Education & Engagement

Feedback from those who attended the Tradie Tours in June, indicated that you would like more information on technical issues and changes within the industry. We have developed another series of seminars, which will take place throughout November.

Industry experts will present information on the topics listed below. Seats are strictly limited, so register NOW (see below) for the Tradie Tour session closest to you.

November Tradie Tour – Hot Issues in the building and construction industry 

• Non-Conforming Building Products legislative reform – These laws place greater responsibility on everyone in the building product supply chain. Find out how they will affect you.
   
• Improving industry standards through compliance and enforcement - Some of QBCC's proactive measures include:
  • performing unannounced inspections;
  • joint operations with other regulators targeting specific risk factors;
  • a re-inspection program to ensure compliance issues identified during a previous inspection have been satisfactorily addressed; and
  • a range of different audit programs.
     
• QBCC’s Adjudication Registry - The Adjudication Registry administers the Building and Construction Industry Payments Act (QLD) 2004 to ensure that those working in the construction industry receive and recover progress payments. Our expert will explain the adjudication process including:
  • how to lodge an adjudication application; 
  • how adjudicators are assigned to an application; and 
  • what the adjudicator decides.
     
• Installation of timber and aluminium joinery – one of the most common and costly defective work complaints to rectify.
   
• MATES in Construction (MIC) - MIC is a charity established to address the high level of suicide among Australian construction workers, and provides an invaluable service in improving the mental health and wellbeing of workers.

Do you have specific questions in relation to any of the topics listed? Email these through to EducationEngagementTeam@qbcc.qld.gov.au and we will try to respond to these at these sessions.

Register

Registration: 4.15pm
Presentation: 5 to 8pm

Date	Venue	Register
Wed 1 Nov 2017	Maroochy RSL, Memorial Ave, Maroochydore
Thur 2 Nov 2017	Across the Waves Sports Club, 1 Miller St, Bundaberg
Mon 6 Nov 2017	Norths Leagues Club, 1347 Anzac Ave, Kallangur
Wed 8 Nov 2017	Parkwood Village Golf Club, 76-122 Napper Rd Parkwood, Gold Coast
Tue 14 Nov 2017	Souths Leagues Club Mackay, 181 Milton St, Mackay
Wed 15 Nov 2017	Travelodge Rockhampton, 86 Victoria Pde, Rockhampton
Mon 20 Nov 2017	Townsville RSL, 139 Charters Towers Rd, Townsville
Tue 21 Nov 2017	Cairns Colonial Club, 18 - 26 Cannon St, Manunda
Tue 28 Nov 2017	Middle Ridge Golf Club, 235 - 323 Rowbotham St, Toowoomba
Thur 30 Nov 2017	Fitzy's Hotel,  Bryants Rd & Pacific Hwy, Loganholme

Guest speaker

John Leslie - Australian Window Association (AWA)

If you’re wondering when a head flashing is required, John can answer your question!

John has had more than 43 years residential and commercial experience in manufacture, design, installation and training and holds a Certificate III and IV in Glazing. He will share his extensive knowledge on recurring issues with the installation of timber and aluminium joinery.