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James Butler

I have over 20 years of  experience in the building industry and have been providing building consultancy since 2018.

I started my career as a structural draftsman, this experience had given me the foundational skills and understandings of building integrity. Since then i have worked on architectural custom specification homes.

I have a keen eye for detail and pride myself on providing my clients with honest no-nonsense advice and delivering constructive problem solving.

About this person

2024 to date Grey Gum Building – Self Employed (Licensed Builder)
Final & Progress Inspections – New Dwelling, Pre-purchase Property Reports, and Defect Investigations Reports.
2015 to date Grey Gum Building – Self Employed (Licensed Builder)
Specialise in high end residential new builds, extensions and renovations. Management of all client interactions, trades and required construction procedures. Good knowledge of NCC and how to find required information, Aust. Std’s and WHS requirements. Good knowledge of building design requirements and legislation.  I have completed ‘in-house’ design/construction projects and have a sound knowledge of AutoCAD drafting programs.
1985 – 1996 Subcontracting – Site Forman/Project Manager
Project management of build, start to completion of high-end residential properties (based on Northern Beaches). Delivered projects to timebound schedules. Supervision and management of multiple trade teams. Provided updates to project schedule. Built strong relationships with client and suppliers. Client management – coordinated site meetings to provide updates to client. Liaison with architects and engineers. WHS – Responsible for ensuring that site complied to WHS standards. Defect management and resolution, ensure finishes were of high standard prior to payment. Issue resolution. Responsible for daily site management diary. Reporting – provided detailed weekly update to BHE management on project progress
2009 – 2013 JB Carpentry & Joinery – Self employed
2004 – 2010

2000 – 2004

1996 – 2000

Carpentry & Site Management – Self contracting

Carpentry & Joinery Apprenticeship – HAI & CK Building Pty Ltd

Structural Drafting Traineeship – Connell Wagner Pty Ltd

2023
Bronze medallion & Advanced resuscitation techniques.
2022 Undertile WeldTec Waterproofing
2019
Certificate IV in Training and Education
2012
Certificate IV in Building
2005
Diploma Carpentry and Joinery
1997 – 2000
Advanced Diploma Structural Engineering

Housing Industry Association – Home Building Consultants
Woodworkers Association of NSW