Events
This page lists events at local or national level at any location in Australia that relates to sustainability in design, planning and construction of the built environment.
If you are an ASBEC member and have an event you would like include on this site, please email admin@asbec.asn.au
Current Listings:
- FMA: Ideaction 2013 – Hobart, 26-29 May 2013
- Australian Institute of Architects: 2013 National Architecture Conference – Melbourne, 30 May – 1 June 2013
- Green Building Day 2013 – Melbourne, 7 June; Sydney 13 June
- Built Environment Meets Parliament (BEMP) – Canberra, 25-26 June 2013
- BIM-MEPAUS Construction Innovation 2013 Forum – Melbourne, 25-26 July 2013
- AIRAH: The Future of HVAC 2013 Conference – Melbourne, 13-14 August 2013
- Property Council of Australia: The Property Congress 2013 – Sydney, 26-28 August 2013
- ABCB: Building Australia’s Future Conference 2013 – Brisbane, 15-18 September 2013
- Engineers Australia: Sustainable Engineering Society 2013 Conference - ACT, 18-20 September 2013
FMA: Ideaction 2013 – The National Facilities Management Conference & Exhibition
Hobart
26-29 May 2013
With the facilities management industry now employing over 200,000 people and contributing more than $20 billion annually to the economy, the role of information and how the industry adapts to today’s ever changing and evolving information landscape is crucial.
The theme for ideaction2013 is ‘Building information for facilities management’ and the call for papers will be open soon. Industry practitioners, knowledge practitioners, government representatives and academics are invited to submit their abstracts. All FMs are encouraged to register for this timely and fascinating event.
To be held in Hobart for the first time, the conference will provide the opportunity for the exchange of ideas, the showcasing of innovation and significant networking opportunities.
Click HERE for more information.
2013 National Architecture Conference – MATERIAL
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, Melbourne
30 May – 1 June 2013
The materialisation of built form is but one strand in the complex web of our discipline. Architecture’s material presence weaves around individual experience and defines the fabric of the city. The 2013 Conference will explore contemporary applications and ideas surrounding material in architecture.
A rich array of international and Australian speakers has been confirmed for the Australian Institute of Architects’ 2013 National Conference – MATERIAL.
The 2013 National Architecture Conference presents:
Kathrin Aste – LAAC Architects, Austria
Lucia Cano – SeglasCano Arquitectos, Spain
Billie Faircloth – KieranTimberlake Research Group, USA
Manuelle Gautrand – Manuelle Gautrand Architecture, France
Tim Greer – Tonkin Zulaikha Greer Architects, Australia
Matthias Kohler – Gramazio and Kohler, Switzerland
Carey Lyon – Lyons Architecture, Australia
MAD Architects – Beijing, China
Jorge Otero-Pailos – Columbia University, USA
Cesare Peeren – Superuse Studios, Netherlands
Philippe Rahm – Philippe Rahm Architectes, France
Virginia San Fratello – Rael San Fratello, USA
Nader Tehrani – NADAAA, USA
Emma Young – PhooEY, Australia
Click HERE for more information.
Green Building Day 2013
Melbourne, 7 June 2013
Sydney, 13 June 2013
Building on the huge success of Green Star Day 2012, the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) is bringing Green Building Day 2013 to Melbourne on Friday 7 June 2013 and Sydney on Thursday 13 June. Green Building Day 2013 will explore the future of the green building industry in Australia, the trends, the predictions and the latest market insights and industry opportunities.
Some highlights of the program include:
- Findings from the GBCA’s first ever quantitative research into the impact of Green Star on the built environment over the past ten years – thousands of cars off the road and homes off the grid!
- Bruce Precious of GPT will present on the CSIRO’s predictions on the six megatrends that will impact the sustainable building industry over the next 20 years.
- Representatives from some of Australia’s most successful green building project teams will take questions on the road to 6 Star Green Star success and share their tips on everything from engaging, to trouble-shooting, to managing expectations.
Members of the Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council are invited to attend at the discounted GBCA member rate! If you are not a member of the GBCA, please email the GBCA Events team at events@gbca.org.au who can process your booking at the discounted rate.
If you are a member of the GBCA, you can book directly via the GBCA website:
Click HERE for Green Building Day 2013, SYDNEY
Click HERE for Green Building Day 2013, MELBOURNE
Built Environment Meets Parliament (BEMP)
Canberra
25-26 June 2013
BEMP 2013 spotlights the Federal election – the clash of ideals, the policies, blueprints and priorities.
The focus is Australia’s cities as levers for growth, productivity and liveability.
Our national political leaders will brief you on their policy platforms – you get to scrutinise and question their plans for our industry and the community.
In addition, the nation’s trade and social justice organisations will unveil their manifestos for prosperity.
BEMP 2013 offers unique and exclusive insights into alternative game plans for Australia’s future.
It’s a must for anyone who finances, designs, builds or manages the nation’s cities.
The Australia Award for Urban Design/BEMP dinner will be held the night prior, Tuesday 25 June at the National Portrait Gallery Canberra.
Click HERE for more information.
BIM-MEPAUS Construction Innovation 2013 Forum
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne
25-26 July 2013
BIM-MEPAUS is an industry initiative which seeks to effectively address the issues currently impeding the transition to Building Information Modelling (BIM) based integrated project delivery.
The BIM-MEPAUS initiative is a global leading initiative which aims to achieve significant increase in productivity and a commercial framework for the implementation of BIM through industry adopted software platforms, standards and services. In a sign of significant progress, a number of Australian projects have commenced in 2012 and 2013 embedding the specifications, standards, models and workflows being developed under the BIM-MEPAUS initiative.
The focus of the BIM-MEPAUS Construction Innovation 2013 Forum will include demonstrations of how BIM practices are being successfully used by companies to increase their efficiency and productivity of coordination at every stage of the project lifecycle.
This year’s agenda includes Australian and International keynote presenters throughout the building and construction sector, covering all stages of the project lifecycle and supply chain.
Keynote speakers:
- Mr Ge Qing, Chief Engineer of Shanghai Tower and Construction Development Co. Ltd.
- Mr Bob Baird, Executive Director of Construction Contracts with the Australian Department of Defence.
- Mr Neil Thompson, Principal BIM integrator from Balfour Beatty UK.
- Mr Chris Di Iorio, Chief Executive Officer of US based BIM specialist EngWorks,
- Mr Kyle Holmes, Vice-President of Brandt Engineering.
- A range of other speakers offering insights into the exciting developments surrounding the BIM-MEPAUS initiative
The Forum promises to be an exciting and enjoyable event that offers not only an insight into BIM developments and practices, but also networking and professional development opportunities.
Click HERE for more information and to register.
The Future of HVAC 2013 Conference
Docklands, Melbourne
13-14 August 2013
AIRAH is calling for abstracts for The Future of HVAC 2013 Conference – to be held at the Docklands in Melbourne over August 13–14.
AIRAH CEO Phil Wilkinson, M.AIRAH, says the built environment is changing rapidly, and this is especially the case for those working on its construction. New practices, technologies, regulation and design approaches mean that what is considered “best practice” is altering by the day.
AIRAH is calling for 200–300 word abstracts. Topics must be relevant to the future of HVAC and may include, but are not limited to:
- New HVAC technologies and materials
- Architectural developments, enhanced building envelopes and building design
- Indoor environmental issues
- Life-cycle issues including embodied energy and whole-of-life environmental impact
- BIM and digitisation
- Off-site manufacturing, prefabrication and installation technologies
- Commissioning and operational tuning
- Energy and environmental costs and impacts
- Climate change abatement
- Health and safety requirements
- Operations and maintenance
- Legislation and regulation
- Industry resourcing, training, education and career paths.
Abstracts should be emailed to AIRAH conference manager Kristy Intamanon by 26 April.
Sydney
26-28 August 2013
The Property Congress is the industry’s pre-eminent property conference and 2013 promises to be yet another dynamic event.
The Property Congress is the Property Council’s flagship annual national event providing the opportunity to address the issues driving property development and investment both in Australian and International markets.
Long considered the ultimate national networking event, The Property Congress draws many regular attendees from commercial, residential, retail, industrial development and investment sectors.
The Property Congress provides a comprehensive snapshot of expert opinions and research in terms of what to expect throughout the development and investment year ahead.
The one and a half day event will deliver unrivalled opportunities to engage with industry leaders and political representatives, gain knowledge and inspiration, network and generate new business opportunities. These benefits are combined and delivered in one high quality, informative, entertaining and dynamic event!
Click HERE for more information.
Building Australia’s Future Conference 2013
Sofitel Brisbane
15-18 September 2013
The Australian Building Codes Board, together with Master Plumbers Australia and the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors, will jointly deliver the pre-eminent national construction industry conference of 2013.
The conference will offer both Building and Plumbing industry attendees a world class built environment learning and networking opportunity capturing the best of contemporary topics, with the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors hosting a one day QLD/NT Chapter Technical Summit as a prelude to the conference on Sunday 15 September.
Click HERE for more information and to register.
Sustainable Engineering Society (SENG) 2013 Conference
National Convention Centre, ACT
18-20 September 2013
The Sustainable Engineering Society (SENG) 2013 Conference is an exploration of the great engineering achievements of Australia’s past and a journey through to a vision of tomorrow.
Presenters and attendees will share their knowledge and experience on the solutions that have provided great economic, environmental and social outcomes, and how we can optimise solutions to increase these outcomes for our future. Great examples of sustainability across Australia will be showcased, along with international case studies.
This conference will:
- Celebrate and learn from the engineering achievements that have created Australia
- Engage government policy makers, industry and the community in an open discussion about the opportunities and challenges facing Australia today
- Articulate a vision of a sustainable future
- Describe the actions required to meet this future
Click HERE for more information.