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0416 279 216 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
| 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. |
1984Basic Microcomputer, University of New South Wales
| 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 |
| 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 |
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)