Who we are We are the property owners, architects, engineers quantity surveyors, builders and contractors, sub-contractors, manufacturers and suppliers, government and local government bodies, educators, research workers, finance groups, legal practitioners, trade unions and students who make up the building industry. Aims of BSFA The Building Science Forum of Australia is a national non-profit making body without political or vested interest, founded in 1962 to develop a better understanding between the many interests that comprise the building industry. It has improved the communication and co-ordination within the industry and provided a unified voice for approaches to statutory and other authorities whose ordinances affect the industry. It has provided a forum for discussion, innovation and change. To continue producing improvements we need your input, support and involvement. Why should you join? For over 30 years the BSFA has made it possible for the building industry to meet, exchange views and have an industry voice. Building is one of the biggest and most diverse industries in Australia. Only an organisation such as BSFA can unite the industry to advance it, keep industry members up-to-date with innovation and advised on issues, create change. This is where to discuss your views and hear what others have to say on subjects which vitally affect you. What we do Getting together, getting talking, getting involved Our most important activity is to conduct conferences, seminars and industry interface meetings on a wide range of subjects relevant to our industry. Speakers include national and international industry leaders, innovators, technical experts and key members of decision making bodies. Evening seminars are held for those unable to attend a full day programme. Audience participation is vital to our aims, so question-and-answer and discussion sessions are given ample play, and informal mixing between sessions allows for networking and discussions to continue. Topics have included : Weatherproofing Buildings, Prefabrication, The Sick Building Syndrome, Lighting of Buildings, Rehabilitation and Restoration, Security for Buildings, Life-cycle Cost Performance, Building and Equal Opportunity, Changing Risk Management in Buildings, Tendering: Who pays.