Welcome to our Bi-Monthly General Public Newsletter
From the Team...
What a month, with 623 new members coming online. This has been our biggest month by far and BIO now has over 2300 members available for you to connect with.
The last few weeks have seen a slow down in some of our more prominent markets and general feedback is that most members are very thankful for the BER and Social Housing project initiatives. These projects are currently bridging the gap in a time that would have seen al ot of financial pressure placed on many organisations.
The good news is that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Many of our members are reporting multiple projects in the final stages of approval and we look foward to seeing those filter through.
Building Industry Online are very excited to announce our partnering with the North Queensland Toyota Cowboys Adopt-A-School program. Supporting the CathedralJuniorSchool [Townsville] and upcoming front rower, JamesTamou. The objective of the program is to give schools in the local community an opportunity to utilise their 'adopted' Cowboy as a role model fortheir students. The programs allows for the Toyota Cowboys to get involved in curriculum activites, sporting clinics, presentation nights, school assemblies and a variety of other school community activities. Jimmy in May signed a 3 year contract with the NQ Toyota Cowboys, we are looking forward to watching his form develop.
This month we introduce two of our new members who have some excellent products and services on offer as well as keep you in the loop of some interesting, up and coming events.
Do you have a project that needs doing at home? Why not register it with us for FREE!. With access to over 2000 members we are well positioned to help you find the right contractors to assist. Click here to register now!.
Please enjoy this month’s issue and if you have any suggestions on topics you would like discussed or investigated please send them through to info@buildingindustryonline.com.au .
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Until next month.
From the "BIO Team".
Looking for a Builder or Tradesman?
Tired of trying to find a Builder or Sub-Contractor to quote your work? Building Industry Online allows General Public members the ability to contact the Builders / Trades all in one easy process. So no more, flicking through the yellow pages, scribbling down names when you drive past a job site. Keep reading for more information....
When building or renovating your home, there are many things to consider, such as finding financial support, registered builders, insurance, contracts and safety codes.
BIO's ensures that their members are qualified and/or registered before promoting them on their website. BIO members are dedicated to their trade and are kept up to date on industry developments and changes to legislation through the BIO Member Newsletter.
BIO now offers a FREE service to the public to help them find qualified trades, suppliers or consultants through the BIO General Public Jobs Board.
No more ringing trades person after trades person, trying to find someone interested in doing the work, all you need to do is list your job on the General Public Jobs Board. To ensure you provide as much information as possible you have a free document upload. Upload your full set of working drawings, site photo's and more. BIO members will contact you after they have had a chance to fully review your project requirements and documents.
Now in its second year, the lead up to the Townsville 400 V8 Supercar event will feature two days of fun and excitement for all.
Thursday 8 July
Welcome to Townsville at Riverway, Village Boulevard - Thuringowa. This is the night Townsville welcomes the drivers to the city and will feature a huge array of entertainment for all ages.
Drivers Signing sessions V8 Supercar Driver Signing Autographs Sessions will allow the public to get autographs from not only the V8 drivers but the Fujitsu class drivers as well.
Sessions start at 4pm. Please see program for full details.
Showtime FMXmotocross freestyle Leading motocross riders will amaze the crowd with their daring tricks and jumps on the Riverway Oval from 6pm.
Ross River Rampage wakeboard The best amateur and professional wake boarders will compete in the top Swimming Lagoons at Riverway from 6:30pm. This winch driven spectacle under lights is a highlight each year and will excite like no other.
Main Stage Action Joe Camilleri Australian rock royalty, the Black Sorrows will headline the entertainment for this year joining the cream of the crop of local performers. Please see program for full details.
Show and ShineShow and Shine Townsville's leading car clubs will be on full display all for free on the Riverway Oval.
V8 Ute Series V8 Ute See the full line up of the V8 utes on display from 5pm on the Riverway Oval.
Welcome to Townsville - Riverway Markets In the Village Green, over 50 markets stalls featuring hand made craft and arts, local produce and souvenirs. The markets open at 4pm and will close at 9pm.
Multicultural Food Court Market Food The best in multicultural cuisine under the stars at Riverway with full seating and a perfect view of the stage.
Friday 9 July
McDonald's Dance Expo on the Strand Located on the beach adjacent Strand Park and the Queensland Country Credit Union Strand Night Markets will be the McDonald's Dance Expo. This unique location will see North Queensland's best Dance troupes and schools perform from 5pm to 9pm all for free. The stage will come to life under high technology lighting and audio production. Seeing all styles of dance from hip hop to classical ballet, a must see event for the whole family. Queensland Country Credit Union Strand Night Markets
From 5pm till 9pm in Strand Park there will be in excess of 140 stall holders with products and produce for all tastes ad budgets. This is Townsville's premier night market and the location on the beach at The Strand makes it one of the most beautiful market locations in Australia. There is also food stalls to satisfy the hunger and the McDonald's Dance Expo on the beach featuring the best dance troupes and schools from the Townsville region.
Sunday July 11
Queensland Country Credit Union Cotters Markets 8am - 1pm, Flinders Mall
Flinders Mall is currently under going its biggest redevelopment in 30 years, but the Cotters Markets will be on. With over 150 market stalls focusing on home made arts and crafts, locally grown produce and quality gift lines, this is Townsville?s award winning markets and is in its 30th year.
Looking for Group Accomodation for the Townsville V8's?
The redevelopment of Flinders Street is progressing as planned. Works in the main section under construction, from Denham Street to Stokes Street, is coming to a milestone with the actual road building starting in mid-May.
Construction fencing has started appearing in the section between Stanley Street and Stokes Street, to isolate demolition work. For example, a fountain and some picnic tables have been demolished and more street furniture will disappear shortly.
It is expected that Flinders Street’s redevelopment will be completed by November 2010, in time for the Christmas trading period, with minor cosmetic works remaining in isolated areas. Work on the upper and lower sections of Stokes Street will be completed in the New Year 2011.
To liven up the street, the construction fence is displaying children’s artworks created during the Perc Tucker Regional Gallery’s Play Lunch exhibit, currently on show. And local artist, Janne Bogomiakova, is painting a 4m x 7m tropical jungle mural next to the Flinders Street Information Centre, what used to be the entrance to Dimmey’s Arcade.
In the mean time, businesses continue to trade. Did you know there was 213 traders in the CBD, including 34 eateries, 31 fashion boutiques, 24 specialty stores, 17 hair, health and beauty places, 8 places for arts and culture, 6 home and giftware shops, 5 jewellers, etc.
With street parking available, come and experience the changes in the CBD.
News, Events & General Information....
aLL ThaT JaZZ! 2010 Townsville Business Achievement Awards
"Business Person of the Year" & "Corporate Employee of the Year"
presented by the Townsville Young Chamber of Commerce
Friday 11th June, 2010 : 7pm
Museum of Tropical Nth Qld, Flinders St
$110 [inc gst] includes: 3 course meal, beer, wine and soft drinks Entertainment: jazz, rock & blues band - Lost@Last RSVP: 07 4771 2729 or commerce@townsvillechamber.com.au
Building Industry Online - Event Sponsor
For Lease...New Commercial Warehouse w Mezzanine Offices - Location Garbutt
Stylish warehouse units seeking interest from potential tenants looking to upgrade from their current location. The modern complex features multiple tenancies ranging from 235 m2 to 708 m2 and could even be leased as a whole with up to 1513 m2. The owner will happily alter tenancy divisions to suit specific requirements.
The units have been constructed with concrete tilt panels which boast and mezzanine offices and undercover parking. The developer will happily include fit out incentives which will be designed to suit your business activities.
BIO Industry Members Networking & Information Function
Townsville Region
Members & Guests are invited to join us at Tec-NQ [Discovery Drive, Douglas] for a tour of the facilities and to receive additional information from CCIQ regarding the Modern Awards & Fair Work Legislation, know your obligations... Wed 23rd June - 4:30 - 6:30pm
Force pride ourselves on having the ability to supply what you want precisely when you want it. Our entire fleet of access equipment is controlled by computer to enable us to match supply with demand quickly and cost-effectively. Whatever you're after; one call and we'll deliver it on time and on budget; serviced prior to delivery to the highest Australian Standards.
Specialising in the hiring of access equipment including:
Scissor lifts
Trailer Mounted Boom lifts
Compressors
Lighting Towers
Mobile Scaffolding and Mini Diggers
Plus we offer special packages for long term and multiple hire contracts and we guarantee truly personal attention right round the clock, 365 days a year.
Area Managers Townsville, Mt Isa, Cairns & Far North QLD:
Stuart Cantoni: 0447 470 028 & Michael James: 0425 333 537
Talus Building Solutions Pty Ltd is an estimating and building consultancy company specialising in assisting builders, contractors and owner builders in pricing and managing their projects.
A summary of services we can provide include:
Advice on cost, project feasibility and design
A full estimating service including; full project, individual supply& trade take-offs for both domestic and commercial construction, tender preparation & purchase order generation.
Contract management including; contracts, claims, variations, dispute resolution, cost control
Implementation of estimating and total management systems into bothsmall & large construction based businesses
Contact : Tony Smith on 07 47240037or email talus12@bigpond.net.au to see how we can help you.
SAFEHOME : A Free Service for Tenants and Property Owners
A fire can have devastating consequences to lives, families, personal property and dwellings.
Do you know what practical steps you can take to reduce the risk of a fire in your house or unit? Do Property Owners know their fire risks? Do your tenants know fire-safety behaviour to minimise the risk of a fire?
The Queensland Government, through the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS), offers a free Safehome visit. Safehome is the QFRS flagship community relations program, which is sponsored by NRMA Insurance, to help owners and tenants save property and lives.
When invited by the resident of the home or unit (owner occupier or tenant), firefighters will conduct a fire and safety audit. Once the hazards are identified, the occupier can take steps to reduce or eliminate the risks.
As part of the service, QFRS firefighters will advise on fire safety and other safety issues including:
The optimal positioning and installation of smoke alarms;
Maintaining smoke alarms to make sure that they work when needed;
Avoiding kitchen fires, which are the main source of home and unit fires in Queensland;
Safe storage of chemicals;
Using power boards and electrical appliances safely; and
Reducing the fire load in, under and around dwellings.
In addition, during the visit firefighters will provide clients with a free Safehome kit which includes a safety checklist, manual for drawing up a fire escape plan, and information about first aid and natural hazards such as storms, lightning and cyclones.
If you in an area serviced by volunteer rural firefighters, the Safehome visit will be conducted in a different way. A firefighter will not visit the home or unit but a Safehome Kit, including a safety checklist, will be posted together with a Bushfire Preparedness Kit and a letter providing information about the nearest fire station.
Only the person living in the dwelling can request a Safehome visit. If the house or unit is tenanted, the tenant must request the Safehome visit.
To request a booking, phone 1300 369 003 or go online to www.fire.qld.gov.au and search Safehome.
Source : REIQ Journal (April 2010)
Electrical Contractor Course
Install, inspect and test electrical equipment in accordance with Government legislative requirements.
If the answer is YESyou should attend one of BSA's FREE
SmartBuilding and Renovating Presentations
Thepresentation will guide you through the building and renovating process andincludes information on choosing a contractor, contracts for the work to bedone and how to go about financing your project.
Comments from those that have already attended the seminar include: "The seminar told me just what I wanted to know", "The seminarsare an excellent idea", "It was very worthwhile".
RSVP: If you wouldlike to come along to one of the seminars please send your response to bsaseminars@bsa.qld.gov.au
Owner Builder Permit
Barrier Reef Institute of TAFE provides ongoing self paced courses for those wishing to obtain an Owner Builder Permit. The best thing is that there are no onsite classes and you can start the course at anytime.... Easily fit it in at a time that is most convenient for you!
The course requires the student to; describe the preliminary actions and responsibilities involved in an owner builder project; plan and control finances and control and monitor project progress including estimating, budgeting and project scheduling; describe the legal obligations of an owner builder; plan off-site administration of a project; and plan on-site administration of a project.
Once you've finished, Building Industry Online can get you in touch with the appropriate, trades, contractors and suppliers in your local regions.
TIPS FOR SURVIVING A RENOVATION....
You’ve bought a renovation property, worked out your budget and timeframe, and you’re ready for action. There are two possible conclusions to the venture: it could prove a fun challenge, or an unmitigated nightmare.
To prevent the nightmare, remember the following:
Unless you have a very good relationship with yourself, your partner, family, dog, cat, and rabbit; you don’t mind mess; and you have the mental strength of a giant, don’t live in a renovation while you do it.
If you’re harvesting fruit with your own labour, make it fun.
Play to your strengths. Ask yourself, ‘Will it pay me more to do it myself, or hire someone who could do the work quicker?’ Recognise what you’re good at – perhaps finding things cheap; or talking a property up to a valuer – and get someone else to do the rest.
Startup by drawing up a wish list. Then go through it with your budget in hand and cross off everything you can’t afford.
Remember sod’s law: sometimes things just go wrong. More often, things go wrong in older properties. The bigger the property; the bigger the problem.
Determine precisely how much you have to spend to add a decent amount of value. If youspend $20,000 but increase value by only $10, 000, you’ve not achieved anything.
Source: Real Estate Dynamics
General Public Member Benefits....
Bank of Queensland
No application fee on your home load! Save 0.7%p.a. variable, no monthly fee ad a host of other discounts to help you pay off your home sooner. BIO Member Finance Deal.
TP Human Captial - 10% off all of your Training needs.
With courses in Computer Skills, Accounting, Supervisory Skills, Project Management Skills and much more. Click here to find out more.
TP human capital is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO No: 30964) and delivers Nationally Accredited Training in Business Administration, Human Resources, Business Management and Project Management.
You can visit www.ntis.gov.au to review our Scope of Registration.
Did you know that TP human capital have funding available to conduct Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) This means if you apply for RPL through TP human capital you may receive a Nationally Accredited Qualification, want to know more…
If you are renovating or just have an eye for a bargain, check out the BIO Buy & Sell Classifieds. There are currently listed some great flooring items, timber beams as well other landscaping products, whitegoods & so much more.
NEW Listings: Backhoe, Kwila Decking, Pool Fencing, Coconut Timber Decking, Washing Machine and more...
Jobs Classifieds
If you have positions vacant, make the most of targeting those in the industry. Listing your jobs is FREE for registered BIO members! New jobs have been listed this month....
If you meet the following requirements, would love to hear from you:
Eligible to work in Australia
Able for Stair climbing and lifting involved
Great attitude towards safety
Reliable, punctual and hardworking
Come work for a well known Australia wide hospitality leader and become a part of all the action we have to offer. Click here for more information Project Administrator - Estimator
SAW Formwork provides concrete construction to the civil, commercial and mining sector. SAW specialises in concrete laser screed technology and manufacturing concrete products at the SAW Precast Facility.
The successful applicant must be experience at managing construction documents and demonstrated experience/ability in participating in the tender process.
Step 3 → Fill out your scope of works and attached your project documentation.
Step 4 → Your project will be live within 24 hours.
The BIO Team will administer your project and link you to your requested Consultants, Tradies, Builders and Suppliers.
Step 5 → You will receive an email notification with the contact details of all BIO members interested in your project. You can wait for them to contact you or you can contact them.
To assist you with your project administration, BIO will provide you will a full "ON Project" report. This report will list the full contact information of interested members, for your project.
In addition, you will also receive notification of all BIO members who are not interested in your project. (Another way BIO works for you and saves you time)
Step 6 → Receive your quotes.
Step 7→ Once you are happy with the level of response call your BIO Team and we will remove your project. You will no longer receive calls or emails from interested members.
( BIO Trade Contractors, Consultant and Builders Members must be registered and licensed to be accepted as members of Building Industry Online.)
Use our free search tool to quickly find available Trade contractors in your location.
Enter the search criteria as well as the dates you require assistance. Hit submit and an available list of trades, consultants or builders will display. Click here for full instructions.
As a member of the general public with very little knowledge of the local building industry, BIO provided me with a very simple interface to broadcast out to interested builders my home extension project. I did not need to search the phonebook and ring around many builders to finally find a few who might be interested. Very importantly, BIO operating within the building industry increased my confidence of finding reputable builders" John Murray, General Public Member November, 2009
Testimonial
The General Public Jobs Board is an excellent service. I was extremely impressed by the response I received, as well as the quality of the response!. BIO members were very interested in helping me with my project. I would definitely recommend this service. Tom Flood, General Public Member 19 November, 2009
Testimonial
"The BIO General Public Jobs Board is fantastic!. I wish I had known about this service months ago. Response was immediate. It really simplified the process for me. I would highly recommend it and use the service again." David Lowe, General Public Member November, 2009
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