The Cyclone Testing Station has been looking into the performance of houses that were in the path of Cyclone Yasi. Initial reports indicate that homes designed to the latest codes survived reasonably well. In some areas, the storm surge created some havoc. Once again garage doors are coming under some scrutiny.
You can keep up with the reports from CTS at www.jcu.edu.au/cts and clicking on "News and Information". A Technical alert has already been prepared in regard to Roller Doors. You can check out the Technical Alerts at www.jcu.edu.au/cts/tech_alerts/index.htm.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
View the new 30 second ad released
Comments to this site are not moderated and we welcome negative as well as positive comment. We would only like to discourage our friends from hiding behind the "anonymous" tag. Here is the 30sec partner to the ad we posted previously. Please remember that it's not full resolution. Also remember that these are aimed at getting one message out and will be highly effective in achieving that.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Rise in Loan Approvals Welcome News
ABC Radio this morning reported that finance approvals for owner-occupier dwellings in Queensland rose by 2% in December.
Master Builders Association spokesman Paul Bidwell called it a promising start to the year. "On the back of a 1.7 per cent increase in November, it's a very promising sign for us, considering that since August 2009 finance approvals have been in decline."
It is a promising start but there is also a feeling in the industry that it may be another twelve months before housing construction gets back to the 2009 levels.
Building designers are often the first to feel a change in housing activity and we would love to hear from building designers about what's happening out in the marketplace. If you have noticed any change, please post a comment here.
Master Builders Association spokesman Paul Bidwell called it a promising start to the year. "On the back of a 1.7 per cent increase in November, it's a very promising sign for us, considering that since August 2009 finance approvals have been in decline."
It is a promising start but there is also a feeling in the industry that it may be another twelve months before housing construction gets back to the 2009 levels.
Building designers are often the first to feel a change in housing activity and we would love to hear from building designers about what's happening out in the marketplace. If you have noticed any change, please post a comment here.
Monday, February 14, 2011
BDAQ Advertising Program Underway
A new series of TV ads commenced on Channel 7 regional Queensland and associated channels on Sunday 13 February. The first round of 15 second ads feature the message "see a BDAQ building designer first" and promote the BDAQ member directory http://www.findabuildingdesigner.com.au/. A second 30 second ad will be added to the program this week. Future programs in Brisbane (7Mate) and Gold Coast (Prime) will see the whole of Queensland included in this year's ambitious promotional program.
Let us know if you see the ad.
Let us know if you see the ad.
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