DELEGATE PROGRAM - Australian Building Codes Board

DELEGATE PROGRAM
BUILDING AUSTRALIA’S FUTURE 2011
This year’s biennial conference is set to deliver a comprehensive program of
presentations and workshops themed around the most topical industry issues
that we all face in today’s built environment.
Day One: Operating with Codes and Standards
Day Two: Access for All
Day Three: Buildings – the Environmental Balance
Throughout the three days of the Conference, delegates will have the
opportunity to hear presentations from acclaimed national and international
speakers and actively participate through a series of hands-on workshops
covering each of the days themes.

Contents
Conference Welcome 1
Keynote and International Speakers 2
Conference Program 4
Social Functions 8
Accompanying Persons 9
General Information 10
Sponsors 13
Conference Welcome
Welcome to the Building Australia’s Future Conference for 2011.
This year’s biennial conference will again set a new benchmark in delivering a
world class event. The Conference themes will address today’s most prevalent
issues and what they mean for you and for our industry. During the three days,
delegates will have the opportunity to hear presentations on sustainable design,
building access, climate change impacts with both national and international
perspectives. These are just a sample of highly topical issues brought to you by
a selection of international and national leaders in their fields.
As a delegate you will also gain significant benefit from the seminars and
workshops that have been designed to have you engage with some of the most
influential industry and academic professionals available. The workshops provide
a great environment to maximise your involvement
through informative discussions and interactive activities.
The social program acknowledges the opportunities
offered by the location and presents delegates with a
relaxed environment in which to network and unwind
after the stimulating Conference sessions. With an
extensive range of activities planned… the social events
are not to be missed!
Once again, we extend a warm welcome to all delegates
and accompanying persons and thank you once more
for your continued support. We hope your stay is
informative, productive and enjoyable.
Your Conference Organisers
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Key Note & International Speakers
Michael Mobbs
Michael Mobbs specialises in the design, construction and
project management of sustainable food, water, energy and
recycled water projects for the residential and commercial
markets of Australia. Michael is the author of Sustainable
House, published in 2009. The book gives the facts about a
house near the centre of Sydney which is disconnected from
mains water and sewer and describes:
• How four people may live in a modern house for less than $300 a year for
energy and water;
• What’s happened after 1.5 million litres of sewage has gone into the garden?
• How have the solar panels lasted after 14 years?
• What’s worked and what hasn’t?
• How has the house saved over $30,000 in water and energy bills?
Graeme Innes
Graeme Innes has been Australia’s Disability Discrimination
Commissioner since December 2005. During that time he
has also served as Australia’s Human Rights Commissioner
for three and a half years, and as Race Discrimination
Commissioner for two years. In these roles he has contributed
to initiatives aimed to reduce discrimination in many areas of
the law.
Ong See Ho
Mr Ong See Ho is the Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Building
Control) at the Building and Construction Authority, Singapore.
He is also the Commissioner of Building Control, a post he
held since 2006. In this capacity, his key role is to ensure
that building works in Singapore comply with the Building
Control Act and Regulations, which is part of the Authority’s
mission to shape a safe, high quality, sustainable, and friendly
built environment. Mr Ong is also a Board Member of the
Professional Engineers Board (PEB) and the Board of Architects.
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Dr Nikolaj Tolstoy
Dr Tolstoy has Masters of Science in Civil Engineering and
completed his Doctorate of Philosophy on the Condition
of Buildings - Investigation methodology and applications.
He has worked in fire research and design, building energy
conservation and the condition of buildings for several key
Swedish research institutes over a number of years. Since
2005 he has been with the Swedish National Board of
Housing, Building and Planning as the Head of the Building
and Management Unit and is the current Development Leader in the same
organisation. Dr Tolstoy is here representing Sweden on the Inter-Jurisdictional
Regulatory Collaboration Committee, a key international collaborative body
who's focus is the sharing of information relating to the built regulatory
environment.
José Antonio Tenorio Ríos
Snr Ríos is a highly qualified and experienced engineer
who has worked with the Eduardo Torroja Institute for
Construction Sciences of the Spanish National Research
Council since 1999. He has been their Technical Building
Code Coordinator since 2001 and is the current Head of the
Quality in Construction Unit. He is also the President of the
Spanish Standardisation Sub-committee CTC-198 of the
Spanish Association for Standardisation and Certification, he
represents Spain on the Inter-jurisdictional Regulatory Collaboration Committee
and he also participates in several high profile international working groups
focusing on Performance Based building regulatory systems.
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Conference Program
Plenary
Operating with Codes and Standards
Monday Morning, 19 September
Codes and Standards form part of our everyday life and their influence on the
built environment is a fine example. Today’s plenary will focus on how and why
codes, standards, and even advisory guidelines are developed to meet society
needs in addressing emerging, urgent and sometimes controversial issues.
How do you determine a suitable level of protection from fire? How effective are
earthquake codes? How do you know what’s good, what’s better, what’s best?
How can ‘national’ codes and standards improve your life? Plenty of questions!
Come along and find some answers!
Access for All
Tuesday Morning, 20 September
2011 heralded a huge milestone for the ABCB and the Australian Human
Rights Commission, the culmination of many years hard work and extensive
consultation and collaboration - the release of the Disability (Access to premises
- Buildings) Standards. Today we explore some of the
implications, some of the benefits, some of the solutions
and some of what may have been missed. You’ll have the
opportunity to consider ‘what is’ an inclusive society and
learn how you can contribute, and benefit from one. A
must for all practitioners!
Buildings – the Environmental Balance
Wednesday Morning, 21 September
The ABCB allocates much of its time and resources
to striking a balance when responding to the needs
of society and direction from Governments. This is of
particular importance when considering the impact of
buildings on our environment. Today we bring together a
collage of impact, consequence and solution, all linked
to our need to live as one with our environment. Hear the
plans for the future, discover the latest on environmental
impacts on buildings, learn the simplicities of compliance
and explore the world that is energy efficiency. It’s easy
being green!
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Workshops
Operating with Codes and Standards
Monday Afternoon, 19 September
If you use the BCA to design buildings or assess buildings for compliance, and
have NEVER had a problem interpreting or understanding the code, perhaps
this workshop is NOT for you. On the
other hand, if your BCA interpretations
sometimes differ from your colleagues,
or there are some BCA provisions you
do not comprehend, this workshop
IS definitely for you! The workshop
will uncover a number of challenging
case studies and seek your views as
practitioners. Will there be consistency
and agreement? Come along and find
out if you dare!
Access for All
Tuesday Afternoon, 20
September
Do you want to experience how design
and construction features can affect
the accessibility of buildings, and learn
more about how to interpret and apply
the recent changes to BCA provisions for access for people with a disability?
If the answer is yes, you shouldn’t miss this workshop that complements and
builds on the hugely popular 2010 national awareness seminars on the Disability
(Access to Premises - Buildings) Standards (the Premises Standards).
Buildings – the Environmental Balance
Wednesday Afternoon, 21 September
Would you like a better understanding of the BCA’s energy efficiency provisions?
Do you need tips and tools to assist in applying these provisions? If the answer
is yes to either question, then don’t miss the energy workshop. It will be an
interactive and hands-on session which will increase your knowledge and
understanding of the energy efficiency provisions making them easier to apply
to proposed building designs. The workshops will be presented by experts in
the energy field and will encompass both residential and commercial buildings.
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BUILDING AUSTRALIA’S FU
Registration: from 7:30am
Registration: from 7:45am
MONDAY 19 SEPTEMBER
TUESDAY 20 SEPTEMBER
Operating with Codes and Standards
Access for All
Chairperson: Peter Gow, Executive Director, Building
Chairperson: Barry Neilsen, Dire
Commission WA
Consulting Engineers
08:20 Introduction/Housekeeping 08:20 Session Opening
08:30 Official Opening – ABCB Chairman 08:30 Graeme Innes – Disability Di
Keynote presentation
Putting out the welcome mat in ou
Where to from here in access deve
08:40 Ong See Ho – Singapore Building & Construction Authority 09:00 Dr Nikolaj Tolstoy – Swedish
Keynote presentation
Building & Planning
Transforming the Singapore building and construction industry – Accessibility and usability in Swed
The regulatory lever
09:25 David Waldren – Grocon Group
09:25 Michael Simpson – Vision Au
Overcoming the trials of multistorey developments
Still negotiating the maze
09:50 John Gardiner – NZ Department of Building and Housing
Product assurance framework
09:50 Amelia Starr – National Disab
Universal Housing – Preparing for t
10:45 Prof Adrian Page – Think Brick
Looking for a true measure of the dynamic thermal response of
walls and buildings
11:05 Prof Ian Thomas – Victoria University
Smoke Alarms in Dwellings – Improved occupant safety with timely
activation and effective notification
10:15 – 10:45
10:45 Eric Martin – Eric Martin & A
Access to heritage buildings
11:10 Allan Harriman – Australian I
The Access To Premises Standard
11:30 John Clampett – John Clampett Consulting
Codes of Practice – Industry working collaboratively to develop
non-regulatory solutions
11:55 David Henderson – Cyclone Testing Station
Wind loads and the performance of buildings in wind storms
Operating with Codes and Standards Workshops
Operating with Codes and Standards Workshops
11:35 Dr Max Murray – Access De
Access consultants – Their role an
12:00 Fred Reynolds – Standards A
Challenges and opportunities rega
built environment
12:20 – 13
Access for Al
3:00 – 3:30 A
Access for Al
4.30pm
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PLEASE NOTE: This conference program is subject to change at any time.

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Registration: from 7:45am
WEDNESDAY 21 SEPTEMBER
Buildings – The Environmental Balance
Chairperson Don Freeman, General Manager of Building Policy
- Department of Planning and Local Government SA
08:20 Session Opening
08:30 Michael Mobbs – Sustainable Projects
Keynote presentation
Rebuilding affordably, quickly and beginning tomorrow
09:00 Prof John McAneney – Risk Frontiers
Climate Change impacts on cyclone activity
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Morning Tea
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09:25 Jose Antonio Tenorio Rios – Instituto de Ciencias de la
Construccion Eduardo Torroja
Energy Efficiency – An international perspective
09:50 Gene McGlynn – Department of Climate Change & Energy
Efficiency
Building a clean energy future
10:45 Dennis D’Arcy – ICANZ
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rding technical standards in the
11:05 Tony Tanner – Roofing Tile Association of Australia
Solar absorptance and energy efficiency – What role does solar
absorptance of roof cover play in determining heating and cooling
loads?
11:30 Phil Wilkinson – Australian Institute of Refrigeration
Airconditioning & Heating
Advice from a plant lover – Making sure HVAC systems stay green
11:55 Andy Russell – Proctor Group Australia
Pushing the envelope – have we considered condensation?
:30 Lunch
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fternoon Tea
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Finish
Buildings – The Environmental Balance Workshops
Buildings – The Environmental Balance Workshops
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Social Functions
Delegates registering for the full Conference are entitled to attend all of the
evening functions as part of their conference package. A limited number of
additional tickets may also be available for day delegates and others who wish to
attend these functions.
Standards Australia
Welcome Reception by the Pool
6:00pm, Sunday 18 September
An excellent opportunity
to welcome delegates
to the Gold Coast.
Delegates can relax
and network during the
Welcome Reception at the
Conference venue, Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort
& Spa. Join us on the Sunday evening at 6:00pm by
the pool for some relaxed drinks and nibblies whilst
enjoying the live acoustic sounds by the impressive
two and a half acres of salt water lagoon and
freshwater pools.
Think Brick
Calypso Dinner at the Wharf
5:45pm, Monday 19 September
What better way to spend your evening than a
casual waterfront dining experience by the Wharf
over looking the Gold
Coast Broadwater. Absorb
the cool sounds of calypso and soca combined
with the funky reggae grooves whilst soaking up
the picturesque Broadwater and Marina views with
backdrops from Surfers Paradise to Southport.
Enjoy the Caribbean fare on offer including the
incredible chocolate rum fountain and make sure you
get your photo taken with the Calypso girls or Sam
de Caribbean Man as a momento of the evening.
Delegates will be collected from the Surfers Paradise
Marriott Resort & Spa foyer at 5:45pm and will be
transported back to the resort at the end of the
evening. This is sure to be a night to remember!
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ICANZ & AGGA
Black and White
Gala Dinner
6:30pm,
Wednesday
21 September
Dress in your classic
black and whites and get
ready to experience the
classic Hollywood lifestyle, the likes of Bette Davis
or the debonair Humphrey Bogart. Be greeted by
paparazzi, walk the red carpet, sign autographs,
and be the star of the evening.
To conclude the Conference in style, and relax with
your fellow delegates, a formal dinner will be held in
the Grand Ballroom at the Surfers Paradise Marriott
Resort. The evening will commence with pre-dinner
drinks, followed by a superb three course meal and
a star-studded evening packed with entertainment
and the chance to win some great prizes. Past
evenings have been highly entertaining with plenty
of laughs and this year will be no different. The evening will conclude at midnight.
Function attendance
Entry at all social functions will be by presentation of a ticket. Function tickets
will be provided to the delegate upon registration. There may also be a limited
opportunity to purchase tickets at the Information Desk.
Accompanying Persons
Accompanying persons can take advantage of the Gold Coast Tourist Shuttle
who run a transfer service to all the major theme parks including MovieWorld,
Wet-n-Wild Waterpark, SeaWorld, DreamWorld, White Water World and
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.
Shuttle services depart and return daily from the Marriott Resort and should be
pre-booked 24 hours in advance. Please see the concierge in the foyer of the
resort for bookings and departure times or book online at www.surfside.com.au
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General Information
Information Desk
An Information Desk is located on the first floor outside Terrace Room 2,
which can be accessed by the grand staircase or lifts. This is also the point of
registration for all delegates and the Centre can accept phone and facsimile
messages for delegates.
These numbers are: 07 5592 9827
The Information Desk can provide advice on registrations, programs, functions,
and all aspects relating to the Conference. For accommodation queries, please
see the friendly Marriott staff at reception in the foyer.
The Information Desk will be open during the following times:
Sunday 14:00-17:00
Monday 7:30-16:30
Tuesday 7:45-16:30
Wednesday 7:45-16:30
Net Kiosk
The Conference will be providing an
Internet Kiosk hosted by Autex for
delegates to access emails and the
internet whilst attending the Conference. Use of these workstations should be
limited to 10 minutes per delegate in peak periods. The Autex Net Kiosk will be
located prominently next to the Information Desk on the first floor.
Relaxation Station
Transformed are hosting a massage
station this year! Drift away to another
place with a 10 minute seated massage.
Providing quick relief for those suffering
headaches,
stiff necks and
aching backs or just simply to recharge. Professional
and fully qualified therapists are here to help!
All massages are done while clients remain fully clothed.
No oils or lotions are used.
Visit the Transformed Relaxation Station to book in
your massage time, then close your eyes, sit
back and enjoy!
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Building
Commission
Luncheons
The Building Commission Victoria are
kindly hosting Conference lunches at the Marriott for all Conference delegates.
Lunch, morning and afternoon teas will be served around the trade displays in
the Gallery and Garden Terrace. Sufficient time has been provided for you to
enjoy a networking opportunity and take advantage of the information provided
by the trade displays.
Breakfast
Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa is pleased to offer all delegates a
discounted rate on breakfast in the Lagoon Restaurant of $30.00 per person for
the buffet and $25.00 per person for the continental. To take advantage of this
offer, delegates must display their Conference nametag. The restaurant opens
for breakfast everyday between 7:00am and 10:30am.
Dress Code
The dress requirement for the Calypso Dinner at the Wharf on the Monday
evening is smart casual (flat shoes recommended especially if walking around
the wharf) and the Black & White Gala dinner on Wednesday is formal attire,
however attendees are encouraged to come in black and white attire to
compliment the theme of the evening. Beyond that “Queensland Casual” attire
is recommended for all Conference sessions and the Sunday welcome reception
by the pool.
Smoking
The Conference venue is a non-smoking establishment and laws prohibit
smoking within 4 meters of an entrance to a resort. However, for accommodation
purposes, Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa offers smoking and nonsmoking
rooms. Please specify your preferences when booking accommodation
via the designated weblink or when phoning the Resort.
Phones
Mobile phones and personal pagers must be switched off during the Conference
Plenary and Workshop sessions.
Services for people with a disability
Many of the Gold Coast’s public areas, shopping centres, accommodation
venues, attractions and restaurants have services and facilities for people with
a disability. Advanced notice about needs will ensure the best assistance from
Conference organisers.
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Lost Property and Insurance
Personal insurance for injury or loss of property or baggage is the responsibility
of each delegate. Please ensure your personal items are clearly labelled.
Translation
Interpreting services are the responsibility of each delegate.
Special Requirements
Delegates who have particular dietary or special accommodation requirements
should have this noted on their registration form. To advise or confirm this with
the Conference organises, please see one of our staff at the Information Desk.
Speaker’s Preparation Room
A speaker’s preparation room, where audio visual presentations can be viewed,
is available by contacting the Information Desk.
CPD Points
All delegates should be aware that attendance to each session of the
Conference will be electronically recorded through a new bar-coding process
developed for BAF 2011. The process involves each delegate swiping their
barcode, which will be located on their Conference pass, as they enter the
sessions. It is the responsibility of the delegate to ensure that their barcode has
been swiped at the point of entry. It is essential that delegates arrive on time for
sessions, as late entrants may not be given opportunity to swipe their barcode.
The Conference organisers will then use this electronic database to distribute
attendance certificates. Any delegate, who was not swiped into a session, will
not be issued with an attendance certificate.
Disclaimer
Every effort has been made to present, as accurately as possible, all the
information contained in this brochure. The Conference organisers will not be
held responsible for changes in the structure or content of the program, social
program, registration fees, accommodation costs and any general information
published in this brochure. The Conference organisers reserve the right to
change any part of, or the entire program.
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Major Sponsors
Building Australia’s Future 2011 would not have been made possible without the
generous support of:
Building Australia’s Future 2011 would also like to thank the following
organisations for their support.
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