Remaining High and Dry: Reconstructing Queensland to suit our climate.

Event Type: Seminar
Date: Wednesday 9 November 2011
Location: Auditorium, Broncos Leagues Club, Fulcher Rd,Red Hill. 2.30 - 5.30pm.

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Event Description

The release of Government planning guidelines encouraging a return to traditional high-set “Queenslander” style housing follows a year of widespread disasters. Understanding how to plan, design and build affordable modern Queenslanders is essential to get the State’s rebuild right.

Event Program

Attend Timber Queensland’s “Remaining High & Dry” seminar to hear from the leaders who are determining how Queensland is rebuilt and the proposed standards that will dictate it’s construction. 

• Understand the type of housing that can be constructed in flood and cyclone prone areas
• Evaluate lightweight construction and prefabrication as disaster proof, affordable building systems
• Receive introductory information regarding a new standard for building in flood prone areas
• Find out why timber delivers significant advantages in high & dry construction

2.30	Registration. Tea & Coffee.
3.00	Welcome and Introduction Rod McInnes, CEO, Timber Queensland
3.05	Planning for a stronger, more resilient Queensland – Key projects and milestones from the Queensland Reconstruction Authority Kate Isles Director - Land Use Planning, Queensland Reconstruction Authority
3.30	Using prefabrication as a tool to combat the GFC and natural disasters Anthony Rigg, Managing Director, Bleuscape Design
3.55	How to reduce costs and slash construction time using preassembled floors, roofs and walls PanelBuild
4.00	Afternoon Tea
4.20	Introducing a standard for Construction of Buildings in Flood Hazard Areas Glen Brumby, Executive Director, Building Codes Queensland
4.40	High & Dry – the strength and benefits of timber Colin MacKenzie, Manager Application & Use, Timber Queensland
5.10	Conclusion & Cocktail function

 

Event Sponsors

Gold Sponsor

 

 

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Registrations are now closed. Contact Clarissa Brandt, Communications Manager, Timber Queensland 07 3358 7906 / clarissa@timberqueensland.com.au

CPD Points

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