Rethink the Way You Build
At Bowens Building + Innovation Expo 2026, we have scheduled a diverse range of seminars throughout the day to discuss industry changes and updates and the product that can help builders satisfy these requirements in a cost-effective and fast manner. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and engage with products that help drive faster build times and reduce the number of trades required onsite.
Join us upstairs at the Royal Exhibition Building.
Seminar 1: Tradie to Teacher: Your Next Chapter
Time: 1.30pm – 1.50pm
Ready for a career that puts your trade expertise to work in a new way? Join our session to discover the pathway from the tools to the TAFE classroom, hear real stories from tradespeople who’ve made the switch, and find out what life as a TAFE teacher looks like.
Presented by Chisholm Institute & Box Hill Institute
Seminar 2: Become a Registered Builder
2.00pm – 2.20pm
This seminar will include information about Domestic and Commercial Registration/Licensing, trade registration, moving registration/licences interstate, upgrading your registration, and dispelling the current Registration myths in the industry.
Presented by Builder Registration
Seminar 3: Building Insights
Time: 2.30pm – 2.50pm
This discussion will delve into the following questions about Build Insite:
Who is Build Insite? Why did they create the platform? What information do they share? How to get involved?
Why partnerships in the building industry have never been more important?
What are some of the services that Bowens can offer and how have they helped their building businesses?
Presented by Dean Backman and Luke Callery from Build Insite with Andrew Healey from Bowens
Seminar 4: Sustainable Building
Time: 3.00pm – 3.20pm
Learn how practical changes to your building methodology can improve the performance, durability and longevity of the homes you build.
Presented by Hamish White, founding director of the SBA, co-host of The Mindful Builder Podcast and director of Sanctum Homes
Seminar 5: Sustainable Foundation Solution
Time: 3.30pm – 4.00pm
This seminar will focus on the benefits of sustainable foundation solutions.
Presented by Biax Foundations
Seminar 6: Modern Window Installation
Time: 4.10pm – 4.40pm
See a live demonstration of a smarter, simpler window installation method designed to save time and make the job easier.
Presented by OptiSeal
Seminar 7: Cavities & Ventilation
Time: 4.50pm – 5.50pm
This seminar will discuss the upcoming NCC 2025 changes, introducing new requirements for wall and roof cavity design.
We’ll unpack the practical implications of the new requirements, including:
• Roofing system performance and detailing
• Vapour permeance and moisture management
• Cavity closers and compliance considerations
• Mechanical ventilation integration in modern builds
Whether you’re involved in design, specification, or construction, this 1-hour seminar will give you clear, practical guidance to ensure your projects remain compliant and high-performing under NCC 2025.
Seminar 8: Innovative Brick Installation
Time: 6.00pm – 6.30pm
See Nexbrick in action with a live on-stage demonstration of a mechanical brick-facing system designed to make real brick easier, lighter and more versatile to install.
Presented by Nexabrick
Seminar 9: Low Pitch Roof Compliance
Time: 6.40pm – 7.10pm
This seminar will include a live demonstration of Pro Clima’s latest realease, the SOLITEX® ADHERO FC. A fully adhered external control layer that manages water, drainage, resists wind loading and supports drying potential.
Presented by Pro Clima’s Daniel Jakobs (aka Airboss Dan), Contruction Engineer & German Master Carpenter
Seminar 10: Next Generation Insulation
Time: 7.20pm – 7.40pm
Discover Australia’s first recycled-denim thermal insulation for walls, ceilings and underfloor. It’s a no itch, easy to install, Australian made, energy-efficient insulation.
Presented by Jeanius Denim Insulation
What are you waiting for? Register today so you don’t miss out!