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Building Design Queensland BDQ is the peak body representing building design industry professionals in Queensland. BDQ - A Family by Design...

We believe that the building design industry is fundamental in shaping Queensland’s built environment.

Scan Built 3D | Transforming Spaces into Digital Realities.With a background in Building Design, we’ve spent years deali...
16/06/2026

Scan Built 3D | Transforming Spaces into Digital Realities.

With a background in Building Design, we’ve spent years dealing with the limitations of traditional site measurement, tape measures, rough sketches, and constant return visits to verify small but important details. Scan Built 3D was created to remove that uncertainty.

Through advanced LiDAR scanning, we capture every building as a digital twin: a precise cloud of 3D points, each digitally coloured using high-resolution photography. The result looks like a detailed photograph, yet every single “dot” is a true coordinate you can measure directly inside ArchiCAD, Revit or AutoCAD. It gives designers the confidence of knowing exactly what exists before they draw a single line.

We pair this with an interactive photographic tour for visual clarity, while the point cloud provides hard accuracy. This combination eliminates guesswork, removes the need for hand-measuring, and dramatically reduces time on site.

Collaboration has also become easier. Clients and consultants can join a Zoom session, walk through the virtual model, take measurements live, and resolve issues instantly, all without leaving their desk.

And for those new to point clouds, Scan Built 3D is always happy to guide users through viewing, measuring and modelling within their preferred software. Contact us to transform your next space into a digital reality.

Learn More: https://www.scanbuilt3d.com/

Thank You to Everyone Who Entered the 2026 Regional Design Awards!Entries are now closed and we are absolutely thrilled ...
15/06/2026

Thank You to Everyone Who Entered the 2026 Regional Design Awards!

Entries are now closed and we are absolutely thrilled with the response from our members across Queensland.

To everyone who took the time to put together a submission - thank you. We know how much effort goes into documenting and presenting your work, and we truly appreciate your commitment to celebrating Building Design in Queensland.
Entries are currently in the process of being vetted, and judging will commence this week.

From there, we look forward to announcing finalists and celebrating the incredible work being done across our regions at this year's Regional Design Awards events.
If you haven't already secured your tickets to your regional night, now is the time - we'd love to see a big crowd there to celebrate with you!

Mackay Whitsundays & Central QLD | 31 July | The Dispensary | Mackay |https://events.humanitix.com/2026-bdq-mackay-and-central-qld-regional-design-awards
South West QLD | 6 August | Fitzy’s | Toowoomba | https://events.humanitix.com/2026-bdq-south-west-regional-design-awards
Brisbane | 7 August | Heritage Room at Cloudland | Fortitude Valley | https://events.humanitix.com/2026-bdq-brisbane-regional-design-awards
Gold Coast | 13 August | Creekside Room, Waterside | Currumbin RSL | https://events.humanitix.com/2026-bdq-gold-coast-regional-design-awards
Sunshine Coast & Wide Bay | 14 August | Tank Riviera | Mooloolaba | https://events.humanitix.com/2026-bdq-sunshine-coast-and-wide-bay-regional-design-awards

Good luck to all our entrants - we can't wait to see the results and celebrate with you all!

Are you an experienced Interior Designer looking for your next opportunity? Michael and Ruysch Building Design is on the...
10/06/2026

Are you an experienced Interior Designer looking for your next opportunity? Michael and Ruysch Building Design is on the hunt for a talented designer to join their team!

What they're looking for:

- Tertiary qualification in Interior Design or Interior Architecture (or equivalent)
- Proven experience in residential interior design with a strong portfolio across a range of project types
- Minimum 4-5 years of demonstrated residential interior design experience
- Proficiency in Revit with the ability to produce documentation to a high standard and champion its use within the studio
- Strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) for presentations and documentation

To apply, send your resume to [email protected]

08/06/2026

Explore the 8 modern home styles from the James Hardie Modern Homes Forecast 2026.

Be inspired by 8 popular, enduring and emerging modern home
styles reimagined for 2026. Each refined to reflect the changing
expectations of Australian homeowners. From the playful optimism of Mid
Century Modern to the restorative calm of Japandi, the Looks offer a
blueprint for homes that are culturally attuned and designed to support
contemporary living.

Explore Now: https://www.jameshardie.com.au/modern-homes-forecast/2026


Lysaght Australia | Box Modern Look Book.Clean lines, flat roofs and steel-forward finishes — the Box Modern aesthetic i...
06/06/2026

Lysaght Australia | Box Modern Look Book.

Clean lines, flat roofs and steel-forward finishes — the Box Modern aesthetic is one of the most sought-after styles in contemporary residential design right now, and Lysaght has put together a fantastic free resource to help Building Designers bring it to life.

The Lysaght Box Modern Home Style Look Book explores the key design principles behind this bold, refined style — a practical guide whether you're working on a new build or specifying for a future project.

Download your FREE copy: https://cdn.dcs.lysaght.com/download/lysaght-box-modern-style-design-look-book?utm_source=organicFacebook&utm_medium=static&utm_campaign=

Resene | Transform Your Entryway.The entryway is the first thing you see when you walk through the door — and the first ...
05/06/2026

Resene | Transform Your Entryway.

The entryway is the first thing you see when you walk through the door — and the first impression your home makes on guests. Yet it's often one of the most overlooked spaces when it comes to thoughtful design.

Resene has put together a great resource covering smart storage solutions and the latest colour trends to help create entryways that are as functional as they are beautiful — a useful reference for Building Designers and a great conversation starter with clients during the early stages of a project.

Learn More: https://www.habitatbyresene.co.nz/tips/entryway-storage-and-design-ideas-for-at-home?

FINAL CALL - 3 Days to Enter!Stop what you're doing.If you have an unfinished entry sitting in your dashboard - this is ...
04/06/2026

FINAL CALL - 3 Days to Enter!
Stop what you're doing.

If you have an unfinished entry sitting in your dashboard - this is your sign to finish it. Right now. Today.

Sunday 7 June is coming fast and we would hate for your work to miss out simply because life got in the way. You've done the hard part - the project is done. Now tell us about it.

We've sent the reminders. We've extended the deadline. We've done everything we can to give you every opportunity to get your work in front of the judges.

Now it's over to you.

Three days. No more extensions. No more reminders after this.

👉 https://bdq.awardsplatform.com

ENTRIES CLOSE: SUNDAY 7 JUNE

Public Seminar | Designing the Home You Actually Want.What if the biggest thing holding back your clients' homes isn't t...
04/06/2026

Public Seminar | Designing the Home You Actually Want.

What if the biggest thing holding back your clients' homes isn't the budget - it's the assumptions?

BDQ is pleased to present an upcoming public seminar with Queensland Building Designer and Tempus Design Studio founder Tamica Lewis, exploring one of the most valuable conversations a Building Designer can have with a client: what does this household actually need, and what are they simply including out of habit?

As construction costs continue to rise, the case for rethinking the standard floor plan has never been stronger. The double garage, the formal living room, the fourth bedroom - features included not because anyone asked for them, but because they're expected. Tamica's session challenges those assumptions head on and gives designers practical tools to help clients make better, more deliberate decisions from the very start of a project.

What attendees will take away:

- How to identify which spaces and features genuinely improve daily life and which are simply inherited from convention
- Why designing away from standard floor plans leads to better, more personal outcomes
- How to reduce unnecessary floor area and design for multiple purposes without sacrificing liveability

Tamica brings both hands-on Building Design expertise and deep industry knowledge to this session - as a former President of BDQ, she understands the industry from every angle.

This is a session worth sharing with your clients, family and friends too. If they've ever looked at a standard floor plan and thought "this doesn't feel like us" - this is exactly where to start.

Join us at The Build and Design Centre at 11am on Saturday 13 June for this FREE seminar. Register here: https://buildanddesigncentre.com.au/seminar/design-with-purpose/

01/06/2026

Some partnerships are just built to last.

For over 35 years, James Hardie and Queensland's Building Designers have shared something special - a genuine, enduring relationship built on trust, respect and a shared commitment to great design outcomes.

We are proud to announce that James Hardie has recommitted as BDQ's Major Partner, continuing a relationship that has spanned more than three decades. That kind of loyalty doesn't happen by accident - it happens when two organisations truly value what the other brings to the table.

Our CEO Wayne Owens sat down with Jared Wild, James Hardie State Sales Manager, to talk about what this partnership means and what's ahead for Building Design in Queensland in 2026. It's a conversation worth watching.

At BDQ, we believe that relationships are everything - with our members, our partners, and the communities we design for. James Hardie embodies that belief, and we are incredibly grateful for their continued support.

Here's to the next chapter!

10 Days Left - Don't Let Your Work Miss Out!The clock is ticking, and we don't want you to miss your chance to be recogn...
28/05/2026

10 Days Left - Don't Let Your Work Miss Out!

The clock is ticking, and we don't want you to miss your chance to be recognised at this year's Regional Design Awards!

With just 10 days left until entries close on Sunday 7 June, now is the time to log back in, put the finishing touches on your submission, and hit that submit button. We know life gets busy, but your work deserves to be celebrated - and this is your moment.

We've already seen some incredible entries come through, and we can't wait to see more. Whether you're polishing up a project you're particularly proud of or finally getting that half-finished entry across the line, please don't let this deadline slip by.

A reminder of what's at stake - Regional Design Award winners automatically become finalists in the Queensland Design Awards State Gala Night on Saturday 24 October at Voco Brisbane City Centre. Entering your regional event is just the beginning of the journey.

Entries close: Sunday 7 June

Enter Today: https://bdq.awardsplatform.com/

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