Matthew Bolt Email & Phone Number

Christchurch, Nz

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Worked on high-end residential and low-end commercial projects for building consent, including measure-ups, alterations, site visits, and inspections.Created preliminary drawings from hand sketches using CAD software.Produced BIMx and VR models for client meetings and presentations using 3D rendering tools.Streamlined the detailed design process by keeping notes, forming checklists, and creating a spreadsheet for h1 calculations.Collaborated with external engineers… Show more Worked on high-end residential and low-end commercial projects for building consent, including measure-ups, alterations, site visits, and inspections.Created preliminary drawings from hand sketches using CAD software.Produced BIMx and VR models for client meetings and presentations using 3D rendering tools.Streamlined the detailed design process by keeping notes, forming checklists, and creating a spreadsheet for h1 calculations.Collaborated with external engineers via email, teams, phone, and face-to-face meetings on structural, fire, and sound details and design directions.Submitted electronic drawings to the council following the standard regulations and justifying alternative solutions when needed.Resource consents for a range of projects from minor issues to complex issues.Certificate of acceptance & other small cladding changes when required to fix builder issues.Advised builders/ contractors throughout the process while managing out of scope for time issues when things went beyond quoted scope.Time estimates for out of scope and projects.Managed the detail library and ArchiCAD template, discussing changes with colleagues which affected the practice. Show less

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Worked on a variety of low-end and mid-spec residential, delivering fast and efficient working drawings with minimal RFIs and no engineering required from design through to working drawings.Communicated regularly with franchises, sales staff, and builders via email and phone, providing feedback and support on building concepts, design changes, and construction issues.Checked and reviewed the work of other designers to ensure accuracy and consistency of… Show more Worked on a variety of low-end and mid-spec residential, delivering fast and efficient working drawings with minimal RFIs and no engineering required from design through to working drawings.Communicated regularly with franchises, sales staff, and builders via email and phone, providing feedback and support on building concepts, design changes, and construction issues.Checked and reviewed the work of other designers to ensure accuracy and consistency of drawings.Assisted with the consent application process when needed, following the codes, regulations, and standards of different council authorities Show less