Winter - Australian Institute of Architects

2012 WA Architecture Awards SponsorsScoop Publishing is Western Australia’s largest independent magazinepublisher and has been producing the state’s leading lifestyle, homes &design magazines for 15 years. Scoop is a passionate supporter of localWA businesses, showcasing the best of WA and also a proud supporter ofarchitecture and design in the state.58As Principal Corporate Partner, it is with great pleasure that we continue tosupport excellence in Australian Architecture through the 2012 AustralianInstitute of Architects Awards program.Our industry leading brands, ZINCALUME® steel, COLORBOND® steel andGALVASPAN® steel continue to play a key role in Australian architecture,design and build. The attributes that have built these brands, including worldclass quality, durability, and technical support continue to deliver superiorhigh performance to meet the needs of the Australian market.BlueScope Steel continues to invest in leading technologies to ensure itscoated steel products deliver superior high performance to meet Australianconditions and our products remain an ideal choice when designing forresidential homes as well as commercial and industrial buildings. Thisongoing investment in product development assists to protect yourreputation.In the past 12 months we have seen an increase in imported steel productsbeing brought into Australia. These imported products may not meet therelevant Australian Standards and therefore may not meet the deemedto satisfy requirements of the BCA. BlueScope Steel wants to reinforceits ongoing commitment to Australian architecture and our customersby building a future focused on product leadership, customer service andprovision of products that minimise risk to the building industry throughcompliance to the relevant Standards, Codes and Regulations.This is another important element that plays a role in protecting yourreputation, and one that is taken very seriously by BlueScope Steel. We arevery appreciative of the support we receive from Australian architects andlook forward to that continuing in the future, as greater demands are placedon your designs for buildings.Every year we see an amazing array of projects entered into the Awardsprogram nationally. They showcase excellence by the profession thathighlights the advancements in the built environment and the everincreasing appreciation of the pivotal role it plays in society.Congratulations to all architects who have entered into the Institute’sAwards programs throughout the year, and especially to those who havehad their work recognised as Award winners. BlueScope Steel is proud to beable to assist the Institute in delivering these magnificent programs againin 2012.Our involvement includes the production of our quarterly flagship homestitle Scoop Homes & Art, the four annual titles that make up the Building& Renovation Series, and sponsorship of numerous industry associationsand events, including the sponsorship of the 2012 Australian Institute ofArchitects WA Chapter Awards.Scoop’s online presence has increased to offer our readership acomplementary and interactive online service. These online portals offerreaders additional reference points, up to date and relevant information andindustry news stories as well as leading lifestyle guides in WA.Our Building & Renovation Series remains the major reference point foraffluent West Australians looking to build and renovate their private andcommercial space in WA. Titles include: Scoop Kitchen & Bathrooms; ScoopOutdoors & Gardens; Scoop Homes; Scoop Commercial Design & Building.We are extremely proud of our association with the Australian Institute ofArchitects and look forward to showcasing more of the outstanding ideasand designs from this year’s award winners.At Badge, we take great pride in the excellence of our work - our drive fordistinction includes the process not just the outcome. With over 25 yearsexperience and successful projects ranging from $1million to $100million, ourcapability is there for everyone to see.But off the work site, we also strive to give our clients peace of mind. Wehand pick our project teams to best suit the client and the work and ourproject leaders are specialists who know how to listen and communicate. Ourrisk management processes remove problems before they appear and safetyis always at the forefront of a Badge project.The Badge Group operates with offices in Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane andMaroochydore. Now with an annual turnover of some $500million - we’restill a privately owned company with integrity woven into everything we do.We are proud to support our colleagues via the 2012 WA Chapter of theAustralian Institute of Architects and congratulate all of the worthy winnersand entrants.THE ARCHITECT 2012 ISSUE 002John RosetteNational Business Development Manager,Commercial and IndustrialAECOM is a leading provider of advanced design, engineering, environmental,management, planning and advisory services in Australia, New Zealand andaround the world.AECOM is a strong network of approximately 45,000 professionals in morethan 130 countries. This network of professionals mobilises worldwideresources and experience to bring together the right teams to deliverchallenging and influential projects.AECOM thrives on finding smarter and more efficient solutions to some ofthe world’s most challenging infrastructure projects by sharing knowledge,insights and experience globally to apply to projects locally. In Australiaand New Zealand, AECOM has more than 4,000 professionals across morethan 25 offices working together and collaborating with their clients tounderstand how its teams can create solutions that bring their clientsprojects to life.