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Tuesday 24th Jan 2012 - BANG Architects Breakfast at the Beach
Topic: Domestic asbestos removal - a recent experience of identification, notification, removal, cost & dangers
Speakers: Open discussion led by Adam Pressley
Sponsor: None yet - submissions welcome
CPD: 1.0 Formal Points (Project Management)
Venue: OnShore Brasserie, 16 The Strand, Dee Why Beach - 7:30am - 9:00am
 
Tuesday 13th Dec 2011 - BANG Architects Presentation Evening
Topic: End of year drinks, nibbles and a slideshow of our members work & overseas travel
Speakers: Adam Pressley, Tom Simmat, & others welcome with open discussion
Sponsor: Offers considered
CPD: 2.0 Formal Points (Design)
Venue: Office of Hobbs Jamieson Architecture, Adam Hobbs - 6:00pm - 8:00pm approx. Suite 67a Wanganella Street Balgowlah NSW 2093 - Ph 02 9948 3807
 
Tuesday 15th Nov 2011 - BANG Architects Breakfast at the Beach
Topic: Update on LED lighting solutions - the benefits of LEDs, questions to ask when selecting LED fixtures, common myths and misconceptions about LED technology and what to consider when dimming LEDs.
Speakers: Open discussion led by Aaron Castles of Phillips / Dynalite
Sponsor: Phillips / Dynalite - Free breakfast (limit applies)
CPD: 1.0 Formal Points (Design)
Venue: OnShore Brasserie, 16 The Strand, Dee Why Beach - 7:30am - 9:00am
 
Tuesday 11th Oct 2011 - BANG Architects Breakfast at the Beach
Topic: Rainwater tank systems - over 500 different solutions
Speakers: Andrew from Waterplex with general discussion
Sponsor: Waterplex
CPD: 1.0 Formal Points (Documentation)
Venue: OnShore Brasserie, 16 The Strand, Dee Why Beach - 7:30am - 9:00am
 
Tuesday 20th Sep 2011 - BANG Architects Breakfast at the Beach
Topic: Local government practice network survey
Speakers: Tom Simmat with general discussion
CPD: 1.0 Formal Points (Practice Management)
Venue: OnShore Brasserie, 16 The Strand, Dee Why Beach - 7:30am - 9:00am
 
Tuesday 16th Aug 2011 - BANG Architects Breakfast at the Beach
Topic: Health impacts of Basix and Section J of the BCA
Speakers: Tom Simmat with general discussion
Sponsor: Andrew Batynski from ABN Lift Consultants - Vertical Transportation
CPD: 1.0 Formal Points (Documentation)
Venue: OnShore Brasserie, 16 The Strand, Dee Why Beach - 7:30am - 9:00am
 
Wednesday 27th July 2011 - BANG Drinks with TED
Topic: 'TED' stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design and began in 1984. TED brings together the worlds most fascinating thinkers and doers who are challenged to give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes or less.
Host: Adam Pressley presents 5 favourite TED talks for inspiration and general discussion
Sponsor: Taste Living in Brookvale - Rony Rizk 02 9459 0000, 0439 739 732
CPD: 2.0 Formal Points (Design)
Venue: Showroom of Taste Living,
553 Pittwater Road Brookvale NSW 2100 - 6pm for 6:30pm start till 8:30pm approx.
 
Tuesday 19th July 2011 - BANG Architects Breakfast at the Beach
Topic: ‘How to win a court case in the Land and Environment Court’ and will include a discussion on the recent changes to the LEC.
Speakers: Jacinta Reid from Wilshire Webb Staunton Beattie Lawyers with general discussion
Sponsor: TBA
CPD: 1.0 Formal Points (Practice Management)
Venue: OnShore Brasserie, 16 The Strand, Dee Why Beach - 7:30am - 9:00am
 
Tuesday 21st June 2011 - BANG Architects Breakfast at the Beach
Topic: Documentation for Builders
Speakers: Open discussion led by a local builder: TBA
Sponsor: TBA
CPD: 1.0 Formal Points (Documentation)
Venue: OnShore Brasserie, 16 The Strand, Dee Why Beach - 7:30am - 9:00am
 
Tuesday 17th May 2011 - BANG Architects Breakfast at the Beach
Topic: Marketing your practice - Tips sheet and discussion
Speakers: Adam Pressley & Tom Simmat with general discussion
Sponsor: TBA
CPD: 1.0 Formal Points (Practice Management)
Venue: OnShore Brasserie, 16 The Strand, Dee Why Beach - 7:30am - 9:00am
 
Tuesday 19th April 2011 - BANG Architects Breakfast at the Beach
Topic: Complying Development Code Changes
Speakers: Amy Sutherland a Planner from Boston Blyth Fleming & Trevor Dunbar a Certifier from Environet Consultancy, with general discussion
Sponsor: TBA
CPD: 1.0 Formal Points (Design)
Venue: OnShore Brasserie, 16 The Strand, Dee Why Beach - 7:30am - 9:00am
 
Tuesday 15th March 2011 - BANG Architects Breakfast at the Beach
Topic: Upper level additions - Practical material options
Speakers: Tim Hookins and Bill Handley - Add Style Home Additions with general discussion
Sponsor: Jeff Trevarthen - CSR Panel Systems
CPD: 1.0 Formal Points (Design)
Venue: OnShore Brasserie, 16 The Strand, Dee Why Beach - 7:30am - 9:00am
 
Tuesday 15th February 2011 - BANG Architects Breakfast at the Beach
Topic: Planning - Future directions for Pittwater.
Speakers: Matt Edmonds - Principal planner for Pittwater Council, with general discussion
Sponsor: Elmich Australia - Landscape Engineering Solutions
CPD: 1.0 Formal Points (Project Management)
Venue: OnShore Brasserie, 16 The Strand, Dee Why Beach - 7:30am - 9:00am
 
Tuesday 11th January 2011 - BANG Architects Breakfast at the Beach
Topic: Blast proof building design - applicable to public buildings, banks, small buildings on industrial sites such as oil refineries
Speakers: Tom Simmat with general discussion
CPD: 1.0 Formal Points (Design)
Venue: OnShore Brasserie, 16 The Strand, Dee Why Beach - 7:30am - 9:00am
 
Tuesday Evening 14th December - BANG Architects Presentation Evening
Topic: End of year drinks, nibbles and a slideshow of our members work and overseas travel.
Speakers: Adam Pressley, Tom Simmat, Adam Hobbs & others welcome with open discussion
CPD: 2.0 Formal Points (Design)
Venue: Office of Hobbs Jamieson Architecture, Adam Hobbs - 6:00pm - 8:00pm approx.
Suite 67a, Wanganella Street Balgowlah NSW 2093 - Ph 02 9948 3807
 
Tuesday 16th November - BANG Architects Breakfast at the Beach
Topic:Update on sustainable technologies such as photovoltaics, geo-thermal, hydro and other systems that help pass BASIX.
Speakers: Tracey Cools, director of Efficient Living - with general discussion
CPD: 1.0 Formal Point (Practice Management)
Venue: OnShore Brasserie, 16 The Strand, Dee Why Beach - 7:30am - 9:00am
 
Tuesday 19th October - BANG Architects Breakfast at the Beach
Topic:Update on latest state planning policy and implications, along with an update on the progress of draft LEP's for Manly, Warringah, & Pittwater Councils.
Speakers: Nigel White, director of Planning Directions - with discussion
CPD: 1.0 Formal Point (Practice Management)
Venue: OnShore Brasserie, 16 The Strand, Dee Why Beach - 7:30am - 9:00am
 
Tuesday 14th September - BANG Architects Breakfast at the Beach
Topic: Clear timber finishes in a salt laden environment. Problems that occur with Architects specifying clear timber finishes with presentation from a paint specialist.
Speakers: Tom Simmat with general discussion
CPD: 1.0 Formal Points (Project Management)
Venue: OnShore Brasserie, 16 The Strand, Dee Why Beach - 7:30am - 9:00am
 
Tuesday 17th August 2010 - BANG Architects Breakfast at the Beach
Topic: The Clover Home. Presentation of a recently assessed, 8 star project home and the concept behind the design.
Speakers: Adam Pressley with general discussion
CPD: 1.0 Formal Points (Design)
Venue: OnShore Brasserie, 16 The Strand, Dee Why Beach - 7:30am - 9:00am
 
Tuesday 13th July 2010 - BANG Architects Presentation Evening
Topic: Mid-year slideshow of our members work and overseas travel.
Speakers: Adam Pressley, Tom Simmat and others welcome with open discussion.
CPD: 2.0 Formal Points (Design)
Venue: All Australian Architecture office, Suite 206, 20 Dale Street Brookvale - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
 
Tuesday 15th June 2010 - BANG Architects Breakfast at the Beach
Topic: Designing in 3D. The benefits and implications of designing in 3D, and the different tools available.
Speakers: Adam Pressley with general discussion
CPD: 1.0 Formal Points (Practice Management)
Venue: OnShore Brasserie, 16 The Strand, Dee Why Beach - 7:30am - 9:00am
 
Tuesday 18th May 2010 - BANG Architects Breakfast at the Beach
Topic: Composite Roofing Structures Sponsored Breakfast - Presentation of roofing solutions + Risks to Architects involved in development without consent.
Speakers: Composite Roofing Structures + Tom Simmat with general discussion
CPD: 1.0 Formal Points (Documentation)
Venue: OnShore Brasserie, 16 The Strand, Dee Why Beach - 7:30am - 9:00am
 
Tuesday 13th April 2010 - BANG Architects Breakfast at the Beach
Topic: Tips on designing and marketing your website including search engine optimisation and web advertising options.
Speakers: Adam Pressley with general discussion & handout
CPD: 1.0 Formal Points (Practice Management)
Venue: OnShore Brasserie, 16 The Strand, Dee Why Beach - 7:30am - 9:00am
 
Tuesday 16th March 2010 - BANG Architects Breakfast at the Beach
Topic: Working with other Architects. Small practices combining to complete large projects. Electronic compatibility, sharing experience, bidding etc..
Speakers: Tom Simmat with general discussion
CPD: 1.0 Formal Points (Practice Management)
Venue: OnShore Brasserie, 16 The Strand, Dee Why Beach - 7:30am - 9:00am
 
Tuesday 16th February 2010 - BANG Architects Breakfast at the Beach
Topic: Innovative new home and renovation costing program developed for architects.
Speakers: Adam Pressley with general discussion & feedback requested
CPD: 1.0 Formal Points (Project Management)
Venue: OnShore Brasserie, 16 The Strand, Dee Why Beach - 7:30am - 9:00am
 
Wednesday 9th December 2009 - BANG XMAS Party
Topic: A slideshow of members work with open discussion
Speakers: Adam Hobbs, Adam Pressley, Tom Simmat, James de Soyres, Tim Hookins, Darren Tye
CPD: 2.0 Formal Points (Design)
Venue: Office of Hobbs Jamieson Architecture, Suite 67a, Wanganella Street Balgowlah NSW 2093 - 02 9948 3807 (Adam Hobbs) - 6:00pm - 8:30pm
 
Tuesday 17th November 2009 - BANG Architects Breakfast at the Beach
Topic: Waterproofing of buildings, tips, pitfalls and best practice discussion.
Speakers: Adam Pressley
CPD: 1.0 Formal Points (Documentation)
Venue: OnShore Brasserie, 16 The Strand, Dee Why Beach - 7:30am - 9:00am
 
Tuesday 20th October 2009 - Architects Breakfast at the Beach
Topic: Design review of an 8 star energy efficient home, designed by Adam Pressley & rated in Bers Pro by Efficient Living.
Speakers: Adam Pressley
CPD: 1.0 Formal Points (Design)
Venue: OnShore Brasserie, 16 The Strand, Dee Why Beach - 7:30am - 9:00am
 
Tuesday 22nd September 2009 - BANG Architects Breakfast at the Beach
Topic: The Smarter Small Home - photos, materials and discussion following my trip to a hanger in Brisbane.
Speakers: Adam Pressley
CPD: 1.0 Formal Points (Design)
Venue: OnShore Brasserie, 16 The Strand, Dee Why Beach - 7:30am - 9:00am
 
Tuesday 18th August 2009 - BANG Architects Breakfast at the Beach
Topic: Architects at Risk - Construction in non compliance with the Development Consent is a Criminal Offence - a Case Study.
Speakers: Tom Simmat
CPD: 1.0 Formal Points (Practice Management)
Venue: OnShore Brasserie, 16 The Strand, Dee Why Beach - 7:30am - 9:00am
 
Tuesday 21st July 2009 - BANG Architects Breakfast at the Beach
Topic: Building inspections and Architects Liability.
Speakers: Tom Simmat & Adam Pressley with General discussion
CPD: 1.0 Formal Points (Project Management)
Venue: OnShore Brasserie, 16 The Strand, Dee Why Beach - 7:30am - 9:00am
 
Tuesday 16th June 2009 - BANG Architects Breakfast at the Beach
Topic: Appropriate Documentation - Do builders price higher on buildings that are over documented?
Speakers: Tom Simmat & Adam Pressley with General discussion
CPD: 1.0 Formal Points (Documentation)
Venue: OnShore Brasserie, 16 The Strand, Dee Why Beach - 7:30am - 9:00am
 
Tuesday 19th May 2009 - BANG Architects Breakfast at the Beach
Topic: Tendering practices, tips & pitfalls
Speakers: Adam Pressley with general discussion
CPD: 1.0 Formal Points (Documentation)
Venue: OnShore Brasserie, 16 The Strand, Dee Why Beach - 7:30am - 9:00am
 
Tuesday 21st April 2009 - BANG Architects Breakfast at the Beach
Topic: Design for safe construction and maintenance of buildings:Architects can be liable and we have to keep that in mind & there are some classic examples of unsafe design.
Speakers: Tom Simmat with general discussion
CPD: 1.0 Formal Points (Design)
Venue: OnShore Brasserie, 16 The Strand, Dee Why Beach - 7:30am - 9:00am