Darren Harrison

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Lead Civil BIM Designer | Expert in Building Information Modelling for Infrastructure Projects | Driving Innovation in Design, Collaboration & Efficiency @ Pritchard Francis
australia
Darren Harrison's Location
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Australia
About Darren Harrison

Hi, I'm Darren Harrison,As a Lead Civil BIM Designer with over 30 years of experience in civil engineering and design automation, I am passionate about driving innovation and delivering high-quality, sustainable design solutions for large-scale infrastructure projects. My expertise spans across 12D modelling, AutoCAD, and a wide range of advanced software, enabling me to lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering complex civil designs on time and within budget.I have a proven track record in BIM management and design, with a deep understanding of ISO 19650 and a focus on automating workflows and clash detection to enhance project efficiency. My ability to mentor junior designers, implement BIM strategies, and foster collaboration across teams has consistently resulted in improved design quality, minimised conflicts, and optimised project delivery. Key strengths include project management, stakeholder engagement, and leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive continuous improvement and efficiency in design processes. Civil Engineering Core Competencies, include:- Bulk Earthworks Design, including Site access, Storm water control and minimising Earthwork volumes.- Marine, including Berths, MOFs, Sea Walls, Boat movements, and Dredging Design.- Survey Information modelling all forms of received information and issuing design information.- Road and Rail Infrastructure Design. Familiar with MRWA and other State regulations.- Storm Water Drainage Design, including above ground and below ground services. - Underground Piping, including Water Supply and Sewerage Design networks. - Design Information Control between different software packages (BIM). - Creating 12D Modelling procedures for CAD Automation.- Large Scale Infrastructure Projects (Roads, Rail, Utilities, Marine)- Team Leadership & Collaboration- Project Management & Design Coordination- Sustainable Design Solutions & Regulatory ComplianceI am committed to promoting sustainable design practices, adhering to regulatory standards, and maintaining strong relationships with clients, ensuring their vision is brought to life with precision.Let’s connect and explore how I can contribute to your next infrastructure project!

Darren Harrison's Current Company Details
Pritchard Francis

Pritchard Francis

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Lead Civil BIM Designer | Expert in Building Information Modelling for Infrastructure Projects | Driving Innovation in Design, Collaboration & Efficiency
australia
Website:
pfeng.com.au
Employees:
75
Darren Harrison Work Experience Details
  • Pritchard Francis
    Civil Bim Designer – Lead
    Pritchard Francis May 2023 - Present
    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
    Designing and Supporting the use of 12d for meeting Project BIM requirements.
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  • Survey Management Solutions
    Bim Manager
    Survey Management Solutions Aug 2022 - May 2023
    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
    Tasked with Creating a In-house Civil Design TeamManaging Survey data within Winslow SMSAutomated the convertion of 2D CAD files into BIM Models within 12d12d Support and Training
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  • Fortescue Future Industries
    Lead Civil Designer
    Fortescue Future Industries Sep 2021 - Jul 2022
    Perth, Western Australia, Australia
    Joined FFI to created and manage their Civil Design Team. Upon Joining I had a great, small, powerful team. Our team created great automation within 12d whilst also integrating with our digital design teams, mainly Aveva E3D. Created proceedures and proposed digital management strategies.I reluctantly stepped down from this role due to not being able to secure suitable accommodation.
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  • Arup & Mott Macdonald Jv
    12D Champion
    Arup & Mott Macdonald Jv Jan 2020 - Sep 2021
    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
    WPA 12d Champion.This role has stemmed off the increasing demand of WPA project modelling requirements.WPA has a large focus on BIM which is currently driving the 4d models and costing/quantities on our projects. (A construction team is part of the alliance)We are modelling more elements and adding more data in our models than we have before (and with the same time constraints).• Innovation and workflow improvement. (50% of time) o Innovating/seeking workflows that save time. (macros, chains etc.) o Finding/developing better methods of BIM style modelling (snippets, attributes etc.) o Up Skilling the team on any new great workflows and methods• Minor and Major 12d model reviews on our projects. (50% of time) o Major model reviews prior to critical deadlines o Minor reviews on output checking (naming, attribute data etc.)
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  • Arup
    Senior Civil Designer - Drainage
    Arup Dec 2019 - Jan 2020
    Melbourne, Australia
    Projects: North East Link Freeway Tender Hawthorn Football Club – Kennedy Community Centre - Modeled 12d surface models from Open Road output for Drainage analysis. - Used 12d Models within Synergy for sharing current designs within a team. - Created underground drainage networks using 12d drainage tools, along with determining catchments types and creating Bypass strings for 12d storm-water drainage analysis.
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  • Wood
    Principal Civil Designer
    Wood Mar 2019 - Dec 2019
    Melbourne, Australia
    - PNG LNG up-stream Process plant and infrastructure were affected by Earthquake.- These include the Komo Airstrip, The Right of Way gas line and Angore Wellpads.- Co-ordinating all Civil Design utilising 12D Modelling for exporting to AutoCAD Drawings, Navisworks for Design reviews and 3D linework for surveyors.- Setup up 12D naming conventions and flow paths for Design information, including GIS.- Accountable for all 12D Design output and reacting to Engineers requests.- Completed all drainage design with the Komo Airstrip using 12D.
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  • Clough
    Lead Civil Designer
    Clough Jul 2012 - Mar 2019
    Perth, Australia
    - Creating, Maintaining and Conforming all Civil Designers work is to Company Design Proceedures and Standards when Utilising 12D Modelling.- Presenting Civil Design Information for Client Reviews.
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  • Clough
    Lead Civil Designer
    Clough Apr 2012 - Jul 2012
    Perth, Australia
    Roy Hill Project - Package 3- Worked within Halcrow Perth office to Complete all the Earthwork design for the Stockyard, Access Roads and Site Infrastructure, Drainage, Port Landside, Accommodation Areas, Rail Formation, Building Pads and other installations.- All Design Modelling is completed with 12D for AutoCAD Presentation drawings.- Co-ordinated and standardised all 12D Civil Designers and checked all 12D output.Project was put on Hold due to Funding.
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  • Clough
    Lead Civil Designer
    Clough Jan 2010 - Mar 2012
    Singapore
    - Worked within the Clough and CB&I JV Singapore office to Complete all Earthwork designs for the PNG LNG Gas Plant, Wellpads and other surrounding Installations. - Including Both Permanent and Short Term Accommodation Villages, Plant Access Roads, Site Wide Drainage Design including both Sewerage and Stormwater, plus Plant Pads.- All Design Modelling is completed with12D for AutoCAD Presentation drawings.
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  • Clough
    Lead Civil Designer
    Clough Jun 2009 - Dec 2009
    Brisbane, Australia
    PNG LNG Early Works- Clough’s Brisbane Office initially intended to be a Construction/Building Office however as the Project grew the need for Engineering grew as well. Therefore I co-ordinated and completed all of the Project’s Design Requirements as per Clough’s Procedures.- Including Civil Standards, Completing Camp Layouts for Client Approval, Co-ordinating Vendor Supplied Building Design Documentation and Equipment.
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  • Clough
    Lead Civil Designer
    Clough Aug 2007 - May 2009
    Perth, Australia
    AutoCAD 2007 & 12D Modelling v8.0)Duties: - Involved with Project from Start to Finish as Lead Civil Designer. - 13km x 150m Open Cut Mine with Process Plant of Zircon for Export. - Completed a Accommodation Village for 150 people with Facilities. - Solely Prepared Feasibility Study's Civil & Earthwork Design & Drawings. - Attended Client Meetings to Discuss the Earthwork Construction Phases. - Visited Site for Inspections and to Aid Contractors upon Work Scope. - Created & Demonstrated 3D Models, Produced Sections & Volumes with 12D. - Created Drawings for Environmental & Government Approvals. - Bulk Earthworks Includes HV & LV Access Roads, Drainage and Pad Designs. - Co-ordinated Drafters with Design Drawings & Back Drafting - Checked All Civil Drawings contents including Design & Presentation. - Helped out other Design Dept. including Structural, Architectural & Piping. - Teaching Drafters with Microstation Experience how to use AutoCAD.
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  • Worleyparsons
    Senior Civil Designer
    Worleyparsons Dec 2006 - May 2007
    Perth, Australia
    Mine Department - Perth Office (12D Modelling v7.0, AutoCAD 2005 & Microstation V8)Duties: - Utilised 12D for Mine Site Earthworks.- Earthwork included Access Roads, Drainage and Building Pads.- Co-ordinated the presentation of 12D output into Design Drawings.
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  • Worleyparsons
    Senior Civil Designer
    Worleyparsons Nov 2005 - Dec 2006
    Perth, Australia
    Rail Department - Perth Office (12D Modelling v7.0, AutoCAD 2005 & Microstation V8)Duties: - Utilised 12D for 260km Train Rail design.- Designed Earthwork Interfaces for Rail Formation and Volumes.- Drainage design including Culverts plus On and Off-Formation Drainage.- Co-ordinated the presentation of 12D output into Design Drawings.- Detailed the Earthworks within the Stockpiles and Dredging.- Prepared data for the creation of Hydrologic Flood models and design.
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  • Kbr, Inc.
    Senior Civil Designer
    Kbr, Inc. Sep 2005 - Nov 2005
    Perth, Australia
    (12D Modelling v7.0 & Microstation V8)Duties: - Utilised 12D for Project Designs of Access and Haul Roads for Presentation Drawings, Reports and Volumes. - Co-ordinated with Drafters for presentation of 12D output.
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  • Fluor
    Structural Steelwork Designer
    Fluor May 2005 - Sep 2005
    Perth, Australia
    (Microstation - J7.1)Duties: - Completed Structural Design Drawings of Components of a Silver Process Plant. Components Including Ball & SAG Mill Grinding, CCD Thickening, Stockpiling, Scrubber and Cyanide Tanks. Drawings included Detailing Reinforced Concrete, Structural Steel for Mechanical Equipment. All Design work was Completed with Engineering.
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  • Clough
    Senior Civil Designer
    Clough Feb 2005 - May 2005
    Perth, Australia
    (12D Modelling v6.0, & Microstation V8)Duties: - Utilised 12D for Project Designs of Dredging, MOF Construction, Drainage, Access Roads and Site Preparations Earthworks Volumes. - Completed Presentation Drawings of 12D Models using Microstation.
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  • Worleyparsons
    Lead Civil Designer
    Worleyparsons Sep 2004 - Feb 2005
    Perth, Australia
    12D Modelling v6.0, AutoCAD 2005 & Microstation V8)Duties: - Utilised 12D for Dredging and Onshore design volumes.- Co-ordinated Drafting team to Complete Design Drawings.- Detailed the Berth installation, including Berthing Dolphins, Piling, Shiploaders & Railing, Conveyors, Walkways and Headstocks.
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  • Kbr, Inc.
    Civil / Structural Designer
    Kbr, Inc. Jun 2004 - Sep 2004
    Boodarie, Wa
    Designer - Boodarie (On Site) (12D Modelling v6.0, AutoCAD 2004 & Microstation V8)Duties: - Designing Access Platforms and Walkways from On-Site Inspections. - Co-ordinating with Operators and Installers. - Completing Design Drawings by myself.
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  • Clough
    Civil Designer
    Clough Mar 2004 - Jun 2004
    Perth, Australia
    Duties: - Utilised 12D for Gas Project Proposals of Earthworks Design & Volumes.- Completed Design Drawings for Site Assessment, Including Dredging, Jetties, Access Roads, Construction Camps, MOF & LNG Plant Area.
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  • Vdm
    Civil Designer
    Vdm Nov 2003 - Feb 2004
    Perth, Australia
    (12D Modelling v6.0, AutoCAD 2002 & Microstation V8)Duties: - Utilised 12D for Earthworks Design of Dampier Salt's Washplant.- Completed Final Design Drawings of Settling Ponds, Piping Profiles, Earth Ramps with Dump Bridge, Grading site Earthwork for Natural Drainage, All Internal Access Roads and Foundations for Offices.- Involved with Site inspections and solving Problems during Construction.
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  • Maunsell Australia Pty. Ltd.
    Civil & Piping Designer
    Maunsell Australia Pty. Ltd. Aug 2003 - Nov 2003
    Perth, Australia
    (12D Modelling v6.0, AutoCAD 2002 & Microstation V8)Duties: - Utilised 12D for Proposals of Earthworks Design Models and Cross Sections of Underground Piping.- Completed Tender Submissions mainly for WA Water Corp. Including the Following Projects: Kwinana Water Reclaimation Plant, Burrup Project's Water Supplies & Assorted Sewer Mains for MRWA.- Trained, Aided & Co-ordinated Civil Drafters.
  • Ghd
    Civil Designer / Cad Project Co-Coordinator
    Ghd Jan 2003 - Aug 2003
    Perth, Australia
    (12D Modelling v5.0, AutoCAD 2002 & Microstation V7.1)Duties: - Utilised 12D for Road & Rail Earthworks Design Models.- Completed Tender Submissions for the Geraldton's Rail & Road Geraldton Sth Transport Corridor, Derby's Hydro Power Plant, Waste Water Treatment Plants (Mundaring & Bottle Creek), Re-development of Perth's River Foreshore Irrigation, Pt. Kelians Namuk Tailings Dam, Wannaroo Re-development. Dampier Salt Plant Expansion and Perth Supercars Race Track.- Trained, Supervised & Co-ordinated Civil & Structural Drafters.
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  • Connell Wagner
    Civil Designer / Cad Co-Coordinator
    Connell Wagner Nov 2002 - Jan 2003
    Perth, Australia
    (12D Modelling v5.0, AutoCAD 2002)Duties: - Using 12D for Road Design and Dredging Models. - Completed Blackspot Drawings for Main Roads WA & DOLA. - Main Roads WA: Road Design, Signage & Marking Drawings. - Main Roads Intersection Designs with AutoTURN. - Trained and Supervised Drafters.
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  • Woodside Energy
    Civil / Structural Designer
    Woodside Energy Aug 2002 - Oct 2002
    Perth, Australia
    (3D Microstation J & PDS)Duties: - Burrup Liquid Natural Gas Plant, referred to as Train 4.- Details featured in Drawings PDS Models of all Disciplines. - Designing, Checking and Backdrafting of Piping Supports, Bund Containment areas, Footings and General Project Aspects.
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  • Sinclair Knight Merz
    Civil / Structural / Marine Designer
    Sinclair Knight Merz Apr 2002 - Aug 2002
    Perth, Australia
    Product & Capacity Expansion Project; (12D Modelling v5.0 & Microstation J)Duties: - Designed Dredging Model using 12D of Proposed Berth Pocket.- Dredging Spoils storage areas also designed with Seawall configuration. - Importing Design data from 12D into working drawings for presentation. - Detailed the Wharf Expansion and Secondary Berth installation, including Berthing Dolphins, Piling & Piling anchors, Shiploaders & Railing, Conveyors, Walkways and Headstocks.
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  • Sinclair Knight Merz
    Civil / Piping Designer
    Sinclair Knight Merz Feb 2002 - Jun 2002
    Perth, Australia
    (AutoCAD 2000I & Microstation J)Duties: - Drawings included Site Layouts, detailing proposed and existing Water Treatment equipment for the extraction of Bore water.- Detailing included pipe routes for Sewage, Water supply, Drainage, Cadastral, Contours, Topography and Aerial Digital Photos.
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  • Maunsell Australia Pty. Ltd.
    Civil Designer
    Maunsell Australia Pty. Ltd. Jan 2002 - Feb 2002
    Sydney, Australia
    (AutoCAD 2000I & 12D Modeling)Duties: - Determined Road Barrier positions and type for Project. - Completed Drawings detailing new and existing road signage.- Design and illustrating all types of signage and locations, changes to existing signage, incorporating digital photos for presentation.- Finalised Bridge Design drawings for RTA approval.
  • Connell Wagner
    Civil / Structural / Marine Designer
    Connell Wagner Mar 2001 - Dec 2001
    Perth, Australia
    (4D Modeling, AutoCAD 2000I & Microstation SE)Duties: - Completed Working Drawings of the Redevelopment for Albany and Geraldton Port Authorities. - Working Drawings of Albany Mechanical Ship Access Walkway. - Using 4D for Road Design and Dredging Models. - Completed Survey Drawings for Main Roads WA & DOLA. - Main Roads WA: Road Design, Signage & Marking Drawings. - Main Roads Intersection Designs with AutoTURN. - Trained and Supervised Drafters. - Civil Department Drawing Checker.- Presentation Drawings of Tender Proposals.
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  • Fisher Stewart Pty Ltd
    Site Acquisition Designer
    Fisher Stewart Pty Ltd Jun 2000 - Feb 2001
    Perth, Australia
    AAPT CDMA Mobile Antenna Roll Out - WA; (AutoCAD 2000)Duties: - Proposal drawings of Antenna & Equipment installation. - Incorporated Lease plan Surveys in final Drawings.
  • Connell Wagner
    Civil / Marine Designer
    Connell Wagner Apr 2000 - Jun 2000
    Perth, Australia
    (AutoCAD R14 & 4D Modeling Program)Duties: - Completed Restoration Working Drawings of the Weir and Berths for Albany and Geraldton Port Authorities. - 4D Landscape Sections included for Detail presentation. - Design Layout Drawings for the Reid Hwy for Main Roads WA.
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  • Environmental Clean Technologies Limited
    Civil / Structural / Piping Designer / Computer Administrator
    Environmental Clean Technologies Limited Jan 1998 - Apr 2000
    Perth, Australia
    (AutoCAD R13 & R14, Microstation SE & 95)Duties: - Completed working / proposal drawings of Wastewater Treatment. - Drawings included: Site layouts, P&ID's, PFD's, flowsheets, general arrangements and sections, mechanical, piping and pump details, civil and structural details and company standards. - Inspecting construction of components within fabrication shops. - Document Control. - Network and computer administration using Windows 95/98 & NT. - Major Wastewater Projects included
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  • Kbr, Inc.
    Civil / Structural / Piping Designer
    Kbr, Inc. Aug 1997 - Jan 1998
    Perth, Australia
    (AutoCAD R13 & Microstation 95)Duties: - Drafting general arrangement plans and sections, P&ID's, PFD's, flowsheets, piping details, civil & structural details and Company Standards. - Projects included: Swan Portland Cement Plant WMC's Mt.Keith Nickel Project and Kwinana Nickel Refinery.
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  • Ausenco
    Industrial Draftsperson / Document Controller
    Ausenco Apr 1996 - Aug 1997
    Perth, Australia
    (AutoCAD R12 & R13)- Onsite As-builts Completed, Proposals drawings and standards at Tiwest's Chandalla Processing Site in Muchea.- Created and maintained Company document control system. - Drawings included, P&ID's, flowsheets, general arrangements, standards, structural detailing of Processing Plant Projects.
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  • Water Corporation
    Piping Designer
    Water Corporation Dec 1995 - Apr 1996
    Perth, Australia
    (Microstation V5)Duties: - Responsible for Rural Townships Water Supply drawings. - Created Water Flowrate models to determine Demands. - Models were created using an in-house program called Watsys.
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  • Clough
    Civil / Structural Designer
    Clough Sep 1995 - Nov 1995
    Perth, Australia
    (AutoCAD R12)Duties: - Completed a Tender of Above water conveyor for Shark Bay Salt Imperial drawings from archives. - Presentation graphs & diagrams for overhead projections. - Working Drawings: Warehouse with Rail service platform.
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  • Fluor
    Civil / Structural Designer
    Fluor Feb 1995 - Sep 1995
    Perth, Australia
    (Microstation V5 & PDS) - Formally called Signet Eng.Duties: - Drafting of piping, mechanical, structural, civil, architectural, General Arrangements, P&ID's, PFD's and Presentation drawings. - Utilising Plant Design Systems (PDS) Models in working drawings. - Hand Drawn Backdrafting of structural and civil
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  • Landgate Wa
    Cartographic / Civil Drafter
    Landgate Wa Nov 1994 - Jan 1995
    Perth, Australia
    (Microstation V5)Duties: - Completed existing & proposal drawings for farmland use of dams, windbreaks, fences, vegetation, roads based on Soil types, which also included digital photos from aerial Survey pictures. - Showing properties boundaries (Cadastrals) within shire districts.
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  • Western Mining Engineering Services (Wes)
    Drafter / Document Controller
    Western Mining Engineering Services (Wes) Mar 1991 - Oct 1994
    Perth, Australia
    (Microstation V4)Duties: - Backdrafting of Hand Drawn drawings. - Utilisation of Microstation for Backdrafting of Design drawings. - Setting up & maintained the Mt.Keith Satellite Office. - Prepared a incoming / outgoing drawings database- Managed Office Printing Department.

Darren Harrison Education Details

  • Leederville & Subiaco College
    Leederville & Subiaco College
    Civil / Structural / Environmental Engineering
  • Leederville College
    Leederville College
    Architectural Design
  • St.Norbert'S College
    St.Norbert'S College
    Completed Education For Years 10 To 12
  • Leederville College
    Leederville College
    Autodesk Certificate Of Autocad – Intermediate & Advanced
  • Subiaco College
    Subiaco College
    12D Modelling – “Designing For Engineers” & “Advanced 12D

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Darren Harrison works for Pritchard Francis

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Darren Harrison's current role is Lead Civil BIM Designer | Expert in Building Information Modelling for Infrastructure Projects | Driving Innovation in Design, Collaboration & Efficiency.

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Darren Harrison attended Leederville & Subiaco College, Leederville College, St.norbert's College, Leederville College, Subiaco College.

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Darren Harrison's colleagues are Will Houghton, Gabriel Barbero Pisani, Tuong Ho, Leo Wedi, Alex Coghlan, Tiantian Yang, Jamie De Palma.

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