2008 Asbestos Identification and Management - TAFE
2005 Height Safety Awareness Certificate
2003 Certificate IV in Building Studies Residential, Sydney Institute of Technology Timber Pest Certificate, Rapid Training Australia
2002 Occupational Health and Safety Industion Training for Construction Work - MBA
1993 Advanced 3D design using AutoCAD, City and Guilds London Institute
1992 Computer Aided Draughting, City and Guilds London Institute
1983 Grade 4 Tech in Building Construction, St Albans College England
1982 Architectural Design and Detail - Watford College England
1978 Bricklaying Trade Certificate - Brimsdown Technical Building College England

Building Contractor's Licence - Department of Fair Trading
Building Consultant's Licence - Department of Fair Trading
Member of the Institute of Building Consultants


Twenty-five years experience in the building and construction industry.

2003 - present Building Consultant - Tyrrells Property Inspections
Involved in pre-purchase property and timber pest inspections including final inspections on new buildings.

1991-2002 Bricklayer/builder
Involved in all aspects of building including site suipervision and management of various building projects ranging from commercial to residential.

1983-1991 Interior Design and Architectural Technician
Involving detailed drawings from conception to conclusion, including surveying sites, site assessment and meetings and use of AutoCAD producing details from site sketches to full working drawings.

1974-1982 Bricklayer
Involved in various commercial and residential projects from renovations and extension to new home and building construction.

 Analysis of defects in building
 Architecture and design
 Environmental Building Practices
 Energy efficient housing