Industry Partners

The Building Designers Association of NSW wishes to formally recognise the major industry partners that provide the necessary support to enable the association to function as an independent entity within the NSW Building Industry.

Over the years many companies have generously given their support to the BDA, with those listed immediately below, the current group of Joint Venture Partners (JVP). BDA would like to thank all those companies that have participated in the JVP program and would welcome inquires from any looking to be involved.

We have recently introduced a third level of corporate involvement that sits between JVP and Corporate Member (the full list of Corporate Members is displayed below); this new level is Corporate Partner and you will find those companies that are participating at this level by scrolling down the page.


As these partners are then the major supporters of BDANSW we encourage all our members and all other industry members who support the actions of the BDA to actively support these companies and use their products and services where appropriate.

Joint Venture Partners

The Austral Bricks Company was originally established in 1908 and has been operating as a subsidiary of Brickworks since 1945. Austral Bricks is Australia's leading brick manufacturer, supplying the world with high quality clay bricks and pavers. The products are continually changing with the times and with the demands of architects, designers, developers and home owners.

Architectural Window Systems is the NSW Head Office for Vantage Windows, whose rapid growth in Australiasince 1995 attests to the brand's expanding reputation for design and performance excellence.
The Vantage dedication, to make the best aluminium windows and doors on the market, has won its network of distributors a loyal and growing following among designers, architects, builders, and home-owners.

A product of intensive research and design, Colorbond® steel is one of the most versatile building materials available. Australia's leading design professionals attest to its virtually limitless design possibilities, and use it for everything from award-winning homes to faithful renovations of heritage style homes. From the traditional bullnose verandah to the soft sweeping curves of today's innovative designs, curved roofing made from Colorbond® steel makes an impression that really lasts, so think about specifying Colorbond®.

ITI is a timber distributor that has been suppling renewable timber products to the Australian market for the greater part of 20 years. They source there timber products from within Australian and across the globe to give Australians a diverse range of renewable products for use around there homes. The products range from interior moulding to sleepers, structural rougher header to plywood under the following brand Design Pine, Organix, WPC Decking and Ezi Trim. ITI has endeavoured to be a market leader by having an overall focus to supply only products that the market demands and with this focus new products have been born.

KarelCAD can provide a total design solution to businesses irrespective of size and or industry. With offerings ranging from enhanced products, services and hardware as well as unsurpassed customer service, training and support, KarelCAD is a business partner for your success. Having excelled to become one of the strongest CAD services providers in the Asia Pacific Region, KarelCAD has been recognised by Autodesk with successive Training Excellence Awards. Training and Integration divisions offer tailored training solutions by Autodesk certified and award winning Application Specialists. KarelCAD offers a partnership in, optimizing investments in product and training, increasing productivity, simplifying license management tools, troubleshooting, developing, integrating and implementing solutions, tailored training, project consulting, Autodesk certifications, skills appraisals and benchmarking.

Unitex® started business in 1983 and was founded when two expert, solid plasterers joined forces with an experienced, industrial polymer chemist. From the beginning we have had a strong technology base, yet at the same time, a very practical focus. The resultant union of practical skills and technological knowledge has given rise to Australia's most innovative manufacturer of lightweight, protective and decorative building products for the architectural and construction industry.

Weathertex Weatherboards, Architectural Sheets and Signboards are truly unique Australian products, environmentally sustainable, and made to last a lifetime. It has been said that a process that was invented at the beginning of the 20th century and that remains relevant in the 21st century is truly a marvel of manufacturing, We agree. Weathertex is a marvelous product, and really is, "Timber Made Perfect".

Windoor has been manufacturing high quality timber windows and doors (including entry doors) since 1985. Most products are manufactured in solid western red cedar. However various hardwood species including Merbau, Blackbutt, Recycled Blackbutt and Rosewood can be used.
Windoor make all the standard sizes and configurations but are also capable of manufacturing almost any custom designed window or door. If you need special glass, energy ratings, to match existing windows contact Windoor.

Corporate Partners

Corporate Members

2011 JVP Award Winners

Best use of Austral Bricks

Derek Collins - Crowther Residence

Best use of AWS windows & doors

Kirk Gleeson - St Johns College Library

Best use of Colorbond-BlueScope steel

Henry Ayala - Fairlight Developments Display Home

Best use of ITI timber

Louise Williams - Empire House Circa 1908

KarelCAD award for Synergy With Surrounding

Jaspreet Singh - Sikh Grammar School

Best use of Unitex

Richard Lutze - Crane Street Residence

Best use of Weathertex cladding

Louise Williams - Copacabana Beach Residence