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A CLEARER VIEW MARCH 2010 One Person Can Make A Difference Residential sustainability at its best AFTI: An Introduction Introducing the The Australian Fenestration Training Institute

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FEATURES REGULARS YOUR BUSINESS AWA Board 2010 5 From The Chairman 4 OH&S 12 AWA Move to Ridge St 9 The Market - Housing 16 HR 14 AFTI: An Introduction 10 News 24 Legal 15 Dowell: Michael Spencer 20 AWA Directory 32 Adelaide Zoo 22

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March 2010 www.awa.org.au 3 FROM THE CHAIRMAN

ebruary marked the end of my dows and doors, is almost finalised year as Chairman of the Aus- and will be released very shortly. Duncan Ftralian Window Association and boy, has it been a year of change. Another interesting project, has been the BPIC Life Cycle Inventory Project Fraser, It started off with the Global Finan- for the building and construction sec- cial Crisis hitting our housing industry tor. We wait with interest to see the very hard, although our recovery outcomes of this important project. AWA has been far more rapid than other developed countries such as the Our formalised collaboration with the USA. However, in addition to the HIA, in assessing the effect energy impact of the GFC on our housing on windows and glazing, within the Chairman industry and its effect on our mem- regulatory impact statements, for bers, there were many policy and the move to 6 star energy rating has legislative changes that we have been a very pleasing development. had to contend with. I believe, that collaboration and We were all appalled by the devas- involvement of the AWA on all mat- tation caused by the Victorian Bush- ters related to our industry is vital to fires just over a year ago. Nobody ensure the best possible outcome. could have imagined the extent Only by being involved and taking of destruction and loss of life. This part are we able to influence the led to the fast tracking of the new outcomes. Possibly not always our Bushfire Code and has required our most preferred outcome, but most members to reassess suitability of certainly the best possible. product offer and source improved fire resistant seals within a relatively Tracey Gramlick has shown genuine short timeframe. leadership in this regard, with resulting in the recognition of the AWA The drive for a reduction in green- by the regulators as being a peak house gas emissions resulted in the industry association offering advice Council of Australian Governments and support in the development of (COAG) announcing in April last relevant regulations. year, that from May 2010, mandatory 6 star housing would be intro- Another exciting development has duced on new buildings and major been the establishment of AFTI (Aus- renovations. On 22 January 2010 it tralian Fenestration Training Institute) was announced that new provisions as an RTO; AFTI will provdie a recog- for greenhouse pollution reduction nised career development pathway would be included in the national for our members and CPD (Con- Building Code of Australia (BCA) for tinued Professional Development) 2010, with mandatory compliance training for our industry stakeholders. I from May 2011. urge our members to make good use of this opportunity. This decision has had huge implica- tions for both the housing industry Membership has continued to grow and the window manufacturing in 2009 with 43 additional AWA industry, and I trust that all of our members and just over 50 new WERS members have been heeding the Memberships. warnings and preparing their businesses for the challenges that lie I would like to thank the board ahead. Clearly the largest impact members for their support, and their will be in those heating climates personal time that they have given such as Victoria and Canberra but the association. More importantly, I ultimately, all areas will be impacted am sure you will all join me in thank- as the bar continues to be raised in ing Tracey and her team for all their the future. efforts this past year – It has not been easy and they have excelled in The final report of the Sustainable meeting the many challenges of this Window Alliance (SWA), collabora- past year. tion between AWA, AGGA and Sustainability Victoria to develop an industry-wide strategy to deliver more sustainable residential buildings through energy-efficient win-

4 Australian Window Association March 2010 AWA BOARD

AWA Board of Directors 2010

Duncan Fraser Garry Thomson Alan Simmonds Tracey Gramlick Dowell Windows Seaview Joinery Capral Limited AWA Chairman Vice Chairman Treasurer Secretary

Lewis Saragossi Colin Forster Carl Costabile Michael Friend G. James Australia Trend Windows & Doors Euroaluminium Australia Affinity Windows

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workplace. David Elser reviews for two Chinese Pandas. Editor’s Note staff recruitment and provides tips elcome to the March issue that ensure that you company Make sure you read up on Wand first edition of 2010. recruits the right person for the right the latest products, industry The AWA would like to take job. John Greenhalgh discusses developments and AWA what this opportunity to thank our the consequences of knowingly is happening at the AWA in the advertisers and contributors for supplying non-compliance News and AWA Directory. In their support. In this edition, we products. With Australia ’s particular, we bid farewell and welcome the recently elected economic recovery, Harley good luck to Mike Palin, who AWA Board of Directors 2010. Dale provides insights into how has moved from his position and With the New Year, come many Australia’s escape from recession has joined the Trend Windows & changes and including new faces is benefitting the housing industry. Doors team. to the Board, a new AWA office and the introduction of AWA Dowell Windows’, Michael The AWA team hopes you enjoy Registered Training Organisation, Spencer, welcomes us into his the first edition for 2010 and Australian Fenestration Training home and shows us how with the again would like to thank all our Institute (AFTI). simples changes at home, one advertisers and contributors. person can make a difference in Keep an eye out for Chris Jones’ the world sustainability. We have Vern Nicolas, article, he provides top ten a sneak peek at Adelaide’s Zoo AWA Marketing Officer OH&S tips that will benefit your Panda enclosure that is now home

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Last year, the Australian Window n the 19th December, 2009, Association relocated its office to the Australian Window a more spacious and member- OAssociation relocated office. friendly office. Here’s a peek at Staying within the Gordon suburb, the new premises offer a larger office the new Ridge Street office . space and more onsite parking.

Located on Ridge Street, Gordon, the new office provides space for the continually growing membership and staff of the association. The building offers a welcoming reception area for members to enjoy during breaks with sunny courtyard for visiting and between sessions. These three members and visitors. Behind rooms can also be converted into reception, there is a large space that one large auditorium to for cater will include an area for members larger events such as industry forums to set-up trade stands that will give and meetings. them the opportunity promote and advertise their business. This area will With the move to new premises also include an Internet Café which comes new neighbours. The head

visiting members are free to use for office of the Australian Institute of their own convenience. Building Surveyors (AIBS) has joined the AWA and relocated their offices With the AWA becoming an RTO to the Ridge Street location. This joint (Registered Training Organisation), effort with the AWA will enable the the new building offers three large AIBS to make use of the new training self-contained training rooms - where rooms for AIBS training purposes. up to three training sessions can be run simultaneously. Each of these Feel free to drop by and visit the new training rooms has a sunny courtyard AWA and AIBS offices.

The Australian Window Association and Australian Institute of Building Surveyors office are located at 71 Ridge Gordon, NSW. Parking is located on Fitzsimons Lane (map available on AWA Website - www.awa.org.au)

March 2010 www.awa.org.au 9 TRAINING AFTI AFTI: An Introduction

training does not come from a nationally accredited training package but rather from the industry itself. This does not lessen the importance of AWA training but it does mean that we can not give a nationally accred- aftiAustralian Fenestration ited certificate for these programs; Training Institute what we give is a certificate of completion, which may or may not be recognised outside the industry. This means that the learners will be What are we offering this year? required to undertake additional As this is the first year of our opera- learning plus complete assessment tions we are offering two registered tasks both formative and summative training programs the Certificate III during their own time. Steven Morrow, National Training in Business and the Certificate IV in Manager, introduces AWA’s Frontline Management. Each certifi- Each start date for a unit of compe- cate and diploma course consists of tency will be an enrolment date, a Registered Training Organisation, a number of core and elective busi- rolling start, and a learner can start Australian Fenestration Training ness units and has either two or three at anytime during the year. A rolling Institute(AFTI). units that have been specifically start means that not all students will chosen, as the key competencies start and finish their course at the are very close to the Windows Level same time and the learners in each FTI will provide quality com- 1 and 2 training that are currently run unit may be slightly different. Enrol- petency based training that by the AWA. (See the AFTI Website ments initially will be accepted from Ameets the needs of: industry for Details - www.afti.edu.au) New South Wales, Queensland and for trained staff; individual members; Victoria but the other states will be in- and their staff for qualifications that The Certificate III program is directed corporated into the training courses lead to a career pathway within the at entry level personnel, in particular when there are sufficient numbers to industry. those personnel who have an of- start a course. fice based role, for example sales Competency based training evalu- staff, general office staff, etc. This is Another advantage of rolling starts ates the skills and knowledge of the entry level into AFTI training pro- is that learners may put their course learners against a set of competen- grams. The Certificate IV in Frontline on hold for a short period, i.e. if the cies that are required to perform the Management is directed at those work place has a deadline and it is job/task. Competency is therefore a who are currently in a supervisory “all hands on deck”, and rejoin the judgement of an individual’s skill and role or those who want to undertake course at a later date. They can join knowledge measured against what that role within the business. This is the missed units the next time they is required to perform the task; rather the junior level within the manage- are run. The Individual student would than a judgement made in relation ment structure of the organisation or need to apply to the Institute to put a to the skills and knowledge acquisi- business. All Business Services Training hold on their course and provide the tion of the group of learners. A com- Package courses are stand alone evidence why the hold is required. petency based training program is with no prerequisite units. This means developed from nationally accred- that the learner must have complet- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) ited training packages and is called ed the lower level of training or must RPL is the process whereby we map accredited training. At the successful have their equivalent in work expe- an individual’s skills and knowledge completion of an accredited train- rience, have applied for their work or a specific course/unit of compe- ing program the learner receives experience to be recognised and be tency against our training program a nationally recognised Certificate granted a Recognition of Prior Learn- and give the person or course/unit and/or Statement of Attainment for ing (RPL) for that unit. of competency a recognition that completed units. the previous skills and knowledge are Start date equal or equivalent to those essential AFTI will continue to run the current Both courses will start in April, the Cer- evidence requirements of the course/ AWA proprietary training programs tificate III on the 13th and the Cer- unit. For the individual, course or unit, to maintain the strong industry focus. tificate IV on the 14th. The training it means that the Institute recognises These training programs, forums and will take place one day every three their prior learning, knowledge and Standards and Regulations seminars weeks and each new training day skill levels and has assessed them as are important for keeping the indus- will be a new unit of competency. competent for those essential evi- try up to date. The AWA proprietary

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dence requirements. Once the units of competency have been mapped this will become a blanket RPL for all learners who have attained these qualifications in the last 5 years.

All level III and level IV industry elec- tives are very similar to those covered in the Windows Level 1 and 2 courses and learners who have completed these courses will be given an RPL for those units of competency.

Training Management Information System AFTI has just invested in a Training MIS which will allow: us to better track the success of our students; provide quick and simple online applications for enrolment; fee payments; results of training; etc. This system will allow us to track and review our marketing AFTI Website - www.afti.edu.au plans, identify our audience for training and monitor our financial position. identified gaps in the current - offer the delivery and assessment of units The TMIS will allow us to enrol in both ings. The feasibility of new programs of competency and still meet the the AWA proprietary training and the will depend on their scope within learning outcomes. Individual units of accredited training programs. As a the industry and the availability of competency can be taught, where result, we now have the one enrol- programs. Currently we are working they meet the needs of the firm, and ment form that covers both the RTO on the addition of Certificate III and successful learners will be given a and proprietary training programs IV in OHS and hopefully a Certificate Statement of Attainment (accred- that is available at both the AWA IV in Training and Assessment for the ited training). and AFTI websites. second half of the year. AFTI will support the industry to meet E-Learning AFTI will initially look at the accredited their training needs and can develop We are investigating the options for programs through training packages, seminars and professional devel- the authoring of e-learning programs but if these do not suit the needs we opment training to ensure that our and hosting websites to ensure that can develop programs specifically members are current and up to date we are able to meet the needs of our for the industry. on the ever changing window indus- various clients throughout Australia. try. The first course we will adapt for the Marketing e-learning will be the Introduction to Gary Smith and Steven Morrow will AFTI Website Windows. Other courses will come be undertaking initial marketing trips AFTI website is currently under con- online as the demand increases. into Qld and Vic in February and WA struction and should be up and These programs will take time to de- in March to introduce AFTI to the in- running by the end of the month. velop and will be dependent upon dustry. This will be an opportunity to The website will list all AFTI training the requirements of each program talk to organisations, businesses and programs including AWA proprietary and on the demand for this style of personnel who are interested in sup- training and the nationally accred- learning. porting their staff to gain the neces- ited training programs and the enrol- sary skills and knowledge. Tracey and ment/registration forms. Reminders Distance Education I will be making trips around NSW to for training programs will still be sent Distance education is another option introduce AFTI to companies and to members in each state in enough for our learners, especially those who personnel who have shown an inter- time for members to enrol/register. are in regional locations or who can est in training. The remaining States not attend our three-weekly training will be covered later in the year. sessions. This learning style requires an additional commitment from stu- Corporate training dents as the drive and motivation will AFTI will be able to offer specialised need to be supplied by them. training our industry. Our aim is to be the first port of call for companies New Courses interested in training to meet their New courses can be added to the individual company needs. We can Institute’s offering as the demand tailor programs to meet your needs. for courses becomes evident. These The accredited training packages courses can be suggested by in- are flexible enough to allow us to dustry or former learners who have incorporate a range of variables into

March 2010 www.awa.org.au 11 YOUR BUSINESS OH&S The Top Ten for OH&S Chris Jones, Chris Jones Risk Management

here are a lot of good ideas in 8. Conduct an external OHS Occupational Health and Safety. management system audit THere are ten of my favourites in Exposing your OHS management reverse order. systems to independent scrutiny will help identify shortcomings in your 10. Bullet-proof your isolation policies, procedures and practices. procedures More importantly, a competent Some of the nastiest injuries I’ve auditor will help you establish an seen have been caused by a failure action plan to improve your safety to effectively isolate plant and programme. equipment. If plant or equipment is activated while an employee is 7. Make sure your induction training cleaning or maintaining it, the results is effective Chris Jones presents ten can be fatal. The larger and more A survey has shown that over half OH&S ideas that you could automated the plant, the greater the of your injuries are likely to be implement to your business potential for disaster. Your isolation occurring to employees in the first procedures must ensure that plant twelve months of their employment. cannot be operated inadvertently Induction training should be detailed, while there is a risk of injury. Ensure that documented, and be refreshed employees cannot remove guards or regularly. enter hazardous areas of plant without it first being made safe. Employees 6. Make line management responsible need training in these procedures, for rehabilitating injured employees and supervisors must ensure that they Without an effective rehabilitation are rigorously enforced. Preparing and return to work programme plant risk assessments is an opportunity injured employees will be absent on to review isolation procedures for workers compensation far longer each piece of plant, in consultation than necessary. Rehabilitation is with employees, to ensure they are far too important to be left up to absolutely fool-proof. the company RTW coordinator and the medical profession. When line 9. Conduct a survey of your company management are responsible for safety culture rehabilitation, they are far more likely Companies can expend a lot of to ensure that the extra effort needed resources on providing training, to provide suitable employment is installing safe equipment, providing undertaken. safety gear, and establishing policies and procedure on OHS, only to find 5. Conduct accident investigations that an employee is injured by ignoring thoroughly their training and taking a shortcut Many organisations keep having that puts them at risk. Conducting the same handful of accidents, over a safety culture survey will establish and over again. All compensable or what employees and supervisors potentially serious accidents should really think about OHS, and can be investigated thoroughly by line identify how to improve the safety management. Provide management culture. When employees follow and supervisors with training in safety rules and procedures because accident investigation, and provide they believe it is the only way to work, competent support and advice. The significant improvements in safety investigation should include detailed can be achieved. interviews of all involved, a thorough

12 Australian Window Association March 2010 YOUR BUINSESS OH&S

inspection, and a searching review 2. Conduct manual handling risk reduces all injury types, as well as of associated procedures and assessments improving efficiency and morale. documentation. The aim should Manual handling injuries are the Reducing hazards is the ultimate always be to prevent a recurrence. single largest cause of lost time in aim of the whole OHS management 4. Train your directors and senior the Australian workplace. First, make system. Regular hazard inspections managers sure you identify all high risk manual really get to the heart of accident Current legislation in most states, handling tasks by making a list and prevention and OHS, and that it is and the proposed harmonised OHS discussing it with employees. Then why it is my favourite safety system legislation, places enormous personal analyse what happens in detail. You idea. responsibility on directors, officers may need outside expertise to do this and senior managers for the safety properly, but don’t forget to apply But wait, there’s more! of their employees, subcontractors, the knowledge of your own staff and the public. If they are to meet and technical personnel. Eliminate Of course, these aren’t the only things these responsibilities to the standard high risk manual handling tasks, or you can do to improve Occupational required to demonstrate “due implement practical controls. Ensure Health and Safety in your workplace. diligence”, directors and officers will that staff are trained in any new In the next issue of Windows I’ll provide need to be thoroughly briefed and procedures. another ten top ideas to improve appropriately trained. safety. 1. Conduct regular hazard 3. Conduct regular toolbox meetings inspections Toolbox meetings are regular The most common type of injury is slips, meetings conducted by supervisors trips, and falls. (This doesn’t contradict with their team, and provide a the statements made above. Manual regular forum for OHS consultation handling injuries are generally more and training. Supervisors need to be serious.) Regular hazard inspections trained and supported if they are to by line management, using a conduct effective toolbox meetings. checklist, if conducted properly, can A real pay-off from toolbox meetings significantly improve housekeeping, is the way they bolster the authority and reduce slips, trips, and falls. andelumatec-Australia-185x132mm-SLK-KF-20090316-01.qxp confidence of supervisors. Improving housekeeping 16.03.2009 actually10:33 Page 1

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March 2010 www.awa.org.au 13 YOUR BUSINESS HR Recruitment – An art, a science or is it both? David Esler, Kaizen Executive David Esler has a look at recruiting staff and provides tips that ensure that your company recruits the right person for the job.

ood recruitment firms add call it – look for the gaps! You will be value to your business, surprised at the number of candidates particularly if they are that are “missing in action” for what G can range from a few months to a professionals working within your industry. number of years. So, where have they been? Cruising the Bahamas, A good recruitment company, used holidaying in Europe or spending time in the right way will add real value at her Majesty’s pleasure! You will be to your business not just through their surprised at some of the stories you stringent recruitment process, but by will get told. ensuring that the new recruit is the right person for the job. This is done 3. Read People with a thorough understanding of the When you get your candidate list little less skilled and let them develop requirements of the position, ensuring down to a manageable number in the role than someone who may that your person specifications are after phone interviews and you move be better suited, but just does not fit. right and then measuring against to the stage of personal face to face these criteria using both the art of interviews; not only do you have to 5. Profile Assessment interviewing and the science of listen intently to their answers to your Profile assessments can tell you a profiling. well developed questions, but you lot about a person either prior to need to read what people are telling employing them or whilst they are on I highly recommend using a you through their body language. the job. They will also help you with that recruitment firm that has a knowledge In many cases, body language will “fit” aspect of recruiting we discussed of your business and a background in communicate more to you about a earlier. I use profile assessments your industry sector, but if you want to person than the words themselves. extensively throughout both my do your own recruitment, here are 5 Be aware of it and you will learn a lot recruiting and consulting business tips that I use to ensure we get great about your prospective employee. because it brings a little science people every time: to our process. The assessments I 4. Fit provide look at three distinct areas 1. Have a solid recruitment process What do I mean by fit? Lots of my of a person’s personality. We look at Recruitment can be complicated, clients talk to me about finding the a person’s thinking style, behavioural consume a lot of your time and right people who are also the right traits and occupational interests and be difficult to complete with so fit. You may have candidates that measure against 20 characteristics many candidates replying to your look great on paper, interview really in total. Prior to completing the advertisement. It is very easy to get well and seem to match the profile of assessment, we will initially build a lost in the process! The method I use, the type of person you need. At this position benchmark with our client at Kaizen Executive, is to have a point, I am sure you are thinking that which identifies the characteristics rigorous 30 step plan that is checked this recruitment stuff is pretty easy. But that are best suited to the role. Then at each stage to ensure that nothing you must pay attention to this critical we measure the candidate against has fallen through the cracks. It also part of the recruitment process; will the benchmark and determine if we gives you peace of mind, knowing that person “fit” with your organisation have a good match. In my experience that using a detailed process means that you are working in? Do you think you will never get a perfect match, that you have not missed that they will work well with the other staff? so we provide coaching guides important step. Are they the type of person to keep and assistance with the assessments everything to themselves or will they that outline how to get the best 2. Look for the Gaps share their experiences with other so performance from this person. A When you have completed your the business as a whole develops? simple but very powerful tool. review of the applications and get Sometimes the best match on paper to a list of candidates that you are and at interview just do not fit; for If you are looking for more information happy with, make sure you read the either party. If this happens, it is better contact David Esler on 0420 905 580 resumes again very carefully; as I for all involved to employ someone a

14 Australian Window Association March 2010 YOUR BUSINESS LEGAL Do You Know What You Are Supplying? John Greenhalgh, Greenhalgh Pickard Solicitors

he Australian standards and the various other codes regulating “Knowingly supplying Tthe industry exist for the obvious non-compliant goods reason that they are part of the legis- is not merely an act lative program to ensure public safety and reliability of product supplied. of negligence. It is a Not all codes have obvious penalties deliberate transgression of for breach but that does not mean the law ...” that a breach carries no consequences. Supplying goods that do not comply with a mandatory stand- criminal code resulting in a two year ard or misrepresenting that goods are term of imprisonment. of a particular standard are offences under the Trade Practices Act 1974 The goods being technically supplied punishable on conviction by a fine by a corporate entity will not save the John Greenhalgh discusses on each offence of up to $1.1 million individuals involved from liability. Li- the consequences of for companies and $220,000 for indi- ability extends to failure to perform a knowingly supplying non- viduals. duty which might have prevented the compliant products harm, so the directors are squarely in Trends in liability law both here and the frame. If you think this is over the overseas mean such fines might ac- top, rest assured the day will come tually be the least of the supplier’s when a company that has cut cor- worries. Knowingly supplying non- ners will find itself facing: compliant goods is not merely an act of negligence, it is a deliberate trans- • a million dollar fine; gression of the law. As such it brings with it a much wider degree of liabil- • the directors hundreds of thou- ity for consequences than mere neg- sands of dollars in fines; ligence. Negligent parties are liable for the foreseeable consequences of • the individuals who knew the ma- their acts. If the supply of non-compli- terial was non-compliant serving ant goods subsequently leads to the time for their sins; and they won’t death, injury and/or death of persons have even begun to deal with or person then it could have could the civil damages suit. have severe consequences under law. Supplying, manufacturing or using non-compliant materials is simply not There is some question as to whether worth the risk. the supply of non-compliant goods, itself an illegal act under the Trade John Greenhalgh is a member of the Practices Act, might be a sufficient AWA and expert in Building & Con- unlawful purpose to found a murder struction Law. charge in Queensland as the death is a result of an illegal act done for an Please call 07 5444 1022 or email unlawful purpose. At the moment the [email protected] if general view is that it is not, but the you have any business or legal ques- law is developing in that direction. tions. Such supply could be the subject of a manslaughter charge in most Austral- ian states. Even the negligent supply of non-compliant goods which cause bodily harm might be a breach of the

March 2010 www.awa.org.au 15 THE MARKET HOUSING Recovery is Underway Harley Dale, Chief Economist HIA

he Australian economy was expected to have posted Tmeagre growth of less than 1 per cent in 2009. Nevertheless, this is a far superior outcome to the forecast by Commonwealth Treasury and the Reserve Bank of Australia. The Septemeber quarter last year produced compelling evidence that Australia had effectively dodged the worst of the Global Financial Crisis (GFC). Photo courtesy of www.bigfoto.com the ACT and NT, the ACT in particular, The latest data available points to a remain relatively strong markets). With Australian’s economic largely positive aggregate profile for recovery, Harley Dale provides the Australian economy:- Housing starts are forecast to grow insights into how Australia’s escape •The national unemployment rate by 16 per cent in 2010 to a level of from recession is benefitting the is at 5.3 per cent and looks to have 151,590. Early indications are that housing industry. peaked (at 5.8 per cent), although this outlook may prove conservative. considerable under-employment The strength is expected to stem remains as the recovery in hours from detached houses and lower worked is still continuing. density non-detached housing. The recovery in these markets will be •Consumer confidence is 36 per cent driven by first time buyer-related higher than the February 2009 level. activity (especially through the first •The volume of retail sales increased half of the year), the lagged impact by over 1 per cent in the December of very low variable mortgage rates, quarter 2009 to be up by 3.4 per cent the Federal Government’s Social on the same period in 2008. Housing Initiative (SHI), and healthy •New home building and renovations levels of household confidence given activity both turned up in the better than expected labour market September quarter 2009. conditions. •Non-residential building activity continues to decline. The (temporary) tripling of the First •Engineering construction activity Home Owner Grant for new dwellings continues to trend higher. saw the proportion of first time buyers in the new housing market jump from Overall, the Australian economy is around 8 per cent in 2008 to over 25 forecast to grow by more than 3 per per cent by the second half of 2009. cent in 2010. The economic recovery The stimulus to new construction from is expected to be highly variable the First Home Owner Boost (FHOB) is across sectors and regions. However, expected to end around mid 2010, the RBA will likely view the aggregate with the exception of Victoria and improvement in economic conditions to a lesser extent New South Wales, as sufficient to warrant lifting the where state top-up grants are not Official Cash Rate (OCR) from its due to end until June 30. current level of 3.75 per cent. An OCR of at least 4.5 per cent is likely by the The SHI is slated to generate end of 2010. construction of 20,000 new dwellings, 75 per cent of which are due for A recovery in new home building completion by the end of 2010. The began in the September quarter 2009. majority of these starts will be non- The number of housing starts increased detached, low density dwellings. by 11 per cent to an annualised level Generous land contributions by state/ of a (still very low) 134,608. Starts territory governments and leveraging increased in all six states, but were by community housing organisations down in the two territories (although means that the average cost of the

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The fastest growing states for housing market attributable to falling home starts in 2010 are forecast to be New values and access to funds. Total “... the Australian economy South Wales and Queensland, but spending on renovations recovered is forecast to grow by more from a very low base. The strongest in the September 2009 quarter, rising than 3 per cent in 2010.” performing states are expected to by 8 per cent to an annualised worth be Victoria and Western Australia. of $30.2 billion.

Housing starts are forecast to grow by Evidence on the major renovations new homes is now below the original a further 7 per cent in 2011 to a level market is mixed. Anecdotes suggest cost estimate of $300,000. It is of 162,350. Further growth in 2011 is that this market is recovering and expected that over half the 20,000 not yet assured. Current indications approvals for major renovation dwellings will have been started by are that investor activity in new jobs trended higher again through mid-2010. home building remains very weak much of the second half of 2009. and trade-up buyer activity is not Overall, however, the evidence is Medium/high density starts are likely filling the void left by first home owner not compelling, but we think it will be. to remain weak in the face of an on- occupiers. Sustainable growth in new This market is dominated by ground going problem with available finance. home demand from both investors floor and second floor extensions, Even as this constraint (hopefully) and upgrade buyers is required to together with major kitchen and slowly recedes, any decent building plug the gap that will be left after bathroom projects. recovery is unlikely before 2011. 2010 when the positive impacts from the FHOB and low interest rates have Total renovations activity is forecast The whole credit constraint issue passed and when the bulk of the SHI to increase by around 6 per cent remains very large and is continuing projects have already commenced. in 2010 as a result of improvement to have a very detrimental impact in aggregate domestic economic on smaller builders in particular. Activity in the renovations sector conditions and home price gains. Government stimulus measures are declined in 2008/09 due largely Further, but slower growth is likely in masking the negative impact at the to rising unemployment, media 2011. lower density end of the industry. speculation regarding a house price crash, and difficulties in the high end

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March 2010 www.awa.org.au 19 CASE STUDY One Person Can Make a Difference Michael Spencer, from tion to the ceiling insulation there is tres wide by five metres high, Michael Dowell Windows, welcomes us further insulation under the tin roof,” was able to achieve the home’s high into his home and discusses says Michael. In terms of system opti- energy rating without limiting the use how the simple changes mum insulation R value, they peak at of glass. He used Viridian IGUs that a limit and in my opinion more may had a low U Value and high solar within the household can lead not be cost effective.” heat gain coefficient (SHGC), this will to a sustainable future provide for passive heating from the Solar panels on the roof generate sun during the colder months. e’ve all heard the stories enough energy to partially satisfy the about the plumber with a home’s power needs and with the sys- “It is critical to make sure you select leaking tap, the chef who W tem recently expanded from 1.6kW the correct type of glass for the ori- never cooks for his family and the to 1.8kW, this is sure to increase. entation of the window and your lo- builder who never quite manages cal climate. Though lower U Values to finish renovating his own home. “In 2008 our electricity bill was $157. are generally always preferable, the Thankfully, Dowell Windows’ Nation- In 2009 it was $47. This is a nice saving ideal degree of solar control varies al Production Innovation Manager, when you consider the bill would nor- depending on where you are and Michael Spencer, sits at the other mally be around $600,” says Michael. which way the window faces. Differ- end of the spectrum when it comes ent Low-E products allow in different to putting what he’s learned at work According to Michael the biggest amounts of solar heat, so it’s impor- to good use at home. success to date, both in terms of tant to choose a high SHGC Low-E energy savings and increased com- for applications where you want to “I’ve always had a passion for sus- fort, has been changing from single maximise free heating energy from tainable living,” says Michael, who glazed to double glazed windows. the sun. The wrong Low-E glass on a designs energy efficient window sys- north window can make your house tems for Dowell. “Lessening the envi- “For example, switching one west less efficient in Melbourne. In warmer ronmental impact of our day-to-day facing door/window combination climates, or in windows facing west, it living obviously plays a big part, but to double glazed Low E coating on will generally be better to use a low it also makes sense financially. Few both sides has resulted in a saving SHGC Low-E which intercepts the people consider that putting systems of 490w of energy per hour. Further- heat before it enters your home. This in place now to decrease energy more, instead of turning the heater is why the right Low-E products are su- costs will put them in a much better up to nine, we can have it on four perior to toned glass in warm climates position when they retire and need and still experience the same level of – not only do they absorb much of to limit outgoings.” warmth.” the heat striking the glass, they also stop that heat from re-radiating into After purchasing a family home in With a wall of north facing windows your home. Melbourne’s eastern suburbs a few in the living area measuring six me- years ago, Michael wasted little time before setting out to make it as energy efficient as possible. Today, the two-storey, four-bedroom house is between 8 and 9 stars, according to AccuRate.

Effective insulation, good ventilation control and appropriate glazing played a major part in improving the home’s energy performance. Michael had a good starting point to work from with the 20 year old home featuring double brick walls and good passive design.

“There is insulation between the two layers of bricks and the roof actually has two layers of insulation; in addi-

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by one you can find out which ones are the most energy hungry. For example, appliances such as TVs and DVD players can use around 60w of energy per hour just on standby!”

“Having the meter located near the front door, also means we can use it to check that everything is off when we leave the house. If it reads more than 190w when I’m walking out the door, I know I have left the lights on and go back and turn them off.”

With energy rating standards for homes increasing steadily, Michael says people need to start thinking hard about making their homes sustainable.

“At the moment, there are still lots “Orientation is a significant factor in 20 years for payback to occur. On of two star homes out there. In time house design. Many homes can go the other hand when it comes to in- who knows what will happen? The from 4.5 stars to almost 6 stars de- stalling solar panels it is a lot easier government won’t stop at 5 or 6-star pending on which way they face. and faster to receive payback, es- — sometime in the future I have no Also, having eaves on the west is im- pecially with the rebates currently on doubt we will see the introduction of perative; in particular solar control on offer. Taking into account the price 7-star. Higher stamp duty rates may the west is critical,” he says. of electricity and that the panels can be imposed on homes with a low rat- last 30 years, on average payback ing. In this case, making your home Energy-saving and comfort is about will occur within nine years.” more sustainable will add value to control. Ceiling fans that run in both it.” directions ensure optimal air circula- Michael’s sustainable touch doesn’t tion. “We close up the house during end when you walk outside. A 100m2 Michaels’s advice to those who want the peak of the day and with good veggie garden in the backyard al- to make their homes more sustain- cross ventilation we can open it up lows the family to grow much of its able but don’t know where to start is again at night to” wash off” the heat. own fresh produce. to just start doing it. We do have air conditioning but it is rarely used.” “We’re not fully self-sufficient but we “There is no reason everything has to certainly manage to fulfill a lot of our be done at once; plod along and do The home uses a solar hot water sys- own needs. We have chickens and what you can when you can. Make tem and a 15,000 litre water tank. A also use food to aid with compost- small changes here and there. Look water filtration system enables the ing.” at what appliances you don’t need water to be used for drinking and and get rid of them. The key is having bathing. In fact for much of the year With two children, aged 11 and 14, the motivation to find a better way of the family lives completely off tank Michael and wife Maureen try to doing things. If it can work in Victoria water, it’s only during summer that it educate them on the importance of where the climate can swing from switches back to using the mains. A energy-saving behavior. one extreme to another, it can work button on the shower diverts all the anywhere.” cold water from the hot lines back to “Like all kids they like to leave lights the tanks so there is no need to waste on and have long showers. The best Last year Michael’s efforts were rec- water while waiting for it to warm up. way I have found to demonstrate – ognised in the Whitehorse Sustainabil- “In regards to the water filtration sys- not only to the kids but also to myself ity Awards, when he won the Sustain- tem, this was simply a matter of trial – the effects of such actions is by in- able Home Award – Retrofit. and error. In the end I used eight fil- stalling a power usage meter.” ters before my children declared the According to the City of Whitehorse, water drinkable,” says Michael. Michael explains that the meter con- the Spencer family not only integrat- nects to the main power outlet and ed sustainable technologies into its While Michael has gone to a lot of ef- shows how much energy, in dollars, home, but also showed outstanding fort to save water and encourages watts and C02, the house is using at achievement through its continual others to do the same, he says people any one time. desire to improve its knowledge and shouldn’t expect a massive financial sustainable lifestyle. payback from installing water-saving “The meter cost approximately $100 measures. but has saved us that many times “Water is so cheap that it would take over. By turning on appliances one

March 2010 www.awa.org.au 21 CASE STUDY Home Is Where The Bamboo Is Wang Wang and Funi, two Chinese Pandas will be calling Adelaide Zoo home for the next decade. Members such as Viridian and G. James had the opportunity to provide the materials to develop the enclosure that Wang Wang and Funi can call home. nternational design practice, public viewing terrace incorporates Hassell and they came away with Hassell, recently had the a giant underslung bamboo canopy several examples of what to do and Iopportunity to work on a project and can accommodate large crowds what not to do. “The importance with a difference when they were and events. Five large bamboo sliding of creating a rich landscaping appointed by the Royal Zoological panels weighing 500kg each can be experience to keep the Pandas active Society of South Australia to design used as screens in the event that Funi and interested became evident. As a new enclosure for Giant Pandas conceives and requires privacy from a result we included many different Wang Wang and Funi. crowds, as well as shading the Pandas features to create a comfortable from overly bright days. In the middle and stimulating environment for Four year old male Wang Wang of the enclosure is a clear glazed the animals, including: streams and and three year old female Funi will spine that allows visitors to view the waterfalls for bathing, mature trees for call Adelaide Zoo home for the vets and trainers preparing meals shade and climbing, caves for shelter, next 10 years, the first time Giant and interacting with the animals. and chilled rocks for cooling. As far as Pandas have ever lived permanently I know the rocks are the only ones to in the Southern Hemisphere. The Hassell Architect, Timothy Horton, says have been commissioned in Australia; move follows an agreement made the success of the project can be they have built in refrigeration to 12 between the Australian and Chinese largely attributed to the collaborative degrees so the Pandas can seek Governments in early 2007. With only approach that was taken. “The refuge on hot days,” tells Tim. about 1600 of the animals living in functional requirements for the the wild globally and another 120 exhibit were established through “The second key message we took in breeding facilities and zoos, the consultation with a wide stakeholder away from the visit was the need to agreement was made with the hope group. Having direct contact with all not just display ‘cute’ animals but of helping to secure the long term the parties involved, including the to provide a facility conducive to survival of the Giant Pandas. Zoo’s management and vets, sped research and the animals’ welfare. up the process immensely.” Some of the facilities we visited As well as housing the pair of Giant seemed to treat the experience more Pandas, the 3000m2 multi species In the early stages of the planning like that of a theme park, and that exhibit is also home to up to three process Hassell was invited to join the was something we wanted to steer pairs of Red Pandas and Mandarin Zoo on a US study tour to observe four clear of. ” ducks. The male and female Giant of the world’s seven existing Giant Pandas live separately after sexual Panda exhibits. “Zoos have come a long way in recent maturity and have access to two times; they’re no longer simply about 600m2 outdoor exhibits, as well as “A critical part of the design providing entertainment or allowing air-conditioned day rooms that sit in development was to understand children to pat their favourite animals. front of a large stone wall. A sheltered the behavioural characteristics of These days the focus is much more on the Giant Pandas and to use this education, research, conservation knowledge to generate an immersive and the environment,” says Tim. landscape experience that allows the animals to behave as they would However, while ensuring the welfare in the wild. Visiting existing facilities of the Giant Pandas was the foremost allowed us to test the brief and gather concern during the planning and the world’s best practice techniques design process, Hassell still needed in caring for these special animals,” to create an environment that would says Tim. appeal to visitors and allow them to walk away having had meaningful The study tour proved valuable for interaction with the animals.

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“This meant creating an intimate experience that at the same time provided for the safety of the Pandas and the public. Ideally visitors should be able to witness the animals at as close proximity as possible, see the bristles of their fur, the look in their eyes.”

The desire for clear sightlines saw the design team focus on glass as one of the primary building materials.

“Glass was integral to the design. The need for clear sight lines ruled out materials such as mesh and timber. It was also imperative that the design and materials provided adequate security.”

Hassell enlisted South Australia’s Construction Glazing to undertake the glazing on the project. “Designing something that would ThermoTechTM IGUs, comprising Low meet the BCA requirements without E toughened laminated glass, were “We were after a company that really affecting the visual experience was best suited to balance all of the knows what they’re talking about. not easy and involved six months requirements. Having worked with Construction of discussion. There is a space of Glazing before, I was confident they approximately 800mm between the “School groups visiting the Zoo can wouldn’t come in with a sales pitch two barriers, within which we placed become quite loud, so we needed but instead offer sound advice that landscaping to create a seamless to make sure the glass minimised would help us achieve the brief,” says visual experience through to the the noise transferred through to the Tim. enclosure.” enclosure so as not to distress the pandas.” “We had worked on the Zoo’s tiger In achieving their objective of clear and orangutan exhibits a few years sightlines the design team also The multimillion dollar enclosure previous so we had some idea of needed to address condensation was opened to the public on the the type of things that needed to when considering possible glazing 14th December 2009 and the zoo be considered,” says Construction solutions. has reportedly had a 300% increase Glazing’s Marc Kovacic. in visitation since then. Visiting the “This was another point we brought completed exhibit, the Chinese “Our involvement began at the away from the study tour. We came delegation told the Zoo it was the design stage of the process and we across a penguin enclosure at a New best in the world and asked for were able to offer advice on glazing York zoo where you could barely the specifications to take back to methodology and what glass types see the animals due to the high China so that they could rework the would provide the best outcome.” condensation levels,” says Tim. sanctuary the Giant Pandas came from. The design eventually agreed on by In addition to the visual requirements, all parties comprises two barriers. The the glass selection for the day rooms “Working with zoo specialists primary barrier designed to keep the needed to provide for thermal and allowed us to design a bespoke, animals in is a frameless 1.0 metre high acoustic needs. modern research based facility,” glass wall, adjacent to a 1.5m high says Tim. “I think what really sets the moat. A timber framed balustrade sits “Essentially we have a fully glazed enclosure apart is that we haven’t in front of the primary barrier. ‘showroom’ so we needed to be able tried to recreate China. We have to keep it cool without relying too placed the Pandas in an Australian Tim says the work that went into heavily on artificial climate control,” context, however both the climate devising the two barrier solution says Tim. and enclosure reinterprets Chinese shouldn’t be underestimated. architecture and landscape design It was determined that Viridian through a modern idiom.”

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xel Composites, Australia (pre- for producing continuous lengths ing industry to the possibility of fibre viously Pacific Composites Pty of fibre composite structural shapes composite window frames. As these ELtd), the largest pultrusion com- with a constant cross-section, simi- composite profiles are priced slighter pany in Australia, will be presenting lar to the extrusion of metals, but in higher than traditional materials while articles in upcoming Windows mag- this case, fibres are “pulled” through offering exceptional performance, azines that will educate the building a resin bath and heated die. Since the market was not too interested. industry on the applications and ben- the process is automated and allows However, in 2006, the government efits of fibre composites (commonly the ability to control the amount of began to enforce very strict thermal refereed to as FRP, GRP or fibreglass) resin and reinforcement to manufac- requirements and the age of fibre in a general manner. With the suc- ture the profile, pultruded products composite window frames became cess of fibre composites worldwide result in consistent quality with well a reality. Today, Europe and the USA and in numerous applications from defined mechanical properties. As are leaders in applications of com- the building industry to aerospace, fibre composites and its manufactur- posite window frames. Here are the Exel Composites has the capabil- ing processes have become more compelling reasons why these mate- ity to manufacture custom window acceptable, many industries are rials are ideal for window frame ap- (including door) frame profiles that learning more about the benefits of plications: have shown to surpass the current fibre composites over metals and are material systems. looking for more applications where • Lightweight: Pultrusions are 20- they offer its unique properties. 25% the weight of steel and 70% Introduction to Fibre Composite the weight of aluminum. Pul- Materials truded products are easily trans- The structural properties of fibre com- ported, handled and lifted into posite materials are derived primarily place. from the fibre reinforcement, in our case we will focus of glass fibres (fi- • Corrosion / Rot Resistant: Fibre breglass). These fibres are shaped composite pultrusions will not rot and protected by a thermoset resin and are impervious to a broad system that contribute to the unique- range of corrosive elements. ness of these materials. Commercial composites for markets such as au- • Non-Conductive: Glass rein- tomotive, boats, consumer goods forced pultrusions have low ther- and corrosion-resistant industrial mal conductivity and are electri- parts have proven themselves over cally non-conductive. the years as an alterative material Some typical applications offered to metals. At the higher level of the by Exel Australia. (Above) Structural • Dimensional Stability: The coef- spectrum, initially developed for the profiles (grey and yellow) for minerals ficient of thermal expansion of military aerospace market back in processing plants. (Below) Bus pultruded products is slightly less the early 1940’s, structural compos- panels than steel and significantly less ites offer superior performance to than aluminum but very much that of conventional structural met- the same as a pane of glass. als, and now find applications in communications satellites, commer- • Low and High Temperature Ca- cial aircraft, wind turbine construc- pabilities: Glass fiber reinforced tion and oil & gas exploration. pultrusions exhibit excellent mechanical properties at very low The Pultrusion Process temperatures (-20C) and high All Exel Composites sites worldwide Why Fibre Composites for Window (60C) (total of seven) specialise in the pul- Frames? trusion process to manufacture its • Thermal Expansion: Composites composite products. Pultrusion is an About 5 years ago, Exel Composites are excellent thermal insulators. automated manufacturing process Europe began to introduce the build- Heat transmission is minimal and

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the material retains a warm feel- ing even at low ambient temperatures. Unlike timber and com- Protecting Against mon thermoplastics, composite profiles exhibit excellent shape stability. They will not warp over Fires with Timber time or deform excessively. aarhammer FireSafe timber • Thermal Conductivity: Compos- windows, doors and sliding ites are a very poor conductor of Pdoors are now tested and temperature (hot & cold) hence approved to Bushfire Attack Level are an excellent choice for a 40 of the new Australian Standard thermal break or entire window AS3959:2009 frame system. NATA-accredited Exova Warrington • Fire Performance: Composites Fire Testing Laboratory in Dande- can be formulated to meet the nong performed the rigorous fire high standards of fire safety. Res- tests on Paarhammer products. in systems have been developed to comply with the very demand- Made in Red Ironbark, Paarhammer ing regulations for use in tunnels tilt & turn windows, doors and sliding and in trains. doors are the only timber windows provide excellent sound protection and doors available for use in bush- and almost zero air infiltration. fire-prone areas up to and including Bushfire Attack Level 40. Suitable for any home, modern or traditional, windows and doors are Extensive research and develop- custom made to size and shape and ment has further enhanced Paar- are available oiled or in a range of hammer’s superior technologically colour finishes. advanced windows and doors with double layers of rubber seal and Exova Warrinton Fire Testing Labo- additional locking points to their al- ratory also tested and approved ready multi-point locking system. Paarhammer shutters for BAL-FZ, as the first and at this stage the only Fire Viridian PyroGuard40 double glaz- Zone shutter. These Shutters are cus- ing compliments the products, pro- tom made in metal and come in a (Above) Example of window frame viding a shield against radiant heat Colorbond or powder coated finish. systems design by Exel Composites and flying embers. Double seals pro- The shutters suit any window brand and window manufacturers - Typical tect against the onslaught of radiant and can also be retro-fitted. pultruded fibre composite profile. heat and smoke and also draught proof windows and doors. Windows, doors and shutters have • Embodied Energy: The energy re- not only had computer simulations quired to produce fibre compos- People building in bushland often like done but have withstood rigorous ites are far less than metals. to use natural building materials. It is real life fire tests at extreme temper- now possible to combine aesthetics atures for a lengthy period of time. Thinking Out of the Box? and design freedom of timber with Think Composites safety in bushfire prone areas. Dwell- Independent comprehensive tests Fibre composites have impacted and ings in zones up to BAL-40 and FZ like these performed by a NATA- even revolutionised several major using Paarhammer windows and accredited facility allow building markets. This is just the start. As energy doors do not require metal screens professionals and homeowners to efficiency and ratings are becoming for openable sashes. choose appropriate products for more challenging to meet, fibre com- buildings in bushfire prone areas. posites offer a solution to the widows Paarhammer FireSafe products give and even door markets (frames and peace of mind in case of bushfires Manufactured in Victoria, Paarham- doors). Stay tuned for the next article without compromising their standing mer FireSafe products for BAL-29, that will feature current Exel Compos- as the highest energy rated windows BAL-40 and BAL-FZ are available Aus- ites window frames manufactured in and doors on the market. They also tralia wide. Europe.

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n the Architecture Award 2009 of In total, 25 objects were presented multi-chamber design has very good Ithe Netherlands windows associa- to the jury consisting of architecture thermal insulation offering, at the tion VKG (Vereniging Kunststof experts and industry representatives. same time, excellent load-bearing Gevelelementenindustrie), the As a pre-condition for participa- properties with the large reinforce- manufacturers of the country- tion, PVC windows or doors had to ment chambers in the frame and specific profine system „K-vision“ substantially contribute to the over-all transom profiles, enabling the manu- won gold, silver and bronze. architectural concept of the building facture of floor-to-ceiling façade complex. In this context, new buildings elements covering the whole room The first prize was awarded to the as well as buildings which had been width in the Netherlands buildings “Archipel Eiland Paros” in Hoofd- refurbished during the last three years tradition. dorp, for which the profine customer were appraised. Schipper Kozijnen from Opmeer “We are very proud of our customers’ had made „K-vision“ windows in There is barely another country in performances and we are happy the colours dark grey and orange Europe where higher demands are to offer them, with the „K-vision“ brown. made on windows with regard to system, a tool for being successful in their function, design aspect and col- the market and for complying with Silver medalist is the manufacturer our than in the Netherlands. high architectural requirements”, Eurprovyl from Augustinusga for the underlines Bart de Weger, General accommodation and shopping With „K-vision“ profine developed Manager of the Netherlands pro-fine complex „Vrijheidswijk” in Leeuwar- a complete system for windows Group company. den and the profine customer Kumij and residential doors of the KBE, from Groningen holds position #3 Kömmerling and Trocal brands with For further information about with the hall of residence “City inward and outward opening types „K-vision“ profile system, please Campus Max”. and a profound relief aspect. The refer to: www.k-visionkozijnen.nl

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AGG Acquires Horizon Glass People ustralian Glass Group are very with exceptional customer service Matters Apleased to announce the they and delivery performance. have acquired the assets of Horizon ooking to promote a key person Glass. The combined CL Glass and Horizon Lin your business? Concerned that Glass business ia able to supply the your staff may not be in the right role? This acquisition will provide their full range of annealed, toughened, Unsure if that new recruit that you are valued customers the additional laminated and IGU glass products about to hire will really fit? Read our benefits of a more responsive, manufactured to the highest quality article on page 16. and if you think customer focused business, standards. The Horizon Glass business we can help, we will offer you a $50 better able to service customer adds a full Custom Laminate rebate off your first profile assessment. requirements across the Queensland capability to the Australian Glass That’s how sure we are that these market. Group in Queensland with industry assessments will work for you! leading lead times. The Australian Glass Group was David Esler – Kaizen Executive formed in early 2008, and consists of The combined management and phone: 0420 905 580 3 other companies across 4 locations staff of both Horizon Glass and CL on the East Coast of Australia: CL Glass Glass are excited by the prospects in Brisbane, Bevelite Glass in Sydney, of the increased service they will be and Moen Glass in Melbourne and able to offer to thier customers and Canberra. The Australian Glass they look forward to continuing to Group prides itself on offering a wide build and strengthen thier relationship range of glass products for both the with their customers. residential and commercial markets,

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ShuttingAGG acquires out the Horizon Bushfires Glass Spray-On Threat Liquid Glass n the latest piece of nano-coating aarhammer is the first and only rative feature to any home, new or Inews, a new coating referred to Pcompany in Australia to manu- old, traditional or modern. as spray-on liquid glass has been facture shutters to the highest Bush- devised. The coating is transparent, fire Attack Level of Flame Zone in Paarhammer shutters are custom non-toxic, and can protect virtually accordance to the new AS 3959- made as single, double or bi-fold. any surface against almost any 2009. They come in Colorbond or powder- damage from hazards such as water, coated finishes and with their own UV radiation, dirt, heat, and bacterial Together with the Victorian Build- frame as per the Australian Stand- infections. The coating is also flexible ing Commission, Paarhammer has ard. and breathable, which makes it been further developing their case- suitable for use on an enormous array ment metal shutter to keep people While these shutters compliment of products. and properties save in the highest Paarhammer FireSafe Series of bush- risk area. fire windows and doors approved to The liquid glass spray (technically

BAL-40 perfectly, they are also avail- termed “SiO2 ultra-thin layering”) These shutters have not only passed able to be used in conjunction with consists of almost pure silicon dioxide computer simulations, they have other window brands and can be (silica, the normal compound in glass) been through a vigorous real life fire retro-fitted. extracted from quartz sand. Water test at extreme temperatures for a or ethanol is added, depending on lengthy period of time. The testing Manufactured in Victoria, Paarham- the type of surface to be coated. was performed by NATA-accred- mer’s innovative FireSafe products There are no additives, and the ited Exova Warrington Fire Testing for BAL-29, BAL-40 and BAL-FZ are nano-scale glass coating bonds to Laboratories at Dandenong, Victo- available Australia wide. the surface because of the quantum ria. forces involved. According to the Independent comprehensive tests manufacturers, liquid glass has a long- Shutters have been a feature for like these performed by a NATA- lasting antibacterial effect because centuries in countries around the accredited facility allow building microbes landing on the surface Mediterranean with a similar cli- professionals and homeowners to cannot divide or replicate easily. mate to Australia. Now shutters not choose appropriate products for only provide shading and improve buildings in bushfire prone areas. Liquid glass was invented in Turkey energy efficiency but also make and the patent is held by Nanopool, building in bushfire prone areas pos- For more information please contact a family-owned German company. sible and safe. They can be a deco- Paarhammer on 03 5368 1999. Research on the product was carried out at the Saarbrücken Institute for New Materials. Nanopool is already in negotiations in the UK with a number Adjustable Louvres for Everyday Living of companies and with the National Health Service, with a view to its widespread adoption.

The liquid glass spray produces a water-resistant coating only around 100 nanometers (15-30 molecules) thick. On this nano scale the glass is highly flexible and breathable. The coating is environmentally harmless and non-toxic, and easy to clean using only water or a simple wipe with a damp cloth. It repels bacteria, water and dirt, and resists heat, UV light and even acids. UK project manager with Nanopool, Neil McClelland, said soon www.louvres.net.au Phone: (61) 7 32934911 almost every product you purchase E: [email protected] will be coated with liquid glass.

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Setting The Trend with WINDOWS FZ Window Systems rend® and Smoke Control announces the worlds Tfirst fully integrated Flame Zone Window and Door andDOORS System. REPLACEMENT HARDWARE The Xtreme® Bushfire Windows and Doors range is now fully compliant to Flame Zone Section 9 - AS3959- 2009 and AS1530.8.2-2007 - Construction of buildings in bushfire-prone areas.

Trend Windows & Doors Pty Ltd and Smoke Control Pty Ltd announce that the Xtreme® range of Bushfire Window and Door products combined with Windowshield Fire Curtains have recently been assessed to full Flame Zone BAL FZ to comply to the highest level in the new Bushfire Construction standards (AS3959-2009 and AS1530.8.2 -2007).

In a major breakthrough the new system, which will be called Xtreme® Flame Zone windows and doors System has been assessed by CSIRO to pass the standard test at the absolute extreme BAL FZ level.

The System which combines Trend® technologically advanced CSIRO tested BAL 40 (1530.8.1-2007) Xtreme® Window and Door system with Pyro-Protec® seals and glazing systems and standard 5mm or 6mm toughened glass integrated with the Smoke Control CSIRO tested (1530.4) Windowshield Fire Curtain to produce the Xtreme® Flame Zone Bushfire System.

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Elumatec Put a Olympic Aluminium AIBS - A Night Stop to Wrong Release Stage One for Windows in on V6 Measurements Victoria

lympic Aluminium are happy he Australian Window Association Oto announce the release of Tpresented at the recent Australian Stage One of their V6 Database Institute of Building Surveyors CPD incorporating – Seminar.

• 2430 Series • 2660 Series • 400 Series lumatec Australia is introduc- • 4450 Series Door Eing a new length stop measur- • 450 Series Door ing system to Australian fabrica- • 4500 Series tors and manufacturers. Suitable • 4660 Series for all industrial uses where accu- • 4800 Series rate measuring is required, in the • 4820 Series processing of aluminium, PVC, timber or light steel profiles. For further information please The seminar covered AS 2047 Windows contact your local Olympic Sales – Compliance & Energy Assessment This simple versatile system can be Representative or Soft Tech on mounted to virtually any support 1300 139 980. There was a great turn out for the medium, such as a roller conveyor, night and the AWA was very pleased bench or table etc and affixed to Olympic Offices – that AIBS members were interested in any machine where length meas- Melbourne - (03) 8361 2122 compliance for windows. Compliance uring is required ie sawing units, Queensland - (07) 3723 3222 adherance is essential to both routers, punches or similar opera- Sydney - (02) 9605 9118 associations. AIBS members can be tions. confidant that if a window has the AWA label and an AWA compliance Whilst priced as a budget econo- Elumatec’s Eclad certificate is supplied that the window my stop system the manual sliding manufacturer has had their products flip-up stop carriage is engineered and V6 tested to ensure compliance with and incorporates bronze bushes, lumatec are proud to announce AS2047. Members can feel confident acetal guides and a robust, heavy Ethat their Elucad software now that AWA members are independently duty construction ensuring accura- accepts the direct import of data audited and accredited by a third cy and longevity. Every part is ma- from Soft Tech’s V6 software. party auditor. There was a great deal chined to fine tolerances and the of interest from all attendees with double slide track allows the car- If your V6 database incorporates many questions on compliance. riage to glide into position, which milling and machining details, these is registered on a 25mm wide, high are now only one ‘click’ away from visibility tape recessed into the car- being transferred to your machining riage beam for protection. centre for production.

Available in 1500mm, 3000mm, For further information contact 4500mm and 6000mm lengths. An Paddy Wolfe additional, adjustable sliding ex- Elumatec tension to measure down to zero (02) 9725 2100 can also be supplied. Fully Austral- ian made under Design Registra- Anne Coulter tion No 321976. Soft Tech (02) 4628 5955 Many thanks to Steven Young at the For further information or a dem- AIBS Victorian Chapter for arranging onstration contact an Elumatec the night. branch in your state or phone 1300 554 472 for direction.

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AWA DIRECTORY Farewell & Good Luck TRANSACTION ike Palin began his position at Mthe AWA as the WERS Officer three years HARDWARE ago from a UWS internship. While working at the AWA Mike completed his degree in Industrial Design from UWS and gained NFRC simulator accreditation. With the experience and skills he has gained from running and developing WERS, being involved in the AWA Technical Committee, Sustainability Committee and the AFRC TAC along with various projects in Sustain- able Windows and BCA reviews Mike will go into his new position at Trend Windows & Doors - R&D with a good background knowledge to further develop into a design and manufacturing role. Mike will maintain links with the AWA through Trend and will continue to develop his understanding of energy efficiency and sustainable design.

The UWS internship program is an amazing program and is becoming more widely used within the Industry. Mike’s replacement is Richard Hamber, another UWS intern with a Degree in Industrial Design. Richard has been mentored by Mike during the last three weeks of his position and has ‘hit the ground running’, already undertaken AFRC simulator training and has begun auditing WERS ratings.

Mike would like to thank the AWA for the amazing kick start into his working career that the AWA have provided. Without the support and mentoring by the AWA, in particular Tracey, he would not have had the • Transaction Windows opportunities and experiences which has given him a unique skill set, which he can continue to develop. He • Bullet Resistant will will miss the people he worked closely with but will maintain a close connection with the AWA in his new Windows and Doors position. • Cash Trays and Drawers Industry Forum - • Speak-Thrus • Mail Slots Brisbane, February

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Update from floor or ground level must be— (A) in accordance with AS 1288; or AWA Welcomes ... the Technical (B) heat strengthened glass, which New Manufacturer Members Committee when tested in accordance with ASTM C1279 has a surface compres- Ecovue Double Glazed ere we are in 2010, the com- sion of 24—45 MPa; or Windows & Doors Hmittee is back into the swing of Silverwater NSW things and has held its first meet- (C) laminated safety glass, including ing. laminated toughened and laminat- Magnetite Melbourne ed heat strengthened safety glass, Airport West Vic Fixing details for installation guide complying with AS/NZS 2208; or Work has commenced on fixing Northern Beaches Doors & details for windows using the timber (D) toughened safety glass— Windows structures guide. This fixing guide Mona Vale NSW will then be an addition to the cur- (aa) which has been heat soak test- rent installation guide. ed in accordance with Clauses 3, 5, Nuview Window and Door 6 and 12 and Annex A of EN 14179-1; Installations Polycarbonate in windows or Minto NSW Discussions were held on the substi- tution of glass with polycarbonate (bb) which is suitably protected by PW Glass Services and what this meant to compliance a balcony, awning or the like such Tullamarine, Vic with AS 2047. There have been issue that, in the event of glass breakage, of project specifications and supply the risk of injury to people or prop- Star Windows of these products. The issue is that erty damage is minimised. Ulladulla NSW the products cannot be compliant unless they have been tested with Review of flashing details in Winlife PVC Windows the polycarbonate installed. A key AS4654.2 Sunshine VIC message will be created and sent The committee is reviewing flashing to the membership. details and will submit to the appropriate standards committee com- New Supplier Members The committee is having some sam- ments on industry standard details Go Green Enterprises ple IGU’s installed in aluminium and for flashing including diagrams. Burleigh Town, QLD timber sashes and will have them put through an accelerated test at Corrosion Karmac Industries Ian Bennie’s laboratory. The com- It was recommended that the com- Mordialloc VIC mittee is investigating if IGU’s in situ mittee spend some time during this will behave differently to just the year investigating corrosion and Sugg’s Timber Machining IGU being tested on its own. developing key message docu- Albury, WA ments for the industry on coatings, AS1288 hardware etc and what products An amendment is due for AS 1288 should be used in particular areas. New Service Members and will include a new clause on Key messages will be sent out as de- Scratchless nickel sulphide inclusions. A key veloped. Mooloolabah, QLD message will be written and sent out to industry. This clause is also Please remember if you have any Excel Composites included in BCA 2010 Volume 1 for items of concern or issues you would Boronia, VIC class 2 to 9 buildings it states: like your technical committee to dis- cuss contact the AWA and submit In addition to (i) or (ii), to reduce your request. New Professional Members the risk of breakage resulting from nickel sulphide inclusions, glass in Neil Cunningham Skills Tech (TAFE QLD) all sloped overhead glazed assem- Eagle Farm Qld blies more than 3 m above floor or ground level and all vertical glazed assemblies more than 5 m above

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