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WORDS FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
TRACEY GRAMLICK
Executive Director & CEO , Australian Window Association
As the industry , governments and regulators tackle the increasingly concerning issues of product conformity and compliance , a new project led by the Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council ( ASBEC ) and ClimateWorks Australia is developing a long-term industryled vision for how the National Construction Code can deliver energy and emissions savings alongside financial benefits for building owners and occupants .
In their recent Issues Paper , the project notes that buildings contribute more than half of our country ’ s electricity consumption and almost a quarter of emissions in Australia . Energy requirements for new construction in building codes are key to driving energy and emissions outcomes . Leading jurisdictions around the world have established long-term targets of net or near zero energy buildings , to drive innovation , investment and market transformation in the property and construction sectors .
The AWA has positioned itself to work extensively with all parties to understand , inform and set the trajectory milestones for increasing regulatory requirements for energy efficiency in order to bring our manufacturers along for the ride with realistic design , development and marketing timelines .
Underpinning this are two important initiatives :
1 . The recent grant the AWA was awarded by the Collaborative Industry Skills Project , the Office of Environment and Heritage , through the Environmental Trust , to create a series of three videos to educate the fenestration industry , builders and homeowners on emerging trends and important changes they need to think about under the Paris Agreement arrangements .
2 . The changes to the WERS to take window energy rating into the future with faster , cheaper methodology and the availability of licensed tools for real size ratings that snap back to a single comparative figure for entry into AccuRate software .
Watch out for more information on these in the next edition of Windows .
WORDS FROM THE EDITOR
GARY SMITH
Marketing & Communications Manager , Australian Window Association
Welcome to the spring issue of Windows , one of our largest ever editions .
In our editorial section , Rodger Hills from the Building Product Innovation Council writes a feature article on compliance , ‘ Dodgy Building Products are Everyone ’ s Responsibility ’, Stephanie Dale informs us of the fickle nature of creative advertising , but that it is worth the risk , Maureen Kyne continues her series on bullying in the workplace , David Esler gives us some tips on time management , Bryan Pickard discusses breach of contract and Tim Reardon from the HIA discusses the HIA building scorecard for building activity .
Included in our Windows section in this edition is a member profile on Alumil Oceania , three member case studies , including from Safetyline Jalousie and Architectual Window Systems , and Simon Owen looks at the lessons learnt from faulty end dam installation .
There are some great photos of our first series of Fenestration Diploma graduates , a report from the AWA Technical Committee , member news and our largest ever new product section .
Our Screens section includes two case studies from NSSA members , Amplimesh and Prowler Proof , a technical article on the NSSA accreditation scheme , we are introduced to Taylor Watson in our young member profile and meet the new NSSA Executive Officer , Jacky Manns .
We hope you enjoy reading this information packed edition of Windows . Remember to send in all your case studies , company news and new product information for future editions .
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