July 2008

Australian Timber Design Workshops

1-2 July 2008 - Brisbane
8-9 July 2008 - Sydney
Two day accredited timber design workshops focused on the sustainable use of timber in the building profession.  Session topics include certification, thermal performance, material characterisitcs, architectural and engineering design, and specialised sessions on local issues and practice.
W:  www.atdworkshops.arch.utas.edu.au  

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RAIA Chapter Awards

4 July 2008 - Vic
19 July 2008 - NSW
25 July 2008 - Qld
W:  www.architecture.com.au

FURNITEX and Decoration + Design

17-20 July 2008 - Melbourne Exhibition Centre, Southbank
Featuring 600 key industry manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and suppliers displaying the latest and best of Australian furniture and furnishings.
E:  mail@aec.net.au
W:  www.furnitex.com.au

Talk Timber '08

21 July     Cairns                       Rydges Plaza Cairns
22 July     Townsville                 Mercure Townsville
23 July     Mackay                     Ocean International
24 July     Rockhampton            Travelodge Rockhampton
28 July     Brisbane                   The Pavilion Function & Conference Centre
29 July     Gold Coast                Southport Sharks Club
30 July     Sunshine Coast         Mooloolaba Surf Club
31 July     Toowoomba              Burke & Wills Quality Hotel

The future of timber in the built environment: how will change affect YOU? Timber Queensland continues its series of acclaimed technical updates during July 2008 in Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton, Brisbane, Toowoomba and the Gold and Sunshine Coasts. Whether you design, specify, build with, or sell timber, these FREE presentations will provide you with the latest knowledge on a range of timber topics including the proposed emission trading system and the impact it will have on the timber industry, simplified framing specifications, timber service life design, timber stairs balustrades and handrails, bracing and tie-down and the latest on standards and codes. Seats are limited!  Time: 5pm – 8.30pm 

T:  (07) 3254 1989 or
E:  admin@timberqueensland.com.au
W: www.timberqueensland.com.au/education/seminars.asp