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FLORESTAN P/L
​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:
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Costing and Estimating Expertise
    • Proficient in costings and estimating for construction projects.
    • Understanding of construction methods and compliance with Australian Standards.
  5. Expert Witness
               1. Defect Inspections and incomplete works
               2.  C
ompliant 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
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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​
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