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What a spectacular night at the Gold Coast Regional Design Awards last night!We celebrated the outstanding talent of our...
14/08/2026

What a spectacular night at the Gold Coast Regional Design Awards last night!

We celebrated the outstanding talent of our Building Design community at the Creekside Room, Waterside, Currumbin RSL.

A huge congratulations to our 2026 winners:

🏛️ Public and Community Building Design
Lakeshore Early Learning | Raymond Design

🔨 Commercial Alterations and Additions
Fire Baby | Phil Buchanan

🎨 Commercial Interiors
Fire Baby | Phil Buchanan

🛁 Best Bathroom
Grace Bathroom | Solis Estudio

🍽️ Best Kitchen
Grace Kitchen | Solis Estudio

✨ Best Space
OBSIDIAN | Hinterland Design Co.

🏡 Residential Renovation up to $750K
Durigan | Hinterland Design Co.

🏡 Residential Renovation $750K – $1.5M
Carlyle Residence | Brad Ruddell Design

🏡 Residential Renovation over $1.5M
VATAKULA | Stuart Osman Building Design

🏠 Small Home Design
Hillside Retreat | Funky Little Shack

🏡 New Home up to $1M
Idlevale | Elkora Design Co.

🏡 New Home $1M – $2M
Grace | Solis Estudio

🏡 New Home $2M – $3M
DOASIS | Solis Estudio

🏡 New Home $3M – $5M
Suku | Solis Estudio

🏘️ New Multi-Residential Project (up to and including 3 storeys)
HOPE VILLAS | Stuart Osman Building Design

💡 Conceptual Design – Commercial
Riverbend Country Club | Solis Estudio

💡 Conceptual Design – Residential
Lotus | Hinterland Design Co.

💡 Conceptual Design – Interior
Joya | Solis Estudio

A sincere thank you to our Major Partner James Hardie, and our Industry Partners Alspec, AllCast Plunge Pools, AWS, Bondor, Buildable Approvals, Breezway, LevelMaster, Lysaght, Resene, Scan Built 3D, Stratco and Weathertex, along with our Gold Coast Local Partners HPC Planning and LA Lounge for attending the event and your continued support.

Thank you also to:

📸 Grant Weston for capturing the evening so beautifully.
🎤 Karl Morby for doing a fantastic job as our MC.
🙌 The Gold Coast Branch Committee for putting together such a great event.
🌊 Currumbin RSL for hosting such a wonderful evening.

Congratulations once again to all finalists and winners. We look forward to seeing our Regional Award winners progress to the 2026 Queensland Design Awards in October!

Energy Efficiency: Streamlining the Certification ProcessBrought to you by Building Approvals and Advice, BDQ Industry P...
14/08/2026

Energy Efficiency: Streamlining the Certification Process

Brought to you by Building Approvals and Advice, BDQ Industry Partner

For Class 1a residential projects, early conversations with your energy assessor can help set your project up for a smoother compliance process.

Under Queensland requirements, including QDC MP 4.1 (Version 1.15) and NCC 2022, there are multiple pathways to achieving the required 7-star energy equivalence rating. The key is considering your options early, as your initial plans come together.

A simple two-step approach:

Start with QDC MP 4.1 (Version 1.15)
Discuss your compliance options with your energy assessor early in the design process

Getting ahead of these requirements can help avoid unnecessary changes later and make the certification process significantly smoother.

Cleaning Made Easy with Breezway.One of the unique features of a Breezway Louvre Window is that they are easy to clean. ...
13/08/2026

Cleaning Made Easy with Breezway.

One of the unique features of a Breezway Louvre Window is that they are easy to clean. With blades that open almost horizontally, occupants can simply open the window, clean both the inside and the outside of the window blades from inside the home. No leaning out of the building necessary!

Few people would choose Breezway Louvres for their home purely due to the ease of cleaning though, so it’s worth mentioning again the many benefits of Altair Louvre Windows:

• They offer more ventilation than traditional window types.
• They offer a huge range of customising options to suit individual needs and climate zones.
• They can be easily automated using the Powerlouvre™ System for integration into smart home systems, or for operation when out-of-reach.
• They can be left open in gentle rain and blades can be angled to precisely control airflow.
• They offer security options including the fall prevention Stronghold® System to keep buildings and occupants safe.

To see product samples and discuss your projects in more detail, please reach out to the Breezway Design Assist Team on 07 3847 0500 or email [email protected]

What an unforgettable night at the Brisbane Regional Design Awards!On Friday evening, we celebrated the outstanding tale...
11/08/2026

What an unforgettable night at the Brisbane Regional Design Awards!

On Friday evening, we celebrated the outstanding talent of our Building Design community at the Heritage Room, Cloudland, Fortitude Valley.

A huge congratulations to our 2026 winners:

🔨 Commercial Alterations and Additions
Ivy Rose | CU Design

🎨 Commercial Interiors
Ivy Rose | CU Design

🏠 Residential Interiors
Snow Drop | CU Design

🛁 Best Bathroom
Buttercup | CU Design

🍽️ Best Kitchen
Snowdrop | CU Design

✨ Best Space
Ivy Rose | CU Design

🏡 Residential Renovation up to $750K
Project Elson | Gavin O'Donnell Building Design

🏡 Residential Renovation $750K – $1.5M
Merthyr Rd House | Pacifik Design Studio

🏡 Residential Renovation over $1.5M
Bowen House | McPhee Building Design

🏠 Small Home Design
Moon Court Project | Strathpine Design and Drafting

🏘️ Small Lot Design
APEX | Synergy Building Design

🏡 New Home up to $1M
Fernlea | Gavin O'Donnell Building Design

🏡 New Home $1M – $2M
VERVE | Synergy Building Design

🏡 New Home $2M – $3M
BLACKPOOL | Synergy Building Design

🏘️ New Multi-Residential Project (up to and including 3 storeys)
Bailey Rd Development | Pacifik Design Studio

🏛️ Character Design
Merthyr Rd House | Pacifik Design Studio

💡 Conceptual Design – Commercial
Manila St Offices | Pacifik Design Studio

💡 Conceptual Design – Residential
Summit Ash | CU Design

💡 Conceptual Design – Interior
Summit Ash | CU Design

🌿 Resilient Building Design
Kedron Beauty | Kristina Smith Design

A sincere thank you to our Major Partner James Hardie, and our Industry Partners Alspec, AllCast Plunge Pools, AWS, BERA, Bondor, Buildable Approvals, Breezway, Building Approvals and Advice, LevelMaster, Lysaght, Resene, Scan Built 3D, Stratco, Stormtech, TAFE QLD and Weathertex, along with our new Brisbane Local Partner National Masonry for attending the event and your continued support.

Thank you also to:
🎤 Anthony Trevor for doing a fantastic job as our MC.
📸 Colin Bushell for capturing the evening so beautifully.
🎶 Our talented musicians, Lillian Lee & Zac Lewis.
🙌 Cindy, Nathalie, Gavin and the whole team behind the scenes for making the night come together.
🏛️ Cloudland for hosting such a wonderful evening.

Congratulations once again to all finalists and winners. We look forward to seeing our Regional Award winners progress to the 2026 Queensland Design Awards in October!

What a fantastic night celebrating the second stop of the 2026 Regional Design Awards!On Thursday evening, we celebrated...
10/08/2026

What a fantastic night celebrating the second stop of the 2026 Regional Design Awards!

On Thursday evening, we celebrated the incredible talent of our Building Design community at the South West Queensland Design Awards, held at Fitzy's, Toowoomba.

A huge congratulations to our 2026 winners:

🏗️ Industrial Building Design
BBFS Development | StruXi Design

🏢 Peter Modini Memorial Award – New Commercial Buildings up to $5M
Goondiwindi Cotton | VHD Studio

🏢 New Commercial Building over $5M
Bingara Administration Hub | StruXi Design

🔨 Commercial Alterations & Additions
Master Builders Toowoomba | StruXi Design

🎨 Commercial Interiors
Bingara Administration Hub | StruXi Design

🍽️ Best Kitchen
Home at Myall | nspire Planning and Design

✨ Best Space
Home at Myall | nspire Planning and Design

🏠 Residential Renovation up to $750K
Collins | Alisco Designs Pty Ltd
Lochel Residence | StruXi Design

🏡 New Home up to $1M
Link 133 | Robin Payne Building Design

🏡 New Home $1M – $2M
Morada | VHD Studio

🏡 New Home $2M – $3M
The Gallery | VHD Studio

🏡 New Home $3M – $5M
Embracia | Alisco Designs Pty Ltd

🏘️ New Multi-Residential Project (up to and including 3 storeys)
Uniting Place Killarney | nspire Planning and Design

🌿 Energy Efficient Building Design – Residential
Home at Myall | nspire Planning and Design

💡 Conceptual Design – Commercial
Raglan 1064 | Robin Payne Building Design

💡 Conceptual Design – Residential
Quay 115 | Robin Payne Building Design

🤝 Community Impact Design Award
Gatton Hospital Staff Accommodation | VHD Studio

A sincere thank you to our Major Partner James Hardie and our State Partners Allcast Plunge Pools, Alspec, AWS, Breezway, LevelMaster, Lysaght, Resene, Scan Built 3D, Stratco and Weathertex, along with our new South West Queensland Local Partners Baker Rosso and Toowoomba Tiles for attending the event and your continued support.

Thank you also to:
📸 Annette Andrews for capturing the evening so beautifully.
🎤 James O'Shea for doing a fantastic job as our MC.
🙌 Sam Cantle from StruXi Design, and the South West Queensland Committee for their hard work behind the scenes.
🏡 Fitzy's for hosting such a wonderful evening.

Congratulations once again to all finalists and winners. We look forward to seeing our Regional Award winners progress to the 2026 Queensland Design Awards in October!

On Friday 14 August, the 2026 Regional Design Awards land at Tank Riviera, Mooloolaba, and we're ready to celebrate ever...
07/08/2026

On Friday 14 August, the 2026 Regional Design Awards land at Tank Riviera, Mooloolaba, and we're ready to celebrate everything that makes our Sunshine Coast and Wide Bay Building Designers so exceptional.

Come along to toast the talent, hard work and creativity shaping our region - whether you've got an entry in the running or you're there to back your fellow designers, we want you in the room.

Tickets are still available, so lock yours in before they're gone!

Date: Friday 14 August 2026
Time: 5.30pm
Venue: Tank Riviera, 209 Brisbane Road, Mooloolaba

Book here: https://events.humanitix.com/2026-bdq-sunshine-coast-and-wide-bay-regional-design-awards

Join us Thursday 13 August at Currumbin RSL to celebrate the incredible talent, creativity and hard work of our Gold Coa...
06/08/2026

Join us Thursday 13 August at Currumbin RSL to celebrate the incredible talent, creativity and hard work of our Gold Coast Building Designers.

Whether you're a finalist or coming along to cheer on your colleagues, this is your night to show up and be seen - so grab your team and get ready for a great one.

Tickets are still available - don't miss your chance to be part of it!

Date: Thursday 13 August 2026
Time: 6pm
Venue: Creekside Room, Waterside at the Currumbin RSL, 165 Duringan St, Gold Coast

Book here: https://events.humanitix.com/2026-bdq-gold-coast-regional-design-awards

Shining a Light on our Central Queensland Volunteers!This week we're heading to Central Queensland to celebrate two peop...
04/08/2026

Shining a Light on our Central Queensland Volunteers!

This week we're heading to Central Queensland to celebrate two people who've quietly shaped Building Design in the region for years - both bringing decades of experience and generosity to everything they do.

Keith Turner - Delegate, Central Queensland.
Founder and Principal of DesignTek Keith is one of the stalwarts of Building Design in CQ. A trusted voice and a great bloke, he's always looking out for designers in his region and keeping them connected to the BDQ family. 🙌

Trevor Rufus - Coordinator, Central Queensland.
Founder and Principal of Rufus Design Group, Trevor's name is synonymous with Building Design in Central Queensland. The steady voice around the table, bringing common sense and decades of experience to every discussion. 🔥

Behind every thriving region is someone willing to show up and make things happen. Keith and Trevor - thank you for everything you do. 💜

Know them? Reach out and say thanks. Don't know them yet? You should!

Designtek Pty Ltd Rufus Design Group

🏆 What a fantastic way to kick off the 2026 Regional Design Awards!On Friday evening, we celebrated the incredible talen...
04/08/2026

🏆 What a fantastic way to kick off the 2026 Regional Design Awards!

On Friday evening, we celebrated the incredible talent of our Building Design community at the sold-out Mackay Whitsunday & Central Queensland Design Awards held at Dispensary, Mackay.

A huge congratulations to our 2026 winners:
🏅 Industrial Building Design
Silverton Central | Whitsunday Design & Drafting
🏅 Peter Modini Memorial Award – New Commercial Buildings up to $5M
Castlemaine Office | Design House NQ
🏅 Commercial Alterations & Additions
GARDIAN | Design Studio
Keppel Kitchens | English Design
🏅 Commercial Interiors
GARDIAN | Tempus Design Studio
🏅 Residential Interiors
OCEAN AVE | Tempus Design Studio
🏅 Best Bathroom
MTJ Residence Ensuite | Interiors
Boyne River House | Spice
🏅 Best Kitchen
Boyne River House | Design Spice
🏅 Best Space
Parker Residence Great Room | Jackson Design
🏅 Residential Renovation up to $750K
Quandong St | Works
Boyne River House | Design Spice
🏅 Residential Renovation $750K – $1.5M
18 Nelson Street | The Design House NQ
🏅 Small Lot Design
Coastal House | Tony Cook Building Design
🏅 New Home up to $1M
Parker Residence | Louis Jackson Design
🏅 New Home $1M – $2M
Solaire | Cotter Builders Pty Ltd
Woodscape | Tim English Design
🏅 New Multi-Residential Project (up to and including 3 storeys)
Tree Tops | Tim English Design
🏅 Character Design
Marian House | Builders
🏅 Conceptual Design – Commercial
Yeppoon Golf Club | Tim English Design
🏅 Conceptual Design – Residential
ASHAYA | Tempus Design Studio
Serpentine | Tim English Design
🏅 Resilient Building Design
OCEAN AVE | Tempus Design Studio
Woodscape | Tim English Design

A sincere thank you to our Major Partner James Hardie, and our Industry Partners Bondor, AWS, Alspec, LevelMaster and Lysaght, along with our local event partners STP Consultants and Choices Flooring Mackay for attending the event and your continued support.

Thank you also to:
📸 Kieron Place Photography for capturing the evening so beautifully.
🎤 Neil Saunders from James Hardie for doing a fantastic job as our MC.
👏 Our dedicated Mackay Whitsunday & Central Queensland Branch Delegates and Coordinators for their hard work behind the scenes.
🍽️ The Dispensary for hosting such a wonderful evening.

Congratulations once again to all finalists and winners. We look forward to seeing our Regional Award winners progress to the 2026 Queensland Design Awards in October!

Know what actually makes a technical data sheet compliant? 👀Join us THIS THURSDAY for a free Online CPD session, A Focus...
03/08/2026

Know what actually makes a technical data sheet compliant? 👀

Join us THIS THURSDAY for a free Online CPD session, A Focus on SolarSpan, with Caroline Bell from Bondor Metecno.

She'll be covering:
✅ SolarSpan performance in QLD conditions
✅ What makes a data sheet genuinely compliant
✅ Steel skin selection for coastal projects

📅 Thursday 6 August
🕐 12pm to 1pm AEST
💻 Online via Zoom
🎓 1 Type F CPD Point

Register now 👉 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Crm_5QGNSgGpJhX3SToqQA

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