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4 Australian Window Association Winter 2011

Tracey Gramlick,

AWA Executive

Director

Editor’s NoteGary Smith,

Marketing & Communications

Manager

Welcome to the winter edition of [WINDOWS].

This edition of windows is packed full of information including, case studies, OH&S (Review your Training Program), Legal (Building Contracts- The Devil in the De-tail), HR (Reference Checks) and The Mar-ket - Housing (Population Hot Spots), by new contributor Matthew King Economist at the HIA.

Meetings have been held in WA and QLD discussing C&D wind areas, with turn outs of well over 500 people at these meetings. It shows there are some significant issues that need to be addressed and Tracey Gramlick reports on the outcomes of these meetings.

We welcome contributions from members on many topics including a wonderful arti-cle from Simon McColl Jones a staff mem-ber at Trend Windows in Victoria, titled Forever Young.

The AWA have many international friends

and we have an article written by a member of the international standards committee for windows and doors, Ihiro Ito, on the earthquake and tsunami in Japan and the process of recovery, this is one not to be missed and we thank our friend, Ihiro Ito for sharing this article with us.

The AWA through our RTO the Australian Fenestration Training Institute (AFTI) has now had our AS1288 course accredited. The course was developed to cover the nationally accredited unit LMFGG3002BAssess glass and glazing requirements (part of the Certificate III in Glass and Glazing) and AFTI has just been accred-ited to train and assess in this unit in all States. Jann O’Connor writes about the course and why it was developed.

Don’t forget to mark in your diary the 21-23 September for Ausfenex 2011 (see in-serted registration and program guide).

I invite you to sit up, take notice and en-joy this edition of windows.

A sudden cold snap and the reading of the 2011 budget reminds us all that

winter is on the way. Whilst the budget was perhaps not as tough as we were led to believe, natural disasters are expected to shave GDP growth in 2010/11 to 2¼% but the subsequent rebuild boosts growth to 4% in 2011/12.

As Australia slowly recovers from its three massive disasters in just four weeks earlier this year, the AWA in partnership with the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS), held industry meeting in our cy-clonic regions of Western Australia and Queensland to address compliance con-cerns and discuss the ramifications of in-creased stringency requirements in the wind loading Standard.

Many other issues will impact us this year such as the commencement of the Dis-ability Standards (Access to premises – buildings), the need to design for access and mobility; trips; slips and falls; and fall prevention from heights and restricted openings. The Window Standard has been reinstated to prepare an updated publication as quickly as possible, there

are amendments due for the Glass Stand-ard and the Bushfire Standard has kicked off in development of a new edition.

We will convene committees and mem-ber meetings to progress the work re-quired and keep you informed along the way.

Our annual conference is also looming so I would like to take the opportunity to rec-ommend attending and look forward to seeing many of you there.

FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR



a consolidated report and action list was prepared.

The majority of participants represented window manufacturers, building surveyors and certifiers (also WA shires). The repre-sentation of builders in particular, engi-neers and designers was disappointingly low but those who did attend were vital contributors to much robust discussion.

In the opening session of all meetings I explained that this was not an exercise in blame by the AWA but a genuine attempt for all building industry stakeholders to un-derstand the actual requirements and compliance paths and identify where mis-understanding and misalignment occurs in order to take action and create support and educational tools to ensure all windows and doors in all buildings comply with the BCA and are fit for purpose.

It was important to start with the Window Standard AS 2047, referenced in the BCA for all classes of buildings for DTS compli-ance. There is still some confusion regard-ing the classifications of buildings versus the classification of windows. There are three distinct classifications for the selec-tion of windows:

HOUSING: The Building Code of Australia (BCA), and Australian Standards AS 4055 and AS 2047 make it easy for the industry with the N and C rating system for houses. It is reliance on such simplicity that tends to lead us into trouble and window failure

A Call To Arms In Australia’s Cyclonic Regions

Brendon Orth (Capral), Tony Gramlick (NATA auditor), Craig Brennan (Azuma) in

Port Hedland, WA

AIBSTM

Australian Institute of Building Surveyors

Over the past few years there has been much ad hoc comment by our window manufactur-

ers on the use of incorrect window and door products in all classes of buildings, and particularly in the cyclonic regions (C and D) of Australia. This is independent of where the products are sourced, captur-ing some local and imported, some indus-try association members and others not.

After taking into account the rapid growth of building approvals in mid and north Western Australia and central and north Queensland, the increasing incidences and severity of storms across Australia, the increasing stringency in loading Stand-ards (AS/NZS 1170.2 for wind actions) and the provision for linked N and C ratings for housing being removed as a unique Queensland variation in the Building Code in May 2009, concern and inac-tion reached critical mass in the opinion of window suppliers and manufacturers throughout these regions.

Recognising that the underpinning issues are broader than just the window indus-try the AWA joined forces with the AIBS (Australian Institute of Building Surveyors) to attract a cross section of the whole industry including architects, engineers, designers, builders, window companies, building surveyors and shires in order that the discussion and outcomes be globally understood and addressed. The general problems experienced are identical in both states however there are construc-tion and regulatory differences specific to each that need to be considered.

Meetings were arranged and included an education session, interactive discus-sion and the drafting of outcomes and actions. Commencing in March in WA, a total of 227 people attended sessions in Perth, Port Hedland and Broome. April sessions took place in Queensland where 336 people attended in Townsville, Cairns, Rockhampton and Brisbane, after which

The AWA joined forces with the AIBS to attract a

cross section of the whole industry, and visited state

by state to discuss correct window and door products

in all classes of buildings, and particularly in the

cyclonic regions (C and D) of Australia.


can occur, especially to large houses in times of heavy wind and rain, and com-monly through water penetration.

In AS 2047 housing is defined as Class 1 and Class 10 buildings as described in the BCA, and is governed by the limita-tions specified in AS 4055. In section 2 of AS 2047 a simplified rating system for the performance requirements of windows for housing is provided. The introduction of this simple window rating system has led to the construction of a consistently sound and fit-for-use product for the great major-ity of windows for housing. Wind loads for houses not complying with the geometric limits given in Clause 1.2 of AS 4055 are outside the scope of this Standard.

RESIDENTIAL: For houses that fall outside of the limitations above, the window selec-tion reverts to AS 2047 in Section 2 where it covers residential buildings of Classes 2, 3 and Class 4 parts of buildings as described in the Building Code of Australia, and Class 1 buildings outside the limitations specified in AS 4055.

In these cases the design wind pressure for both serviceability limit state (SLS) and ultimate limit state (ULS), shall be deter-mined in accordance with AS/NZS 1170.2. All local pressure factors and internal pres-sure coefficients relevant to the location of the window on the building need to be considered. In particular, the test pressure for water penetration resistance shall be calculated as 30% of the positive service-ability limit state (SLS) design wind pressure and not less than 150 Pa.

COMMERCIAL: For commercial buildings the window selection reverts to AS 2047, again in Section 2 where it covers com-mercial buildings of Classes 5-9 and Class 4 parts of buildings as described in the Building Code of Australia.

In these cases the design wind pressure for both serviceability limit state (SLS) and ultimate limit state (ULS), shall be deter-mined in accordance with AS/NZS 1170.2. All local pressure factors and internal pres-sure coefficients relevant to the location of the window on the building need to be considered. In particular, the test pressure for water penetration resistance shall be calculated as 30% of the positive service-ability limit state (SLS) design wind pressure and not less than 150 Pa.

The discussions went on to note that con-tinual reference is made to windows in housing having “N” ratings in cyclonic regions. In regions C and D no reference should be made to “N”. It is completely irrelevant and any windows with N rated labels may prove inadequate as they relate to regions A and B only.

Even with continuing presentations and education programs window compa-nies often struggle to get the actual wind loads from the builder or purchaser of the window systems. There is a misconcep-tion that window companies are expert enough to work these out for themselves and offer them back to the enquirer with the quote.

AS 2047 states that the purchaser of window systems is responsible for provid-ing the wind loads to the window manu-facturer and the window manufacturer is responsible for validating or verifying the

systems meet the nominated loads. These loads are site specific and the window manufacturer normally does not visit the site nor have the expertise to nominate the coefficients or factors in the necessary calculations.

The shires in WA and building authorities in Queensland advised that the wind loads are on the application drawings that are approved and given back to the archi-tect or builder but practice by some build-ers (according to some builders present) is not to pass that information onto suppli-ers.

The structural or site engineer calculates these figures (SLS/ULS) in order to ensure structural integrity of the building. The window and glazing industries are reliant on this information to adequately assess which products meet the demands as are many other supply sectors. It is the engi-neer’s responsibility to provide the wind loads for serviceability and ultimate. It is not adequate to provide the wind speeds only as they are only an input to calculat-ing the wind load and most window man-ufacturers do not have the engineering staff and/or skills in this specific area.

As the wind loads are site specific, all sup-pliers into the structure should be given the correct and certified site loads in order to ensure that the building is built to the same design loads on all products. Put simply, pressures need to be on all drawings.

Queensland has a system such that forms need to be filled in by those supplying (form 15) and supplying and installing (form 16) building products for jobs. It is ultimately up to the building certifier to accept the form 15 and form 16. Only after the build-ing certifier has assessed a person as competent can the building certifier use the help of a competent person. This may

C&D Region Meetings - Cairns, QLD

C&D Region Meetings - Brisbane, QLD



new system to ensure checking windows is easy.

In Queensland, even with forms 15 and 16, validation appears inadequate, either not being picked up or being falsified. It was raised at every meeting that policing of compliance is a national issue across all regions that needs to be addressed.

All windows in housing (AS 4055) must be labelled. This would not appear to be happening. All other windows in all other buildings can be labelled or have a com-pliance certificate.

From the robust sessions came agreed outcomes and 15 actions were docu-mented and will be completed through-out June and July 2011. The AWA will keep the industries advised as the actions are implemented. It is intended to hold follow up meetings in both states in late 2011.

The full final report and presentation are available to download at www.awa.org.au and will form part of a presentation and discussion during the Western Austral-ian AIBS conference in June.

I would like to thank any reader that par-ticipated in this critical industry initiative.

sometimes, but not always be the General Manager.

Some building designers, architects, en-gineers and builders do work well with in-dustry and provide the correct and ade-quate information but a significant portion do not. This begs the question as to what other building products are not meeting the engineered wind loads for the site.

The impact of the recently published AS/NZS 1170.2:2011, Structural Design Actions – Wind actions, was also on the agenda. This Standard supersedes the 2002 version. Its objective is to provide wind actions for use in the design of structures subject to wind action. It provides a detailed pro-cedure for the determination of wind actions on structures, varying from those less sensitive to wind action to those for which dynamic response must be taken into consideration. The objectives of this revision are to remove ambiguities and to incorporate recent research and experi-ences from recent severe wind events in Australia and New Zealand.

Specific to windows and glazed doors, this edition differs from the previous edition with the addition of windborne debris impact loading criteria. The testing requirements have increased significantly making it dif-ficult for many current commercially avail-able systems to comply. Current systems will need to be retested if an impact re-sistant solution is applied. It is the opinion of the AWA that from a window point of view we should be designing for dominant openings due to the uncertainty of the testing regime. The Standard provides the loads but no methodology is prescribed to apply them under test. The benefits of reduced wind loads may be outweighed by the difficulties in conducting the tests

C&D Region Meetings - Perth, WA

C&D Region Meetings - Port Hedlands, WA

to a pass level. The best outcome would be to design for dominant openings and attach a protective screen or alternative to provide benefit to the building owners and occupiers and reduce the potential for loss of amenity during severe weather events.

Several changes to local pressure factors have also been made, including a factor of 1.5 for small areas on windward walls that has the potential to increase wind loads on small windows.

The Standards Committee is currently considering other possible amendments following recent severe wind events, in-cluding tropical cyclone Yasi in Australia. If we do not comply with the minimum re-quirements and buildings or windows and doors fail during severe weather events, we run the risk of increasing stringency in the misguided attempt to compensate for non performing product. We run the real risk of our products not being able to meet the higher and higher wind loads being nominated.

Compliance was raised as the final major concern including the continuing request for and supplies of N rated products in regions C&D. These are not compliant under any circumstances. In AS 4055 for housing, N represents Normal or Non cy-clonic, C represents Cyclonic.

The WA shires do not currently conduct site inspections for final sign off and rely on a document audit. The down side of this is it is not possible to pick up whether the products match the paperwork and if any documents have been falsified. This may be rectified when the New Building Act is introduced on 1st July and we need to work with the private certifiers under the



TRAINING - AFTI

What would you expect if you at-tended a Boot Camp? Expert trainers providing high quality

intensive training backed up by assess-ment requirements that ensure you are capable, and something worthwhile at the end? The AS1288 Training Course does all that.

The feedback from those who have already completed the course says it all:

“It was very informative. I learned a lot which will help me excel in my job.”

“I thought the course was well structured and very informative.”

“I now have a better understanding of AS1288.”

The AS1288 Training Course developed by the Australian Window Association (AWA) under its training division, Australian Fen-estration Training Institute (AFTI), is a one day course presented by expert trainers that walks step by step through the Stand-ard to ensure that those attending have a good understanding of all the sections in the Standard and how they are used to make sure that the glass selected for a job complies.

The course was developed to cover the nationally accredited unit LMFGG3002B Assess glass and glazing requirements (part of the Certificate III in Glass and Glazing) and AFTI has just been accred-ited to train and assess in this unit in all States. This means that for those who suc-cessfully complete the assessment tasks for this course a Statement of Attainment for the nationally accredited unit LMFG-G3002B Assess glass and glazing require-

A Boot Camp for AS1288 Jann O’Connor, National Training Manager, Australian Fenestration Training Institute

ments will be issued by AFTI. Statements of Attainment are recognised throughout Australia and do not require annual or bi-ennial renewal.

For those people who completed the course prior to May 2011 they will be offered Recognition of Prior Learning for the accredited unit once they have sub-mitted their completed course workbook and have been assessed as competent by our qualified assessors.

The Australian Standard 1288 is of vital im-portance for the widow industry to ensure that glass section is fit for purpose and pro-vides the minimum requirements to meet the Building Code of Australia.

This boot camp is for estimators, sales people, managers and fabricators. In fact anyone who needs to understand the glass and glazing requirements.

Come along to one of our AS1288 Boot Camps - learn to use the Standard. As one of our students said “After working for 7 years in the industry finally someone was able to make sense of the AS1288.”

Course dates and locations are available on the AFTI website www.afti.edu.au or call the AWA office on 02 9498 2768. Hard copies of the Standard, Supplement and Handbook can also be ordered from the website.

With the AS1288 Training Course accredited by

VETAB, Jann O’Connor of AFTI, details the success of

the course and explains how valuable this training course is to you and your

staff.

AS1288 Training in Melbourne (March 2011)

Powder coating is the most visable sign of quality on windows and doors

Using a licensed Qualicoat applicator is your best guarantee of quality

powder coating that fully complies with the BCA and AS 3715, which is a

requirement to comply with AS 2047.

Powder Coating for Windows

A new one day training course is available, delivered by Qualicoat and administered by the AWA. The course provides people working within the window industry with an understanding of the key issues relating to the powder coating of windows and doors. It will cover the principles of powder coating including: * The importance of correct pre-treatment and the steps involved, and the consequences of poor pre-treatment such as powder peeling.* Powder application techniques and the control of film build, and the adverse consequences of incorrect film build.* The correct curing of powder coating and the durability consequences of incomplete cure. * The testing required by AS 3715 and Qualicoat, and why they are essential to control quality.

There is a strong hands-on focus and participants will be shown how to carry out testing of powder coating to AS 3715 and how to specify quality powder coating.

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UPVC is a reasonably small market in Australia however the characters who are involved in the product

here are as large as anyone else in the industry. I have seen during my time at the AWA and my involvement in the uPVC committee that the people involved in this product are very passionate.

I recently interviewed Andre de Boer the Managing Director of Inframe PVC Windows and Doors, and spoke to him about his business, himself and the indus-try.

Andre has been in the window industry for 22 years in a variety of roles and com-panies. Andre started off his career with Big J/Canterbury Windows and was there for around eight years in numerous posi-tions. Andre then moved on to Aneeta Windows and worked tirelessly building that company up. This took eight years before Andre moved across to VBH Aus-tralia where he worked for four years. During these 20 years in the industry Andre has developed many skills and achieved great results for the respective compa-nies.

During his time at VBH Australia Andre was introduced to uPVC windows and was impressed with the performance of the product. Further research on the uPVC

industry and an idea began to form in his mind. I asked Andre what man in his right mind, after 22 years of working in the window industry, would decide to start his own window business?

Well those of you who know Andre will understand how enthusiastic, passionate and driven this man is!

Andre truly believes there is huge poten-tial for uPVC in Australia if he can supply an affordable, easy to install Australian type product in uPVC.

The real story starts when Andre was working for VBH and he was overseas at an industry exhibition and was introduced to a gentleman by the name of Mr Laumann who just happened to be the owner of VEKA, one of the largest extrusion manu-facturers in the world. Mr Laumann had been to Australia about 17 years prior to this chance meeting and had assessed the Australian market as needing a lot more time to mature. He and Andre hit it off and Andre’s passion and enthusi-asm for the potential for the right uPVC product in Australia really had an impact on Mr Laumann. Anyone that has tried to get a uPVC extrusion company to make a new extrusion for them will know this is no easy feat.

The Aussie Design uPVC Windows & Doors

Although the uPVC windows and doors market

is small and niche, the people who represent and are involved in the product

are passionate. Gary Smith visits InFrame PVC Windows and discovers

a member who is not only passionate about his

product but passionate about the entire industry.

The Inframe Team (L-R)Andre De Boer, Aaron Weggelaar, Nick Nelson, Kieran Conroy & Veljko Banjanac.


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Kay Puppe the Asia Pacific director for VEKA, who also had a good working relationship with Andre, spoke with Mr Laumann after his meeting with Andre and it was decided that they should work with him in designing a uPVC window for the Australian market. Andre had already been playing around for some time on his own window design and he forwarded these drawings through to VEKA who in turn gave feedback on the design. This process continued for some time until finally dies were made for this new Austral-ian designed uPVC window.

Now the big job began, Andre found a factory in Dandenong that appeared suit-able and then purchased the machinery required to manufacture his product. His sales plan was simple, he would go to all the window companies he knew (AWA Members) that did not make uPVC and become their supplier of that product. Of course this sounds simple however, in reality, it is not always so.

On the 1st March 2009 Andre opened the doors and began trading, he sold his first three windows at the end of July, Andre very animatedly says “Oh my God what have I done? I panicked, however I was quoting a lot of product”. At this point he decided to focus on window replacement which luckily kept things ticking over. It wasn’t until November in 2009 that he sold his first house lot of windows and from that

point in time things have taken off and are booming.

Andre sincerely believes it is his Australian design that is the winner. It has enabled his uPVC suite to really take off in Australia. It’s as easy to install as a standard aluminium window, is glazed from inside saving on scaffold, all product is site glazed making installation for the builder easy, it is priced competitively and the performance in structural and energy is sensational. The standard awning and casement window rate at 4500pa serviceability and 1000pa water penetration resistance making them a very high performing window.

Andre has now built a good customer base and says his business model has enabled the business to quickly grow and keep overheads down as he uti-lises his customer’s sales to do the selling for him. He believes Inframe is not just a uPVC window manufacturer but is a uPVC joinery because everything is made to size.Inframe even supply products to Henley homes when there is a client request for uPVC product.

He says that being a small business is tough work, the early days of stressing about no orders coming in, and now, when the business is going well you must keep the customers happy, so he finds himself working 6-7 days a week. Like many small business owners, Andre fulfils many roles

such as production office, sales, purchas-ing, factory hand, teacher etc. Currently Inframe are landing a full container of uPVC components every five weeks.

Andre works collectively with other uPVC manufacturers to purchase hardware that is not available in Australia and he has a very collaborative approach with other Australian manufacturers and many good friends in the industry.

When I asked Andre about the AWA and the industry in general he had a strong opinion on a few areas. He joined the AWA because he believes as an industry we should strive to increase our knowl-edge and the training AWA offer through the Australian Fenestration Training Insti-tute is second to none. He believes the technical advice that is offered by the AWA has, on many occasions, been inval-uable to him. The other key area the AWA has to offer is their compliance scheme.Consumers look for a safety factor when they purchase a product and he believes being a member of the AWA gives great confidence to consumers.

Andre wants to see a strong Australian uPVC market with really great products. He has some real concerns over some of the very poor quality imports he is seeing in the market as he believes there are many that are just not made to handle the high levels of UV in Australia and they do not provide ongoing local support for the product like the Australian manufacturers.

Andre has real concern with the lack of knowledge in the small, emerging uPVC window industry in Australia. Trying to get local manufacturing staff is very difficult because there are few skilled people in the country. Andre is currently trying to sponsor four people from overseas to be trainers in his business. This application was recently knocked back however he is ap-pealing the decision. Andre says “a key to the growth of uPVC will be improving the skills in this country”.

I enjoyed my time discussing many things with Andre over a couple of flat whites and love how passionate and entrenched he is in the window industry.

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CASE STUDY

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An exploration of how one moves through the home in the course of day-to-day living was the inspiration for the design of one the latest projects from architectural and interior design firm, Saaj

Design. A sense of fluidity and a series of flexible living spaces, created largely through an abundance of curves and innovative use of glass, are prevalent in this home located in the inner Melbourne suburb of South Yarra.

Fluid Expression

With the use of an abundance of curves and creative use of glass, Viridan helped Saaj Design, provide this South Yarra

home with a sense of fluidity and flexible living spaces.

Text by Samantha SeniorPhotography by Patrick Redmond


‘Conventionally, outdoor areas tend to be subject to a dappled light effect from surrounding trees and other overhanging fixtures. As the terrace was elevated this wasn’t the case, so the textured effect created from the hand slumping was able to substitute that soft atmospheric lighting, as well as provide privacy,’ says Sally.

Despite the client affording the design-ers significant design freedom, the one point they were adamant on was cap-turing the elevated views to the north. To achieve this, the home has been built over three levels; beginning underground there is a gym, storage, cellar, additional living space and parking for up to 10 cars. Moving upwards, the ground floor houses all bedrooms, secondary living spaces, study and powder room. As the perimeter walls are predominantly glass, rooms on this level enjoy an internal view of the surrounding gardens. The first floor landing at the top of the stairs features an oval shaped piece of glass that acts like a skylight, filtering natural light down to the level below.

‘The stairs are positioned towards the centre of the house, so by installing a section of glass in the ceiling above we were able to brighten up an area that would otherwise of had little access to natural light. The underside of the glass is grozed in the same method as the glass in the front façade, providing multiple facets similar to those of a diamond,’ says Andrew.

The use of glass and curves to create a

CASE STUDY

light transmittance. Even during the day, it provides beautiful lighting to the inside of the home; the effect is so striking that you could mistake it for artificial lighting.’

Moving beyond the orthogonal façade around to the eastern side where the home’s entrance lies, visitors begin to get a sense of the property’s curvaceous form. A rendered facade follows a series of curves that flow gently towards the rear of the property, where it adjoins a curved, hand slumped toughened glass privacy screen. Sheltering the enclosed elevated terrace from the adjoining flats, the screen comprises two different panel heights, and also shields an outdoor staircase that leads down to the rear garden and pool area.

‘The hand slumping of the glass and the vertical proportions meant that the glass would inevitably stretch in length. A cus-tomised connection more commonly used in aeronautical construction was used to enable the spider fittings to be fixed to the stainless steel frame once the glass panels had already been fabricated,’ explains Andrew.

The individual textured glass panels feature hand applied screen printing, depicting the shadow of a rose bush. ‘A photo of an actual rose bush shadow cast on the ground was traced and blown up, before being hand applied to the glass,’ says Andrew. ‘The image manages to be abstract and provide a visual comment about the home’s proximity to the botani-cal gardens at the same time.

‘Having previously worked on other projects for the client, we had an exist-ing relationship with them,’ says Andrew Bartholomeusz, who along, with sister Sally Anderson, founded and directs Saaj Design. ‘As a result we were lucky enough to be given quite a bit of flexibility in our approach to what is now their primary resi-dence.’

With the home located on a ‘wedge’ shaped block, the property has a relative-ly narrow frontage which diverges to the rear with a northern aspect. Viewing the home from the street, little clue is given to the curves that lie within and to the rear. Instead, the glazed front facade has been used to provide presence and ‘give some-thing back to the street’.

And that it does. Viridian laminated glass was used to create a unique architectural feature that Andrew and Sally are yet to see replicated elsewhere. Twenty individ-ual glass panels, each with the long edges grozed, were laminated together to form a solid block. With each piece of glass measuring 6mm thick x 130mm wide x 1000mm high, approximately eight tonnes of glass were laid into an electro-polished stainless steel frame. The entire façade was then elevated and cantilevered from the ground floor.

‘While clear glass was used, the density of the wall creates a colour more akin to a deep teal or turquoise. The objective was to create a ‘field’ similar to American colour field painters such as Mark Rothko,’ says Andrew.

‘The effect is quite abstract allowing it to be read in multiple ways, such as a frozen wall of water,’ adds Sally.

‘Using so much glass on a southern face is unusual and obviously the facade had to have good heat retention qualities,’ rec-ognises Andrew. ‘The overall thickness of the wall means that it resembles masonry more closely than a traditional window. Due to the customised nature of the wall we consulted Viridian for assistance with estimating the U-value which was 3.5.

‘Ironically, by using glass in this manner we have also managed to create a layer of privacy while still allowing for sufficient


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more fluid living experience flows through to the home’s amenities. A cylindrically shaped ensuite to the main bedroom has a curved glass wall that screens the toilet and shower. With the wall featuring the same screen printed image as that on the outdoor privacy screen, and set against a backdrop of Italian blue glass mosaic tiles, the room provides a unique bathing experience.

‘While the same image was used on the showerscreen, a somewhat different ap-proach was taken to that of the outdoor privacy screen’ says Andrew. The show-erscreen isn’t hand slumped, instead it was created from laminating two pieces of glass together. The image was applied digitally with a marble effect added to accentuate the aquatic feel we were looking to achieve.’

In the ground floor powder room, a curved wall is lined with white pearlescent Italian mosaic tiles while a mirror spans the op-posite wall. A polished granite vanity and bowl shaped basin complete the space.

Up on the first floor are the main living areas including formal dining, kitchen, scullery and meals area. An automated tilt up glass door from the kitchen provides access to the outdoor terrace area.

‘Our placement of these spaces was somewhat unorthodox as traditionally you would find the primary living functions on the ground floor. However, by positioning

these most frequently used areas on the first floor we were able to make the most of the elevated views to the north over the adjoining grammar school’s playing fields and to the suburban views beyond,’ ex-plains Andrew.

Views are maximised with a sculptural curved ribbon window wall, constructed as a series of curving, graduating and then inclining glass planes. Viridian insu-lating glass units, comprising Low E clear glass, provide for distant, panoramic views and generous natural light, while also min-imising heat gain. The incline of the panels also reduces the amount of direct sunlight on the glass. The three dimensional nature of the ribbon wall, particularly where the panels incline, meant each component had to be exactly positioned to enable glass installation.

‘Following computer simulation of the in-stallation, the inclining panels were control-led in a factory environment and welded with a continuous head and sill piece. This was then transported as one unit and craned into position. To fit the glass into the inclining sections, a trapezoid shape had to be created as a double glazed unit. The captivating channels were then detailed to be hidden within the struc-tural mullions, the ceiling and floor,’ says Andrew.

Saaj Design’s innovative approach to glass within the home saw the project named as a finalist in Viridian’s annual

Vision Awards for Creative Use of Glass in an Interior Application.

‘With no strict deadline, we were given a substantial amount of time to explore design options,’ says Andrew. This allowed for ideas to evolve naturally rather than being constricted by the pressure of a ticking clock. The client’s unwavering con-fidence also instilled us with courage.

‘Having said that, the lengthy timeline also meant that it required a great deal of endurance to see the project through to completion. We were lucky to have a fantastic team that made it an enjoy-able project to be involved with. Every-one put in an enormous amount of effort and should be really proud of the finished result.

‘With so many different elements to the project, one of the most challenging aspects was designing it all together to make it look simple. As is frequently the case, the site was cluttered with equip-ment, scaffolding and the like, up until the final stages, so it wasn’t until all of this was removed that many working on the project could absorb the full effect of what we had achieved.

‘The client moved into the home earlier this year and their feedback has been very positive. In particular, they are finding the fluidity and flexibility of the spaces to be a perfect match for their lifestyle,’ saysAndrew.


YOUR BUSINESS OH&S

Very few managers would not ac-cept that employee training is an excellent investment in their busi-

ness; and most managers would agree that Occupational Health and Safety training makes a major contribution to-wards reducing accidents.

Does your company have a best prac-tice OHS training programme? Or is your training dollar being wasted in poorly targeted and ad-hoc training? As the fi-nancial year draws to a close, now would be good time to review your OHS training programme, while you still have time to es-tablish a budget.

Develop an annual training planThe first step is to conduct a training needs analysis.

Consider the training needs of all levels within your organisation. What do you want your employees, supervisors and managers to be doing as far as OHS is concerned? What are their responsibili-ties, both legal and organisationally? Do they have the right skills and knowledge to implement the corporate safety pro-gramme, both now and in the future?

Map out an action plan for the next twelve months, with clear objectives for who are to be trained, in what, and when. You should consider who is to provide the train-ing, including what training can be done in-house and what training will require outside expertise, accredited trainers, or a registered training organisation (RTO).

Some training needs will be obvious, for example there will be specific licensing requirements, such as fork lift drivers and the like. You should identify statutory obli-gations for training such persons as first aid attendants, safety representatives, RTW coordinators, and fire wardens.

A useful tool is a training matrix tabulat-ing every employee in each department against the specific training competen-cies, licences, and OHS training required in that department. This will help identify potential weaknesses, as well as highlight-ing areas that are currently well covered. The table can be used to quickly assess the potential problems caused by absen-teeism, labour turnover, and leave provi-sions, as well as ensuring that money is not wasted on training employees in areas where there is no foreseeable need.

Induction TrainingA core element in your training pro-gramme is employee induction. Your in-duction training content should be kept under review. Re-inducting employees annually, to verify that their OHS knowl-edge is current, is a very cost effective safety control.

Most companies in our industry are also involved in construction work. There are three types of induction training required for persons engaged in construction work:

Time To Review Your OHS Training ProgrammeChris Jones, Chris Jones Risk Management

Does your company have a best practice OHS training

programme? Or is your training dollar being wasted in poorly

targeted and ad-hoc training? Chris Jones, explains the

value of reviewing your OHS training and the best steps to

making sure you have the most effective programme.


YOUR BUSINESS OH&S

The general OHS induction for con-• struction work (this is now a national standard course, but most jurisdic-tions still require that a card be issued by the state safety authority).Site induction; usually provided by • the principal contractor at each con-struction site.Work activity induction – which is the • responsibility of the employer or con-tractor retaining the sub-contractor.

Toolbox MeetingsDon’t underestimate the value of using regular toolbox meetings as a training tool. Your supervisors will need the support of training materials and resources if they are to be effective trainers. This may be

needs of directors and officers. The harmo-nisation of workplace safety legislation will inevitably lead to a need to ensure that all levels of management are fully appraised of their OHS responsibilities, and how to meet those responsibilities.

Training RecordsTraining records serve a number of pur-poses. Clearly there are important legisla-tive obligations to have trained personnel, and the training records provide evidence that these obligations are being met. Such records can be vital in defending a com-mon law action against the company.

Training records provide the database necessary for identifying training needs, and preparing an annual training plan. The training records also provide an im-portant resource for the career develop-ment of your employees.

Is your training programme meeting both the needs of your organisation, and your staff? Now would be good time to answer that question.

an area where the supervisors themselves will need to be provided with additional training.

Supervisor TrainingLet’s talk about supervisor training. The role of a supervisor places considerable OHS responsibilities on their shoulders for induction, consultation, on the job train-ing, inspections, accident investigation, employee counselling and discipline. The training provided to supervisors should re-flect the scope of their duties.

Consideration should be given to boost-ing supervisors’ professional standards and recognising their key management role, by providing certificate level training. There are a wide range of certificate level courses available from TAFE and RTOs in such subjects as first line management, training and assessment, personnel ad-ministration and workplace safety.

Management TrainingManagers also require OHS training. The training programme should recognise the

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It doesn’t matter what contract it is, it is important

that you understand the documentation and building

contract process. John Greenhalgh explains what you need to look for when

a contract is in need of your attention.

Building Contracts The Devil is in the DetailJohn Greenhalgh, Greenhalgh Pickard Solicitors

‘the parties’), for it to be valid it must have three features: an agreement between the parties to do or to refrain from doing certain things, an intention to make the agreement legally binding and an ex-change of value, known as consideration in the form of a deed where there is ex-change of consideration.

Contracts take many forms including oral, written or implied. The various State laws require a building contract and any vari-ations to be in writing to be enforceable. The terms of a contract may be express (those articulated by the parties – whether in written or oral form) or implied. Terms might be implied by common law (as a result of conduct of the parties, neces-sity or normal commercial practice) or by statute.

Terms of Trade and/or Supply Agree-ment contracts are important because they form the basis of terms of trade and outline the rights and responsibilities of each party thereby removing ambiguity. Contracts outline details of the transac-tion including: payment, variations to con-tractual works, retention amounts, dispute resolution, unavoidable delays, insurance, indemnities and limitations of liability and force majeure. Manufacturers and install-ers should be aware that as of October 2011, new legislation will affect the owner-ship of goods prior to payment.

There are some provisions in construc-tion contracts that may prevent you from being paid. These include: liquidated damages clauses and clauses relating to variations. Most construction projects are completed in stages; so depending on your contract, you may be able to receive progress payments for each stage or monthly completed work payments. You need to ensure that any variations to the contract are in writing and apply for extensions of time if required. You need to ensure that you absolutely understand the

One of the major causes of dis-putes in the building and engi-neering industry is inadequate

contracts. The majority of standard forms available tend to promote the interests of one party at the expense of another. These standard forms are also sometimes inflexible, ambiguous and complicated.

Whatever the contract, it is important that you educate yourself on the document and the building contract process. Con-tracts provide a baseline in case a dispute arises. If the correct information isn’t re-corded in the contract, either as part of the original agreement or in a variation, it is not binding.

Each contract varies in expression and content, however, all contracts must comply with the relevant state legisla-tion and statutory bodies. A contract is a legally binding agreement between two or more people or companies (called

provisions of the contract.

Furthermore, remedies are available if a contract is terminated. In some cases, a contract will specify that one party may end the contract if there is a breach by the other. If there is no express provision of breach, but there is a ‘serious’ breach, the breach must be either; a breach of any term that has very serious consequences or there is a breach of a vital term.

The area of contracts and variations is complex, you need to ensure you fully understand the terms of your contract and use an industry standard contract. However to be certain that your contract includes the specifics for your individual circumstances you should seek legal advice to guarantee that your contracts are compliant. The risks of a contract going bad and potentially losing it all is too great to ignore.

John Greenhalgh is Solicitor Director of GREENHALGH PICKARD legal | account-ing | planning | insurance, call 07 5444 1022 or email [email protected] John will be presenting at the upcoming AUSFENEX 2011, so if you have any queries, please make sure to come up and introduce yourself.

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contract process ...”

YOUR BUSINESS LEGAL


YOUR BUSINESS HR

Now be honest! How many of you neglect to complete background and/or reference checks before

you hire that “perfect candidate” into a role that you have been pressed to fill. If you do complete a reference check, how many of you conduct the reference check as an afterthought, rather than being part of the overall recruitment process. In fact, reference checks are sometimes referred to as the poor cousin in the recruitment process, because they often get left to the last minute with a quick phone call to the latest referee and generally with little thought or effort.

What we have found in most cases is that the more effort and attention that is given to the reference checking process will de-liver higher quality candidates for you to hire and that this effort will also enhance your overall retention rate. If you adopt a couple of simple strategies and listen to what “may not” be being said by the ref-eree, you will surprised at the difference.

Here are some simple strategies to assist you with your reference checking:

360° Reference ChecksToo many times reference checks are only completed with one or two referees, cap-turing limited information and seemingly just skimming over the surface. At Kaizen Executive, three reference checks are our standard, balanced across a broad cross section of referees. So, why would we do this?

When completing reference checks, you should always look to get as large a cross section of referees as possible, with the minimum being the candidates past 3 di-rect managers. This should be supported with either customer referees and/or their peers if they are available.

When completing these checks, always take a consistent approach to your ques-tioning and use a rating scale that allows you to rate each of the separate referee

answers against the others. This will pro-vide you with a measure that will outline any inconsistencies within their responses.

Subtle Hints and SilenceThe second aspect of reference check-ing is to listen for the subtle hints that the referee may be providing you with. These may be either intentional or not, but they will almost always be present. And yes, lis-ten for the silences. If you ask questions re-garding your candidate and get silence from the referee, this may mean a number of things, but generally it means that they are thinking how they should answer this question. It may be harmless and appro-priate, but if this happens too often dur-ing your conversation, you should sense that something may be not quite be right. From my experience, these silences can often tell you more about your candidate than the referees answer.

Other subtle hints may include:

Faint Praise• – “His performance on the job was quite good”Qualification & Hedging• – “Hmmm, Yeah, Ummm, I would rehire her if the circumstances were right. She’s good in the right role...” Short Sharp Answers• – When you get a referee that is only providing very short sharp answers, there is gener-ally two reasons:

They are busy and do not have 1. the time to speak with you. This is one aspect that you should al-ways qualify prior to starting your reference check; do they have the time then and there or should you ring back – Don’t rush it.Are they avoiding telling you 2. something by keeping their an-swers short? It is sometimes due to the fact that the referee is not comfortable in speaking highly of a candidate that has been a poor performer.

Legalistic Responses• – If you find

The process of checking references is an important

step in determining the candidate you are hiring is

that “perfect” one. David Esler, provides easy steps

to complete an efficient yet thorough reference check.

People MattersDavid Esler, Kaizen Executive


yourself in a situation where you are getting a summary statement that outlines only the dates worked and responsibilities of the candidate in question, but the referee can’t or won’t answer more specific ques-tions, you need to qualify if this prac-tice is company policy or if they are making an exception in this case? If they are making an exception, alarm bells should be ringing.

There are also a number of different styles of questions depending on the informa-tion that you are trying to unearth. Here are three different styles for you to try:

a. Keep asking follow up questions – With each answer that the referee provides, follow it up with a question that will continue to reveal what the candidate may be like in any given situation – e.g.: You say that she is very independent – tell me about a time when she worked in a team and how did she interact?

b. Ask specific questions – This type of questioning will assist you in getting information from a referee that they will not volunteer until they are asked directly; in other words, they are not going to tell you, but they will also not lie if asked directly.

c. Being less specific (but knowing what you are looking for) – this method of questioning is very subtle and will get the less experienced manager talk-ing. Using this method will present as having a more relaxed, casual ap-proach for the referee, who will invari-

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Reference checking, somewhat like pro-file assessments is all about learning about your potential new employee. They should be completed with the thought in mind that you are looking for the “right candi-date”, not necessarily the perfect candi-date. No one candidate will be perfect, but if you use the reference checking process to assist you to understand your new recruit better; you will have far better long term results.

My thanks to Recruiter Daily for some of the learnings and best practice policies we have been implementing at Kaizen Executive.

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AUSFENEX 2011

The Australian Window Association (AWA) together with the Austral-ian Glass and Glazing Association

(AGGA) has great pleasure in inviting you to attend their joint conference, AUSFENEX 2011 to be held from 21 to 23 September at Jupiters Casino on the Gold Coast.

The combined resources of AWA and AGGA will provide an excellent pro-gram which will include educational as well as practical sessions. A key part of the conference will be the trade exhibi-tion which gives delegates an opportu-nity to interact with key industry suppli-ers and manufacturers.

To ensure that you are kept informed of the latest local and international trends and developments, and to keep abreast of current industry standards, do not miss out on AUSFENEX 2011.

Mark Your Diaries ...

The AWA and the AGGA are joining forces to bring you a conference and

trade show that will introduce new inno-vations, technology and work practices, and address key issues that affect the glass and window industries, whilst offer-ing a fun and informative environment for networking. An exciting social pro-gram is planned, starting with a round of golf on the Wednesday at the award winning RACV Royal Pines Golf Course.

The program will include educational as well as practical ‘hands-on’ break-out sessions. Gary Smith of the AWA says “The program is designed to attract not only members of the glass and window industry but the wider building fraternity. AUSFENEX 2011 aims to have streams specifically devoted to addressing the fabricator’s and glazier’s needs – explor-ing the applications and addressing the questions surrounding glass and windows

in the modern residential and commercial environment.”

A key part of the conference will be the trade exhibition which gives delegates an opportunity to interact with key industry suppliers and manufacturers. The AGGA’s Sarah Carnovale spoke of the need for the fenestration community to continually be aware of and familiar with changing tech-nology, particularly changes in energy ef-ficient windows and glass. “The AUSFENEX 2011 trade exhibition is a great and rare opportunity for the fenestration industry to learn about making informed and practi-cal choices they can pass on to the cus-tomer. It’s a must-see for the sustainably conscious fabricator or manufacturer.”

Families are welcome. The resort offers a range of accommodation options with su-perb views guaranteed. Within the recent-ly refurbished complex there are award-

winning restaurants, outdoor recreation spaces, and baby and child-minding facilities, plus a magnificent pool area. The Gold Coast offers an abundance of entertainment and recreational activi-ties, including shopping, sightseeing and exciting nightlife.

With AUSFENEX 2011 set to be the year’s major networking, educational and busi-ness event for the industry, mark it in your diary today to make sure you don’t miss out!

Delegate registrations are now open. See attached brochure for more infor-mation or visit www.ausfenex.com to register online.

AUSFENEX 2011 offers businesses invalu-able exposure – sponsorship opportuni-ties and exhibitor packages are now available.

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AUSFENEX 2011

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Program - At A Glance

Golf ChampionshipWednesday 21 SeptemberTest your handicap at the award winning RACV Royal Pines Golf Course

Conference ProgramThursday 22 and Friday 23 SeptemberAttend engaging plenary and concurrent sessions presented by leading local and international speakers

Trade ExhibitionWednesday 21 to Friday 23 SeptemberWitness demonstrations and presentations of new products and services, from over 60 trade exhibitions

Social ProgramWednesday 21 SeptemberWelcome reception

Thursday 22 SeptemberCasual dinner with a splash of adventure

Friday 23 SeptemberConference gala dinner

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Speakers

Jonar NadarFuturist

Harley DaleChief Economist - HIA

Margaret Webb, CHRPExecutive Director - Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance

Steve ChoatGeneral Manager - Viridian

Patrick GavaghanNational Training Manager - Australian Glass and Glazing Association

Julia SchimmelpenninghManaging Director - Solutia

John GreenhalghSolicitor Director - Greenhalgh Pickard

Bryan PickardSolicitor - Greenhalgh Pickard

Michael MayDirector - Partners Energy

Vic OsticBusiness Development - Dow Corning

Jamie RiceSales Manager -AGGA

Beres DowdleDirector - Surface Design

Sponsorship & Exhibition

Interested in becoming a sponsor or exhibitor at AUSFENEX 2011?

Sponsorship and Exhibiting will pro-vide access to an exclusive market of business owners, designs and builders, manufacturers, speakers and industry professionals with specific interest in glass, glazing and windows.

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THE MARKET HOUSING

On 29 April 2011, HIA released its annual report, Population and Residential Building Hotspots,

which offers a snapshot of Australia’s fastest growing metropolitan and regional areas in the 2009/10 financial year. In this report, HIA defines a ‘Hotspot’ as a Statis-tical Local Area (SLA) which satisfies two conditions. Firstly, the 2009/10 population growth rate must be in excess of the na-tional growth rate (which was 1.7 per cent over the year to June 2010). Secondly, the value of residential building work ap-proved in that SLA must be in excess of $100 million (for SLAs in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and Western Aus-tralia) or in excess of $50 million (for SLAs in South Australia, Tasmania, the Northern Territory, and the Australian Capital Terri-tory).

The report found that the top 20 Hotspots around Australia in 2009/10 included SLAs from Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, and New South Wales. The top two Hotspots were located in Victoria’s well known South West growth corridor, which continues to expand. Queensland possessed the third and fourth ranked Hotspots, followed by five regions in Vic-toria and one final in Queensland; round-ing out the top ten. Nearly half of the top twenty Hotspots were therefore located in Victoria. Given Victoria’s recent history of outperformance in new home building this comes as no surprise.

New South WalesNSW had fourteen Hotspots in 2009/10. It is encouraging to see NSW improve considerably on the result of 2008/09 whereby there were only six Hotpots. In-terestingly, the top eight Hotspots in NSW were located in the Sydney statistical divi-sion. Canada Bay – Concord was the top Hotspot in NSW with a population growth rate four percentage points higher than

Building and Population Hot SpotsMatthew King, Economist, HIA

In April, this year, The Housing Industry Association, released its annual report on

‘Population and Residential Building Hotspots’. Matthew

King explains this report and details the various building

and population hotspots around the country.

that of the national rate and a value of residential building work approved of $289 million.

Blacktown – North was the second strong-est SLA for population growth in NSW at 4.5 per cent,and a total value of residen-tial building work approved in excess of $228 million. Camden also featured as a Hotspot with a strong population growth rate of 2.9 per cent.

NSW was equal second with Western Australia (behind Victoria) in terms of the highest number of Hotspots. Clearly the State benefited significantly from the unprecedented stimulus to new home building which was utilised to combat the GFC.

VictoriaVictoria had twenty three Hotspots in 2009/10 compared to seventeen in 2008/09. With the exception of the Surf Coast – East region, the top ten Hotspots in Victoria were all located in the Mel-bourne statistical division. The pre-eminent Hotspot in Victoria in 2009/10 was once again Whittlesea – North. The Whittlesea – North SLA registered a staggering annual population growth rate of 21.8 per cent and the value of residential building work approved was a remarkable $664 million.

The booming area of Wyndham – South came in second for Victoria’s popula-tion and residential Hotspots. Population growth in the area was 16.2 per cent and the total value of residential building work approved was up by a whopping 68 per cent on 2008/09 to $478 million. Mean-while, Cardinia – Pakenham was the only other SLA in Victoria to register double-digit population growth, and recorded an impressively high value of building work approved ($301 million).


THE MARKET HOUSING

QueenslandThe distribution of population and resi-dential building Hotspots was widespread across the state of Queensland. There were ten Hotspots, the same number as in 2008/09. With a population growth rate of 14.4 per cent, Pimpama-Coomera (Gold Coast) rose to first on the list of Queens-land’s Hotspots for 2009/10. This was one of only two SLAs in Queensland to register double-digit population growth, the other being Griffin-Mango Hill (Brisbane).

The second most prominent Hotspot in Queensland was Griffin-Mango Hill. Popu-lation growth in the region was a very im-pressive 12.8 per cent in 2009/10, which was 11.1 percentage points above the na-tional rate. Additionally, this SLA recorded a total value of $181 million for residential building work approved. The third ranking Hotspot in Queensland was the Condon-Rasmussen-Bohle Basin, with a population growth rate of 6.5 per cent.

South AustraliaAll seven of South Australia’s population

and residential Hotspots were located in the Adelaide statistical division with the ex-ception of one which was located in Outer Adelaide (Mount Barker – Central). South Australia had five Hotspots in 2008/09. For a second year running, Salisbury Balance was the premier building and population Hotspot in South Australia. Annual popula-tion growth was 7.7 per cent in 2009/10, and the value of residential building work approved was in excess of $80 million, which is still particularly large for South Australia.

The second-placed Hotspot in South Aus-tralia was again Playford – West with an annual population growth rate of 5.8 per cent, 4.1 percentage points above the national rate. The total value of residen-tial building approved in this SLA was $72 million. In third place was Playford – West Central with a total value of $80 million for residential building approved and a pop-ulation growth rate of 4.8 per cent.

Western AustraliaThe vast majority of Western Australia’s

population and residential building Hotspots were located in the Perth statisti-cal division, as was the finding in last year’s report. There were fourteen Hotspots in both 2008/09 and 2009/10. The SLA which topped the list of Western Austral-ian Hotspots for 2009/10 was once again Wanneroo – North-East (Perth). Annual population growth in the region was 5.1 per cent over the year to June 2010, and $268 million in residential building work was approved over the year.

Armadale (Perth) was the second ranked Hotspot for 2009/10. The population growth rate in the area was 4.9 per cent and the total value of residential building work ap-proved over the period was $283 million. Wanneroo – North-West (Perth) came in a close third place with a population growth rate of 4.7 per cent and $266 million worth of residential building work approved.

For a copy of the report, which provides a local area breakdown for all states and territories, please contact Kirsten Lewis at [email protected] or on 02 6245 1393.

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With an ever-increasing focus on environmental sustainability, the pressure is on for builders and architects to meet very strict energy requirements. When Kinghorn Motors VW decided to upgrade their showroom on Princes Highway,

Nowra, the project almost didn’t make it past the planning stages. In fact, this beautiful and functional space may not have been built at all, had it not been for an innovative new product called ThermalHEART™.

Showroom Gets The Green Light

Environmental sustainability has become an increasing focus for builders and architects. Kinghorn Motor’s Car Dealership uses Hanlon

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further bolstered with the use of recycla-ble and long-life materials. The width of the louvred sun-awning around the build-ing’s perimeter was calculated to provide winter sun while filtering out the summer sun - a basic solar passive principle which takes the load off heating and cooling systems. The lightweight external materials also have a small thermal mass while the internal thermal mass is elevated with the use of a concrete slab floor.

With all these elements combined, the result is a building that will continue to provide high energy-efficiency for years to come – without sacrificing the architec-turally-inspired design and clean, striking aesthetic.

CASE STUDY

ises in energy-efficient products. Without the use of thermally broken windows and doors from Hanlon Windows we would not have been able to achieve the outcome that we did. The combination of thermally broken aluminium frames and high per-formance IGUs with Low-E glass made all the difference, and we were able to incorporate large glass facades to three sides of the building, which was extremely important for the car dealership owners as they wanted to obtain maximum expo-sure of their display area.”The front door of the showroom needed to be very large and, once again, the ThermalHEART™ range exceeded the client’s expecta-tions. The extra-strong door stiles on the AWS Series 729 ThermalHEART™ Hinged Doors allowed for oversize door panels to be fabricated. The additional benefit of high water-resistance made the product the perfect choice.

The showroom facades were manufac-tured using AWS Series 726 Fixed Awning Window Frames, and the extra-strong sash allowed large sash windows to be fabri-cated for highwind areas.

Other products used included the AWS Series 726 ThermalHEART™ Awning Windows, Dual colour ClearMIST finish to all windows and doors, and AWS ICON Hardware. All glass installed was double-glazed with a combination of Evergreen and Energy Advantage with a Low-E coating, to minimise solar heat gain and increase the insulation benefits. The show-room’s green building credentials were

Hanlon Windows (Australia) is one of 150 licensed manufacturers of Van-tage and AWS Commercial products around Australia. The business is 100% Australian owned and operated and has been a leading manufacturer of aluminium windows and doors for over 30 years. Hanlon Windows realise the importance of quality and customer service and can manage the selec-tion, supply and servicing of Australia’s leading window and door systems for your project.

Maximise energy efficiency and comfort • with Vantage’s new range of thermally broken windows and doors. ThermalHEART™ is the technology that lies at the core of the new Vantage range of thermally efficient aluminium windows and doors. Released as part of Vantage’s Designer • Series, this innovative product range is ideal for applications where minimising cold and heat transfer is a priority. ThermalHEART™ products include a glass fibre-reinforced nylon insulator or thermal break between the aluminium exterior and interior ele-ments. This break minimises heat transfer

The ThermalHEART™ thermally broken window and door system is a ground-breaking product which is opening up whole new vistas of possibility. The true genius of this energy-efficient revolution lies in its design. ThermalHEART™ consists of two pieces of aluminium joined with an insulating strip to minimise the transfer of heat and cold between the internal and external environment. Astonishingly, it is approximately 60% more efficient than a typical aluminum window, and it tipped the balance when it came to how the Kinghorn Motors Showroom per-formed thermally. Indeed, it was the key to meeting the stringent energy demands for new construction under Section J of the Building Code of Australia.

The major challenge to face the building design team was the showroom’s less-than-perfect aspect, facing the highway and the eastern sun. Section J required the glazing to achieve extremely low U-Values and minimal solar heat gain, which were unable to be met using convention-al commercial aluminium products.

According to architect, Blair Mullins, from Art House Building Design, “When we were approached by a local car dealership to design their latest showroom we didn’t imagine that we would undertake one of the first commercial uses of the AWS Ther-malHEART™ range of products. We were fortunate to have a close relationship with a local window company that special-

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between the interior and exterior elements.When combined with double-glazing, ThermalHEART™ products deliver excep-• tional thermal outcomes.

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The next generation in Louvre window automation has just been released by Diamond Louvres Australia.

The AutoLouve™ Louvre window is operated by a powerful linear motor that is concealed inside the window jamb providing a safe and aesthetically pleasing Louvre automation system.

The invention of the patented AutoLouve Radial Link® provides the means to connect the linear motor to the Louvre gallery handle. The invention combines the proven performance of the Diamond Louvre™ con-rod assembly and the torque of the AutoLouve™ linear motor, delivering smooth trouble free operation with maximum mechanical advantage.

AutoLouve™ is powered by a safe easy to install low voltage power system making the AutoLouve™ system extremely fabricator and building site friendly. The motor and linkage system are supplied preassembled ready to install. Installation takes only a matter of minutes and can be done on site or in the factory.

The unique frame design of AutoLouve™ provides access to the linear motor linkages and wiring without the need to remove glazing or the Louvre galleries. Access is provided by a removable panel that is part of the window jamb design and can be easily removed at anytime if maintenance is required.

Another innovation of the AutoLouve™ is that insect screens can be fitted to the inside of the window frame providing easy access for cleaning and installation. It is well known that insect screens can reduce air flow. AutoLouve™ offers a retractable insect screen option allowing maximum air flow and the convenience of insect protection when required.

AutoLouve™ windows are conveniently supplied fully machined (CKD Kits) ready to assemble. AutoLouve™ couples with 101.6mm generic shopfront and installed

The Diamond Louvre gallery is an integral part of the function and performance of the newly released AutoLouve™ concealed automated Louvre window.

Designed specifically for the Australian market back in 2000 great care has gone into providing a Louvre manufactured from low maintenance materials ensuring trouble free operation.

The Diamond Louvre is not just a Louvre gallery, it is a complete system including shopfront compatible framing systems with insect screening provision, intruder bar system, key locking, concealed automation 14mm timber and aluminium blades.

The Diamond Louvre gallery is a proven performer and meets the requirements of Australian standards for windows.

For more information on Diamond Louvres Australia call direct (07) 3293 4911 or visit www.louvres.net.au.

Powerful. Exciting. Discrete.using standard sub heads and sub sills.

The powerful linear motor combined with the mechanical advantage of the AutoLouve Radial Link® can operate up to 26 Louvre blades off a single motor. Up to 4 motors can run off a single transformer and comes with the choice of infrared remote or bell switch control. The system is BMS (Building Management System) compatible and supplied with a fail safe circuit breaker. AutoLouve™ windows can be glazed using glass, timber or aluminium louvre blades.

For more information on this innovative automated Louvre window system contact Diamond Louvres Australia: call direct (07) 3293 4911 or visit www.louvres.net.au.

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Running a profitable business is all about identifying key opportuni-ties and making sure you make the

best of them for the time they last. Getting in on the ground floor doesn’t happen much these days, but when it does boy, is it sweet.

Temporary Surface Protection for Glass, Windows and Metal Window Frames is fast becoming big business in Australia and indeed overseas.

The need to offer sensible Temporary Surface Protection to quality glazing products is being identified as the way forward in eliminating costly replacement and repairs.

In the past, the options for glass protection has been limited to a range of crude, time consuming products such as self-adhesive film that blows off in the first storm, through to the spraying of WD40, a product best used for squeaking garage doors, not your expensive range of brand new windows and intricate framing.

As we delve deeper into the 21st century, the construction industry is striving for in-novation, leading to a new standard of techniques that enhance the protection of expensive materials such as windows; that will ultimately provide the Window Industry with a wider range of options for their range of products, giving their

customers the option for the reassurance they deserve.

However, with new technology comes new responsibility within our current en-vironmentally conscious climate. The business of temporary surface protection has taken this important challenge head on, providing an eco-friendly solution that is non-hazardous when applied and bio-degradable when removed.

Offering Shield N Peel Temporary Surface Protection to finished windows and metal window frames or supplied to customer as “do it yourself” easy to apply buckets (for application on site) is driving an ever growing stream of ongoing business that ultimately coincides with the ever demanding and competitive world we are living in.

CompetitionRight now in Australia, an explosion of fran-chised businesses offer similar temporary surface protection (product AND appli-cation) and are happily applying their product to your customer’s sensitive surfaces. That’s right, YOUR CUSTOMER’S sensitive surfaces…

Their product and their service is driven at premium prices; which is being readily taken up by builders and construction companies who have been brow beaten into believing the application of such

products needs to be done by industry professionals or specialists. Don’t believe the hype…

You only have to watch the videos on our web site to see for yourself just how easy it is. Servicing the demandServicing the demand and winning market share is as simple as advising your customers the Shield N Peel Temporary Surface Protection “application” OR do it yourself “product” is now available.

Applying the product is simple, safe and easy. If you can paint and if you can peel, you are qualified to apply any Shield N Peel product.

Indeed those who dabble in DIY projects, from professional builders through to some of Australia’s largest commercial and domestic building companies are quickly working it out.

Preventative measures save them valuable time and money whilst reducing excessive repair and replacement costs.

The ProductSNP for windows provides protection against:

Mortar spatter• Render spatter• Paint spatter•

Temporary Surface Protection Should Be Everyone’s BusinessAs the construction industry strives for innovation, the industry looks towards a new standard of techniques that enhance the protection of materials and products. Shield N Peel are the leaders in Temporary Surface Protection, providing a eco-friendly solution that offers surface protection for glass and window frames from the elements and other damage caused during the construction or renovation process.

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Dirt, dust, mud and grime• Most solvents• Light impact• Plasters• Acid rain• Grinding sparks• Welding sparks and more•

SNP for Windows is perfect for Windows•

Glass• Tinted glass• Powder coated aluminium frames• Most hard low-e surfaces• Anodised aluminium frames• Stainless steel frames• Matt finished aluminium frames• PVC frames• Rubber seals•

SNP for Windows comes in a range of different sizes which delivers flexibility at point of sales at market leading prices. The product is easy to apply and protects the surface for the duration of the construc-tion. When finished, simply remove the protective film; leaving no sticky residue.

Product available in 1Ltr / 4Ltr / 15Ltr buckets and a 1000Ltr tote.

Make it your business Implementing SNP to your business’ range of products and services is as easy as picking up the phone and contacting Nick Lowe (or one of his team) on 1300 825 646.

Visit our stand at AUSFENEX 2011 in September where we will be demonstrat-ing the product’s full potential and can answer any questions you might have. For photos, videos, datasheets and an overview of our range of Shield N Peel products, please visit our website:www.shieldnpeel.com.au

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According to independent studies of Life Cycle Assessment – MEP Films by LLumar solar-control architectural window film products become carbon neutral in less than two months after installation, This means that these products are typically providing years of greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions after accounting for the products’ total carbon footprint.

Upgrading current windows with MEP Films by LLumar architectural films produce less than 4.9kgs of carbon dioxide equivalents (CO@-e) per square metre. That amounts is 70 to 115 times less than the carbon footprint of replacing current windows with new aluminium, wood or vinyl framed low-e window systems.

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Elumatec Put a Stop to Wrong Measurements

Elumatec Australia have introduced a new length stop measuring system

to Australian fabricators and manu-facturers. Suitable for all industrial uses where accurate measuring is required, in the processing of aluminium, uPVC, timber or light steel profiles.

This simple versatile system can be mounted to virtually any support medi-um, such as a roller conveyor, bench or table etc and affixed to any machine where length measuring is required ie: sawing units, routers, punches or similar operations.

Whilst priced as a budget economy stop system the manual sliding flip-up stop carriage is engineered and incor-porates bronze bushes, acetal guides and a robust, heavy duty construction ensuring accuracy and longevity. Every part is machined to fine tolerances and the double slide track allows the car-riage to glide into position which is reg-istered on a 25mm wide, high visibility tape recessed into the carriage beam for protection.

Available in 1500mm, 3000mm, 4500mm and 6000mm lengths and an additional, adjustable sliding extension to measure down to zero can also be supplied. Fully Australian made under Design Registra-tion No 321976.

For further information or a demonstra-tion contact an Elumatec branch in your state or phone 1300 554 472.

Doric is happy to unleash their latest release of quality window hardware,

with the NEW Locking and Non-Locking Awning and Casement Window Handles.

The DS776 & DS777 Awning/Casement window handles have been designed and developed to meet the most stringent of standards, yet this range still manages to retain the look and feel of excellence.

Manufactured from zinc die cast, with aluminium added for additional strength capabilities, this ergonomically designed handle has a solid body for tactile and visual appeal.

But it is the self lubricating wedge that de-livers smooth operation along with a stain-less steel spring which ensures a long life and trouble free performance.

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Aneeta Sashless Window are an in-novative and aesthetic solution

suitable for all building environment. The slim profile, available in either aluminium or timber frames and cover with con-cealed locks, exist harmoniously within your building context. Unobtrusive and minimilist, Aneeta Windows comple-ment the design landscape rather than dominate it.

Aneeta Window Systems have recently released their new brochure showcas-ing the latest Sashless Window Systems.

Aneeta Release Brochure for New Sashless Range

To register your interest in the new prod-uct brochure please visit Aneeta at www.aneetawindows.com

Supplied with packers to suit most alumin-ium, timber & PVC sections and available in left hand or right hand configurations to suit all installations.

Conveniently, this new range is available in both a non-locking and keyed locking versions, which can be easily programmed to suit other popular window locking prod-ucts within the Doric range.

Available in standard powder-coated black, silver and white and other finishes on request.

For more information please contact your Doric Sales Representative today, visit www.doric.com.au or email [email protected] for more information.

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Australia is progressing rapidly towards a more energy ef-ficient future. To improve energy efficiency in construction,

significant changes have been made to the Building Code of Australia, including the introduction of mandatory six-star rat-ings for new housing.

Trend® Windows & Doors has undertaken extensive research and development to produce a more advanced and energy efficient product that enables these new building requirements to be achieved cost efficiently.

ThermAL® is a revolutionary hybrid window product combin-ing the strength and security of aluminium with ERP™, a new patented insulating skin. ERP™ is an advanced Extruded Rigid Polymer, which incorporates a number of innovative proper-ties.

These properties include pre-stressing to eliminate expansion and contraction, UV stabilisation to protect from sun exposure and impact modification to protect against accidental dam-age.

ThermAL® has been designed to accommodate double glazed units up to 26mm for maximum energy efficiency. With over 60 glazing options available, there is one to suit any situation or climate zone in Australia.

When compared with existing energy efficient window options, ThermAL® is a more cost effective solution by far. ThermAL® is available in awning, casement and fixed windows as well as sliding and hinged doors.

For further information on ThermAL® please contact your local Trend Windows & Doors branch or visit www.trendwindows.com.au

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Doric’s Racing Season in Full Swing

The 2011 Australian Motorsport season is in full swing as we head into winter with the Doric Racing family of drivers

traversing Australia in search of wins, podiums and pole positions.

With Motorsport being a passion for many of us in the building industry each edition of [WINDOWS] will keep you up to date with all the results of the Doric Racing family.

V8 Supercars – #6 Will Davison, #5 Mark Winterbottom, #18 James MoffatThe V8 Supercar Series returned to Australia in March with the traditional opener to the season, the Clipsal 500 run in Adelaide. Doric Racing driver Will Davison secured pole position for Race 4 of the series leading from the front until pit stop dramas pushed him further down the field.

Davison secured his first podium of the year at Barbagallo Raceway in late April as he continues to impress in his first season at Ford Performance Racing. (FPR)

Davison is 5th in the championship after 4 rounds with Winterbottom 9th & Moffat 26th. Upcoming rounds of the series include Winton (20-22 May), Darwin (17-19 June) and Townsville (8-10 July)

Touring Car Masters - #18 John BoweDoric Racing legend and two times

Bathurst winner John Bowe has domi-nated the early rounds of the Touring Car Masters series. JB, driving a 1969 Boss Mustang has won four of the opening six races of the series giving him a 38 point lead series lead.

The Touring Car Masters series returns to the track in Darwin (17-19 June) and Eastern Creek on Fathers Day (September 3-4)

Jamie Stauffer has been more consistent with six top 5 finishes from eight races.

The Superbikes are in action at Queens-land Raceway (June 3-5) & return to QR on (Aug 17-19).

For competitions, prizes and the latest in-formation from the world of motorsport in Australia, follow Doric Racing on Face-book! Simply search for ‘Doric Racing’

Doric Motor Racing supports a number of Australian Drivers in V8 Supercars, Australian Superbike Championships amd Touring Car Masters. Doric Products have been a long time supporter of Motor Sports in Australia. With the racing season in full swing, Doric provides the latest results and standings of their supported teams.

Australian Superbikes - #27 Jamie Stauffer & #47 Wayne Maxwell Doric Team Honda Racing has had an unsettled start to the 2011 ASBK champi-onship. Mechanical failures have crippled the team in the opening four rounds with DNFs recorded while in strong winning po-sitions.

Wayne Maxwell has proved himself the ‘King of Qualifying’ with three poles in the opening four rounds but Maxwell hasn’t been able to convert this pace into race victories, finishing 2nd four times!

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All things considered, not all window and door companies are equal…

Bradnam’s Windows & Doors Your preferred supplier for everything aluminium and glass

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Bradnam’s Windows & Doors has a large network of licensed manufacturers throughout Australia and the South Pacific Region.

As a Bradnam’s licensee you gain the full resources of an industry leader committed to helping make your business a success, through a reliable supply chain and continued training, consulting, marketing and technical support.

If you are interested in a profitable business opportunity, contact our Head Office on 07 3131 3777

Create unobstructed views with easy opening and closing.

What is Lift and Slide?Lift and Slide doors are unlike your average sliding door.Lift and Slide door systems separate the sliding and sealing/locking actions from each other. Lift and Slide allows the door panels to be lifted above the track and seals to slide (roll) easily when opening or closing the door. This easy operation of even large and heavy panels is the result of the perfect interplay of running carriages, gear and lever handle. This is different to the current conventional sliding doors in the Australian market that drag across the seal causing friction and noise. Key Features:• Capable of panel sizes up to 2.8m high

and 3.3m wide• Maximum panel weights up to 400kg

each (300kg is standard)• Up to 6 panels per opening, allowing an

18m opening• Extremely smooth and quiet rolling of the

panels

• Optimum corrosion protection with ferGUard*silver

Product Benefits:• Doors can be built to be the size of an

entire wall making them the ideal choice for maximizing the view and bringing the outside in

• Wider door panels reduce the need for mullions giving an unobstructed view

Product Options:• Automatic and fully concealed versions

(HS-Master) available• An integrated slit ventilation system

(optional) allows air flow whilst maintaining security

• Speed limiter is also available to control speed and limit the potential for personal injury and damage to the door itself

This product is just one of the many unique products that the Lincoln Group Window Door & Glazing Division has in its Performance Hardware portfolio.For more information please contact your nearest Lincoln Group branch on: 1300 55 19 19.

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Forever YoungSimon McColl-Jones, Trend Windows & Doors

Have you ever been envious of those who do good in society and ask nothing in return? Have you ever

wondered how they started? The answers to these questions are in this article.

I recently had the opportunity to do vol-unteer work and a typically hectic day at the office almost made me cancel at the last minute. However, I stood up, brushed myself down and remembered that one of my most hated words is procrastination. I know I have been a victim of that word, too busy with work and home life to do something special. This time, I made my commitment, and was going to stick to it.

I spent a week with 130 special needs people, during that time I washed and dried dishes, assisted with activities, and even at times provided a shoulder to cry on… But it was so much more than that, I managed to breakdown the feeling of awkwardness that I previously felt when around special needs people. Many of you will understand, some will not admit it and those that have had experience with special needs people, will not remember it.

In answer to both the questions at the be-ginning of this article, following the NIKE slogan, “Just Do It!” provided the most amazing yet exhausting experience I have ever had. Yes, it even tops skydiving and rigging on the tower of 101 Collins Street that removed my fear of heights. Doing it makes you want to come back.

I have a 19 month old son, and very quickly realised that one of the main dif-ferences between him and many special needs people is patience.

The title to this article came about after a camper, Helen, sang along to the song

“Forever Young” performed by “Youth Group” on the talent night. It was then that I saw the correlation between the song and the campers who behave like exceptionally well behaved children. They have pa-tience. On the first night when the music stopped playing, it took a minute or two for someone to run up to the stage to put another disc on, patiently and ever so quietly they

two dollar coin on the ground without realising it only to get a tap on the shoul-der to have it given back? I can now re-member the time and the date. I lived a week with nothing but trust and love, and for that I feel I need to continue to assist in the future. I am also now in total awe of Geoffrey Rush’s portrayal of David Helf-gott in “Shine” as the picture he painted was perfect.

My father, along with my mother, who have been involved in this event for a couple of years now, and they have both returned so fulfilled that I just wanted to

Simon, McColl-Jones, from Trend Windows and Doors, recently had the opportunity to do volunteer work and spent time with 130 Lions special needs people. Simon details his time at Lions and explains many of the learning experiences he acquired, especially realising that he not only made an impact on these special people’s lives but that they also made an impact on his life too.

waited, and then danced as if there was no interruption. I experienced people that society can learn from; people with intelli-gence, patience, tolerance and genuine concern for others, and I haven’t even touched on those who make this event possible.

This group of people with varying disabili-ties form a bond where the least affected assist the less able. It is a friendship bond that you rarely experience in today’s day and age. When was the last time you dropped a

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see if it was as good as they made out. I now think I need to take them aside and tell them it was so much better than they portrayed. Although I returned home absolutely exhausted, I was refreshed and felt that the opportunity was reward for the work I did. Many of the members have been involved with this project from the start, and year after year they return for their own reasons, yet none of those reasons are selfish.

This event has been going for 30+ years and was originally organised for special needs children. Fortunately it has evolved with many of the campers returning year after year for their holiday. Those that can afford to pay, pay… others are sponsored and funded by the Lions Clubs involved. It was really interesting talking to some of those returning campers. One, Darren, explained to me that he looks forward to the event each year because he catches up with old friends and makes new ones - he has none in his hometown. Another, Shane, explained it was his holiday from his mother; however I do feel it may actu-ally be the other way round. It is a holiday for these people, it is also a little time out for them and R & R for their parents and carers, and that’s what makes it so impor-tant.

The campers are probably more outgo-ing than other people. Some of the ac-tivities that they do, would have many of the able bodied saying “No Way!”. A giant swing, rock wall climbing, high wire,

and canoeing are among the activities though the most popular is a ride in the trailer on the back of a tractor. This activ-ity is provided by the Bus Drivers who put their hand up year after year to do this trip, and although they could easily put their feet up and watch DVDs and drink beer on full pay, they insist on helping out by driving (and repairing) the tractor for hours each day, mopping the floors and helping in any other way they can. The on-site staff will do everything they can to ensure they are rostered on to be a part of this week, and the Lions Club Members year after year make this the most special week in the calendar. That’s what makes this event so special.

It seems a little ironic that the campers trek from all over NSW to the tiny country town called “Licola, VIC.” For some, it is as much as 22 hours on the bus (each way) but the organisers from the Lions clubs in those areas seem to think that it’s the best location, They tried Wagga Wagga for a couple of years, but something brought them back to “Licola”. Maybe because it is nestled in some of the most fantastic countryside you will ever see, or the safety factor (a car driving along the road every half hour would be considered peak hour).

Licola was purchased by the Lions club in 1969 for the sum of around $120k, in 42 years, it has yet to break even or gener-ate a profit. They help soften the blow by accommodating school camps, confer-ences etc. The 2006 bushfires nearly dev-astated the town, if not for the fire fighters who made the camp their base, it would have been lost. Then in early 2007 it was damaged by flood and has still not com-pletely recovered. This has set back the funding for buildings 15 and 16 to be de-molished and rebuilt.

Licola also holds a camp yearly for kids from low income backgrounds, from what I have been told, I can only imagine it is much more difficult to run than the Special Needs groups, but just as worthwhile.

The Lions groups in NSW are also often out of pocket by a few thousand each year in order to run such an event.

I hope that we can (a) donate money on

an individual basis or (b) unite as an indus-try and assist as an industry group in do-nations. The event will survive, no matter what, due to the dedication of those involved, I don’t want to raise millions of dollars but simply want to get enough funds to make things easier and safer. Portable lifting equipment for those that are wheelchair bound is so very expensive but would prevent members ending up with back injuries. Or even some money to assist in the demolition and rebuilding of 15 and 16.

Please donate money to the Lions Special Needs People or the Lions Special Needs camp at Licola.

There are many good charities out there, if you are like me, you probably wonder how much of your money that you give goes to the charity, and how much in overheads of payments for collectors. I can promise you that every cent you give will go directly to the cause.

And what can you expect out of this? All you will get is a certificate for your wall thanking you for your contribution and a personal sense that you have been an im-portant part of making a difference.

I will most certainly be at Licola next year between the 15th and 20th of April to re-live this adventure and I would love to be sharing it with other members of AWA.

Please make any donations Attn: Gary Smith at the AWA and specify whether you want your donation to go towards the Special Needs group or Licola for much needed funds for equipment to make these camps better.

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“It is a friendship bond that you rarely experience in today’s day and age ...”


Japan faces up to Mother NatureThe Earthquake & Tsunami: An AccountIhiro Ito, ISO TC162 Committee

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This Cherry tree, knocked down and buried in rubble by the earthquake and tsunami, was going to be removed with all the other debris. But the volunteer responsible for clearing up saw buds still alive and asked that the tree be left untouched. A week later, in the midst of the destruction

the buds opened and the tree bursts into life blossom

Photos Courtesy Asahi Newspaper, Japan38 Australian Window Association Autumn 2011


A month has already passed since the earthquake and its accompa-nying tsunami struck Japan. We

are gradually returning back to how life was previous to that fateful day. But the aftershocks still continue, everyday. Some-times a slight tremor is felt, and a warning message predicting the event appears on TV. The tremors induce a feeling of queasi-ness, like seasickness. When you feel the shaking, see the lights hanging from the ceiling or the clock on the wall swinging around like a pendulum, it all contributes to a strong feeling of sensory distortion.

Everyone knows of and worries about the complications brought by the damaged nuclear plant. It could take a considerable time to bring Fukushima under control. It’s really uncertain how far the ones at the site, working at the front, can stick out the hard work and remain exposed to radia-tion. Their families are of course fearful for their wellbeing, but can only wait patiently for their safe return home, as soon as is possible.

In the area stricken by the disaster there are many stories to be heard and reflect-ed upon, from the tragedies of those who perished, to the poignant stories of survival and of solutions found.

The gap between those suffering directly from the consequences of all this and those sitting in their homes – wherever they are – watching the live images, sensation-al and real time on the TV screens, is too immeasurable to be filled up or spanned. That is both the great boundary and the threshold offered by the screen image, Hell to be seen and Heaven to watch !

For a while rolling power-cuts were

brought into force, a big social experi-ment in how to cope with such shortages never before experienced. The cuts have been suspended for a while through the power-saving of citizens and businesses. This hot summer they will certainly be reintroduced, when the demand for the air-conditioning hits. Even such inconven-iences have their positive side – once all the lights are off in the blackout so many stars can once more be seen and won-dered at anew.

But others are not so lucky. The power generated at Fukushima was supplied from there to the Tokyo Metropolitan area and enabled that part of the population to afford the extravagance, luxury, ostentation, and convenience that endless electricity brings. Switch off the power and their comfortable lives crash to the floor. Money rules the world including every convenience. It fuels the unbounded desires and the infinite lusts swirling in the Megalopolis. It is times such as these, when in our organised and managed world Nature surprises us, that we become aware of the weaknesses of our “advanced” way of life. With the globalization of the economy, when our money can and does buy us products from far and wide, the traditional manage-ment “Japanese style” no longer works as

The Australian Window Association is frequently

involved with Standards in Australia and around the

world, in particular, ISO TC162, the International Standard for Windows & Doors. Ihiro Ito, a Japanese standards

committee member and correspondent with the AWA, shares his experience during

the Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami of March this year.

it used to and is even brought to its knees. The social security system can’t keep up and is rapidly fading away, unable any more to sustain confidence, in a country where once we all took for granted eco-nomic growth and lifetime employment. No longer is the pre-established harmoni-zation or the denouement by the invisible hand of a happy ending assured.

There is a Japanese proverb that goes “Well fed, well bred “ that is brought into question by events such as those that just hit Japan. We should ask ourselves whether we might perhaps be taking, even hoard-ing up, more than we really need. When you are struggling and alone in despair everything runs short, but if we can just move halfway towards helping the other there is enough to go around. It’s time for us to share our lot with each other. What a lovely and noble thought that is, truly living together, a thought that we have to be and stay aware of, and to collectively strive for with great zeal and zest.

We Japanese love the season of cherry blossom, and this year’s blossom is nearly all out. It came without being noticed, and is now in full bloom in the devastated area. Year after year, the same flowers come out, but year by year the ones who look up at it are not the same.

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“... the traditional management ‘Japanese

style’ no longer works as it used to and is even brought to its knees ...”

A happy 4 year old, delighted with his first hot meal since being evacuated from the afflicted area. After evacuation he had been nagging his mother to heat up his ration of cold bread.


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DesignEX - Unwrap TomorrowAWA recently attended DesignEx, held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition

Centre, Southbank. The exhibition enabled visitors to see, feel and experience the best in design that Australia and the world has to offer.

Australia’s leading design and architecture event, DesignEX presented the best in con-temporary and classic designs.

AWA were proud to see many members exhibits, included were - Breezway, Centor, CR Laurence Australia, Viridian CSR, Decorative Imaging, Dulux, Häfele, Lincoln Sentry Group, Technoform ANZ and Trend Windows & Doors,

Look who we spotted?Along with many members, we spotted Vincent Wardill (AWS), Meika Doonan (Decorative Imaging), Les Probert and Harvey Rozario (Technoform ANZ) roaming the exhibition.

Breezway Australia

AWS

Centor Architectural DecoWood

HafeleLincoln Group

Trend Windows & DoorsAneeta

Lockwood


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AWA member Decorative Imaging, launched some stunning new

powder coated finishes at DesignEX in April. The new expanded range of beautiful and durable DecoWood powder coated finishes were on display at DesignEX 2011 for the first time.

General Manager Meika Doonan said “we receive many enquiries for new wood grain finishes, especially lighter and darker colours. Our new colour range has been developed with our customers to meet their needs for different decorating schemes”.

There are now fourteen timber grain patterns in the DecoWood range, all available in four different powder finishes for different applications: fine textured for windows and doors, smooth for interiors, super textured and non-slip finishes (for the DecoDeck aluminium decking).

Another new development launched at DesignEX was the new range of DecoWood finishes available from Steel-Line Garage Doors. “People generally make their colour selection decisions for their windows and doors first, and then want a garage door to match their DecoWood windows and doors,” Meika said. The availability of DecoWood garage doors from Steel-Line Garage Doors complements the screens and slats that are available from Capral in the full DecoWood range of finishes.

Deco had on display a Trend bi-fold door in DecoWood Casuarina, a pair of Genesis French Doors from Capral in DecoWood Western Red Cedar, and a pair of DecoWood Supascreen doors from Capral.

Decorative Imaging also displayed DecoSplash - their exciting new aluminium powder coated splashback product. DecoSplash is available in a wide range of designs including custom images, and having polyurethane powder coating means they can handle fat splatter and harsh cleaning products commonly used in the kitchen.

DecoDeck was developed in response to customer requests for a decking product with the beautiful appearance of timber without the maintenance and other problems associated with timber decks, such as twisting, warping, rotting and splintering. DecoDeck can be used in BAL 40 zones as all of its components are non-combustible and metallic, as the standards require.

The highlight of the display was the Ferrari in the garage. “When people work out that we can transfer any photographic image into a durable powder coated surface, and that DecoWood garage doors are available from Steel-Line, they put two and two together and ask if we can put a Ferrari in their garage. We thought we would have some fun at DesignEX and demonstrate just what this technology is capable of, “ Meika said.

For more information on Decorative Imaging and their products visit www.deco.net.au

Deco Makes a Splash at DesignEX

The next generation in Louvre window systems Diamond Louvres Australia

have relocated to a larger corporate office and manufacturing facility in Brisbane’s Northern suburbs. Increases in sales of the Diamond Louvre gallery, along with expansion into new products and a CKD framing service called for a speedy relocation to meet market de-mand.

The focal point of the 1000msq ware-house and manufacturing facility is the production of the newly released Au-toLouve™ automated Louvre window.

Robert Bugeja, CEO of Diamond Louvres Australia reports that the new facility is fully functional and will service the needs for further expected growth into the fu-ture.

The team at Diamond Louvres Australia has also grown with the appointment of Zac Bartunek as Manufacturing Opera-tions Manager and Samantha Bugeja Customer Service Manager.

For more information on Diamond Louvres Australia visit www.louvres.net.au or call direct 0732934911

Diamond Louvres Makes a Move for the Better


The winners of Viridian’s Vision Awards 2011 were announced on Friday 15

April at the 2011 National Architecture Conference in Melbourne.

Now in their third year, the Vision Awards are designed to celebrate and promote the energy efficient and innovative use of glass in Australian architecture.

Viridian Marketing Manager Lachlan Austin presented the awards and said the interest from the industry had been overwhelming.

“Glass has long been used for visual effect in residential and commercial projects, but now with the growing range of high-performance glass products available it has also evolved to become a critical component in helping buildings meet increased energy regulations,” he said

2011 Vision Awards Winners Announced

Four awards were presented to: Residential energy efficient cate-• gory – HATZ Architects for Paradise Drive residence, VIC.Residential creative use of glass • category - Giles Tribe Architects and Urban Planners for Manly resi-dence, NSW.Commercial energy efficient cate-• gory - Allen Jack+Cottier Architects for Kerrie Murphy Building, The Inter-national Grammar School, Ultimo, NSW.Commercial creative use of glass • for interiors category - Mury Archi-tects for Giant Steps: Markaling House, Gladesville, NSW.

The winners of all four categories re-ceived $5,000 each in prize money, with a total of $20,000 in prize money on of-fer.

For more information about Viridian Vision awards visit: www.viridianglass.com

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IGS Open the Doors to their New Office and WarehouseIGS had a grand opening of their new

offices and warehouse on the 10th March at 17-19 Merchant Ave, Tho-mastown, VIC. The move into the new premises will allow continued growth for IGS and enable the company to continue to improve their customer service.

It was a very well attended evening with over 130 people enjoying a cel-ebratory drink and some great food. IGS has quickly grown a reputation as a reliable supplier to the window indus-try and has some fantastic partnerships with many AWA members. The evening was enjoyed by all, especially the give-aways from the participating partners of IGS. The team at IGS would like to thank everyone who took the time out to view the new premises and enjoy the celebrations with them. IGS thanks their loyal customers and supply partners for their continued support.

In October 2010 Lockwood launched a new complete product catalogue, bringing togeth-er the complete Lockwood product range in one easy to navigate catalogue.

With over 600 pages of product information the new Lockwood catalogue contains details on product application, features and specifications, ordering procedures and dimensions.We hope that this extensive document will become your first point of reference for technical specifications, ordering information and general product knowledge.

To register your interest in the new product catalogue please email [email protected] or contact your local ASSA ABLOY representative.

Lockwood launch their new Product Catalogue


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Housing Industry Association Home Show 2011

The AWA Design Awards recognise the manufacturers and suppliers to the fen-

estration industry that excel in the produc-tion and promotion of windows and doors through exciting innovation.

The Awards aim to provide a professional showcase for window systems to raise the awareness, profile and interest in AWA members and to differentiate them from others.

The AWA Design Awards are now open and are receiving submissions. The winners will be announced at the gala dinner at AUSFENEX 2011 in September.

AWA Design Awards Winner 2010 - Evolution Windows - Best Use of Window: Residential - Renovation

Trend Windows & Doors

Fairoak Windows & DoorsEuroTech WindowsAngie and Andrew from KristalBond with Steve Keys from MBA

Evgan from EurotechEamon from Rylock Windows

The AWA Design Awards are open for the following categories:

Most Innovative Window System• Most Innovative Component• Showroom of the Year• Best Use of Windows: Residential • Best Use of Windows: Commercial•

ENTRIES CLOSE JULY 31ST 2011

For more information and to download the Entry Forms visit: www.awa.org.au/mem-bers/AWA-Design-Awards

AWA Design Awards 2011Entries now open

In a new initiative the AWA has released a fall safety label designed

to attach to the frame of most standard fly screens where the mesh is held in place within the frame using flexible rubber or PVC splines into a rebate.

The message we must get across as an industry is that the mesh and plastic clips holding the screen to the window frame are not designed to withstand loads such as a child pressing or falling against them. Their precise functional purpose is to keep insects outside.

You may order these labels, in red or black, directly from the AWA and quantities can range from a handy home pack of 20 up to 50,000+. Contact the AWA, 02 9498 2768 to purchase these important and valuable labels.

A New Safety Initiative


AWA DIRECTORY

AS1288 Training - Adelaide, April

Commercial Training - Sydney, MayWERS recently completed its 1000th compliance audit of member

companies. This milestone in the commitment to ensuring the Australian market receives high quality, compliant product is a great achievement. We have been conducting the WERS audit scheme for 3 years. By providing quality assurance with our energy rated products we have been able to promote the use of energy efficient products.

The 1000th Audit was conducted at Scar Top Joinery on the NSW cen-tral coast. Scar Top have been a member of the Window Energy Rat-ing Scheme since 2006. During the audit it was apparent that Scar Top Joinery has an understanding of WERS and its application to real world scenarios.

The WERS compliance auditing scheme is an essential part of the on-going work with members where we are able to highlight, investigate and address any queries that our members may have.

WERS 1000th Audit

Vince Ravese (Alspec), Clinton Salm (AWS), Nado Vukosa (AWS), John Mercieca (Capral), Simon Kordiak (Dyna-Fix Commercial), Ashok Kumar (Dyna-Fix Commercial), Michael Brookes (Evolution Window Systems), Stephen Watkins (G. James Glass & Aluminium), Barry Banks (G.James Glass & Aluminium), Brendon Pugh (Supaglass Industries), Warren Butts (Wideline), Matthew Mudde (Wideline), Andrew Sattler (Wideline)

Iain Brading (A & L Windows), Richard Alva (A&L Windows - SA), Peter Wallace (ArborCrest Aluminium Windows and Doors), Steven Rea (Johnson Home Improvements), Darin Fleay (Quality Aluminium), Nicholas Hodgson (Rema Windows), Ben Zappelli (Rema Windows), Brenton Harris (Riverland Glass), David Shaw (Riverland Glass), Ben Britton (Rogasch Windows), Paul Hage(Rogasch Windows), Gavin Lienert (Rogasch Windows), Jake Schiller (Rogasch Windows), Sheralyn Adams (Seaview Joinery), Darren Borrowdale (Seaview Joinery), Spiro Efstathiadis (South Pacific Aluminium Windows), Richard Tuckwell (South Pacific Aluminium Windows), Peter Buchheim (Statesman Aluminium Windows), Wayne Campbell (Statesman Aluminium Windows), Shaun Roberts (Statesman Aluminium Windows), Jack Shortridge (Statesman Aluminium Windows), Dianne Barry (York Glass), Siaw Lu (York Glass)


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AS1288 Training - Hobart, March

AS1288 Training - Melbourne, March

Peter Douglas (Architectural Windows), Greg Russell (Architectural Windows), Scott Keeling (AusFlet Glass and Aluminium), Philip Hume (Australian Hitech Windows), Duane Pitt (Australian Hitech Windows), Kirk Hughes (City Glass Tasmania), Tim (Pearce City Glass Tasmania), Marcus Turner (City Glass Tasmania), Rod Betts (Commercial Windows and Doors), Richard Czerniawski (Commercial Windows and Doors), Marcus Jacobson (Commercial Windows and Doors), Narelle Adams (Glass Supplies), James Haas (Glass Supplies), Andrew Lamprill (Glass Supplies), Chris Reinmuth (Glass Supplies), Tony Stephens (Glass Supplies), John Gofton (Kingborough Glazing), Glenn Cleaver (Nu Tech Glass), Colin Lush (Skills Institute), James Green (Southern Glass), Michael Hutchison (Southern Glass), Garry Kennedy (Southern Glass), Glyn Schooling-Waters (Southside Windows & Doors), Owen Chamberlain (Viridian), Ian Holland (Viridian), Brent Jones (Viridian)

Anthony D’Agostino (A&L Windows), Roger Tang (A&L Windows), Patrick Gavaghan (AGGA), Armando Baluyut (All Weather Windows), Craig Whitten (All Weather Windows), David McDonald (Australian Window Association), Chris Kean (AWS), Alex Gracievski (Bonds Windows & Doors), Dale Bradford (Bradford Glass & Aluminium), Lydia Armour-Naidoo (Canterbury Windows),James Manaras (Canterbury Windows), Ken O’Meara (Capral Aluminium - Campbelfield), Natalia Shilova (Eurotech Windows), Eugen Zhadan (Eurotech Windows), Nalin Guruge (Finadri Windows), Andrew Liebe (Premier Doors and Windows), Paul Lohan (Rylock Windows), Colin Mills (Thermosmart Windows), Cheyne Bennett (Trend Windows & Doors), Lauren Hickey (Trend Windows & Doors), Simon McColl-Jones (Trend Windows & Doors), David Newcombe (Trend Windows & Doors), Justin Rosenow (Trend Windows & Doors), Candice Sago (Trend Windows & Doors), Peter Garth (Valley Windows), Jason Reeves (Viewtech Glass), Brad Davidson (Warragul Glass & Glazing), Graham Smith (Warragul Glass & Glazing), Mitchell Thaw (Warragul Glass & Glazing)


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AWA WelcomesNew Manufacturer Members

M&C Aluminium & Cedar Windows & DoorsKingsgrove, NSW

Kimberley Glass ServiceBroome, WA

Hi-Tech WindowsSunshine West, VIC

Mount Glass & GlazingMount Gambier, SA

Cable Beach Glass & AluminiumBroome, WA

Karratha Glass ServiceKarratha, WA

New Supplier Members

Window Energy SolutionsBayswater, VIC

Swiss Building Products Pty LtdCoolbinia, QLD

Glaziers Hardware SuppliesArcherfield, QLD

New Service Members

Allstar PlasticsAshmore City, QLD

AWA Trade Day - Melbourne, MaySponsored by Doric Products

Michael Ketelaar (Canterbury Windows), Paul Snowden (Canterbury Windows), Lee Sapranidis (Capral), Martin Woll (Capral), Shaun McKenna (Capral), Peter Emmerson (Crimsafe Security Systems), David Collier (DLG Aluminium and Glazing), Tim Lay (Hi-Tech Windows) Andreas Keil (Inframe), Ray Atkinson (Lotus Folding Walls & Doors), Marty Belcher (Lotus Folding Walls & Doors), Allison Cadan (Lotus Folding Walls & Doors), Nick Diggens (Lotus Folding Walls & Doors), Taryn Gray (Lotus Folding Walls & Doors), Andrew Savage (Lotus Folding Walls & Doors), Alex van Gelderen (Lotus Folding Walls & Doors), Glenn Giacometti (Southern Star Windows)

Level 1 Training - Melbourne, MayWindow Training - Titane Windows - Launceston, March

Windows Introduction Course - Sydney, May

Suranga Perera (AFRC), Ian Blackett (Alspec), Aaron McDarra (Alspec), Loretta McPherson (Alspec), Justin Boustani (Bathurst Glass Service), Trent Guihot (Bathurst Glass Service), Dean Angeleski (Capral Aluminium), Albert Suryadi (Dyna-Fix Commercial), Sarah Kollat (Evolution Window Systems), Renee Tabone (Evolution Window Systems), Romile John (Safetyline Jalousie), Amanda Sharp (Safetyline Jalousie), Brian Moss (Select Window Installations), Brendon Pugh (Supaglass Industries), Dina Sahagun (Trend Windows & Doors), Michelle Hurley (Vision 3 Window Systems)

A Special Course was developed for Titane Windows covering key units out of Level 1 and Energy Training.

AFTI can tailor design courses to your company’s need.

Contact AFTI for more information, visit www.afti.edu.au or phone 02 9498 2768.

“This website will tell you all about the Technoform thermal break.

At Technoform, we produce two products for the window industry,both aimed at thermal efficiency.

1. A highly-engineered and patented polyamide plastic strip that is “stitched” into the frame of your aluminium joinery.

2. A highly efficient thermal strip used to separate the two panes of glass in an IGU.

Have a look at this website for all the technical support information and background you need. We’re sure it’ll answer all your questions, but if not, it’s easy to get in touch with us.”

Energysavers!A new direction in energy saving!

We think saving energy is so important we’ve written it for you in two languages, to show how it can work for you.

One is all “Techie” for those that need to know the details... and the other is all “friendly” so you can understand why you need it.

“This website is very consumer (home-owner) focussed.

Windows make up to one third of the exterior of a house. That’s a large area for energy loss – cold in winter and warmth in summer. And not to mention the condensation issues.

So if your customers are looking to save money by making their windows more efficient – have a look at this new website: www.rightwindows.com.au

Technoform is a world leader with over 40 years experience and over 120 million window systems in use all around the world.”

For more information from Technoform ANZ: Telephone: +61 3 909 90259 email: [email protected] www.technoform-anz.com www.rightwindows.com au

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