FLORESTAN P/L
BUILDING CONSULTANT
BUILDING CONSULTANT
Profile: Building Consultant:
Summary: With over 30 years of extensive experience in the building and property industry, James is a Building Consultant specialising in inspections, defect assessments, final handover inspections, stage inspections, and professional costings. With a background including a Diploma in Building and Construction (Building), Diploma in Property, formerly registered building practitioner, managing his own building and development company, with practical experience as a qualified Carpenter and Joiner.
James has successfully managed a wide range of projects, from high-end residential developments to large-scale construction.
Prior to managing his building company, James was involved in construction and property developments during his employment by a number of national companies including Mirvac Group, Australand Group/ Citta Property Group Consortium.
James adheres to a high standard of ethics in all professional matters and maintain an enthusiastic outlook on the building industry, As a Building Consultant, James brings wealth of experience, technical expertise, and a commitment to a high standard to every appointment he undertakes. He has a comprehensive understanding of construction processes, cost estimation, and compliance with the Australian Standards.
Professional Experience:
2. Compliant reports for VCAT (Victorian Civil Administrative Tribunal) and other Courts
3. Expert witness service
Key Achievements:
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Qualifications:
Summary: With over 30 years of extensive experience in the building and property industry, James is a Building Consultant specialising in inspections, defect assessments, final handover inspections, stage inspections, and professional costings. With a background including a Diploma in Building and Construction (Building), Diploma in Property, formerly registered building practitioner, managing his own building and development company, with practical experience as a qualified Carpenter and Joiner.
James has successfully managed a wide range of projects, from high-end residential developments to large-scale construction.
Prior to managing his building company, James was involved in construction and property developments during his employment by a number of national companies including Mirvac Group, Australand Group/ Citta Property Group Consortium.
James adheres to a high standard of ethics in all professional matters and maintain an enthusiastic outlook on the building industry, As a Building Consultant, James brings wealth of experience, technical expertise, and a commitment to a high standard to every appointment he undertakes. He has a comprehensive understanding of construction processes, cost estimation, and compliance with the Australian Standards.
Professional Experience:
- Building Consultant
- Conducted comprehensive inspections of buildings and structures to identify defects.
- Final handover inspections to ensure the quality and compliance of completed projects.
- Stage inspections at critical construction milestones.
- Professional cost estimations and budget analysis.
- Residential Site Supervisor/ Manager (Melbourne)
- Managed high-end residential projects across Melbourne, ensuring quality and timeliness.
- Construction of the Parkville 2005 Commonwealth Games Athlete's Village.
- Site Manager for Mirvac Home Builders in the Medium Density sector.
- Supervision of construction in the inner-city suburbs, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Director of Residential Construction and Property Development Company (10 years)
- Held a key leadership role in a residential construction company.
- Led a diverse range of projects, including multi-unit residential developments, single new homes, extensions, and high-end renovations.
- Managed property developments from the planning stage to project completion.
- Maintained a strong focus on quality, budget control, and client satisfaction.
- Costing and Estimating Expertise
- Proficient in costings and estimating for construction projects.
- Understanding of construction methods and compliance with Australian Standards.
- Expert Witness
2. Compliant reports for VCAT (Victorian Civil Administrative Tribunal) and other Courts
3. Expert witness service
Key Achievements:
- Successfully managed and delivered projects of varying scales, from large-scale developments to extensive renovations.
- Played a pivotal role in the construction of the Parkville 2005 Commonwealth Games Athlete's Village, a significant and prestigious project.
- Accumulated extensive knowledge of cost estimation and budget control, ensuring projects are financially viable.
Specialising in:
- Inspections of buildings and structures to determine defects and incomplete works
- Preparation of defect reports
- Preparation of costings reports
- Preparation of compliant reports for dispute resolution of matters going to VCAT and other courts.
- Project management for residential developments
- Land Acquisitions
- Expert witness
Associations:
- Member of Australian Society of Building Consultants
- Member of Forensic Engineering Society of Australia
- Member of The Building Dispute Practitioners' Society
- Member of The Concrete Institute of Australia
- Past Member of Master Builders Association of Victoria
Qualifications:
- Registered Building Practitioner DB-U (Formerly) - VBA
- Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
- Diploma of Property (Real Estate)
- Certificate 4 Building and Construction (Building)
- Certificate 3 Carpentry and Joinery (Qualified Carpenter) - Holmesglen Institute
- Certificate 3 Occupational Health and Safety - MBAV
- Certificate 4 Property Services (Real Estate) - Holmesglen Institute
- Builders Registration Course- Holmesglen Institute
- Qualified Carpenter- Joiner and Framer
- Steel House Frame Course- BHP
- Industry Red Card (White Card)
- Occupational First Aid Course