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Brett brings in excess of 35 years of Building Surveying experience. Brett is registered as an unrestricted Building Surveyor under the NSW Department of Fair Trading accreditation scheme. He has sound knowledge in all aspects of Building Surveying and the development industry.
Brett’s experience ranges from assessment and approval of, high-rise large scale commercial developments, aged care, hospitals, industrial, retail and educational buildings. Brett has been involved in many Building Code of Australia (BCA) audits of a wide variety of commercial, industrial and residential buildings on a national basis having a detailed and thorough knowledge of Building Code and Planning Regulation matters.
Charles brings in excess of 23 years of Building Surveying, BCA and Certification, and PCA experience. He has a sound knowledge of the Building Code of Australia (BCA), building surveying and development certification that include all sectors of non-residential construction.
Charles has a Post Graduate Masters in Building Surveying, as well as a Masters in Business Administration at MGSM to ensure that his practical knowledge are supplemented by his undergraduate and postgraduate educational achievements.
Charles is responsible for design development Building Code of Australia (BCA) assessment, fire safety engineering review, assessment of Construction Certificates, Complying Development Certificates and Occupation Certificates for development in all non-residential construction fields.
He has a thorough and detailed knowledge of the BCA, all supplemented by experience with all relevant Building and Development Acts and Regulations associated with his role.
Charles is a Board Member and Treasurer of the Association of Australian Certifiers, affording access to the latest legislative and policy changes, ensuring his advice and expertise is at the forefront of industry practices.
Justin brings in excess of 20 years building surveying experience that covers both local government and the private sectors, in Australia and the United Kingdom (UK). He has a sound knowledge of the construction industry and processes extending across all major property sectors, with particular focus in the education and commercial markets.
Through involvement with a number of major projects across all building classifications, Justin benefits from a thorough knowledge of the Building Code of Australia (BCA) including Performance Solutions, further supported by an in depth understanding of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act and associated legislative frameworks.
Justin’s technical competencies are complemented by his passion to provide clients with a responsive and partnered service, ensuring a value add approach at every phase of the project.
Design Development Consultation, Authority Liaison, BCA Upgrade Strategies and issue of Construction Certificates, Complying Development Certificates and Occupation Certificates.
Shane brings in excess of 20 years of experience and leads the Major Projects Division within Group DLA. This is a unique division in that it offers a true and authentic consultancy role to valued clients.
Shane is registered as a Building Surveyor and Building Inspector with the NSW Fair Trading and the Victorian Building Authority, at the highest levels. His major project experience has been gained from working on a wide variety of projects including residential developments, aged/health care facilities, and major project developments in commercial, sporting and retail sectors. His practical experience and knowledge is supplemented with Post Graduate studies in Fire Safety Engineering at the Victoria University of Technology.
Shane’s consultancy expertise includes, but is not limited to the following Building Code of Australia (BCA) and regulatory practices:
Paul brings in excess of 23 years experience in the Private, State & Federal Government sectors as a Senior Building Surveyor. Paul has extensive experience and knowledge in all matters pertaining to the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and related building legislation, such as the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act and Regulations.
Paul’s skills and experience ensure that clients are provided with sound advice and direction in the areas of development and building consent matters together with fire and life safety issues relating to building design. His focus has been to undertake the role of Accredited Certifier and Principal Certifier for the assessment and issuing of Certificates and BCA Consultancy Services, including fire safety audits and upgrades of existing buildings.
Paul is able to provide design development BCA assessments, BCA liaison with relevant government departments, fire safety engineering assessment, as well as BCA audits, the issue of building certification, for development in all fields of non-residential construction.
He is also Accredited with Australian Capital Territory Planning and Land Authority (ACTPLA) as a Principal Building Surveyor that allows him to issue Building Approvals for all types of building work in the ACT.
Nick has a decade of experience in the Construction industry including Construction Project Management in the private sector, Building Surveying in Local Government at two different Sydney Councils and most recently Building Certification in the Private sector.
Nick is accredited with NSW Department of Fair Trading as a Building Surveyor Unrestricted and possesses sound knowledge of the BCA, Planning & Environment Regulations & legislation and project coordination. Nick has completed a Bachelor of Building Surveying and Certification with Honours and is currently working towards expanding Group DLA’s certification business.
Nick takes pride in his work and places a high value on effective communication to develop strong working relationships with all project stakeholders to achieve positive, desirable outcomes for all involved.
Elisa brings over two decades of Access / DDA Consultancy experience. Elisa leads the Group DLA Access Business Unit and is an Accredited Access Consultant with the Association of Consultants in Access Australia (ACAA).
Elisa has extensive access consulting experience, covering a wide range of development types including major projects and heritage buildings.
Elisa has a thorough knowledge of Accessibility legislation with a functional understanding of the reasons behind the access standards. She provides practical advice on projects throughout planning, design, and construction stages to ensure reasonable access provisions for people with disability to and within the built environment.
Elisa’s approach to access consulting is informed by her previous work experience as an interior designer and with people with disability. She recognises the importance of design as both an outcome and a process and works collaboratively with teams to identify opportunities and develop solutions to address access issues, ensure building compliance and promote choice and inclusion.
Elisa has provided access consultancy services on projects from the initial feasibility stage through to completion/occupation stage for developments that include, cultural, commercial, retail, entertainment, educational, health and aged care facilities, sports stadiums, community and government buildings, hotels, industrial and public domain projects. She has also been involved as a specialist access advisor to various organisations assisting government develop access policy.
Gemma brings 14 years of experience in the construction industry including 8 years as a Building Surveyor and Fire Safety Assessor as well as 6 years as a Project Manager managing construction works throughout the entirety of a projects lifecycle.
Gemma is an Accredited Practitioner (Fire Safety) through Fire Protection Association Australia. She has a sound knowledge of the Building Code of Australia, Australian Standards pertaining to fire safety.
Gemma is accredited with NSW Department of Fair Trading as a Building Surveyor – Unrestricted and possesses sound knowledge of the BCA, Planning & Environment Regulations & legislation and project coordination.
Previously Gemma was responsible for design development BCA assessments, the assessment of construction certificates, complying development certificates and occupation certificates on developments in non-residential construction fields.
Gemma’s skills and experience ensure that clients are provided with sound advice and direction in the areas of development, building consent matters, as well as fire and life safety issues relating to building design.
Matthew McNamara is an experienced and respected building code consultant and an unrestricted national and NSW registered certifier specialising in Crown developments. He takes a diligent and practical approach to deliver project outcomes that balance client priorities and compliance requirements.
Matthew’s passion is working on high-profile, high-complexity government projects that make a meaningful contribution to the local community and landscape. More than 30 years of experience allows him to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholder groups on projects like Sydney’s Central Station and Metro upgrade and various public hospital redevelopments including the Campbelltown and Royal North Shore hospitals.
Matthew holds multiple post-graduate qualifications in building surveying and access. His expertise and strong relationship skills allow him to appreciate client priorities and challenges and devise creative project solutions that respond to this complexity. He enjoys sharing his extensive knowledge with his team and coaching colleagues to empower them to perform at their best.
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We are always on the lookout for driven and dynamic people to join our team. Please reach out if you are interetsed in a career with us!
We are always on the lookout for driven and dynamic people to join our team. Please reach out if you are interetsed in a career with us!
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