Fenestration Australia Magazine Issue 02 Winter 2018 by Australian Glass and Window Association

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FENESTRATION AUSTRALIA 2018 POTENTIAL MADE REAL

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MEMBER PROFILE

CASE STUDY

REVOLUTIONISING QUALITY VICTORIAN WINDOW IMPORTERS

PICTURESQUE PORT FAIRY HORSHAM DOORS & GLASS

ABOVE & BEYOND AMPLIMESH

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EDITOR’S NOTE:

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his year was the first time I attended DesignBUILD. Swapping my computer for a camera to snap photos of our member exhibitors (page 40), I was also able to catch one of the many sessions in the Education Theatre - 'Working with the Media: Communications for the Architecture and Design Industry'. The communications landscape has changed significantly from the one way street of traditional media. The proliferation of digital and social media platforms has placed an emphasis on dialogue and user generated content - creating opportunities for audience segmentation and targeted communications/content, altering the way businesses interact with each other, with suppliers and with customers. But print isn’t going anywhere just yet. In business to business communications, our industry magazine is still a key resource for learning about new products, industry trends, and current events that impact the industry. Take advantage of the avenues that are available to you. Members can contribute editorial to this publication at no cost, on the house, complimentary, gratis, FREE! This has always been the case, but we discovered that even long term members were unaware of this opportunity. So when production began on this issue, we changed our approach and were rewarded tenfold. Our editorial section opens with an article on productivity from Soft Tech’s Stewart McMillan; legal eagle, Bryan Pickard, returns with an explanation of Project Bank Accounts, introduced by Queensland’s latest legislative changes; Shane Garrett discusses the proposed changes to Capital Gains Tax and the subsequent effects on the housing market; Maureen Kyne outlines the benefits and potential pitfalls of hiring employees with diverse backgrounds; David Esler educates on what makes a great Sales Manager; and our insurance story discusses how a Business Health Check can cut down your current business costs. Both Shane and David will be speaking at Fenestration Australia 2018 in September at Port Douglas. Shane will provide an economic keynote and David will run a workshop expanding on the insights provided in his article. In this issue, the Windows section is brimming with member content - our Member Profile interviews Luke Cooper on his evolving family businesses, and we feature two coastal Case Studies. The first project, from Horsham Doors and Glass (page 24), discusses the unique and challenging construction of the Port Fairy Waterfront Restaurant. In the second, Glassworks (page 26) outlines how low-E glass was used to achieve energy efficiency in a beachfront home on the Mornington Peninsula. AWA members have been busy in the last six months: winning awards, celebrating openings and anniversaries, and a record number of product launches filling the News and Products pages. In our Screens section, two Case Studies demonstrate different applications of screen products: Amplimesh (page 56) discuss the commercial application of screens for anti-throw and reducing opportunistic vandalism, and Prowler Proof (page 58) highlight security screens as prevention against home invasion.

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07 EDITORIAL 08 PRODUCTIVITY UNDERSTANDING TRUE LABOUR COSTS Stewart McMillan 10 LEGAL A FAIR GO? EXPLAINING PROJECT BANK ACCOUNTS Bryan Pickard 13 ECONOMY CAPITAL GAINS TAX & THE HOUSING MARKET Shane Garrett 14 WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY THE IMPACT OF DIVERSITY ON WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY Maureen Kyne 16 PEOPLE GREAT SALES MANAGERS DO WHAT? David Esler 17 INSURANCE THE THREE CS: CUTTING CURRENT COSTS 18 FENESTRATION AUSTRALIA 2018 POTENTIAL MADE REAL

In this issue, we introduce Sales and Marketing content for NSSA members, with a focus on small business. The NSSA Industry Forums and first ever training programs have also wrapped up successfully for this year. Don’t forget to register for Fenestration Australia 2018! We look forward to seeing you there.

STEPHANIE GRIGG Editor Fenestration Australia Magazine

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21 WINDOWS

24 22 MEMBER PROFILE REVOLUTIONISING QUALITY: VICTORIAN WINDOW IMPORTERS

33 SCHOLARSHIP 2018 AWA SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS Fred Cooper & Chloe Luhrs

24 CASE STUDY PICTURESQUE PORT FAIRY Horsham Doors & Glass

35 NEWS ANTHONY INNOVATIONS ATLITE SKYLIGHTS WFAANZ DECORATIVE IMAGING NATIONAL GLASS EVOLUTION WINDOW SYSTEMS NICCO TIMBER WINDOWS & DOORS SCHLEGELGIESSE DESIGNBUILD FENSTERBAU 2018

26 CASE STUDY SORRENTO HOME BRINGS THE BAY INSIDE Glassworks (Aust.) 30 TECHNICAL WHAT DOES AWA ACCREDITATION MEAN FOR YOUR BUSINESS? Russell Harris

43 PRODUCTS CIILOCK ENGINEERING NATIONAL GLASS TOMMA CARINYA RESIDENTIAL WINDOWS & DOORS ATLITE SKYLIGHTS FOREL DORIC MAGNALINE AZUMA DESIGN BREEZWAY DORIC VENTUS 52 DIRECTORY TRAINING UPDATE AWA WELCOMES AWA CALENDAR

55 SCREENS 56 CASE STUDY ABOVE AND BEYOND Amplimesh 58 CASE STUDY REDUCE THE RISK OF UNLAWFUL ENTRIES Prowler Proof 60 TECHNICAL FALL PREVENTION & THE PROTECTION OF OPENABLE WINDOWS

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62 MARKETING PARTNERING WITH OTHER BUSINESSES MAY WELL BE THE NEW DISRUPTION Tim Reid

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63 SALES SELLING IN AN AUSTRALIAN VOICE Elliot Epstein 64 NEWS INVISI-GARDÂ® 2018 NSSA INDUSTRY FORUMS & TRAINING YOUNG MEMBER PROFILE 66 DIRECTORY NSSA CALENDAR NSSA WELCOMES

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Fenestration Australia Magazine is the quarterly publication of the Australian Window Association and National Security Screen Association.

Chairman of the Board, Australian Window Association

EDITOR Stephanie Grigg SUB-EDITOR

Melissa Douglas

elcome to the winter edition of Fenestration Australia Magazine. The annual AWA board election took place in February and I would personally like to extend a very warm welcome to our new Directors, David Brogan, Breezway, representing the north, and Paul Gray, Southern Star Group, representing the south. A huge thank you is also noted for departing Directors, Leanne Luhrs and John Wilson. At the February AGM, AWA members passed a special resolution to amend the constitution to incorporate two new rules. They allow the use of technology in meetings and provide an extension to the current Directors’ term from two years to three years. These amendments also reflect the need to include changes to the way we do business today: Technology and the growing availability of digital communication platforms improve the way we keep in touch with you on important issues and also address the identified need to retain knowledge around the Directors’ table as the complexity of industry associated legislation and projects increases.

LAYOUT & GRAPHIC DESIGN Stephanie Grigg CONTRIBUTORS Ty Ballinger, Len Bober, Lisa Cartwright, Nigel Chalk, Thomas Clayton, Liz Creagh, Ally Cronan, Elliot Epstein, David Esler, Sean Fitzsimon, Shane Garrett, Kelly Gleeson, Tracey Gramlick, Stephanie Grigg, Russell Harris, Michael Henry, Craig Jerrom, Jill Johnson, Leanne Jones, Colin Kahn, Maureen Kyne, Kate Liptrot, Steve Lygris, Stewart McMillan, Jann O’Connor, Amanda Old, Edith Paarhammer, Bryan Pickard, Thilo Pulch, Tim Reid, Jack Ryan, Vanessa Sammut, Emma Savage, Erin Spierings and Samantha Wykes. EDITORIAL ENQUIRIES Stephanie Grigg +61 3 9874 7622 stephanie.grigg@awa.org.au ADVERTISING ENQUIRIES Stephanie Grigg +61 3 9874 7622 stephanie.grigg@awa.org.au

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The AWA proudly celebrates its 30th birthday later this year as we head to Port Douglas, bringing the annual conference back onshore in tropical Queensland. The organising committee has tailored a conference program to deliver you true value and lots of excitement and I sincerely hope you enjoy your time with us.

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YOUR ASSOCIATIONS TRACEY GRAMLICK

MICHAEL HENRY

Executive Director & CEO, Australian Window Association

Chairman of the Board, National Security Screen Association

t’s nice to feel the crispness in the air as we head into a winter that we started to imagine would not arrive. This year, as the AWA turns 30, and our NATA Accreditation Program reaches its 20th year, I am reminded again of the collective strength and contribution of our members. Those that know me well are aware that I sometimes quote a statement made by Jack DeLange from Spatial Information Technology Enterprises, who commented a few years ago on the difficulty with some associations. It resounded with me and I share it with all of you here: "The biggest difficulty for associations can be the lack of participation by members. Most association members have forgotten that an association is a collection of individuals doing collectively those things that are more expensive or too difficult to do individually – with or without paid staff. Many now seem to regard associations as a shop and walk out without buying if they don’t see something they like, rather than working together as a group to change the products. I think it is a modern society trait, but haven’t found the answer to it yet." How delighted I am to prove this statement wrong with the work undertaken over the past 12 - 18 months by AWA staff, members and our key stakeholders - digesting, challenging and reviewing the National Construction Code’s (NCC) energy efficiency provisions (Section J) for the 2019 version of Volume One. As avid and progressive supporters of increasing and improved stringencies, our industry identified a number of concerns and challenges, in particular, for manufacturers. With almost weekly sessions, copious emails, phone conferences, physical meetings and pricing, engineering and physics reviews, the work culminated in an industry members meeting in Sydney and the drafting of qualified and quantified responses to both the NCC public comment and Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS). As we await the final outcome and the pending regulatory changes, it does auger well for the next round of work on the emerging stringencies for housing and residential in 2022. Thank you to all of our participating members and aligned associations.

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ver the past few months the NSSA has been conducting its 2018 Industry Forums around the country. The word that comes to mind when I reflect back on these events is ‘excitement’, genuine excitement. The feedback that my fellow board members and I have received has been very positive and complimentary about what we as an association have achieved over the past twelve months, which is wonderful to hear. The thing that I have found really exciting has been the energy and the enthusiasm that everyone has expressed to me about where the Association is going, and that it is now something that they believe in and want to get involved with. I think we can safely say that the NSSA is really gaining some traction in representing the security screen industry. In addition to the Industry Forums, the NSSA has also been conducting its very first industry training program. The program was offered to both members and non-members in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth, where we trained approximately 100 people. This industry first training program was on standards and regulations. It was developed and delivered by the Australian Fenestration Training Institute (AFTI) and the feedback has been very positive from all that attended. As I mentioned before, the NSSA is really starting to gain some traction and this is very evident with the growth in membership numbers and the growth in the NSSA Development Fund (formerly the Seed Fund) contributors. In the past twelve months, we have grown our membership by approximately 100 new members, these new members not only contribute to growing our overall membership count, but they also contribute to growing the Association’s diversity of business size, business location and range of systems and/or brands that we represent at the NSSA. In September, the NSSA will take part in the Fenestration Australia 2018 conference in Port Douglas, Queensland, alongside the AWA and the Skylight Industry Association (SIA). This is not the first time that we have attended this conference, but it will be the first time that we feature as a co-host organisation. Fenestration Australia 2018 will see our inaugural industry Design Awards, it will be the first time for the NSSA to present a keynote presentation to the fenestration industry, and it will be the first time for the NSSA to get together to celebrate all of the wonderful work that we do as an industry. So please save the date, submit a project or two to the Design Awards, and jump on a plane to Port Douglas to take part in another first for the NSSA.

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Supplied products to a great project? Designed an innovative new product? Celebrate your achievements by entering the 2018 fenestration Australia Design Awards.

The 2018 Fenestration Australia Design Awards are open to members of the Australian Window Association (AWA), the Skylight Industry Association (SIA) and the National Security Screen Association (NSSA). The Awards aim to recognise and promote excellence in fenestration product design as well as profiling the achievements of AWA, SIA and NSSA members and raising awareness of windows, skylights and security products as design elements of a project. For more information visit www.awa.org.au

Applications close Friday, 29 June, 2018

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08 PRODUCTIVITY UNDERSTANDING TRUE LABOUR COSTS Stewart McMillan 10 LEGAL A FAIR GO? EXPLAINING PROJECT BANK ACCOUNTS Bryan Pickard 13 ECONOMY CAPITAL GAINS TAX AND THE HOUSING MARKET Shane Garrett 14 WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY THE IMPACT OF DIVERSITY ON WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY Maureen Kyne 16 PEOPLE GREAT SALES MANAGERS DO WHAT? David Esler 17 INSURANCE THE THREE CS: CUTTING CURRENT COSTS 18 FENESTRATION AUSTRALIA 2018 POTENTIAL MADE REAL

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UNDERSTANDING TRUE LABOUR COSTS

STEWART McMILLAN Fabricator Business Manager, Soft Tech

ould you like to know how long a job really takes to manufacture? Ever wondered what percentage of a quote is labour costs and how profitable customer orders are? These are the questions that I dive into in order to understand the true cost of labour to a business.

QUOTING SOFTWARE Let’s start with quoting software. Many companies use it and it is a fantastic tool to help you produce quotes quickly and efficiently. However, it will only tell you the time it will take to do a specific operation, or group of operations, based on what you put in. In other words, it will only output what you input. Each database is set up differently depending on business requirements and who built the database. It will contain several labour types depending on what options are selected. It is very important to understand that this labour type and time may not suit your factory.

WHAT HAPPENS ON THE FACTORY FLOOR? Your factory is yours and how you produce a product will be unique to your factory, your processes and the skill of your staff. It is important to analyse your production process to tell the quoting package how long it takes to complete jobs.

THE WHOLE PICTURE As previously mentioned, the software will only tell you what you put in. If you put in that it takes five seconds to make a cut, the software will calculate five seconds per cut and output a total time. Is that the whole picture? No. For example, do you hold stock? Does the employee on the saw pick the stock himself or do you have another process to do that? Does the employee cut from a sheet of paper 8

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and mark off the cut progress and then make the piece they just cut? All of these processes add time to the single ‘cut’ that the quoting package has a set/formulated time for. You should consider this when looking at your times in the quoting package. Another factor is efficiency. What tools or machines do you have? How good is your equipment? All these points make a difference to the time that is set and are unique to your operation. And, another point to consider is that if a worker must move from their work area (e.g. to unload a truck), they are not performing their allocated task. This should not be factored into the labour time in the quoting software as this is non-billable time (covered more in-depth later).

TIME KEEPING Why is time keeping important? As the old saying goes, ‘You can’t improve what you can’t measure’, and in production this is important on several levels, including knowing: • How long a process takes, to allow you to analyse it and improve the process. • How much time you spent on tasks, to give you a true cost of labour. These two points are important for the health of your business. The second point is important for your bottom line, you know your true cost for glass, aluminium, hardware and so on, but labour is really an estimate.

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to collect data and it also only gives you the exact time to do a process if all the conditions are right, and this will vary between jobs. 2. THE TIMESHEET The worker records the time spent on a task or total job. Recording this adds another process to production and is prone to errors, allowing extra time to be added in. Someone also has to collect the information and add it up. 3. TIME TRACKING SOFTWARE There are programs that can be set up to track the time spent on a task and report on the time spent on billable or non-billable time. These are great as the process is automated and not time consuming. It is less prone to errors and can capture non-billable time. Non-billable labour time includes tasks that are not in the quoting package but are important to the production process, including cleaning at the end of the shift, loading or unloading deliveries and attending meetings.

BEST PRACTICE FOR FACTORY PROCESSES There are a few important practices that will improve production. From my experience in the industry, I have found a combination of a few of these practices gets the best results: 1. THE PRODUCTION MANAGER The production manager is someone who works the floor. This manager makes sure everything is available so the workers can get on with doing the task at hand. They will say things like, ‘Here is the glass’, ‘What are you doing next?’ and, ‘Is the metal ready?’ This practice keeps everything on the floor ticking away nicely. 2. YOU GET OUT WHAT YOU PUT IN The factory needs the correct information at the start. Incomplete information adds confusion and more non-billable labour time. Workers must stop work to ask questions to get the information they need to manufacture the product. 3. LEAN Lean is the process of minimising waste of materials and time in the manufacturing process. It is also about increasing value to your customers with fewer resources. A mind shift and change in management process is needed to implement a lean system. 4. PROCESSES Having processes is important in production (a series of actions to achieve a result). Having processes documented makes training staff easy and allows staff to work independently and still produce high quality work. Documenting your processes is the start of a quality management system. 5. FACTORY LAYOUT Factory layout is important to minimise movement

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around the floor. A good design manages space and flow, allowing processes to be close to each other. There are a few different ways to manufacture a window or door: a) A production line where each process is broken down and performed along an assembly line. b) A cellular approach where processes are grouped into work cells and produced. The main difference in these are the assembly of the product. All manufacturing starts out as an assembly line through cutting and machining. After that stage, a frame could be screwed together and moved onto the next station continuing the assembly line method. Or, a worker could complete the assembly of the frame and sashes then move it onto glazing. This is a cellular method. Each layout has its pros and cons. 6. SCHEDULING SOFTWARE The scheduling software allows workers to log in and record the time it takes to do a job from a tablet on the factory floor. They select start when they are about to start working on a job and select finish when they have completed that part of the order. The software associates the time to the item/job they submitted. For example, the worker on the saw logs in on the tablet at 7:00 am and starts to cut the first job of the day. At 8:30 am, the job is finished and the worker goes back to the tablet on the floor, selects their name, the job worked on and the work performed. The software then associates the time to that job/ quote. From the software, a report can be run on a job to see how much time was spent manufacturing it and what the true cost of your labour is. The software allows employees to pause the job they are working on to perform tasks like attending a meeting, unloading a truck or having a break. This also gives you visibility on the non-billable labour and how resources are being used. These numbers allow you to understand where you can make efficiencies on your floor and to adjust your quotes to accommodate the actual time it takes to complete tasks.

BRINGING IT TOGETHER To understand the true cost of labour for each job (and for the business), break down all the processes and work out the best way forward. Do you need to change the layout of your floor, do you need your office staff to send certain information to the factory, do you need to look at ways to reduce waste and how you can manage factory workers’ time and time keeping more effectively? Is it time for something else or to look at installing software to make things run smoothly? These are important questions to ask. I hope this article has provided you with some good take-away points and that it will help you run your business more effectively to promote growth.

For more information, contact Stewart on stewart.mcmillan@softtech.com or +61 490 504 933. Stewart has over 20 years experience in the window and door industry. He’s designed and tested windows, doors and hardware, has consulted on factory layouts and manufacturing best practices, and has visited hundreds of manufacturing sites, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge. FENESTRATION AUSTRALIA

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LEGAL

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A FAIR GO? EXPLAINING PROJECT BANK ACCOUNTS

extend to all building and construction contracts from $1 million. As such it is highly probable that other states will be watching Queensland closely.

BRYAN PICKARD Senior Solicitor, Greenhalgh Pickard Solicitors & Accountants

n 2017, the Queensland government made some important changes to legislation regulating the building and construction industry. The Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Bill 2017 (BIFA) aims to improve security of payments for subcontractors in the building and construction industry by providing for the establishment of project bank accounts (PBAs), simplifying the law relating to making a subcontractors charge and making access to security of payment easier. These changes have been given effect by amendments to the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act (QBCCA). BIFA abolishes the existing Building and Construction Industry Payments Act 2004 (BCIPA) and the Subcontractors Charges Act 1974 (SCA) and incorporates their provisions into the QBCCA with significant amendments. This article will focus on the introduction of PBAs. The impetus for PBAs comes from a series of high profile failures of building contractors. A wide-ranging enquiry of a Senate Committee in the previous Commonwealth Parliament identified many of the problems in the building and construction industry, such as contractor insolvency, delayed payments to improve cash flow, using contract money to offset the costs of other projects or holding on to payments to receive interest or avoid finance costs. New South Wales and Western Australia have been trialling PBAs with government contracts. Queensland has started with government contracts between $1 million and $10 million from 1 March, 2018. However, on a date to be determined, but likely to be 1 March 2019, PBAs will

The BIFA changes require a head contractor to set up a PBA for any ‘building contract’ for ‘building work’. PBAs are trust accounts where progress payments and retention monies are held. The Explanatory Notes to BIFA states that, “PBAs are intended to provide greater security in events such as insolvency, where money within the account is effectively quarantined for subcontractors who are beneficiaries to the trust”. Presently the legislation only covers first tier subcontractors, that is parties who contract directly with the head contractor. However, BIFA provides for the application of PBAs to lower level contractors and suppliers at a later date. It is also important to note that for a building contract, a subcontractor does not include a ‘supplier’. A ‘supplier’ is defined as a subcontractor who is only required to supply goods without carrying out building work. However, a subcontractor is not a supplier if the materials or components supplied were specifically manufactured or modified by the subcontractor for incorporation into the building work or plant or materials were specifically manufactured or modified by the subcontractor in connection with the building work to be carried out under the head contract. Window suppliers would fall within these two exceptions where they are manufacturing specifically for the contract rather than using standard stock. BIFA requires head contractors to open three trust accounts at a financial institution; a general trust account, a retention account and a disputed funds account, within 20 business days of the head contractor entering into the first subcontract. The head contractor will be the trustee and a beneficiary of the PBA and the subcontractor will be a beneficiary. Payments from the principal are to be paid into the general PBA. Payments from the PBA are made to the subcontractor when due under the subcontract and to the head

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contractor provided it is an amount that the head contractor is not liable to pay a subcontractor. If there is a payment dispute, the amount is transferred to the disputed funds account until there is agreement or a determination. The head contractor must place the retention amount for a subcontract in the retention account. Some important features of the PBAs are that: • Head contractors must pay any shortfalls in the PBA. • A head contractor must not withdraw money from the account unless there are sufficient funds to pay all subcontractors due to be paid at the time of the withdrawal. • A head contractor cannot withdraw funds from a retention amount held in the retention account unless there are sufficient funds to meet retentions due under the subcontracts. • There are significant penalties for breaches of the PBA requirements. • PBAs are not subject to claims by creditors where a principal or head contractor becomes insolvent. BIFA requires a PBA to be set up for building contracts for ‘building work’. The definition of ‘building work’ is very wide. It includes site works, preparation of plans, fire protection work, scaffolding work, certification and pest inspection. It excludes engineering projects which includes infrastructure such as bridges roads and ports. There have been a number of criticisms of the introduction of PBAs such as the penalties for non-compliance which include imprisonment, administration costs and liquidity problems for contractors. On the other side, it will not assist subcontractors engaged in most residential building work as well as not extending far enough down the contracting chain. While BIFA only extends to Queensland, other states will be looking on with interest, especially when a major building contractor collapses in their backyard.

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CAPITAL GAINS TAX AND THE HOUSING MARKET

SHANE GARRETT Senior Economist, Housing Industry Association

draft tax reform was unveiled around the turn of the century, including the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and changes to Capital Gains Tax (CGT). CGT is paid when an asset is sold for more than the price initially paid for it by the investor. Under the current regime, the investor pays CGT at their marginal rate. If the asset is held for at least 12 months by the investor, the CGT bill is cut in half. This situation is known as ‘the capital gains discount’.

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The existence of the CGT discount has several major benefits. It encourages investors to take a longer and more thoughtful perspective towards investments, whether in shares or real estate. In the recent past, financial markets dictated by short termism and speculation have been sources of major instability in the world economy, both during the ‘dot com’ bust of the early 2000s and more spectacularly during the GFC. Australia’s CGT discount penalises investors for holding assets for less than a year and strongly discourages investors from high frequency trading, ‘chopping and changing’, when it comes to their investments. Instead, investors are encouraged to hold assets for longer periods – a situation that promotes greater financial stability by focusing investors’ minds less on fads and more on investments which have fundamentally sound prospects over a longer time horizon. The CGT discount is not without its critics. When it comes to residential housing, the discount has been blamed

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for triggering a huge investor scramble for homes across Australia over recent years. Critics argue that this has squeezed house prices even higher and pushed home ownership even further beyond the reach of younger Australians. In terms of its effects on Australia’s housing market, it is worth getting an objective sense of what the CGT discount actually achieves. In the first instance, it makes it more attractive for investors to hold residential property. This has two important ‘real world’ consequences: first, greater investor participation means that more homes are made available to rental markets right across Australia. Second, investor demand is crucial to the viability of new home building projects (particularly new high-rise apartments) and less participation by investors would surely result in fewer new homes being built in Australia every year. This is a problem because Australia already has a fight on its hands to ensure that enough new homes are built to accommodate a growing and ageing population over the coming decades. In the past, our inability to match housing supply with demand has caused the price of housing to consistently outgrow wages and incomes. Independent research just released by the Centre for International Economics (CIE) and commissioned by the HIA confirms this. Using their advanced Computable General Equilibrium macro econometric model, the CIE explore what might happen to Australia’s economy if the CGT discount for housing were cut from 50 per cent to 25 per cent. The model’s results indicate that curtailing the CGT discount would cause rents to

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rise further and would depress new home building activity. This is just the start: these changes would hurt job creation and cause real wages to fall by 0.5 per cent. This is at a time when weak wages growth is already hurting demand in the economy. The importance of a properly functioning rental market should not be underestimated. The economic expansions underway in Melbourne and Sydney owe much to arrival of migrant labour – both from other parts of Australia and other parts of the world. Current taxation settings have ensured that the cities’ rental markets have just enough stock to absorb the new arrivals and keep the cycle of growth going. Reigning in the CGT discount would place all of this at risk by damaging the rental market’s ability to provide enough homes for newly-arrived workers. The results of the CIE model indicate that the biggest impact of all will be on government finances. Reducing the CGT discount on housing in the manner described above would certainly cause the federal government’s net income to improve – to the tune of about $570 million per year. The financial bad news would be faced by the state and territory governments, who would be worse off by over $780 million each year over the five-year forward estimates period. Such a scenario could trigger a messy and counterproductive free-for-all in terms of fiscal relations between the Commonwealth and the states, hardly the thing we need when business and consumer confidence are already patchy.

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MAUREEN KYNE Maureen Kyne & Associates

iversity in the workplace is a topic that has been in the headlines for many years and can mean different things to different people.

Also consider that there maybe work practices that may improve on your current practices.

There are great benefits from having a diverse workforce - it can lead to greater productivity by employing people with different talents and skills that all work together towards a common goal.

Consultation is such an important part of creating a safe work place and is mandatory. This happens via weekly catch ups and Toolbox Talks.

However, language barriers can cause an increased level of risk to health and safety, particularly in environments where machinery and equipment is involved. From the moment a new employee walks into your workplace, the potential for an incident to happen exists. A language barrier makes it difficult to give direction, explain expectations and provide instruction on how a piece of plant and equipment must be operated. It is the responsibility of employers to not put their workers at risk. Work Health Safety law states that employers are obligated to detect safety risks. By implementing the six key principles below, you will be well on your way to reducing risk and creating a more inclusive workforce. 1. POLICIES Policies and procedures should be developed, and regularly revisited, to reflect the language needs of your workforce. Implementing these will send a clear message to all workers that safety is taken seriously.

3. INCLUSION

All workers must feel they can speak up and raise any safety concerns. 4. KISS All forms of communication need to be as simple as possible when creating safety messages: • Include other languages to suit your workforce. • All instructions should be in a step by step logical sequence. • Avoid using jargon and overly technical terms. • Do not rely on written forms; use verbal, visual and audio. • Make sure all signage includes a picture and not just words. 5. ACCOUNTABILITY All those in leadership roles, such as supervisors and team leaders, must be trained on how to communicate with employees from diverse backgrounds.

Inductions are also extremely important as they are the starting point where policies and procedures are communicated to employees.

Ultimately, supervisors and team leaders have a primary responsibility for health and safety. They must act and point out potential hazards and preventative measures to all employees. In particular, they need to have a higher awareness for the workers who cannot speak or have limited English.

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6. SKILLS FIT

Traditional written instructions can be next to useless if they cannot be read or understood by employees. Employers should access training plans for language, literacy and cultural barriers.

When recruiting workers who have language and literacy requirements, there needs to be a process in place that will outline the skills required for the role and whether the potential employee can match these skills.

The assessment should consider what training budget should be set aside for bilingual trainers, interpreters and new guidance material. Consider creating audio-visual aids for all plant and equipment. Understand cultural differences and work practices that are acceptable in other countries, but unacceptable in Australia. 14

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DAVID ESLER Principal, Kaizen Executive

ave you ever asked yourself that question, ‘What do great Sales Managers do that is so different to others and why?’ Sales Managers are uniquely positioned to influence and empower Sales Reps to greater levels of success, but they invariably become so busy and distracted that they neglect their team altogether. They forget the key fundamentals of what a Sales Manager is there to do; coach, develop, lead, celebrate and, most importantly, be consistent in their approach to every team member. Generally, when you look at sales teams, you can split them up into three categories; star, core and poor performers. Most Sales Managers will focus their attention on poor performers, while neglecting their star and core performers, thinking, ‘They’ll be right while I focus on getting Bill up to speed.’ Wrong. You must spend as much time with your star and core performers as your poor ones. Put simply, the business will benefit far more if your time is spread equally, rather than a concentrated effort on people who are not delivering the results that you and the business require. Great Sales Managers also know who they have on their team personality wise. They take time to understand the profile of each team member and then work with individual strengths and weaknesses to bring out the best in all members. If you have not already done so and are interested in sales profile analysis, read 'The Challenger Sale: Taking Control of the Customer Conversation', by Dixon, Matthew, Brent and Adamson. It is a very easy read and will help you identify and understand different personality types

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and how to work with them. If you do not like reading, give me a call and I will guide you in the right direction. If you recognise that you do not have the right people on your team, redeploy them, then find and hire the best talent you can. The most effective Sales Managers are committed to hiring the best talent available in the market. If you want the best, pay a little more and hire the best, which saves a lot of money by protecting yourself from failure six months down the road. It costs more up front, but it definitely pays off over time. If you are redeploying poor performers and hiring star performers, this investment will pay back three-fold before you know it. By doing this, you are also building a culture of high performance which will position you and the organisation for long term growth and success. For me, great Sales Managers are not desk jockeys either. They are out in the field working in the trenches with the team, leading by example, coaching, mentoring and selling all at the same time. Since starting Kaizen Executive some 10 years ago, I have been on over 260 ride-a-longs with external sales professionals, coaching and mentoring them in field situations. This type of coaching is a responsibility that is most neglected by Sales Managers because it requires you to borrow time from your already busy day and dedicate it to your team. Highly effective Sales Managers realise that placing a high priority on coaching will build confidence, independence and deliver more value to the team than any other single practice. You must take advantage of every opportunity, scheduled or unscheduled, to provide feedback that will make your sales professional perform to a higher level. Generally, what gets measured, gets the focus of your team. KPIs become the glue that holds your sales strategy together. An integral part of a consistent winning

1 ‘The Challenger Sale: Taking Control of the Customer Conversation’, by Dixon, Matthew, Brent and Adamson. 2 Best Practice Sales Managers, 2016, salesforce.com

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cadence is the tone and the topics of your communications regarding KPIs with your sales team. Nothing is more important to sales professionals than knowing what is expected of them and when it is expected to be delivered. Effective Sales Managers keep their communication clear and their expectations well defined so that team members know what to aim for, and understand what will happen if they hit or miss their targets. Experienced Sales Managers also understand that sales professionals need tools, sales processes and training to support a changing sales environment. When I say tools, I mean territory attack plans, call structures, understanding the company’s value proposition and how to deliver it meaningfully and the key metrics around pipeline analysis. They also need to be taught to understand the sales process, such as teaching customers, tailoring solutions and taking control of the sale1. This includes the simplicities of listening, questioning, watching and understanding the customer and the industry intimately. Finally, great Sales Managers must be good at herding cats. It takes a special kind of person to thrive as a highly successful sales professional. Their highly competitive profile can make them a challenge to work with, lead and manage. Effective Sales Managers know how to motivate and reward this unique breed of cat, to maximise performance and minimise conflict, thus taking a good sales professional and making them a great one. Experienced managers also leverage social networking, using the success of high performers to motivate others, turning great individual performers into great performing teams2. To learn more, join David at Fenestration Australia 2018, Port Douglas, September 2018, where he will speak in more detail about how to be a great sales leader in today’s difficult and challenging sales environment. For more information, contact David on 0420 905 580. FENESTRATION AUSTRALIA

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CUTTING CURRENT COSTS T he Australian fenestration industry landscape is regularly changing. Currently, businesses are grappling with high running costs, rising labour, energy costs, and policy uncertainty; all major factors that can impact your bottom line and your success within a highly competitive, global market.

As business owners and managers, you are forced to keep up with being innovative and adaptable to secure your business and to ensure its viability over the short and long-term. There will always be threats to your business. Unfortunately, there are some things you can’t control. Businesses in the fenestration industry are fortunate to have the AWA lobby utility companies and local, state and federal government, protecting your interests and the long-term viability of the industry. If we shift our focus to the smaller costs that can provide an immediate impact to your bottom line, you may be able to regain some of your expense control. Let’s talk about the three Cs. Cutting Current Costs can have an immediate, positive impact on your bottom line whilst also letting you gain greater control of your business and ensuring its long-term sustainability. But where to start? There are smaller costs that you can review, to ensure you are only spending what you need to. Think about the following areas

within your business:

Computer security and program maintenance. Are you paying someone to monitor your computer security? Security monitoring, finding the right anti-virus and security software and protecting your privacy are all things that businesses need to consider, especially with cybercrime at an all-time high in Australia. Do you engage in website search engine optimisation (SEO) and other ways to get your business noticed? Are your advertising costs effective and reaching the right audience? There may be things you could be doing differently and more effectively, with less effort and less expenditure.

Consider your employees and current benefits payable. Are you getting them the best deal for their life cover, income protection and other insurances? What if you switched to a group cover instead of individual covers? Buying cover in bulk for organisations can help reduce the costs of insurance, whilst ensuring you are taking care of your people. And what about your business insurance program? Do you monitor your insurances as your business grows and evolves? Do you make changes to your insurance cover throughout your policy period as your business situation changes?

A major area of expenditure for businesses is Workers Compensation Insurance. You are required to have this by law and need to ensure you remain compliant, but keeping up with ever changing rules and regulations can be time consuming and stressful. You can have your Workers Compensation reviewed to ensure you are paying the right amount. A review can provide you with peace of mind knowing that you are providing your employees with adequate cover, whilst also protecting one of your biggest assets, your business. Furthermore, you may have matters brought to your attention that otherwise would have gone unnoticed; like paying too much, or being classified incorrectly, resulting in years of over payments that you may be entitled to get back. There will always be external and internal factors contributing to the costs of running a business. Determine which of these factors you can control and seek advice from experts in these areas so that you can focus on growing your business to ensure it will be around for many years to come.

To discuss insurance, workers compensation or to request a Business Health Check, contact AB Phillips on 1300 242 136 or visit www.abphillips.com.au

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oin us in tropical far north Queensland this September for Fenestration Australia 2018. The Sheraton Grand Mirage Port Douglas will host three days of trade exhibition and two days of conference sessions for 300 delegates from across the fenestration industry. To open the conference, some old favourites return â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Golf Tournament and Fishing Trip. The Mirage Country Club, bordered by the Coral Sea and a panoramic mountain backdrop (your only distraction!), is a golfer's paradise. Challenge yourself to 18 holes of Ambrose golf to get you ready for a great conference. The 60 foot MV Norseman features a fully air-conditioned saloon and bridge, a licensed bar, an entertainment centre, upstairs sun lounges and an expansive rear deck with sportfishing platform plenty of room for you to fish in comfort. Norseman Reef Fishing will ensure you spend more time fishing by taking you quickly and comfortably to the best fishing playgrounds that Port Douglas and the far north has to offer. The sport

fishing platform comes into its own when big fish bite! Allow us to warmly welcome you to the conference at the Welcome Party held in the Trade Exhibition. An ideal place to talk to peers and network with fellow delegates in a pleasant, informal setting. Our dinner events aim to bring you dining experiences as colourful as the enchanting surroundings. On Thursday, 20 September, join us in a secret location to unwind and mingle with some of nature's furry and notso-furry friends: drape a python over your shoulder, cuddle a koala or snap a 'smile with a crocodile'. A buffet dinner will be followed by dancing and unique Queensland entertainment. The 2018 Design Awards on Friday, 21 September, celebrate the talents and innovative achievements of the fenestration industry and provide recognition of members that excel in their field in this professional showcase. This is followed by the Gala Dinner, bringing a formal close to the conference. Don't miss this key industry event in 2018!

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22 MEMBER PROFILE REVOLUTIONISING QUALITY: VICTORIAN WINDOW IMPORTERS 24 CASE STUDY PICTURESQUE PORT FAIRY Horsham Doors & Glass 26 CASE STUDY SORRENTO HOME BRINGS THE BAY INSIDE Glassworks (Aust.) 30 TECHNICAL WHAT DOES AWA ACCREDITATION MEAN FOR YOUR BUSINESS? Russell Harris 33 SCHOLARSHIP 2018 AWA SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS Fred Cooper & Chloe Luhrs

35 NEWS ANTHONY INNOVATIONS ATLITE SKYLIGHTS WFAANZ DECORATIVE IMAGING NATIONAL GLASS EVOLUTION WINDOW SYSTEMS NICCO TIMBER WINDOWS & DOORS SCHLEGELGIESSE DESIGNBUILD FENSTERBAU 2018 43 PRODUCTS CIILOCK ENGINEERING NATIONAL GLASS TOMMA CARINYA RESIDENTIAL WINDOWS & DOORS ATLITE SKYLIGHTS FOREL DORIC MAGNALINE AZUMA DESIGN BREEZWAY DORIC VENTUS 52 DIRECTORY TRAINING UPDATE AWA WELCOMES AWA CALENDAR

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01 Luke Cooper , CEO, Victorian Window Importers and INSTAL Windows & Glass.

t’s fair to say that many in the Australian window industry have lost patience with substandard imports. Fortunately, Luke Cooper is busy changing this situation. As CEO of Victorian Window Importers, Luke is helping provide exactly what the Australian market craves – affordable imported windows that pass the most stringent quality tests. The story of Victorian Window Importers began last year, when Luke, CEO of INSTAL Windows and Glass, was approached by a leading Australian aluminium supply company to become involved in a joint venture. The aim was to improve the quality of affordable window suites available to consumers. Seeing that the time was ripe for such a project, Luke entered into an agreement to supply Australiandesigned Chinese-manufactured window suites to the local market. “Victorian Window Importers now works with commercial builders, most commonly on apartments - guaranteeing every suite supplied is fully compliant, and manufactured to meet Australian Standards,” Luke explains. “Our window systems lead with innovation and are designed to meet the most rigorous architectural specifications. Through our Australian and Chinese partners, we are supplying one of the most Australian compliant window systems available, and with our lower labour costs, are more competitive than ever.” Luke’s efforts to improve affordability and quality in the window suite market had been a long time coming. “As CEO of the window fabrication business, INSTAL Aluminium and Glass, I had been approached on numerous occasions by overseas-based window companies,” he says, “However, I never wanted to get involved in a venture that ran the risk of compromising on compliance. The issue had been pertinent to us for some time, where our lives were made much harder by being pushed into a corner fighting cheap and inferior imports. Something had to change.” When Luke got the call from the window suite manufacturer, he realised that things could be different. “Because we’re working with an Australian

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company, the profit generated from this venture returns to the country instead of disappearing overseas,” Luke notes. “We bring these windows into Australia, exhaustively tested to ensure full compliance to Australian Standards. Based on conversations with the AWA, we know this level of quality control simply isn’t in place with many imports.” The issues caused by poor-quality imports are too extensive to list in detail. “Many builders and clients have had significant problems with compliance,” Luke confirms. “Substandard windows can fail on a number of levels, including glass component issues such as substituted glass types, colour variation, and delamination, just to name a few areas of vulnerability. There is a plethora of quality-related issues with imported glass used in all applications, not just windows.” In addition to quality issues caused by inferior imports, the transient nature of many overseas companies remains a common pitfall. “A large number of people have dealt with entities being there one week and gone the next,” Luke says. “Often, after checking the provided address without being able to locate them, we find out that they’ve popped up somewhere else.” Due to Melbourne’s unprecedented building boom over the last decade, the city has seen its fair share of compliance and quality control failures. “With state government authorities recently issuing default notices to a range of newly constructed buildings around Melbourne, it’s clear that window noncompliance has ballooned into a huge problem,” Luke reflects. “Now, due to our collaborative venture, clients can specify fully compliant windows with the backing of a respected Australian manufacturer.” The unstinting focus on improving import quality has proved popular. “Since the partnership began, we have submitted successful bids for a range of jobs,” Luke says. “All window sizes are carefully checked before ordering them from China, and we study all plans and specifications received to ensure full compliance and adherence to detail.”

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Victorian Window Importers does much more than import product. “As manufacturers, we also export all sundry componentry that we use for our Australianmade windows to our overseas fabricators. This includes rollers, locks and other hardware, right down to the powder used for powder-coating,” says Luke. “Also, while the aluminium used in our window suites is extruded in China, we keep wealth in Australia by supplying everything else onshore. Our efforts have positively impacted local employment – we employ six workers in the Australian part of the business, as well as creating jobs for approximately 30 people when installation is included.” Maintaining a strong presence in the Chinese mainland allows Victorian Window Importers to keep tabs on all aspects of production. “We have full time representation in the Chinese factory that manufactures the approved products, enabling every step of the manufacturing process to be overseen by us,” Luke confirms. Working with a highly respected Australian company yields other advantages. “Buying windows for large apartments directly enables us to immediately replace a product locally if it gets damaged,” Luke says. “Similarly, if a door is banged around in a container on route to Melbourne, we can replace it in a week instead of the customer having to wait 12 to 16 weeks for a single unit from China leading to costly delays.”

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The collaboration addresses a major issue with the public’s level of product awareness. “If people haven’t done their homework on what they’re purchasing, they can be caught out when they see the total price,” Luke says. “By contrast, our imported product line removes the risk of receiving a shock at the final figure.”

WORDS Jill Johnson

Having been in the commercial windows industry for 29 years, Luke considers himself a veteran. “I grew up in Sandringham and joined the family business,” he says. “I then founded South Gippsland Glass in partnership with my uncle, Paul Clarke, employing many people as a manufacturer in South Gippsland before selling the business and returning to Melbourne.”

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Today, the family connection continues. “One of my three children, Frederick, is now a partner in the family business,” says Luke. At age 24, Frederick has been working in the glass and window industry fulltime, while also studying at Melbourne University. He has completed a Bachelor of Environments and is currently undertaking his Masters of Environments, majoring in Building Energy Modelling and Sustainable Design. “Frederick also works as one of our leading Project Managers, overseeing the installation of our window and door systems on commercial building sites,” Luke continues. “We are sponsoring him in his studies in conjunction with the AWA. Frederick was fortunate enough to be a recipient of the AWA industry scholarship.”

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With a keen eye on the future, Luke is planning his next move. “I’m aiming to expand into energy producing glazing, which I plan to approach from an educational perspective,” he concludes. Clearly, Luke’s passion for technical innovation runs as strong as ever. 02 FENESTRATION AUSTRALIA

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ort Fairy is a historic fishing village located at the end of the Great Ocean Road on Victoria's famed Shipwreck Coast. In December 2016, construction on a $2.4 million redevelopment of the Port Fairy waterfront began. The redevelopment encompassed an architectural design aesthetic that was respectful of the local maritime history and heritage buildings. Horsham Doors and Glass joined the project early in 2017, in conjunction with building contractors, Fairbrother Construction. The completed building features a fish and chip shop and a restaurant with a combined total of 230 seats, including 56 exterior seats on decking. Locally sourced cypress timber and bluestone feature throughout the open plan layout. The exposed hardwood beams and soaring glazing frame the picturesque views of the Moyne River. “People can grab their fish and chips, go and sit outside on the bench with their kids and look at the bird life or seals in the river and really relax,” says Moyne Shire Mayor, Mick Wolfe. Construction on this project was far from standard - every window situated above 2400 mm was required to be shaped or curved. The production process for these windows began with raw aluminium, custom rolled by Uneek Bending Co, into sections to marry up with the architectural timber trusses. The profiles were then powder coated in Dulux Duratec, Zeus Black Matt, and cut-to-fit on site. Custom made insulated glass units (IGUs) feature 6 mm toughened SolTech™ - a hard coat low-E from Viridian, to achieve efficient thermal performance in the cool, and sometimes harsh, climate of Victoria’s south coast.

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With beautiful waterfront views, the new Port Fairy Restaurant is picture perfect.

AWS ThermalHEART™ sliding doors, with the largest opening measuring 2400 mm high by 7000 mm wide, were all double glazed and can be easily opened with one hand. Sliding windows with a clever frameless design face the river and provide an unobstructed view through 10 mm toughened SolTech™. To conceal all air conditioning and mechanical units, Horsham Doors and Glass constructed eight operable louvre panels to fit horizontally inline with the roofing iron. Each panel was constructed much like a commercial door panel, complete with gas struts for stability. Unique and almost undetectable from the ground, these provide easy access into the roof cavity for servicing of the mechanical system. The internal doors also posed design challenges with jambs that had to be custom rolled to match the curve of the internal wall. These jambs were also buried into the wall to add to the building’s unique finish. The glass above consisted of complex shapes and silicone butt joins. With delays stemming from the complex engineering of the project and inclement weather, construction was completed three weeks ahead of schedule, before Christmas, 2017. The fabricators and installers had their work cut out for them from day one, with up to 80 local tradesmen working onsite throughout the build. The high quality workmanship is evident in the finished product. We think the pictures speak for themselves.

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WORDS Ty Ballinger

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Horsham Doors and Glass

ARCHITECT

Baade Harbour Australia

BUILDER

Fairbrother Construction

SYSTEMS Capral Aluminium 400 Narrowline Aluminium Framing System with Jewell Quartz Sashless Sliders

Capral Aluminium 425 Narrowline Double Glazed Aluminium Framing System with 200 Series Hinged Doors

AWS ThermalHEART™ Series 731 Thermally Broken Sliding Doors

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Single glazed frameless sliding windows: 10 mm toughened Viridian SolTech™

External IGUs: 6 mm toughened SolTech™ / 12 mm / 6 mm clear toughened

Internal glazing: 6 mm clear VLam™

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Glen Watson

01 The Port Fairy Waterfront Restaurant sits on the banks of the picturesque Moyne River, next to Kings Park, Port Fairy, Victoria. 02 The building uses a combination of framed and frameless IGU systems to meet the energy requirements of Victoria’s cool climate. 03 The curved jamb of the internal glazing was recessed into the wall to provide a smooth transition throughout the open plan space. 04 Manual louvre units and remote controlled awning windows cleverly conceal roof mounted air conditioning and mechanical systems, allowing for adequate ventilation and ease of service. FENESTRATION AUSTRALIA

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hen the beach is literally in your backyard, it would be unthinkable to not take full advantage of the view. Using high performing low-E IGU, LoE3-366®, this was made possible without unsightly overhangs or permanent tints. LoE3-366® is a clear low-E glass characterised by its invisible triple layer of silver which blocks the negative aspects of the sun, but not the view, and is the low-E glass for all seasons. When the owner embarked on this 770 square metre build on the foreshore of Sorrento, Mornington Peninsula, his brief was rather simple – a bright and modern home with a view from every room. A vision which architect, Robert Simeoni, has abundantly delivered, engaging SMA Projects as the builders to bring this project to life. Surrounded by greenery and backing onto the foreshore, the exterior of the building includes a combination of custom timber, hand cut on site, and an almost entirely glass facade using Glassworks’ LoE3-366® double glazed IGUs. Opting for 8 mm LoE-366® Clear / 12 mm Argon / 8 mm Clear, this amounted to solid units that had to be craned in on site. As the first of its kind, it’s hard to give exact performance figures - however the common 6 mm make up (6 mm LoE3-366® Clear / 12 mm Argon / 6 mm Clear) results in a light transmission figure of 63 per cent with a heat gain of 0.27 and U-Value of 1.6. The thicker glass units would boast an even lower solar heat gain figure and U-Value. So, it’s no wonder that the owner claims he didn’t use the air conditioner all summer and, as it keeps near constant surface temperatures, it will be the perfect winter remedy too. The sheer clarity of the glass brings the beach and beautiful landscaping by Tract Consultants inside the home. The interior, made up of timber, stone and travertine, designed by Lombard & Jack, can be admired from the alfresco area along with modern furniture which is protected from UV, a leading cause of fading.

A special mention goes out to structural engineers, Nader Consulting, building surveyor, Phillip Chun, and town planners, SJB Planning, who also made this project possible.

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What’s more, the exterior of the glass comes with Neat® easy-clean technology, a special titanium dioxide coating which reacts chemically with the sun’s rays to lift the dirt so the rain can wash it away with minimal streaks. This means a clearer view for longer and far less window cleaning for the owner.

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Robert Simeoni

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LBA Joinery

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Glassworks 8 mm LoE3-366® Clear / 12 mm Argon / 8 mm Clear

PHOTOGRAPHER Nicole England

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The AWA is a NATA Accredited Inspection Agency operating under ISO/IEC 17020 Conformity assessment – requirements for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection. The scope of ISO/ IEC 17020 covers the independence, impartiality and integrity of the inspection body and the competence of its people, its inspection processes, and its equipment. In addition, the Standard also includes a requirement for the inspection body to maintain a quality management system. The objectives of the AWA Accreditation Scheme are to: • Ensure that members manufacture their products in accordance with the fabrication details on their AS 2047 test reports. • Continuously verify that all product ratings and labelling requirements are met to provide meaningful consumer information to compare product performance. • Enable architects, specifiers and building inspectors to meet or enforce compliance with Building Codes. • Ensure manufactured products being supplied to the market are compliant and have passed the physical tests for AS 2047.

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audit results and compliance to the scheme. SILVER New members are assigned to this tier on completion of their first annual audit and remain on this tier for a minimum of five years. GOLD Awarded to members who have successfully completed five consecutive compliant audits and meet the membership requirements of Silver. In recognition of their excellent track record, Gold tier members are only required to undertake a physical audit every second year. Member site audits are supplemented with a self-declaration of ongoing conformity that is signed and submitted to the AWA for the interim year. Tier retention requires ongoing compliant audits – a major non-compliance will result in a return to SILVER and a full site audit the following year. PLATINUM Bestowed to members after ten years of consecutive AWA compliant audits and subject to meeting the membership requirements of GOLD. As acknowledgement of their exceptional compliance history, Platinum tier members undergo a physical audit every three years. Member site audits are supplemented with a self-declaration of ongoing conformity that is signed and submitted to the AWA for the two interim years. Tier retention requires on-going compliant audits – a major noncompliance will result in a return to GOLD or SILVER at the discretion of the AWA Board of Directors (depending on the severity of the non-compliance) and a full site audit the following year.

• Undertake market surveillance of window products and ensure compliance to AS 2047 through independent physical testing.

Any Gold or Platinum tiered manufacturer can request a physical audit at no charge during a self-declaration year and should advise the Accreditation Administrator of the request before 31 March each year.

AWA accredited members are ranked as Platinum, Gold or Silver, based on previous

For more information, contact Russell on +61 2 9498 2768 or technical@awa.org.au

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INSTALLING ELECTRIC WINDOW CONTROLS HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER

NEW RANGE OF LOW VOLTAGE AND 240 VOLT PLUG AND PLAY ELECTRIC CHAIN WINDERS All of our 240 volt motors have a plug on the end of the lead to make ﬁtting them in the workshop easier.

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Once installed, the windows can go to site where the Electrician can connect them using standard Australian wiring codes. Coming complete with three sets of stainless steel mounting brackets to ﬁt all Australian window sections including G James, Bradnams, AWS , Wintec and Capral. With a pushing and pulling force of 25kg , each motor can easily operate a 1200 x 1200 sash. For those instances where the sashes are larger we have a twin chain motor where we have operated over 3 meter wide awnings.

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2018 AWA SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

WORDS Jann O’Connor

CONGRATULATIONS TO CHLOE LUHRS AND FRED COOPER

he AWA is proud to announce that not one, but two, Scholarships have been awarded for 2018. Faced with the choice between two outstanding applications, it was finally decided that both Fred Cooper and Chloe Luhrs were worthy winners. Both Fred and Chloe come from window industry families. Fred Cooper has worked in the industry alongside his father, Luke, at INSTAL Aluminium & Glass in Glen Huntly, Victoria, for a number of years - both before he began his undergraduate degree and even during it when he raced between class and project managing large jobs for the company near the university. His degree in Environmental Science piqued his interest in carbon storage which has resulted in his enrolment in a Master of Building Energy Modelling and Implementation at Melbourne University. Fred keeps fit playing golf and running with his dog, Reggie. Leanne and Dean Luhrs of DLG Aluminium and Glazing in Albury, New South Wales, are rightfully proud of their daughter, Chloe, who has been involved in the family business for some time and has shown a real interest in the window and door business. Chloe has commenced a degree in Business Management at Charles Sturt University while continuing to work part-time with her parents. Chloe is curious, confident, likes to learn and is a self-described organised procrastinator. Photography, social media and travelling are her passions and she is looking forward to a trip to the United Kingdom and Paris in June. The AWA Scholarship Program was established to provide families of employees of Australian Window Association members with an opportunity to obtain financial aid for higher education and to encourage the growth of the building products industry. This scholarship was also established to indirectly support educational institutions nationwide. The one year, non-renewable scholarship awards $2,500 towards an engineering, technical or design field of study or apprenticeship. It is awarded annually to a dependant of an AWA member. Applications are accepted during January each year.

01 Chloe Luhrs. 02 Fred Cooper. FENESTRATION AUSTRALIA

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AWA Industry Forums 2018

Whether you manage your own business, work in management, sales, operations, customer service or any area within the window industry, participation in a 2018 Industry Forum will enhance your knowledge and professional skills.

New South Wales Sydney: Thursday, 7 June 2018 South Australia Adelaide: Thursday, 14 June 2018 Victoria Melbourne: Thursday, 21 June 2018

For more information and to register, visit www.awa.org.au/events/category/industry-forums

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TRAXTAR™ TAKES HOME TWO DESIGN AWARDS IN MAY

WORDS Vanessa Sammut

nthony Innovations took home both a Good Design Award® and an Incubator Award for TraXtar™ in May, bringing their total Awards to three in 2018.

idea to create this product came from listening to customers and partners who wanted a roller able to carry a large load capacity without increasing the effect of rolling resistance.”

On 17 May, Good Design Australia announced that TraXtar™, Anthony Innovations’ latest door roller, had been awarded a Good Design Award® in the Product Design category.

TraXtar™ was also one of six awarded a space in the Incubator Pavilion at DesignBUILD in Melbourne, 2 - 4 May. DesignBUILD Incubator celebrates champions of innovation in the built environment. The panel of industry judges voted TraXtar™ the overall winner.

The Good Design Awards® is an international program that promotes the value and importance of design. Attracting high calibre submissions, the Awards are judged by an independent committee of experts spanning design, engineering and architecture. “We are honoured to receive the award,” states Ben Anthony, General Manager, Anthony Innovations. “Winning this Award is proof of the incredible value that working with customers can bring. The

TraXtar™ meets the ambitious requirements of Australian window and door manufacturers and is designed to maintain an optimum performance under panel weights of up to 300 kg. It fits within existing rail envelopes, thus making upgrades easy. Tests also demonstrate efficiency at reducing rolling resistance in comparison with similar products on the market.

03 For more information, contact Anthony Innovations on +61 3 9460 1166 or email TraXtar@anthonygroup.net

01 Anthony Innovations’ award winning design: the TraXtar™ door roller. 02 DesignBUILD Incubator Award. 03 Adrian Jarvis, Project Engineer at Anthony Innovations (right) was presented with the Incubator Award by Jamie Butler-Underwood, Event Manager, DesignBUILD.

ATLITE SKYLIGHTS’ NEW SHOWROOM

tlite Skylights’ new showroom is now open for viewing. Located at Atlite’s new factory at 31 Kembla Street, Cheltenham, Victoria, the showroom occupies the mezzanine floor. Featuring new bespoke roof windows, sliding openable roof window and thermochromic glass, the Atlite Skylight showroom demonstrates the cutting edge of skylight showroom design.

WORDS Leanne Jones

Designed by the Atlite team, the 2017 grand opening launched the Atlite Roof Window, bespoke designs that can be any shape or size. On display in the showroom is the Circular Roof Window, the remote operated Atlite Sliding Glass Roof and the Gazbar Roof Glazing System which features a middle panel of thermochromic glass to demonstrate the self-tinting capabilities of this incredible product (in comparison to the clear glass on either side). The hexagon, triangle and rhombus shaped roof windows are also displayed in this sleek and modern showroom. The Atlite showroom is open between 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday, or by appointment. Phone +61 3 9584 8500. FENESTRATION AUSTRALIA

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WORKING TOGETHER FOR THE GOOD OF THE COURT

aybe they didn’t like their verdict, or maybe they were rebelling against authority. Whatever the reason, in March this year, vandals smashed four windows in Penrith’s Court House building in Sydney’s western suburbs. The solution seemed easy enough, call in a trusted glazier to fix them. But matching the new windows with the existing ones proved a little more challenging.

The solution agreed upon by Michael and Brian was simple. The windows would be removed one at a time, Michael would apply the film, and they would be refitted. “The whole process took around 35 minutes. So, for a little extra effort we

This approach is somewhat rare in an industry where glaziers and tinters can feel pitted against one another. However, according to Michael, Brian and he have been working together on projects like this for almost 13 years. “The Penrith council representative for building maintenance called me to say how happy they were that one of their most important heritage buildings had been restored. This is one of many successful projects I’ve partnered

NEW APPOINTMENTS AT DECORATIVE IMAGING

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Ally Cronan, President, Window Film Association of Australia and New Zealand (WFAANZ), comments, “It’s unfortunate that window companies and film installers don’t work more closely together. This case study highlights how a strong partnership between a glazier and tinter can work in everyone’s favour.” For more information please visit the WFAANZ website www.wfaanz.org.au

luminium window and door finishing specialists, Decorative Imaging, expanded its team with three new appointments. Robert Deans and Jamie Blackman have accepted the roles of Architectural Sales Representatives for Queensland and Victoria respectively, expanding the company’s presence in each state. Robert and Jamie bring over 15 years combined experience throughout the residential, commercial and civil construction industries, and will be working with industry specifiers and window companies to develop Decorative Imaging's leading DecoWood and DecoArt products and finishes. The company has also

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with Brian on over the years. Our joint approach has definitely been mutually beneficial, I even got him to install custom glazing at my home three years ago,” Michael adds.

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Michael Miller, Vision Window Tinting, said, “While film is usually applied to the interior surface of glass, access was restricted in this case as the four windows had already been fitted. External film was also out of the question as it would have been too different in appearance.”

could deliver the best possible result for our client, Penrith City Council,” Michael commented.

appointed former AWA Sustainability Manager, Richard Hamber, to the role of Research and Development Manager. Richard will primarily be responsible for the development of new product and working to maintain and expand the company’s stringent Quality Assurance Program. To contact the team to discuss your project, call +61 2 9726 7726 or email info@deco.net.au

01 Decorative Imaging's new team members (L-R): Jamie Blackman, Robert Deans and Richard Hamber. FENESTRATION AUSTRALIA

WORDS Emma Savage

As the old windows were covered with a 35 per cent dual reflective window film, the glazier, Brian Cox from Alifix Glazing, had to work closely with a window film installer to ensure the building façade remained cohesive.

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NEW NATIONAL GLASS FACILITY & TRAINING CENTRE

ational Glass has completed the transformation of the whole ground level of its Boondall Office into a combined showroom, meeting and training centre.

WORDS Sean Fitzsimon

On display are large images of our ImageTek ™ printed range in a series of practical applications, as well as displays of Custom Laminated Glass, including Vanceva® and QS41 Acoustic Laminated Glass.

advanced production line combines two panels of glass with ‘Warm Edge’ spacer technology. • Manufacturing glass panels up to 5000 mm x 2600 mm.

FEATURES • Robotic application of spacer and sealants. • Manufacturing glass panels up to 4500 mm x 2700 mm. • Seamless integration with production lines for high throughput.

STATE OF THE ART FACTORY

CUSTOM LAMINATED GLASS

Our state of the art new production facility at 166 Granite Street, Geebung, just behind the existing Zillmere Road site, is complete. The new facility will have additional processing capabilities including toughening, laminating, double glazing and digital paint lines. The new processes and equipment will reduce bottlenecks in service, improve overall quality and offer a wide range of products to meet customer needs.

We have the ability to create or customise from a large range of glass types and interlayer combinations. Depending on the application and degree of customisation, laminated glass can meet energy efficiency, noise reduction, safety, structural, strength and decorative requirements.

INSULATED GLASS To supply the growing demand for better window and door insulation in residential and commercial buildings, our

• Ability to laminate new generation ionoplast interlayers for superior structural and strength requirements.

DIGITAL PRINTING Using the latest digital printing technology, with specially formulated ceramic inks fused into the glass surface, ImageTek provides almost limitless design possibilities, functionality and durability. Whether it’s full single colour rendering or combining transparent, translucent and opaque details, ImageTek provides full freedom of expression. FEATURES • Printing on large glass panels up to 5000 mm x 2700 mm.

FEATURES • New tempering furnace technology with iLook scanner detects out of tolerance roller wave and edge kink – ensuring glass is as flat as possible for successful lamination and visual acceptance (for tempered laminated glass).

• Precise graphic file replication with edge-to-edge, high resolution and micro-drop fixation. For more information, visit www.nationalglass.com.au or call +61 7 3131 3555.

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INTRODUCING EVOLUTION’S NEW RECRUITS

bviously windows is the place to be with some recently appointed leaders at Evolution Window Systems being new to our industry. Melissa Newbould, who previously worked in auto manufacturing, is now the Finance and Service Manager – utilising her years of both inventory and people management experience and accounting. Keith Wilson, from the white goods and industrial kitchen manufacturing sector, is now the Senior Production Manager on the aluminium line. Lisa Cartwright has

also arrived to take on the role of General Manager, with over 25 years in retail banking. The new recruits all agree that there are many new and exciting aspects to their leadership roles – but a lot of the customer and people management facets are exactly the same! Michael Brookes, Director of Evolution Windows, believes this is a great success story in attracting people with a diverse skill set to join our industry and help shape the future of Evolution Windows.

Ross Donoghue has also recently moved from Operations Manager to Sales Manager – now in the front of the business with the ability to shape exactly what goes to the floor and talk directly with clients. Utilising his deep technical skills and knowledge, Ross is loving the new challenge, proving this succession plan very effective. 01 Melissa Newbould, Finance and Service Manager. 02 Keith Wilson, Senior Production Manager. 03 Lisa Cartwright, General Manager. 04 Ross Donoghue, Sales Manager.

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CELEBRATING 20 YEARS Family owned NICCO Timber Windows & Doors celebrates a milestone in 2018.

WORDS Len Bober

his year, NICCO Timber Windows and Doors (formally NICCO Joinery) is celebrating its 20th birthday! NICCO adopted its new name in February 2018 to recognise both the industry space they operate in and to acknowledge their industry leading production status. In 2018, NICCO also launched

their new website which provides an even better user experience and showcases their products beautifully. NICCO was founded in 1998 by Nicholas Toskas and is now a second-generation family business with Nick’s sons, John and Con Toskas, taking over the reins some years ago and guiding the business to the prestigious firm it is today. With a team of over 40 employees spread though manufacture, sales and administration, NICCO occupies a state-of-theart 3,000 square metre manufacturing facility at Kingsgrove, New South

Wales, and processes over 500 orders annually utilising state of the art machinery alongside traditional joinery methodology. NICCO’s premium timber windows and doors continue to be the choice of award winning architects and builders and high end residential owners. NICCO supplies products to numerous award-winning projects and with its industry leading quality and on time delivery promises, is looking forward to servicing its markets over the next twenty years. For more information, visit www.nicco.com.au

01 NICCO’s second generation, John and Con Toskas. 02 The 40 strong NICCO team at the manufacturing facility in Kingsgrove, New South Wales. 03 Project work on the factory floor.

SCHLEGELGIESSE - ALL IN ONE A NEW CORPORATE IDENTITY FOR EUROGROOVE GIANT

n March 2016, Schlegel International acquired Giesse, the Italian leader in Eurogroove hardware for the aluminium industry. Following a successful integration of the two businesses over the last two years, the organisation’s new name and branding is ready to launch. By combining the best from both companies, SchlegelGiesse are now uniquely positioned as a supplier of integrated and differentiated solutions to the fenestration industry across the globe. The unmatched range of seals and high-performance range of hardware products establishes a great platform to serve both the industry in general and customers more effectively in coming years.

WORDS Thomas Clayton

In Australia, a range of Giesse product is now stocked in Sydney to complement the existing range of hardware supplied to the Australian market, including Q-Lon and Pile products. With the coming changes in the industry, SchlegelGiesse is now perfectly positioned to offer the products businesses need to drive forward and compete more effectively in the marketplace. For more information, contact Head Office on +61 2 8707 2000. FENESTRATION AUSTRALIA

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esignBUILD brought together the architecture, building, construction and design communities for another successful event in 2018. The AWA caught up with the twelve members who exhibited and many others that dropped by our stand in the Partners Pavilion for a chat.â&#x20AC;&#x201A; 01

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Chris Fodor attended to the Siegware stand.

02 & 06 The Alchin Long Group display included Azuma Design, Doric Products and Colonial Castings and Ventus Louvres. 03 & 04 A sleek display from Safetyline Jalousie.

C.R. Laurence displayed a huge product range.

Magnetite demonstrated noise and temperature reduction with their display.

Paarhammer Windows incorporated an Australiana theme.

Drew Anthony & Adrian Jarvis represented Anthony Innovations in the Incubator.

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05 & 08 The JELD-WEN stand integrated Aneeta Sashless Windows and Stegbar products into an office lounge layout.

12 & 16 Glassworks (Aust.) attracted interest with an impressive glasshouse. 13

EBSA demonstrated their automated louvres.

CRM Melbourne utilised an apartment layout to showcase their product range.

Fuzhou Ropo Building Materials exhibited in the International Pavilion.

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FENSTERBAU 2018 TREND SPOTTING AT THE WORLD’S LARGEST TRADE EXHIBITION OF WINDOWS AND DOORS

recent visit to the world’s largest window fair, Fensterbau 2018, in Germany, revealed the latest trends in windows and doors. The main themes this year were integrated drainage for level threshold doors, airtight window installation, sophisticated entrance door designs, burglary resistance and shading options, as well as smart home and automation solutions.

WORDS & IMAGES Edith Paarhammer

Whether doors be hinged or sliding, the trend towards level thresholds has grown noticeably over the last few years. However, the high risk of water penetration during heavy downpours led a number of companies to invest time and energy into developing drainage systems, making this issue a thing of the past. These new systems are designed to channel rainwater into a drain which is an integrated part of, or can be clipped onto, an aluminium threshold. Different drain widths can be covered with a variety of grids. Some systems have additional seals, while others have brushes. Another interesting solution features magnetic seals which lift up when the door is locked. These are exciting developments and will definitely be seen more of in the future. With energy efficiency on people’s minds, eliminating drafts is a priority. Correct installation is vital, as gaps left during window and door installation increase the energy needs of the building. Many solutions were demonstrated at Fensterbau by a number of different suppliers and included tapes and foams in FENESTRATION AUSTRALIA

a variety of materials. Entrance doors make the first impression when people visit your home. Timber is still a popular material but insulated aluminium doors are becoming more sought after. Designs often include clear, opaque, coloured or switchable glass. Handles are getting longer or recessed, and often feature LED lighting and sophisticated locking mechanisms, such as fingerprint readers or various other smart home automation systems. The most modern look for a door panel is concrete which can be achieved by applying a specialty paint to a board substrate. Unlike Australia, European window and door hardware undergoes burglary resistance testing and carries a rating from R2 to R6. The higher the ‘R’ rating the more time is needed to break and enter and the more specialised the tools required, which act to deter would-beburglars. Hardware is available with different ratings for window and door systems to give the homeowner peace of mind. In addition to using energy efficient windows and doors, those facing west need some kind of shading. This is a mandatory requirement in Europe, so external systems were on display. This should be of particular interest to the Australian market in light of changing energy efficiency requirements. More and more solutions for today’s modern builds include apps and special ISSUE 02

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03 hardware for monitoring, opening, closing and locking windows and doors. Much development has happened to bring refined automation to customers and make homes smart. Stand-alone systems or those integrated into a higher-ranking building management systems are available, with day and night functions, and time or weather-controlled ventilation scenarios, operated via smart phone, tablet or other hand-held device. Fensterbau 2018 was again a very interesting event with over 1,300 exhibitors from 42 countries presenting the latest trends from the window, door, façade construction and timber processing industries. The exhibition made use of more than 64,000 square metres of space and attracted more than 110,000 international visitors from 123 countries.

01 Cross-section of a sliding door threshold drainage system. 02 Concrete-look entrance door with LED handle. 03 A sophisticated integrated entrance door that includes a fingerprint scanner, camera and intercom system.

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COMF-EÂŽ Optimum Low-E IGUs

COMF-E Optimum is a new generation of Landson Glass IGUs that offers optimum performance via a Low E (emissivity) coating. This is specially designed to minimise the amount of heat passing through the glass. The clever microscopic coating keeps your space cooler in summer (by reflecting heat away) and warmer in the winter (reflecting the heat back inside) without compromising the amount of light entering your space.

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1.42

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CiiLOCK predicted the trend many years ago and broke away from the traditional ‘see-saw’ system of rollers to pioneer the highly creative and forward thinking ‘Mother of All Rollers’ system (based on the engineering principles found in the ancient Roman arches).

CiiLOCK again changed the game with the introduction of the three wheel ‘Mother of All Roller’ system which continues to capture the imagination of system designers and fabricators alike with the ability to carry 300 kg panels in both residential and commercial systems.

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ALL ROLLERS he evolution of roller systems continues to progress at lightning speed. From initial requirements for a roller to move a small sliding panel, demands have progressed to move larger, heavier panels and multi stack systems.

Now, introducing the next major leap forward in high performance sliding

doors; FIVE by Mother of All Rollers. This new technology distributes load amongst 10 points of contact along the track allowing for easy rolling of heavy panels. Designed for the Australian market, this latest technology is available to suit most residential and commercial building projects. Unshackling the traditional industry constraints, FIVE by Mother of All Rollers, is an ideal solution for any highperformance or heavy-duty application where only the best will do!

To learn more about the innovation behind The Mother of All Rollers, call +61 3 9703 1006 or visit www.ciilock.com

NATIONAL GLASS LAUNCHES NEW IGU TRADE NAMES

ational Glass are pleased to announce the launch of our new Insulated Glass Unit (IGU) range. These will be marketed under the trading names:

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benefit of establishing recognisable trade names. The names DuoPlus and DuoUltra recognise the use of dual seals (primary and secondary) as well as the obvious benefits that come with the additional layer of glass. Utilising the WarmEdge SuperSpacer technology, the National Glass DuoPlus & DuoUltra IGU ranges are designed to meet the toughest residential and commercial glazing demands. For more information, call 07 3131 3555. 43

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facade. This system is available with solid aluminium hinges and grade 316 Stainless Steel Hinges to ensure hardware is suitable for all weather conditions. Twinbolt locking mechanisms are also available for the FaçadeFold system to securely fix panels in open, closed or positions anywhere in between. The demand for folding panels on the facade of buildings is rapidly increasing not only in Australia but overseas as well. Tomma is currently working on projects with their United Kingdom and Australian distributors, where the architects are looking for not only increased energy efficiency through sun control but also being able to visually change the buildings aesthetics as well.

The Tomma patented FaçadeFold hardware has revolutionised the way these systems operate. Managing

Director, Craig Lang, explains, “Having worked with numerous companies and listened to what needed to be achieved, it was identified that there was a need for a specific innovative product for this type of application. It needed to be different from the traditional bi-folding door hardware that was currently being used, which due to increased lateral movement of the hinge would cause the panels to jamb during operation”. Tomma’s FaçadeFold has the unique ability to overcome this issue by maintaining the functionality of folding panels whilst incorporating a concealed track system providing seamless uninterrupted

Synonymous with all Tomma systems, FaçadeFold can be easily customised to suit all specific needs. To see the full range of Tomma folding systems, visit www.tomma.com

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CARINYA CAVITY SLIDING DOORS

pen plan living has many attractions, such as making an area feel more expansive, improving lighting and encouraging household interaction. But what happens when you need a smaller space to provide privacy, reduce noise or accommodate separate activities? The answer comes in an exciting new trend – Carinya cavity sliding doors. As the name suggests, cavity sliding doors are constructed so that when not in use they slide out of sight into a hidden wall cavity. This style of door can be used either internally, to convert a larger space into smaller zones, or externally, to maximise openings to the outdoors. The amount of space needed to incorporate cavity doors varies depending on the size and number of door panels required. Ideally this is allowed for by the architect at the home design stage, although they can be included in renovations as well. The Carinya door specialist then works in conjunction with the builder/installer to ensure allowance for adequate space and the correct frame size. 44

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he Tomma FaçadeFold is the latest product offering from the highly experienced design team at Tomma. This new system is specifically designed for exterior folding panel applications on building façades. FaçadeFold allows for the façade panels to completely cover the exterior of the building and enclose balconies. This clever design facilitates clear views from the inside out, whilst maximising privacy and maintaining ventilation and sun control.

As a result of this new innovative system, the Tomma FaçadeFold has won multiple contracts thanks to the unique benefits of the patented system over the traditional bi-fold hardware that is currently available.

When used in an exterior facing application, cavity doors are an attractive option to truly integrate indoor-outdoor living spaces. The width of the opening is maximised as the cavity door is able to be completely retracted inside the adjacent wall. For screening needs, the Centor S1E screen is the appropriate partner to protect a home from insects and the sun. When not in use, it conveniently retracts back inside the system’s frame. The opaque finish provides additional privacy benefits and can also double as a movie projection screen at night. If security is of concern, Invisi-Gard’s 316 Stainless Steel Security Screens may also be paired with a cavity door, although they are fitted outside the house and are not contained within the building envelope. ISSUE 02

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While standard sliding and folding doors may still be the preferred option in some cases, a Carinya door specialist can provide the best advice on the most appropriate solution to create the desired living environment. Cavity sliding doors, which can easily convert open plan to private spaces, may be the perfect option to give home owners the best of both worlds. For more information, visit www.carinyawindows.com.au

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ATLITE SKYLIGHTS ROOF WINDOW WINS 2018 GOOD DESIGN AWARD®

A WORDS Leanne Jones

tlite Skylights, an Australian owned business, is proud to announce that their recently launched Premium Roof Window has won a 2018 Good Design Award® for Product Design. Skilfully designed by Atlite’s team of qualified engineers, in collaboration with Swinburne University, an integral part of the design brief was to provide customers with a range of premade sizes and specifications as well as the option to custom build roof windows to suit any space and specification. Customers no longer need to compromise on creativity when choosing to bring natural light into their homes. Previous custom builds include square, round, rectangle, triangle and hexagonal roof windows.

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The stunning, sleek design features edge to edge glass, without the bulky trims of other skylights on the market that can be the source of leaks and water retention. Double glazing provides proficient insulation all year round. The glass is fire resistant to BAL-40, leak proof, hail resilient and can be customised with a self-tinting laminated glass using special thermochromic technology - allowing for windows to darken as the sun becomes more intensive. Designed to help manage changing needs for passive solar heat gain and natural light, the premium roof window is constructed to meet AS 1288 overhead glazing requirements.

provides abundant sunlight at just the touch of a button. The standard fixed roof window delivers exuberant daylight, transforming any space into a bright and expansive environment. The Atlite Roof Window can be installed on a ZERO pitch and comes with a 15 year warranty. Available accessories include flyscreens and blinds. For more information, call +61 3 9584 8500 or visit www.atlite.com.au

The remotely powered openable roof window allows for efficient energy saving, promotes air flow and ventilation and

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FOREL ATTAINS ‘NO LIMITS’ IGU LINE FOR TVITEC

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he market is moving more and more towards insulating glass with higher quality, as well as large sizes. For this reason, we needed a company to work with us as a partner, creating a machine, completely new to the market, able to offer high-tech and high-quality products, while guaranteeing high productivity. And with Forel, we found this company,” comments Roberto Arias, Marketing Manager, Tvitec.

skills. We had to take into consideration aspects that in the past were almost marginal, such as nonplanarity, which, for extremely large-sized glass sheets, can be really important. The result is a line able to adapt itself to glass sheets that are not perfectly flat – and we are talking about centimetres here – with features that are completely different from other lines, with regards to size, accuracy and types of processes carried out.”

• Structural stepped units with vertical offset up to 250 mm and leading horizontal offset up to 1,000 mm.

Roberto made this comment on conclusion of a project that led to a new Jumbo line for insulating glass (aimed at the production of glass for façades and special glass types, with particular and dedicated requirements and construction features). The result of this project is a line from Forel with exceptional performance and features in terms of weight, thicknesses and nonplanarity of the processed glass sheets, aligned or stepped.

This important project took almost two years to be completed, in 2017, with the delivery of the new Forel ‘No Limits’ Jumbo line at Tvitec’s factory in Ponferrada (Castilla-Leon), northern Spain.

• Stepped unit assembling with the smaller glass in the front.

“The Tvitec-Forel line can process some of the largest sizes of insulating glass (IG) requested by today’s market, up to 6000 mm by 3300 mm,” explains Stefano Salvian, Sales Director, Forel. “The design of the line involved commitment and 46

Made up of a loading area, coating removal, washing machine, inspection and frame mounting, glass turning section (180°), assembling press with gas filling (argon and krypton) and automatic sealer, the line was designed and built following a precise list of aims to be achieved:

• Processing of bowed glass up to 2.5 mm per linear metre (15 mm on 6 metres glass length). • Sealing flexibility to use three different materials, and with high continuous material flow rate of 4 litres per minute.

• Dedicated glass unloading section. For more information, contact Overseas Glass Agencies on +61 3 9587 2488, email enquiries@oga.com.au or visit www.oga.com.au and www.forelspa.com

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DORIC UPGRADES SLIDING PATIO DOOR LOCK

n innovative company never rests on its laurels. This is the ethos that has driven Doric for a number of years and is the inspiration behind its latest product update. Doric’s DS3130 Timbarra Sliding Patio Door Lock has been a market leader for some time, but its latest update raises the bar to new heights. These changes include an updated internal mechanism ensuring the lock is sturdier than ever before. The internal chassis’ tongues have also been tightened to have less play, helping reduce movement in the door. The handle retention female thread of the new product offers better engagement, while the screw post for the main fixing screws is now solid through the lockbody, increasing strength and reducing chances of overtightening, causing parts to stick.

Overall, the components are sturdier and assembly of the product makes maintenance easier. “The company drives itself on innovation

and the improvement and redesign of our products and this is one of those,” says Doric Product Manager, Joshua Tubb. “It was felt that in order to provide our customers with the best product available, an improvement to the chassis would give our customers a better product experience.” For more information about the DS3130 Timbarra Sliding Patio Door Lock, visit www.doric.com.au or contact your Doric sales representative on 1300 132 389.

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there are now fewer processes for installation, saving time for customers. The screw locations have also been moved to the back of the chassis so that the locking mechanism isn’t accidentally unscrewed during installation and/or maintenance.

Aneeta Duomode. Bringing style to safety. The Duomode sashless window’s patented locking system allows its large, frameless panes to be used as either a counterbalance window or a servery window. So you get the largest possible view, along with unmatched flexibility. You also get peace of mind, because you can restrict the Duomode’s bottom opening to 125mm while the top pane remains fully operational.

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AWARD WINNING MAGNALINE ARRIVES IN AUSTRALIA

revolutionary award winning bi-fold door system has arrived in Australia! The Magnaline door is loaded with unique special features that give you a state of the art door system that has been recognised by industry leading publications as the ‘Most Innovative’. With its concealed hinge system and bottom track support, independent moving panels, unlimited width, multi point locks, interlocking panel, slide and pivot operation, and versatile clean design, this is a unique door that will impress and add value to any home. If you look closely, you will notice something missing on Magnaline powered doors: hinges! That’s right, with Magnaline you can have a folding door without bulky and costly hinges between each panel. This provides more flexibility in operation, easier installation and a cleaner, sleeker design that enhances every room.

W beside it. Upon opening the swing door, a space is created for the next panel over to slide. When the panel slides into place beside the open swing door, the panel itself converts to a swing door. Each panel in turn does the same. This all happens on a single track that supports the full weight of the door from beneath.

ith an increasing number of children being injured in falls from windows and balconies each year, the New South Wales government’s decision to implement new laws around window restrictions from 13 March makes a lot of sense. The Alchin Long Group (ALG) - the parent company of leading global hardware brands Doric, Cowdroy, Colonial Castings, Lock & Roll and Azuma, has been behind the proposed laws for several years. Each year, more than 50 children fall from windows or balconies in Australia. Many suffer serious injuries and some of these falls are even fatal. The laws, which require strata buildings in New South Wales to have window safety devices installed on all above ground windows, aim to reduce the number of these tragic accidents.

The active door has a swing mechanism that requires a door stop. However, once the other doors are next to it, its movement is restricted to between 90 and 105 degrees. The slide panels are secured with a magnet catch at the end, keeping them at 90 degrees and preventing movement if buffeted by unexpected wind gusts when open.

As a subject close to the heart of ALG, it was a natural move for the company to involve all its brands in the cause.

Magnaline is available in single and double glazed aluminium and double glazed uPVC.

The kit allows businesses to self-certify windows on site, ensuring products are suitable to be used within the parameters of the Building Code of Australia.

To register your interest in becoming a reseller or installer, contact Ultimate Windows on 1300 898 782, visit ultimatewindows.com.au or drop by Booth 2 at Fenestration Australia 2018.

In addition to a set of specialised tools, including a stop watch, force gauge, 125 mm sphere, bullet shape probe and pressure plate, the testing kit also includes a pro forma pad for quality assurance.

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The Magnaline system can be used in configurations of two or more panels. The primary design has a swing door on one end and a series of panels

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ALG offers a range of products and systems to assist manufacturers meet the Australian window restricted opening regulations and offer a practical solution for keeping children safe around window openings. While Doric and Lock & Roll are integral to window restriction product installation, Azuma has been focusing on what it does best; testing. The approved testing specialists have developed a selfcertification kit to test the new Building Code regulations.

The kit enables the in situ testing of windows to AS 5203 Protection of Openable Windows/Fall Prevention - Test Sequence and Compliance Method. Azuma will also provide customers with one hour of self-certification kit product training at its head office in Sydney or branch in Perth. If customers are unable to attend an Azuma facility, training can also be conducted via Skype. Azuma is one of Australia’s largest privately-owned compliance testing and engineering companies. The establishment offers a wide range of industrial design, engineering and testing services throughout the AsiaPacific region. With both NATA and IQNet accreditation,

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L 02 Azuma is capable of testing to Australian and international standards. It was this expertise the team used to develop the new certification kit.

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“We’ve been behind this cause for a long time and we’ve invested a lot in creating solutions to these tragic and preventable accidents,” says Nigel Long, CEO, ALG. “It was important for us to have all our businesses involved in this cause and Azuma’s self-certification is a vital part of that. “This kit will help our customers implement the new regulations and ultimately help keep children safe at home. “We’re very proud of our work around this issue and if the new restriction laws and some of our products help save just one life, it will all be worth it.” For more information about the self-certification kit, contact Azuma at info@azumadesign.com.au or visit www.azumadesign.com.au/testing-kit

Through the use of two louvre galleries inside one frame, a significantly high STC rating of 38 is achieved to reduce outdoor noise. 2. WATER PENETRATION PERFORMANCE The Dualair System can achieve up to 600 pascal ratings at floor to ceiling heights. This is a 20 per cent improvement at window sizes twice as wide and three times as high. 3. THERMAL INSULATION U-values range from 2.4 to 3.3, giving comparable performance to double glazed windows with thermally broken frames.

01 A force gauge with 125 mm probe being used to test that an awning window meets fall prevention requirements. 02 A force gauge being used to test a screen.

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ooking for a window system that optimises serenity, ventilation and protection from the elements? Breezway’s new Altair® Dualair™ Louvre Component System has been developed to deliver a high performance, sophisticated, secondary glazed louvre system to the high end residential and commercial market. The system provides excellent ventilation to keep buildings naturally comfortable while offering the following key performance improvements.

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PRODUCT DETAILS Designed for installation into the Alspec® McArthur Evo™ and the Alspec® Hunter Evo™ Acoustic 150 mm Commercial Framing Systems, Breezway will be offering the Dualair System as a fully automated Powerlouvre™ System or a hybrid of automated and manual control.

SUPERIOR AESTHETICS Superior aesthetics are achieved through the primary and secondary window being identical window types and both contained within a single frame. Both Altair Louvres being in a single frame also reduce installation costs. The outside louvre gallery can utilise glass blades for uninterrupted views. Alternatively, aluminium blades or patterned glass can be used for adjustable external shading, privacy or decorative effects on the building façade. The Dualair System is fully compatible with the Stronghold® System to satisfy Fall Prevention requirements thus making the system ideal for high rise residential or education projects. For more information, visit www.breezway.com.au/dualair 49

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key focus for Doric is to support fabricators and provide consumers with the best products solutions available.

Doric surveyed system suppliers, fabricators and architects to ascertain their needs and what they considered to be the most important. The response, a louvre gallery that could be easily integrated into any existing louvre system or be easily installed as a retrofit installation. Additionally, fabricators wanted to be able to adapt the louvre in-house to nonstock sizes as well as apply restriction when required. Seeing the opportunity to use their skills and expertise to create a more flexible and user friendly product than what was previously available to customers, the company focused its attention to the louvre market. The team at Doric wanted to capitalise on its strong history of innovation and Ventus louvres fall in line perfectly with the company’s innovative ethos. With a firm focus on innovation, Doric worked with Ventus to refresh, refine, and update the Ventus louvre and push this range to new heights. “We’re very excited about this new product launch. At Doric we’re constantly working to raise the bar for the industry through innovative products. Customers want the products that they install to add value and Doric’s Ventus louvres are no exception,” said Residential Window Hardware Product Manager, Martin Hewett. Doric’s Ventus louvre includes a host of features which make them fabricator friendly, easily installed and the

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ideal window solution in creating an open, functional living environment. Manufactured using the highest quality materials and rigorously tested above and beyond Australian Standards, Ventus louvres are designed to perform. Featuring a unique, ergonomic handle design and nonscratch UV stabilised powder coat, the Ventus louvres give customers choice as well as providing ease to specify, order, stock and install. Not only is the Doric’s Ventus louvre practical, the product has a sleek and elegant design and has been rigorously tested in NATA accredited facilities. Fall prevention has become a requirement in recent months and to comply, louvres must not allow a sphere through an opening of 125 mm with 250 N applied. The Doric’s Ventus louvre design allows the louvre to be restricted easily with the addition of purpose-built Restrictor Cams. This feature is great for fabricators and installers as they can be added at the factory or to existing stock when required. Another great feature of the Restrictor Cams is if a window were to require restriction, the Cams can be added after installation and this modification can be done quickly and easily on site for little cost. As a testament to the integrity of the Ventus design, Doric is backing the product with a 10 year warranty. For more information about Doric’s new Ventus louvres, contact your Doric sales representative on 1300 132 389.

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