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IN THE SPOTLIGHT
AIBS member forums now open
The AIBS Member Forums are now open for registration and usage.
These forums are for the use and benefit of AIBS Members and Accredited Professi..
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BCA 2010 Revised Energy Efficiency Provisions
On 22 January 2010 Senator Kim Carr, the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science & Research and Senator Penny Wong, Acting Environment Mini..
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2010 NATSPEC Discount Offer
Once again NATSPEC would like to offer AIBS members a discount on our publications if they order before 30 April.
Click below for further detail..
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FIND A BUILDING SURVEYOR SPECIAL OFFER
The AIBS is offering free registration to Find a Building Surveyor until July 1st 2010.
If you have paid for a listing since April 2009, you are ..
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UPCOMING EVENTS
INTERNATIONAL GLOBE 2010 CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION
Date: 24-26 March 2010
Location: Vancouver
GLOBE 2010 is one of the world's largest and longest-running events dedicated to the business of the environment. Every two years, read more...
You can also download the initial document pack here...
BCA 2010 INFORMATION SEMINARS
Dates: March 25th to 29th April
Locations: Around Australia
As BCA users, you need to know how the updates to the
Building Code of Australia will affect how you work – don’t miss out!
Visit the ABCB website for more information and to register your details: www.abcb.gov.au
WOBO WORLD CONGRESS
20-22 April
Mexico City
The World Organization of Building Officials (WOBO) will conduct its activities concurrently with the NFPA Mexico Fire Expo, Expo Seguridad, Facilities Mexico, and Mexico Safety Expo 2010.
Check the WOBO Website for further information ...
AIB 2010 STUDY TOUR
The tour will depart Australia on 30 April 2010, spending four nights
in Hong Kong (including a trip to Macau) and five nights in Shanghai (including time at the World Expo),
returning to Australia on Monday 10 May 2010.
The organising committee has developed a world class program that will include:
- Sites visits in Hong Kong, Macau and Shanghai to some
of the most amazing construction projects.
- An informative short seminar series on topical issues for
the building and construction industry in China in
conjunction with the Built Environment faculty of the
Queensland University of Technology.
- A day at the World Expo in Shanghai.
- An opportunity to experience the excitement of the
Acrobatic Extravaganza team.
- A visit to the Shanghai Silk Factory.
Members of the AIB, AIBS and AIQS will be eligible to claim up to
16 CPD hours for this tour.
Download more information here ....
AIBS 2010 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE -
RACING AHEAD
Date: 16-19 October 2010
Location: Radisson on the Gold Coast
Remember to keep these dates free this year for the AIBS International Conference ....
NATIONAL NEWS
BUILDING APPROVALS MOVING IN RIGHT DIRECTION
The Housing Industry Association, Australia’s largest building industry organisation, said that building approvals grew by 2.2 per cent in December 20..
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Lending Hit by Higher Rates/Fewer First Homes
Home lending for both new and existing dwellings fell further in December 2009, reflecting the unwinding of the first home buyer stimulus and a third ..
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Councils seek share of road tax revenue
Local government has called for its share of revenue generated through proposed road user charges.
Delegates at the Australian Local Governmen..
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Air-Cell endorses suspension of foil installations from government’s hip program
Thermo reflective insulation company Air-Cell has endorsed the Federal Government’s decision to temporarily suspend foil insulation installations from..
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Assessment Challenges
Some of these places would not be easy to access and assess
Our QLD/NT office have sent in a gallery of the top ten houses on their list of as..
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CSIRO appraisals expire!!!!
As advised by the Building Commission, as at 31st Dec 2009, all CSIRO appraisals for EIFS(External Insulation Finishing Systems) – Polystyrene Claddin..
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Proofreading is a dying art
Proofreading is a dying art, wouldn't you say?
Man Kills Self Before Shooting Wife and Daughter
This one was caught in the SGV Tribune. ..
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COAG – National Strategy on Energy Efficiency
The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) announced the National Strategy on Energy Efficiency (NSEE) in July 2009. Measure 3.1.1 in the NSEE state..
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A strategy for universal housing
By 2020, all new homes should meet national standards for universal design.
Government, industry and disability sector representatives have met t..
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NABERS rating tool for shopping centres released
The NABERS Retail rating tool (http://www.nabers.com.au/), which was launched on 1 December, will provide a standard, national, performance-based ..
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NON COMPLIANT GLAZING: THE COSTS ARE MOUNTING
Non-Compliant Glazing is rapidly developing a reputation for costing Building Owners and Operators significant sums in damages arising from Legal Acti..
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OHS Reforms: Simplifying safety rules
Nationally consistent OHS rules will soon be a reality.
Safe Work Australia’s draft model Safe Work Act 2009 is an important milestone in the har..
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Best Duct Tape Story Ever
During a private "fly-in" fishing excursion in Alaska, the chartered pilot and fishermen left a cooler and bait in the plane. And a bear smelled it. T..
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ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR A DEFERRAL OF YOUR ACTIVITY STATEMENT PAYMENT DUE DATE?
Australian Tax Office Initiative, businesses with an annual turnover of less than $2 million and struggling to meet tax payment obligations may be..
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Made in China
Yes, it is a 12 story building in China, lying on the ground.
An underground garage was being dug on the south side, to a depth of 4.6 met..
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MANDATORY DISCLOSURE - COMING SOON TO A BUILDING NEAR YOU
Minister for Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts, the Hon Peter Garrett MP, has announced an agreement to develop a mandatory disclosure scheme ..
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PAID PARENTAL LEAVE SCHEME
As part of the 2009/10 Federal Budget, the Australian Government is introducing the Paid Parental Leave (PPL) Scheme.
The scheme will be made av..
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HANDLING YOUR BACKLOG - WHAT’S YOUR STRATEGY?
Do you have a backlog of things to do at home or work?
You're probably not alone if you do. Do you need to change to solve this? Perhaps you do,..
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Potential Health Benefits
An Investigation of Potential Health Benefits from Increasing Energy Efficiency Stringency Requirements - Report Now Available
A report by the..
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WORKPLACE SAFETY NEEDS ADDRESSING
More than 260 Australians die as a result of work related injuries and over 135,000 are seriously injured every year.
Chair of the Safe Work A..
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BUILT ENVIRONMENT INDUSTRY INNOVATION COUNCIL NEWSLETTER - OCTOBER 2009
Read the 2nd edition of the Built Environment Industry Innovation Council (BEIIC) E-newsletter.
Since the last e-newsletter in July 2009, the..
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CALL FOR HOMELESS TO BE INVOLVED IN POLICY
The Australian Human Rights Commission has called for more involvement of homeless people in developing policies and laws.
In a submission to th..
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ECONOMIC GROWTH A DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD FOR SUSTAINABILITY
by Angela Dorizas,
Carbon emission reduction is a positive by-product of the current financial crisis and should spark further green investment,..
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GLOBE BUSINESS & ENVIRONMENT CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION - VANCOUVER
GLOBE 2010 is one of the world's largest and longest-running events dedicated to the business of the environment. Every two years, over 10,000 profess..
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OMBUDSMAN ADDRESSES CONFLICT OF INTEREST
by Rob O'Brien,
The Victorian Ombudsman has urged councillors to face up to issues and stop lying during local government investigations.
..
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OMBUDSMAN REPORT FINDS RISE IN AGENCY COMPLAINTS
by Rob O'Brien
An annual report by the Commonwealth Ombudsman has found a marked increase in people complaining about the services of governme..
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New Fair Work for Small Business
The Council of Small Business of Australia, Workforce Guardian and Telstra Business present Fair Work for Small Business (http://www.fairworkforsmallb..
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HOOKED ON TERMIMESH FISHING COMPETITION
The level of interest expressed at the recent Gold Coast AIBS/ABCB Conference was overwhelming with 300 keen anglers visiting our display to pick ..
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MIGLAS FIREGUARD 40TM BUSFHIRE WINDOWS TESTED BY THE BEST
When it comes to purchasing windows for bushfire-prone areas, builders and home-owners shouldn’t leave anything to chance. It’s paramount to the occup..
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All sellers will need an Energy Efficiency Rating Statement in 2011
The Council of Australian Governments recently decided to introduce mandatory disclosure of residential building energy, greenhouse and water performa..
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About the National Building and Surveying Alliance (NBSA)
The National Building and Surveying Alliance (NBSA) was formed on the 26 November 1999. The combined membership of the NBSA member Institutes is now a..
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Funding Boost for Emergency Volunteers
The Federal Government has announced a $3.3 million boost to its National Emergency Volunteer Support Fund (NEVSF).
Announced this week by Attor..
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Groundbreaking Planning Initiative Unveiled
In an Australian first, planning and design experts have worked with local government and health professionals to deliver a national guide for buildin..
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Over 45’s Facing 'Systematic' Discrimination
Unlawful age discrimination is affecting the employment opportunities of Australians and urgently needs to be stamped out, the Commissioner for Age Di..
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Standards Australia - Message to Committee Members and Nominating Organisations
As you are aware, Australia is in the midst of a global financial crisis. This has affected almost every sector of our economy and poses real challeng..
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The ultimate wine fridge
Sent in from Susie in Queensland, the photos below show the ultimate wine fridge. Has anyone certified anything like this???
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UK Councils Braced for 'Second Wave'
by Rob O'Brien
UK councils should prepare for a worsening social impact from the ‘second wave’ of the recession, a public sector watchdog has warne..
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United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Australia ratified the Convention on 17 July 2008, making us one of the first Western countries to do so. By ratifying the Convention, Australia has j..
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BOOK - LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) has developed in Australia over the last 20 years into a technique for systematically identifying the resource flows a..
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NEW RULES REGARDING ADVERTISING PRICES
There has been a change to the Trade Practices Act regarding component pricing. When advertising, you may choose to advertise a price which isn’t the ..
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REPORT ON DRAFT BUILDING STANDARDS TO IMPROVE ACCESS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TABLED
The House Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee tabled its report on the draft Premises Standards 8.55pm Monday 15 June in the House of Represent..
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LATEST NEWS - QLD & NT
QLD - CPD Guidelines
Any evidence for training organised by the Chapter office will appear on your data file. These points will appear about two weeks after the traini..
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From the QLD/NT President's Desk - January 2010
Greetings all
I hope you all enjoyed your Christmas/New Year and would like to wish all a very Happy New Year. Out of the noughties and into ..
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Preliminary Recommendations from the Inquest into the death of Annette Lee Spencer
On 20 November 2008, Annette Lee Spencer suffered fatal injuries as a result of the collapse of a balcony/deck at residential premises situated at 57 ..
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From the QLD/NT Executive Officer's Desk
Remember to advise the office of your change of contact details, especially your email address. To advise you via email is a cost efficient and t..
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HO HO HO AND A HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL
Merry Christmas and may 2010 be full of laughter, love and happiness.
The office will be closed over Christmas and New Year.
Last day open..
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NORTHERN TERRITORY DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Construction Snapshot, September 2009 edition, this publication provides an overview of known major government and private sector projects. It als..
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Submission on Northern Territory discussion papers on building regulation
Part A: The Queensland Report
Australian Institute of Building Surveyors have considered this report and feel that insufficient time may have ..
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THINGS I LEARNED WHILE NURSING A BROKEN LIMB
Martha ‘Boring’ Stewart, a well known American ‘homemaker’ with her own TV show can spend a whole segment on how to clean your handbag. It seems o..
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QLD President's Message - November 2009
Greetings all,
Things have been a bit slower this past month with us coming to the end of another busy year, Christmas and we have been one d..
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QCAT replaces current QLD Tribunals
From 1 December 2009, the following tribunals will no longer exist:
Anti-Discrimination Tribunal
Children Services Tribunal
Commercial and..
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A bad break deserves some credit
Recently, while talking, I fell slightly back, tumbled over and decided straight away I had broken something.
A visit to the emergency departmen..
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QLD President's Message - October 2009
Greetings all,
It is getting to that busier time of the year where people want most things done by Christmas and I think that we also look forwa..
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New QLD & NT Executive Committee Members
Under the Polices and Procedures Manual the Queensland/Northern Territory Chapter Executive Committee consists of nine members. This includes the ..
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United in Building Australia’s Future
AIBS recent summit was held at Royal Pines, Gold Coast on Sunday 20 September 2009 in conjunction with ABCB. The keynote speaker was Tina Rakes, Direc..
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Government work on energy efficiency programs under the spotlight
Attached is a copy of media release from Mrs Carryn Sullivan MP, Chair of the Environment and Resources Committee regarding the public hearing into en..
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QLD & NT Training Suggestions
The QLD & NT Chapter Office is looking for potential speakers and suggestions for relevant topics for our training sessions and conferences.
..
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THE BUILDING DISPUTE PRACTITIONERS' SOCIETY (BDPS)
Executive Committee Member, Stacy Kennedy recently attended a function put on by BDPS. He found occasion so worthwhile that he will be applying for me..
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From the Queensland President's Desk
Greetings All
Here we go again, its newsletter time. It is also getting closer to our summit on the Gold Coast on Sunday 20 September. This is..
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Membership News
NEW MEMBERSHIPS
We would like to extend a warm welcome to the following that have joined AIBS Queensland/NT Chapter recently:
Members:
..
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Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS)
As of 1 July 2009 QFRS will accept electronic drawings during the assessment and as constructed stages.
Your drawings should be submitted as u..
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QLD & NT PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
Greetings All. Halfway through the year already, and the 2009 Annual General Meeting is almost here.
This years AGM is also an election year for..
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ILLUMINATING CODIE’S CHRONICLES - JUNE
After my trip to Brisbane, I flew 3500 km to Darwin (the capital of the Northern Territory). This is where Penny Whinney-Houghton, President of the Qu..
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NT MORATORIUM - BUILDING CERTIFICATION COMPLIANCE
The Minister for Planning and Lands, the Hon Delia Lawrie, announced in Parliament a package of initiatives to achieve a higher level of complianc..
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NT SEEKS COMMUNITY CONSULTATION ON TERRITORY 2030
The Northern Territory Government is calling for feedback on its draft Territory 2030 strategy.
Released by the Territory 2030 Steering Committe..
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QUEENSLAND’S NEW CIVIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL
Certifiers will be familiar with the role of the Commercial and Consumer Tribunal in the review of decisions by the Building Services Authority in..
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QUEENSLAND / NEW SOUTH WALES FLOODS
The Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment has been activated to assist those who have been adversely affected by the storms and associated f..
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LATEST NEWS - NSW & ACT
Role model accredited certifiers, building surveying
The NSW Department of Planning issued the following media release in January 2010:
In January 2010, the Department announced 10 Role Model Accred..
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NSW - High Court Blow to NSW OHS Laws
The High Court has cleared (on appeal) a NSW hobby farmer of responsibility for a workplace death on his farm, casting doubt over NSW OHS laws which p..
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AIBS (NSW) Draft Submission to the BPB Accreditation of Council Employees
For NSW members, information and comment is invited on the the AIBS (NSW) draft submission to the BPB draft regulation for accreditation of Council em..
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NSW Acting Treasurer Media Release - Investor housing lending approvals
The NSW Acting Treasurer The Hon John Hatzistergos MLC issued a media release on 13 January 2010 on the latest ABS data showing investor housing f..
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NSW Housing Code Exempt and Complying Development amendments regarding asbestos
On the 18th December, the State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008 and the Environmental Planning and Ass..
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AUDITING OF ACCREDITED CERTIFIERS
The Institute has sought clarification of some aspects of the BPB’s auditing practice protocol. The Board provided the following response to the I..
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NSW 2009 State Conference - Building in Excellence
The NSW State Conference 2009, held in the newly refurbished Dockside, Cockle Bay, on 31 August and 1 September received favourable comments from memb..
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NSW Department of Planning notes
Planning for sea level rise - The NSW Government has announced new steps to respond to the future challenges of sea level rise and how to protect ..
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NSW Fire Brigades – NEW Electronic Document Record Management System (EDRMS)
The NSW Fire Brigades has a new Electronic Document record Management System. The new system called “Oracle” has replaced the old records manageme..
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NSW Conference 2009
A big ‘thank you’ to all those that supported the conference and going towards making it such a success.
The venue was superb, having just finis..
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From the NSW Executive Officer's Desk
BPB recognises Building Surveyors qualifications
The Building Professional Board has recently conducted a review of the building surveying quali..
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GLENN BULMER, BUILDING SURVEYING STUDENT, TOPS THEM ALL
Glenn Bulmer, who works at Deniliquin Council, topped the Building Surveying course for this year and also won the State medal in front of a numbe..
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QUEENSLAND / NEW SOUTH WALES FLOODS
The Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment has been activated to assist those who have been adversely affected by the storms and associated f..
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UPCOMING EVENTS - NSW & ACT
Lessons from the tragic events of the 2009 Victorian Bushfires – Twilight Workshop
Wednesday 10 March 2010
Stamford Grand North Ryde
4 CPD points
Download the NSW bushfires 2010 workshop flyer here ...
Second Swimming Pool Assessments & Safety Awareness Twilight Workshop
Thursday 18 March 2010
Rydges Parramatta
4 CPD points
Download the 18 March Swimming Pool Assessment Flyer and Registration form here ...
Regional workshops – Swimming Pool Assessments & Safety Awareness and Energy Efficiency Changes to BCA 2010
There has been a huge response to the Swimming Pool Assessment & Safety workshops in Sydney, and we are pleased to announce a regional program for this workshop in conjunction with the significant Energy Efficiency Changes to BCA 2010. The workshops will be conducted in the following centres:
- Tamworth – 12 May 2010
- Dubbo – 19 May 2010
- Lismore – 26 May 2010
- Port Macquarie – 2 June 2010
- Newcastle – 9 June 2010
- Wagga Wagga – 23 June 2010
- Nowra – 30 June 2010
Download the NSW regional workshops flyer here ....
Sydney Twilight Workshop – Energy Efficiency Changes to BCA 2010
Don’t miss this workshop which will be conducted at the Rydges Parramatta on 27 May 2010.
Download the Energy Efficiency Changes flyer here ...
LATEST CHAPTER NEWS - VIC
VIC 2010 Annual General Meeting (AGM) - 19th November 2010
Notice is hereby given that the 2010 Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the Victorian Chapter of the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors, in..
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VIC 2010 Practitioners of the Year Awards - Nominations Close 29th October 2010
The Australian Institute of Building Surveyors – Victorian Chapter is seeking nominations from members to recognise Building Surveyors across all leve..
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VIC Chapter President - words of wisdom
The media recently re-highlighted events from 2009 that have an ongoing impact on the building and construction industries and has brought our profess..
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VIC - From the Executive Officer's Desk
For those that I have not caught up with so far this year, Happy New Year and may 2010 be prosperous one for you and your family.
I will keep it..
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Success of the first home buyer assistance shows it should continue
The REIV has welcomed State Government figures showing that Victorians responded very positively to the higher levels of assistance for first home..
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VIC - ABCC Deputy Commissioner Resigns
ABCC Deputy Commissioner Mr Leigh Johns has resigned effective 31 January 2010 after just seven months in the job. Commissioner John Lloyd’s contract ..
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VIC - Annual Increase in Statutory fees
Statutory fees for several Building Commission services (e.g. lodgement, accreditation, certificates of consent etc.) have been increased by three per..
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VIC - Bouquet to building commission
At the last AIBS seminar for 2009, the Building Commission attended and was presenting to the members. They talked-up their new premises at The Goods ..
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VIC - Foil Insulation Suspended
The use of foil insulation under the Government's home insulation program has been suspended after it was linked to a number of deaths. There are new ..
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VIC - Gillard Amendments for ABCC Reform Bill
The Deputy Prime Minister has proposed changes to the ABCC Reform Bill (yet to pass the Senate), which would allow the Government to direct the watchd..
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VIC - Public Consultation on the Visitable and Adaptable Features in Housing Regulatory Impact State
The Victorian Government has released a RIS that examines approaches to increase the supply of a (http://www.buildingcommission.com.au/www/default..
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VIC - Recent Australian Window Association Presentation Wrap-up
The Australian Window Association presented at the recent AIBS CPD Seminar.
The seminar covered AS 2047 Windows – Compliance & Energy Assess..
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VIC - Vero withdraws from the domestic building insurance market
On 4 February 2010, Vero Insurance advised they were withdrawing from the domestic building insurance market across Australia effective 30 June 2010. ..
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Credit conditions hold back commercial building
Victorian commercial builders are losing work as a result of tight client credit access, with 57 per cent reporting having lost projects in the last t..
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Some terms associated with medium- and high-density dwellings
Owners’ corporation, title and strata title are commonly used terms, particularly in reference to the growing number of medium- and high-density dwell..
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From the Victorian Executive Officers Desk – December 2009
As we approach the end of the year, one normally reflects on the success or otherwise of the activities undertaken and the achievements made again..
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BDAV RECOGNISES A FELLOW
At the BDAV AGM held last month, BDAV Members David Mulhall and Michael Mettes were elevated to the status of Fellow of the BDAV, in recognition o..
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COASTAL HAZARD MAPPING
The first national assessment of climate change risks to Australia’s coastal zone has been released, based on a sea-level rise (SLR) of over a met..
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Employing and Managing Staff - How do I create a good place to work?
Knowing how to find the right people, providing a good workplace and understanding your legal obligations will help you become a confident employe..
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FIRE SERVICES LEVY UNDER REVIEW
The Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission is calling for submissions to a discussion paper on the fire services levy and property insurance.
T..
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HOUSING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (HIA) - DECEMBER 2009
Australia Still Over 50,000 Homes Short,
The recovery in new home building will fall short of what is required to meet increases in Australia’s po..
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MADDEN ANNOUNCES UGB – GAIC STILL CONCERN
Planning Minister Justin Madden has approved the “new shape of Melbourne” on the condition the Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution (GAIC) leg..
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MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION (MBA) - DECEMBER 2009
Master Builders welcomes first female Board Member
The Master Builders Association of Victoria’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Melbou..
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MFB AND CFA CALL ON BUSINESSES TO GET FIRE READY
The MFB and CFA are urging businesses in urban fringe suburbs of Melbourne and regional centres to ensure that their factories, warehouses an..
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PRECINCT STRUCTURE PLANNING GUIDELINES
Victoria's Planning Minister launched the Precinct Structure Planning Guidelines on 7 October 2009.
These Guidelines replace the draft 2006 ..
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ROOMING HOUSE CHANGES WELCOME
Real Estate Institute of Victoria,
The REIV has welcomed the State Government’s positive response to the Rooming House Standards Taskforce.
..
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STRENGTHENED ROOMING HOUSE STANDARDS WELCOMED
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has welcomed improvements announced by the Victorian Government to strengthen rooming house standards to i..
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TILED ROOF SYSTEM GIVEN THE ALL-CLEAR FOR HIGH-RISK BUSHFIRE ZONE CONSTRUCTION
All concrete tiled roofs under new system fully compliant with new residential building standard AS3959-2009
The Roofing Tile Association of ..
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Victorian Building Commission – December 2009
LATEST NEWS:
87 %
of Registered Building Practitioners (RBPs) reported a high to moderate improvement in the q..
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VICTORIAN BUILDINGS SUCCESSFUL RECIPIENTS OF GREEN BUILDING FUND
$16.4 million worth of projects made up the third round of the $90 million Green Building Fund. The initiative reduces energy consumption and gree..
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From the Victorian Executive Officers Desk – November 2009
Recently, I noticed an increase in the number of Building Surveyor positions being advertised across our nation. One of the most difficult things that..
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Brumby appoints bushfire monitor
The Victorian Premier John Brumby has appointed a former police commissioner to ensure agencies and departments implement recommendations by the Victo..
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Government response to global financial crisis – Working Victoria
The Victorian Government has responded to the global financial crisis by launching the Working Victoria website: www.workingvictoria.vic.gov.au (h..
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Housing Industry Association (HIA) – November 2009
HIA Guide to Materials and Workmanship for Residential Building Work
HIA has produced a workmanship guide intended to help in the “grey areas” w..
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Local leaders to chair Victorian regional development committees
The Commonwealth and Victorian Governments have appointed 83 regional and rural Victorians to serve on the state’s nine Regional Development Austr..
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Master Builders Association (MBA) – November 2009
Roofing Systems for BAL-FZ Construction
The Building Commission has announced that five roofing systems for buildings rated as BAL-FZ are now..
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PM’s plan for better urban growth
The Property Council has endorsed the Prime Minister’s plan for merging land use and infrastructure planning to underpin economic and population g..
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Rooming House Reforms
In response to ongoing concerns about the growth of substandard rooming houses, in July 2009 the Premier announced the formation of a Rooming Hous..
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The new Victorian driver licence
From 23 November 2009, VicRoads is introducing a new and more secure learner permit, probationary licence and driver licence.
VicRoads will no l..
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Vic community education gets funding boost
The Brumby Labour Government is injecting a further $900,000 into adult and community education to help bolster learning and support communities in re..
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Victorian Building Commission – November 2009
Brunswick building collapse may be connected to nearby building works
On 4 November, a building on the corner of Albion Street and Sydney Road..
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What to do in an Emergency
In an Emergency Dial 000 and ask for fire, police or ambulance.
When the operator answers, please give them the following essential information:
..
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Wynne overrules council on 10/30 Right
by Rob O'Brien.
The Victorian State Government has stepped in to overrule a council on environmental planning, it has emerged.
Frankston C..
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From the Victorian Executive Officer's Desk - October 2009
Planning for the 2009 Victorian Chapter 44th Conference commenced in November 2008. The development of the program, booking of venues, selection of me..
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2009 Chapter Awards Announced
Below is listed the recipients for this years prestigious AIBS - Victorian Chapter, Student & Peer Acknowledgement & Recognition Awards for..
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National Board recognises two Industry Leaders at the Victorian Chapter Awards Dinner
During the 2009 Annual Victorian Chapter Awards Dinner, two members were formally recognised and awarded commendations for their efforts in respon..
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A new way to lodge IP documents
IP Lodgement Point is IP Australia’s new state based lodgement service, which will be available through a selected Australia Post outlet in each state..
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Builders welcome growth area guidelines
Master Builders Association (MBA),
The Master Builders Association has welcomed new Guidelines for the Development of Growth Areas announced by the ..
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New Home Lending Remains Solid in August
Housing Industry Association (HIA),
The level of new home lending remained healthy in August 2009 said the Housing Industry Association, Australia’s..
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Victoria maintains AAA credit rating
Standard and Poor’s have reconfirmed Victoria’s triple A credit rating this week.
During tough economic times, the Property Council is pleased Vict..
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Victorian Building Commission - October 2009
Industry Fast facts
0.1% increase in the number of dwelling commencements in Victoria during 2008-09.
Source: ABS.
2% of Registered Buil..
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From the Victorian Executive Officer’s Desk - August 2009
Once upon a time there was a student who wanted to become a Building Surveyor. He worked out his career path and undertook the requisite courses. As h..
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Brumby Gears Up for Bushfire Season
The Victorian Government will put on 700 seasonal fire-fighters across the state ahead of the bushfire season with crews to be deployed from September..
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Councils Failing the Australian Dream
A survey has found housing affordability is under threat due to lengthy planning delays, which are pushing up the price of homes by $19,500.
Mas..
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Home Lending Signals Lift in Construction
HOUSING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION - A healthy June quarter for new home lending points to a recovery in dwelling starts over the second half of the year sa..
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Impact Assessment of all Regulatory Proposals
Regulation is an important tool for delivering Australia’s social and economic goals. However, over-regulation is a major concern to industry, the com..
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Regional Builder Optimism Increases
MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA - Victoria’s regional builders are more optimistic now than six months ago, a new survey has found.
Mast..
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VICTORIAN BUILDING COMMISSION AUGUST 2009 NEWS
Fast Facts
$19.3 billion worth of building permits issued during 2008-09. Source: Building Commission
0.4% of Registered Building Practiti..
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Victorian Snippets - August 2009
Steve Young brings you the latest snippets from the Victorian Chapter including the quote of the month and latest in humour QUOTE OF THE MONTH
Th..
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BUILDINGS MAY BE UNSAFE - EXTRACT OF ARTICLE BY MARIKA DOBBIN
BUILDING permits for thousands of Melbourne properties will be checked after a surveyor was deregistered for improper dealings over the past six years..
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2009-2010 AND 2010-2011 DAYLIGHT SAVING
2009 - 2010
Sunday, 4 October 2009 - 2am (Standard Time)
Sunday, 4 April 2010 - 3am (Daylight Saving Time)
2010 - 2011
Sunday, 3 ..
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UPCOMING EVENTS - VIC
The 2010 Victorian Calendar of Events and Meetings is now available below
 VIC 2010 Calendar of Events and Meetings (622 KB)
ASBESTOS IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT & RBS RESPONSIBILITIES, SAFETY, AND ENFORCEMENT
16 Mar 10
State Netball & Hockey Centre - 10 Bren Drive, Parkville (Melways Ref. Map 29 D12 or Map 2A H1)
Register NOW or before close of business on Friday 12 Mar 10 @ 5pm
Download further information and the registration proforma here ...
AIBS & Building Commission Annual Combined Golf Day
19 Mar 10
The Annual Combined AIBS & Building Commission Golf Day is on again at the Eynesbury Golf Course on Friday 19 March 2010.
Registration commences @ 8.30 am with a Breakfast Briefing starting @ 9.00am
Download further information and the registration proforma here ...
AIBS - Timber Grading Course
29 Mar - 01 Apr 10 2010
Timber Training Centre - Moore Street, Creswick Vic
This training is offered by the Victorian Chapter in partnership with the Timber Training Centre
Download further information and the registration proforma here ...
LATEST CHAPTER NEWS - TAS
TAS - Private Bushfire Shelters / Using Timber in BAL’s
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has released for public comment a draft national standard for the design and construction of private bushfi..
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Indecent Disclosure
Assistant Treasurer Nick Sherry has laid down a challenge.
He wants a simple PDS for property investment, and it has to pass the 'Burnie Pub'..
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TAS Plumbing Regulation Updates
There have been updates to Tasmanian Plumbing Regulations which are documented in BRNU Number 01/2010 and PRNU Numbers 01/2010 and 02/2010.
The p..
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AUDITING
A subcommittee has been established with the objective of preparing a practice note for the assistance of members when being audited. This process..
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BIRG MEETING
A meeting of the Building Industry Reference Group (BIRG) occurred recently. Topics considered were; Certificate of Others (Form 55) Variation t..
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BUILDING REGULATION AMENDMENT
The Government have distributed a proposal for the amendment of the Building Regulations to, among other things, expand the list of building work ..
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CADETSHIP / SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME
A committee has been convened which consists of Hilary Bakes (Chair), Steve Jeffes, Bill O’Connor and a Government Representative to administer th..
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CPD FUNDING AND TBCITB TRAINING FUND
It would appear that some funding arrangements will be available in 2010 for building surveyors to undertake formal CPD. This is a great result fo..
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DESIGNATED BUSHFIRE PRONE LAND IN TASMANIA
Following on from the previous report which provided a more expansive discussion on this issue, members are advised that the public consultation p..
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HANDLING OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
The AIBS Executive remain concerned about the level of exposure for building surveyors when dealing with developments that include hazardous subst..
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INCOMPLETE BUILDING WORK
Resolution has not been achieved with the Government on providing an acceptable method for the building surveyor to end their engagement where the..
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MYER FIRE INVESTIGATION
Since the last quarterly meeting the findings of the coroner in relation to the Myer Fire in Hobart have been released. In brief the Executive fo..
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PLANNING / BUILDING INTEGRATION
Discussions are ongoing with the Tasmanian Planning Commission about whether or not a building surveyor will have the authority to certify that re..
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POLYTECHNIC COURSE ACCREDITATION
Late in 2009, the AIBS education committee representatives carried out a formal re-accreditation visit for the:
Diploma of Building Surveying, ..
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REVISION OF FORMS
Several years ago the BCB sought the opinion of AIBS on the existing Forms. The AIBS have made several submissions on changes required to the For..
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ROLE OF THE PERMIT AUTHORITY
The Executive have recently written to the Director seeking clarification on the role of the permit authority in the review of the technical asses..
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ROOF AND STORMWATER DRAINAGE
A recent practice note issued by the government indicated that roof and stormwater drainage work (not the roof decking) was plumbing work and is r..
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Tasmanian Legislation Update August
In light of the tragic events of the Victorian Bushfires, the Hon David Bartlett MP, Premier of Tasmania, has requested the Department of Premier and ..
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Water and Sewerage Industry Reforms - Building and Plumbing Permit Processes
The Water and Sewerage Industry Act 2008, commenced on 1 July 2009. Workplace Standards Tasmania has been contacted by stakeholders who have expressed..
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TASMANIAN GOVERNMENT TENDERS ON-LINE
This site provides information about Tasmanian Government procurement opportunities for businesses. Registered businesses can download tender document..
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UPCOMING EVENTS - TAS
QUARTERLY MEETING & CPD TRAINING
Date: Thursday 18 March 2010
Location: The Grange, Campbell Town
Final presentation details are yet to be confirmed. Please contact tas.admin@aibs.com.au for further details ...
NW REGIONAL MEETING
Monday 30 March 2010
Wynyard
Please contact tas.admin@aibs.com.au for further details ...
LATEST CHAPTER NEWS - SA
SA Chapter CPD Update
The end of the first year of the new scheme for CPD is approaching and most members will now be quite familiar with the new documentation and the requ..
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SA Chapter State Executive Elections 2009-2011 Results
SA Chapter State Executive Elections 2009-2011 have been conducted and the new state executive committee has been elected.
The following peop..
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Adelaide icon goes green
Adelaide’s iconic Rundle Lantern has made the switch to solar technology.
Lord Mayor Michael Harbison has announced that Rundle Lantern on the R..
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Five Plans Covering Regional SA
The State Government is committed to developing regional South Australia in a coordinated and sustainable way that protects the culture and character ..
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CPD Annual Returns
A huge thank you to all those members who have taken the efforts to ensure their CPD Annual Return are submitted with all relevant support material an..
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SA PARLIAMENTARY SELECT COMMITTEE ON PRIVATE CERTIFICATION
Members may be aware of the recent establishment of a Parliamentary Select Committee on Private Certification.
If you are not, the details can b..
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MEETING HELD AT UNLEY CHAMBERS ADELAIDE - 30TH APRIL
As arranged by both Jo and Glenda AIBS secretaries, we held the Storm Plastic session as part of the Australian Educational tour commenced in Victoria..
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UPCOMING EVENTS - SA
The new SA training Convener is Betty Douflias. Any suggestions for topics and/or speakers are always welcome. Please contact the SA Chapter office sa.admin@aibs.com.au
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LATEST CHAPTER NEWS - WA
WA - Training WA have just approved a Cadetship in Building Surveying
The amended Vocational Education and Training Act 1996 (VET Act) came into effect on 10 June 2009 and provides for greater flexibility and a more cont..
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Message from WA Chapter State President
This year has been full of important issues such as Accreditation, Proposed changes to Bushfire legislations, tragedy and inquiry through failure of b..
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WA 2009 Conference Wrap Up
THE annual AIBS WA Chapter Conference was held on the 22nd and 23rd of October at the luxurious Duxton Hotel in Perth.
Featuring the theme “Keepi..
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Glenn Capelli Review- Motivational speaker at the WA conference
by Sylvia Broadbent,
Glenn Capelli, a professional speaker, author, songwriter and radio and television presenter with a background as backpacker..
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WA Building Commission Advisory Notes
Introducing Building Commission Advisory Notes!
The Building Commission consolidates the operations of the Builders Registration Board, Pain..
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Long-Serving Councillors Receive Accolades
The Western Australia Local Government Association (WALGA) has recognised the long service of two councillors.
President of the Shire of Morawa,..
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MEETING HELD AT BUNBURY CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 7TH MAY
This session was emceed by another very helpful person, Gary Fitzgerald, who is the Vice President of the AIBS Institute of W.A.
Initially the r..
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MEETING HELD AT BOULDER COUNCIL CHAMBER KALGOORLIE - 6TH MAY
Attendance of 11 surveyors and inspectors at Kalgoorlie pleasantly surprised us and the ex-State President of AIBS Merv Stewart emceed the presentatio..
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MEETING HELD AT NARANDA SPORTS ROOMS PERTH – 5TH MAY
There was an attendance of 28 surveyors/inspectors in a fairly tight room and again they gave us their upmost attention and consideration. As was expe..
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MEETING HELD AT GERALDTON CHAMBERS – 4TH MAY
Geraldton was where we first met with the main mover and organizer of these trips, Mr. Terry Bush, who is the principal Building Surveyor of the Baysw..
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UPCOMING EVENTS - WA
WA - ENERGY EFFICIENCY BCA VOLUME 2
17th March 2010
Citigate Hotel
Please click here for more information and to register for this training ....
2010 CONFERENCE AND AGM - UNDERPINNING QUALITY
Date: 19th - 20th August 2010
The WA Conference Theme has been announced - "Underpinning Quality"
Watch this space as we bring you all the breaking information in the next couple of months ...
TABS NEWS
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ACCREDITATION AND CPD NEWS
CHANGES TO PAYMENT OF ANNUAL ACCREDITATION FEE DISCOUNT
Accredited practitioners would be aware that the AIBS Board in 2007 chose to trial a discounted annual accreditation fee that would attract a $25.00 d..
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Accreditation photographs and change of details
This month the Accreditation Office is focusing on two issues. The first is in regard to the photos you provide with your Application for Re-accre..
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ACCREDITATION - 3 VERY IMPORTANT ISSUES
Taking each topic in turn and using this as a reminder to those of you who seem to have forgotten what your obligations are for accreditation, the fol..
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MENTORING NEWS
Formal v Informal Mentoring - What's The Difference?
by Imogen Wareing,
Many organisations feel they are familiar with - may even have plenty of - mentoring taking place amongst their people. Howe..
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How do you best match mentors and mentees?
by Imogen Wareing,
The quick answer to this question is that mentors and mentees are best matched when they choose each other. However, some support..
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Are you a Good Leader?
I often hear people, who might be employed by either big or small companies, complaining that good leaders are hard to find.
Is this true? Do we..
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NATIONAL MENTORING SCHEME - ACTIVE LISTENING
Active listening is a powerful mentoring strategy.
It demonstrates that the mentor really cares about what the protégé is saying.
It shows ..
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MENTORING - HOW YOU CAN GET YOUR BUSINESS INVOLVED
You are making a wonderful and very important decision in choosing to get your organisation involved in mentoring. Since each mentoring situation can ..
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