, tasks, and workflows

Mobile access from anywhere

by Planet Protector

Silica free Polyester free

Aluminium Doors & Windows

What We Do?

OpenTech Designs helps engineering teams design faster, reduce manual work, and deliver accurate drawings.

We specialise in CAD design, drafting, and automation for real-world engineering projects.

Our Services

SOLIDWORKS & DraftSight Licensing

We are an authorised reseller of SOLIDWORKS and DraftSight, offering both software and hands-on support. Special expo offers available.

Mechanical Product Development

High-precision designs tailored to your needs, from conceptualisation to completion.

Custom Software Development

Tailored software solutions to automate and streamline engineering w orkflows, enhancing productivity and reducing manual effort.

CAD Automation

Custom scripts, macros, and automation tools for SolidWorks and DraftSight to boost efficiency.

High Quality Rendering

Bring your design to life with high-quality, photorealistic renderings.

GET IN TOUCH

Who We Are?

OpenTech Designs delivers practical engineering solutions across design, drafting, and automation. We focus on turning ideas into accurate, productionready outcomes.

Our mission is simple: Design. Draft. Automate.

3D Modelling & Engineering Drafting

High-precision 2D drawings and 3D models.

CAD Conversion & Migration

Migrate from 2D to 3D, from one CAD software to another.

e.g. Autodesk Inventor to SOLIDWORKS.

Simulation & Analysis

Optimize your designs with our Engineering Simulation Services, pro viding expert FEA and CFD analyses to enhance performance and reliability.

Technical Guides & Videos

We offer tailored technical documentation and step-by-step video tutorials bridging the gap between design, production, and installation.

Both DRIPSTOP® & ASHGRID® are engineered to meet the demands of local climates—handling temperature swings, moisture, and long-term exposure with ease.

ASHGRID®

The modern alternative to traditional rooﬁng.

Ashgrid® is a high-strength composite support grid designed to improve installation efﬁciency and long-term durability under metal rooﬁng systems.

WHY CHOOSE ASHGRID?

- Lightweight and easy to handle

- Consistent support spacing for rooﬁng underlays

- Corrosion-resistant materials –built for ANZ environments

- Reduces build costs

DRIPSTOP®

Condensation control made simple.

Dripstop® is an anti-condensation membrane designed to absorb, store, and release moisture—protecting your structure, contents, and ﬁnish.

WHY CHOOSE DRIPSTOP?

- Prevents dripping condensation in metal rooﬁng

- Absorbs moisture and releases it as conditions change

- Factory applied – no installation delays onsite

- Reduces mould and corrosion risk

WOOD ESSENCE SERIES

The New Standard in Composite Decking with German Technology

Australian made for the next generation of construction.

At Adbri, we have been building the foundations of Australia for over 140 years, supplying locally manufactured cement, concrete, aggregates and masonry products that support the homes, roads, infrastructure and industries shaping our nation.

We are proud to be the name behind materials that stand the test of time, trusted by generations of engineers, builders and project owners across the country.

As construction standards evolve and decarbonisation becomes more critical, so do our solutions. Leveraging decades of technical expertise, verified Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), and a strong focus on innovation, Adbri is developing mix designs and material technologies that deliver both performance and lower embodied carbon.

Our Future Ready range includes:

EvoCem® – Australia’s first Type GL cement, enabling more efficient and lower carbon mix designs without compromising strength or durability

Futurecrete® – A lower carbon concrete solution using reduced carbon cement and supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs)

EvoFusion™ – A next generation binder technology engineered to improve consistency and reduce embodied carbon in concrete

The next generation of construction demands smarter solutions and stronger foundations built with Adbri.

Visit the Adbri stand to learn more.

Search and standardize your details & families across projects

Pirros is the Al project hub for architects and engineers.

See Pirros in action at Futurebuild Stand #334

Used by thousands of global design teams like:

BlueScope Steel

OSPREY WINDOWS & DOORS

Premium window and door systems engineered for Australian conditions Our range includes high-per formance aluminium, architectural steel, and refined timber aluminium-clad systems, designed to meet diverse budgets, per formance requirements, and design ambitions.

COMPANIES & BRANDS

A2 Stone 1440

Abode Living 2032

Accoya - The Decking Collection 645

ACFA x KBDi 1246

Acrilam 1030

Adbri 212

Adora Designs 1154

AI Smart Glass 719

All Purpose Coatings 246

Alspec 845

American Standard 1112

Amorfa 1058

Anderson Group Australia 1439

Angyal Art 1748

Annie Selke Australia 1904

Archant 1642

Architag 551

Architectural Window Systems 340

Architecture & Design 505

Armstrong Flooring Australia 846

AroFlo Innovations 336

Art Hide 1844

Art Plumbing & Bathroomware International 1249

ASKO 904

Aulic & Lafeme 1102

Aussie Lifts 445

Aust Doors Co 807

Austaron Surfaces 840

Autex Acoustics 847

Avenir Design 1406

Avon Synthetics 453

Balliu Export 1906

Bathnology Industrial 1044

Bedsahead 1720

Bella Decor 1950

Belle Vie Australia 1620

Bendy Bois 1334

Bespoke Bathware 1511

Billi 1244

Bisazza Australia 1710

Bluebeam 324

Blum Australia 1002

Bondi Spaces 1402

BORA APAC 1204

Boral 524

BOSS 312

British Fires 1723

Bromic Group 1714

Brooklyn Copper Co 2236

Bruhn Limestone 852

Buster + Punch 1640

C+ HOUSE RARA A2 STONE 1440

Cane-Line Australia 1820

Celeste Stone Group 902

Cellar Creations 1648

Centor 640

ChainCraft 746

Changzhou Zetai Decoration Material 825

Chaozhou Zhishang Sanitaryware 1530

Checkpoint Group Australia 113

Clipsal by Schneider Electric 905

Collarts 1622

Colux 2224

Compotech Solution 129

Conch (Anhui) Energy Saving and Environment Protection New Material 332

Cork Imports Australia 1740 Corkon 2222

Cotswold Furniture 1925

Crafted Hardwoods 546

Craftmark 1146

CS Cavity Sliders 702

Curvecrete 303

Cyncly 1412

Daniel Wickham Art 2210

DBianco 1743

DECISION (NINGBO) SANITARY 1846

Designer Boys 2131

Designer Chandelier 1630

Designer Rugs 2138 Devon 1906

DFV Australia 540

Direct Lifts Australia 135

DTA Australia Pty

KABOOM Print 2231

Kaiping Thun Sanitary Ware 722

Kang Jian Sanitary Ware 821

KATSUKURA CORPORATION 1850

Kave Home 1812

Kaynemaile 840

Keim Australia 642

Kesanitär 1562

Kesseböhmer 1320

King Living 1802

Kintone Australia 547

KLH Pacific 501

Klikwood Australia 1951

Knauf Australia 414

Koala Commercial 2112

Kohler 1402

KONE Elevators 320

Krause Bricks 630

KRGS Doors 732

KUN DESIGN 1626

Lamina Stone Australia 1840

Laundry Jet Australia 1433 Level 2012

LINYI BAIT WOOD INDUSTRY 1522

Livella Australia 446

Logikhaus Windows 431

Low Carbon Materials Hub 305

LUXE CANTILEVER 345

Luxhandles 1332

Luxpanels 1947

Lysaght | Fielders 412

M-Bossed 2226

Magnetite Window Solutions 117

MAMO 820

Manasi Priya Art 1658

Marquis 1424

Masswood | Accoya Solutions 121

Mathews Timber 549

Mecal Australia 1420

Megasorber 520

Melbourne Polytechnic 550

Monsoon Australia 312 N

Naaya Studio 1807

Natural Floorcovering Centre 1604

Natuzzi Italia 1841

NEOSPACE 420

Nero Tapware | American Standard 1112

NEU CRAFT 734

Next Level Elevators 101

Niche Surfaces

Nidus by Carbine

Ningbo Runner Industrial Corporation

NX Decor by Urban Republic 1140

OpenTech Designs

boral.com.au/products

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