After 20+ years of witnessing various project stakeholders’ struggle through the development and building certification/approvals/permits maze, caused by the lack of understanding of the complex process, motivated David to open his own business and PIONEER a NEW service offering, the FIRST of its kind in Australia.Since opening, Watt Next Management has successfully offered a distinctive range of consulting services across Australia, specialising in managing and expediting the Building, Development and Strata Certification processes.David's success lies within his unique forte to foresee risks and resolve issues in the application process across all asset classes due to his background as a former council / private Building Certifier (A1 unrestricted level) and Project / Development Manager for Australia's largest residential high rise builder / developer (Meriton Apartments).His project management experience includes the entire development cycle (design management, procurement, approvals, contract administration, delivery and handover) of large scale multi-unit high rise residential / serviced apartments up to $250 million.In addition he has acted as an in-house Building Code of Australia specialist at Meriton Apartments and project managed upgrades and refurbishments of large commercial buildings on behalf of Blue Chip clients.To connect, reach out to david@wattnext.com.au. Look forward to hearing from you!
-
Founder And DirectorWatt NextSydney, Nsw, Au -
Founder / DirectorWatt Next Dec 2013 - PresentNew South Wales, AustraliaManaging the complex building and development certification / approvals/permits maze - Making the process a seamless exercise whilst mitigating risks and costly time delays.Our specialities include:- Expediting & managing the Building and Development Certification /Approval/Permit application process including: Construction Certificates / Complying Development Certificates / Development Applications / Occupation Certificates / Building Information Certificates / Strata… Show more Managing the complex building and development certification / approvals/permits maze - Making the process a seamless exercise whilst mitigating risks and costly time delays.Our specialities include:- Expediting & managing the Building and Development Certification /Approval/Permit application process including: Construction Certificates / Complying Development Certificates / Development Applications / Occupation Certificates / Building Information Certificates / Strata Certificates / Landsubdivision Works Certificates with ALL Councils and Certifiers (Building and Subdivision)- Rescuing troubled projects e.g. unauthorised building works, building without permission, council notices and orders- Managing Council Orders and Notices - Managing Fire Safety Upgrade Orders from Local Councils - Conducting Due Diligence (HISTORY checks) of Approvals/Certification/Permits of properties inclusive of when people purchasing properties in NSW We are here to help - reach out to david@wattnext.com.au Show less -
University Lecturer (High Rise Construction - Bachelor Of Building Construction Project Management)Uts: University Of Technology, Sydney Jul 2013 - PresentSydney, Australia -
Senior Project ManagerLevel Six Venture Management Jun 2013 - Feb 2014Sydney, Australia- Project management of large ASX listed shopping centre refurbishment and upgrade works- Lead and manage project stakeholders including client, statutory authorities, consultants and contractors -
Project And Development ManagerMeriton Group May 2008 - Nov 2012Sydney, Australia- Project management of the entire development cycle (design management, procurement, approvals, contract administration, delivery and handover) of large scale multi-unit high rise residential / serviced apartments up to $250 million (see projects section)- Liaising with all levels of internal and external stakeholders ranging from senior management to architects, subcontractors, consultants and technical staff in public agencies- Sole in-house Building Code of Australia / Standards… Show more - Project management of the entire development cycle (design management, procurement, approvals, contract administration, delivery and handover) of large scale multi-unit high rise residential / serviced apartments up to $250 million (see projects section)- Liaising with all levels of internal and external stakeholders ranging from senior management to architects, subcontractors, consultants and technical staff in public agencies- Sole in-house Building Code of Australia / Standards and Regulations specialist- SME in construction techniques and methodologies on all types of building classes- SME in Sustainability and Energy Efficiency Show less -
Senior Building Certifier / ConsultantVic Lilli And Partners Bca Consulting & Certification Nov 2002 - May 2008Sydney, Australia- Inspection of all types and sizes of buildings- Issuing of Construction Certificates and Occupation Certificates- Audit inspections and due diligence- Building Code reports to accompany town planning submissions to Local and State Governments- Project management of building and fire upgrade works- Assessment of building code alternative solutions including fire engineering assessments- Liaising with all key stakeholders in both consulting and certification sides-… Show more - Inspection of all types and sizes of buildings- Issuing of Construction Certificates and Occupation Certificates- Audit inspections and due diligence- Building Code reports to accompany town planning submissions to Local and State Governments- Project management of building and fire upgrade works- Assessment of building code alternative solutions including fire engineering assessments- Liaising with all key stakeholders in both consulting and certification sides- Meeting with the fire brigade and conducting joint inspections during and upon final inspection of buildings Show less
-
Council Building SurveyorNsw (Randwick, North Sydney, Hawkesbury & Merriwa) And Qld (Cairns & Townsville) Local Councils Jan 1992 - Jan 2002Nsw & Qld
David Watt Education Details
-
Bachelor Of Construction Management -
Masters Of Building Surveying -
Graduate Certificate In Urban And Regional Town Planning -
Real Estate -
Associate Diploma In Health And Building Surveying
Frequently Asked Questions about David Watt
What company does David Watt work for?
David Watt works for Watt Next
What is David Watt's role at the current company?
David Watt's current role is Founder and Director.
What schools did David Watt attend?
David Watt attended University Of Technology, Sydney, University Of Western Sydney, University Of New England (Au), The Northern Sydney Institute - Tafe Nsw, Tafe Nsw- Sydney Institute, University Of Technology Sydney, University Of Technology Sydney.
Not the David Watt you were looking for?
-
2laingorourke.com.au, snclavalin.com
-
1 +614880XXXXX
-
3agilitylogistics.com, iss-shipping.com, iss-shipping.com
-
Free Chrome Extension
Find emails, phones & company data instantly
Aero Online
Your AI prospecting assistant
Select data to include:
0 records × $0.02 per record
Download 750 million emails and 100 million phone numbers
Access emails and phone numbers of over 750 million business users. Instantly download verified profiles using 20+ filters, including location, job title, company, function, and industry.
Start your free trial