I have a background in carpentry and joinery with over 40 years experience in the building industry. I have been part of the successful team at Tyrrells, NSW's largest building consultancy, for approximately 30 years.
I have a keen interested in the identification and rectification of building defects, specializing in waterproofing and damp issues. I am committed to practical problem solving and dispute resolution.
Publications
Building Trade Connection Magazine, Building Services Corporation
Termite damage and waterproofing articles, Housing Industry Association
Numerous articles on waterproofing and building maintenance problems
Seminars
1998
Complaint Handling Seminar, Institute of Building Consultants
Balcony and Roof Waterproofing Failures, HIA/Waterproofing Industry Council of Australia
Concrete Spalling, Institute of Building Consultants
1993 - 1994
Complaints Against Building Consultants, Institute of Building Consultants
Prevention, Detection and Treatment of Termites, State Rail Authority Buildings
Waterproofing, HIA / CBA Home Show
I have a keen interested in the identification and rectification of building defects, specializing in waterproofing and damp issues. I am committed to practical problem solving and dispute resolution.
Publications
Building Trade Connection Magazine, Building Services Corporation
Termite damage and waterproofing articles, Housing Industry Association
Numerous articles on waterproofing and building maintenance problems
Seminars
1998
Complaint Handling Seminar, Institute of Building Consultants
Balcony and Roof Waterproofing Failures, HIA/Waterproofing Industry Council of Australia
Concrete Spalling, Institute of Building Consultants
1993 - 1994
Complaints Against Building Consultants, Institute of Building Consultants
Prevention, Detection and Treatment of Termites, State Rail Authority Buildings
Waterproofing, HIA / CBA Home Show
Professional Experience
1994 to date
Customer Relations and Dispute Handling, Tyrrells Property Inspections
1994 to date
Co-founder, Insite Building Consultancy Pty Ltd
1983
Co-founder and Senior Partner, Tyrrells Property & Pest Inspections
1980 - 1986
Project Manager
Numerous large schemes totalling $50m including: Baden House, Neutral Bay
Kurraba House, Neutral Bay
Office Development, Inner city Sydney
Luxury units in Terrigal
Residential renovations and extensions
1969 - 1981
Managing Director, R V Ellis Pty Ltd, Melbourne
Building company undertaking repairs, renovations and new building in both domestic and commercial. Director, Real Estate Survey Service Melbourne
First company in Australia to undertake pre-purchase inspections and offer expert witness and general building consultancy. Company founded by his father.
Qualifications
Current
Builders Licence (Licence No. 33210) – Department of Fair Trading
2008
Asbestos Identification and Management, TAFE
2005
Height SafetyAwareness Certificate
2000
Occupational Health & Safety Induction Training for Construction Work
1994
Accreditation Certificate in Commercial Mediation, Australian Commercial Disputes Centre
1991
Pest Control Certificate, Sydney College of TAFE
1990
Accredited MBA Building Consultant, Master Builders Association
1984
Basic Microcomputer, University of New South Wales
1972
HIA Management Course, Housing Institute of Australia
1968
Carpentry and Joinery Certificate of Proficiency, Caulfield Institute of Technology Victoria
1963 - 1968
MBA Awards, Master Builders' Association Building Technician 5 year Certificate - First in Victoria 1967 and 1968, Caulfield Institute of Technology Victoria
1992 - 1993
Divisional Council, Housing Industry Association NSW
1991 - 1992
Chairman - Courses on Waterproofing Building Skills Centre, NSW Building & Construction Industry Training Council Ltd
1968 - 1980
Member, Master Builders Association and Housing Industry Association of Victoria
Professional Memberships
Current: Independent Expert Panel, Consumer Trader and Tenancy Tribunal Member, Housing Industry Association NSW Member, Institute of Building Consultants
1993 - 1994 : Water Proofing of Wet Areas Within Residential Buildings, Australian Standards Committee
1991 - 1993 : Past President, HIA Waterproofing Industry Association (National)