Australian Institute of Architects Formally Recognize FFTSE Seminars
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FREE Tile & Stone Seminars | Formal Training Sessions

The 3 day programme of 'FREE' FFTSE tile & stone seminars presented by more than 20 authoritive speakers from 8 countries, and the Full Frontal Tile & Stone Expo Formal Training Sessions have been classified as an Australian Institute of Architects Recognized Activity.

Participation in the FFTSE tile & stone seminars accrues one (1) informal CPD point per hour of sessions attended. Attendance at FFTSE Formal Training Sessions accrues one (1) Formal CPD point per hour attended towards the Australian Institute of Architects continuing professional development scheme.

The following activities have been recognised with CPD points values as shown

Leading Italian glass mosaic manufacturer Trend Australasia will join forces with Mapei Australia to demonstrate pool tiling techniques. The interior of a 4 meter wide module which has two returns, and a set of steps will be progressively tiled during a series of demonstrations which address adhesive selection, surface preparation, tiling, cutting and grouting techniques. The specially constructed module will be donated to TAFE for further use by tiling apprentices. Literature will be available in relation to pool tiling processes.

Heritage Stone Restorations (HSR) recently completed the restoration of St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Adelaide and the construction of a new sacristy using Waikerie Limestone. HSR will present a stone carving and restoration exhibit.

The recent bushfires in Victoria have prompted the urgent release of the new National Bushfire Standard for Residential Dwellings. FFTSE will feature a demonstration of the fire resistant attributes of ceramic tile versus combustible soft flooring materials. Extensive studies conducted by the University of Bologna confirm that ‘Ceramic floor or wall covering is not damaged by contact with flames, it does not spread or feed a fire, and it does not emit substances of any kind in case of fire’.

With assistance from Aquamix Australia FFTSE will present a demonstration of sealing techniques for natural stone and porcelain tile.

A ‘tiling skills competition’ will test the skills of a number of tile fixers, who will be provided with a variety of tile formats and colours, and challenged to tile a module within a specified time frame.

Visitors can relax and refresh at the Scape Bar & Grill, a 54 square meter paved area which will feature a private section for exhibitors and their clients.

FFTSE will showcase new products including ceramic tiles, natural stone, glass mosaic, pavers, sanitaryware, machinery and ancillary items.

The Events and Exhibitions Association Australia (EEAA) held their annual industry award’s at Atlantic Docklands on Tuesday 2nd December. The Full Frontal Tile and Stone Expo (FFTSE) was entered into the “Best New Show” category. The organizers are delighted to announce that FFTSE finished as runner up in these prestigious awards

The second edition of FFTSE promises to be both bigger and better attended. The expo will be staged on 20-22 August 2009 at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre located at Darling Harbour, Australia’s largest and most successful venue for conferences, exhibitions and special events.

Many of Sydney's major architectural practices are located within close proximity to Darling Harbour. The Exhibition Centre which opened in 1988 is the centrepiece of Sydney’s exciting Darling Harbour precinct, located on the edge of the central business district. The Centre which was expanded in 1999 features six exhibition halls and a variety of meeting rooms.

This decision to stage FFTSE in Sydney was based on the fact that a considerable amount of exposure was given to the first edition of FFTSE in New South Wales courtesy of a consolidated programme of promotion of the event in the media, via direct mail and on radio.

Contracted exhibitors and companies interested in the possibility of participating in the Full Frontal Tile & Stone Expo (FFTSE), are invited to examine the following media release which highlights leading construction and business forecaster BIS Schrapnel's recent predictions for housing demand and interest rates, which are further endorsed by comments made by Mr Chris Lamont the Chief Executive - Policy, of the Housing Industry Association (HIA).

Residential Property Markets to Revive in 2009
Expo Developments

While the Department of the Treasury (NSW) predicts that dwelling investment will remain under pressure in 2008-09, underlying demand principally stimulated by high overseas migration, remains 'extremely strong'. Business investment will continue to grow more moderately after a strong performance in 2007-08. The state's net exports growth should continue to grow in 2008-09. Inflation is forecast to be 2 to 3 per cent.

In spite of the fact that slower growth in consumer spending and business investment will moderate the growth in imports, NSW still leads the way in terms of local production and imports of tile and stone products and is set to do so in the foreseeable future.