I am the director of Allambie Building Consultants Pty Limited and have provided building consultancy services to Tyrrells Property Inspections since 2015 on many engagements. My work life in domestic building in the Sydney area has been extensive and varied in the past 30 years. I have built and renovated houses in all styles, from Federation houses with tessellated tiled floors and elaborate cornices to a new house built on a steep site using ZEGO blocks with no cornicing or architraves, and everything in between.
I have also had experience building in flood zones and high-risk bushfire zones. All projects were carried out in consultation with Architects and/or directly with the clients.
All of these projects required me to build in accordance with the Building Code of Australia and to the relevant Australian Standards, and to comply with the terms and conditions of the Development Applications pertinent to the various Councils.
I have also had experience building in flood zones and high-risk bushfire zones. All projects were carried out in consultation with Architects and/or directly with the clients.
All of these projects required me to build in accordance with the Building Code of Australia and to the relevant Australian Standards, and to comply with the terms and conditions of the Development Applications pertinent to the various Councils.
Professional Experience
2015 to Date
Director - Allambie Building Consultants Pty Limited (self-employed Builder, Timber Pest and Building Consultant)
- Quality Assurance Progress and Final Inspections
- Progress and Final Inspections
- Property and Timber Pest Inspections
- Dilapidation Inspection
- Maintenance Reports
- Technical Report Investigation and Preparation
- Expert Report Investigation and Preparation
1987 - 2015
Managing Director – Mairaki Enterprises – 28 years
Specialising in bespoke domestic building – New buildings, alterations and renovations
1987 - 2005
Partner – Kingham Construction
Specialising in bespoke domestic building – New builds, alterations and renovations
1995 - 2005
Site Forman / Project Manager
For various local builders including Gale Building, Aranac and Maincorp
1985 - 1987
Subcontract Carpentry work for various Sydney builders
1983 - 1985
Subcontract Carpentry work for various UK builders
Publications
Wet Area Floor Wastes and Falls in Floor Tiles
Qualifications
2016
Asbestos Awareness
2015
MPL Training Centre - Timber and Pest Management, units 8, 10
2015
Master Builders Association - Building Consultant’s Course
1992
NSW Department of Fair Trading – Licence upgraded to Building – R87469
1988 - 1991
Sydney TAFE – Associate Diploma in Building
1985
NSW Department of Fair Trading - Awarded NSW License in Carpentry - R87469
1978 - 1981
Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology - Advanced Trade Certificate in Cabinet Making
Professional Memberships
1986 - Present: Member of Master Builders Association
Contractor’s Licence 284252C (to date)