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Australia

SmartRate provides advice and support to private and government clients in the areas of thermal performanceassessment (energy ratings), sustainability, renewable energy and the performance of buildings to its clients.As accredited thermal performance assessors with ABSA, the consultancy shares its vast experience and providesinnovative solutions for our client's on their projects, whether for regulatory purposes or to improve the livability of thebuilding or to reduce… Show more SmartRate provides advice and support to private and government clients in the areas of thermal performanceassessment (energy ratings), sustainability, renewable energy and the performance of buildings to its clients.As accredited thermal performance assessors with ABSA, the consultancy shares its vast experience and providesinnovative solutions for our client's on their projects, whether for regulatory purposes or to improve the livability of thebuilding or to reduce costs.This service is available for both residential and commercial buildings.Board membership of ABSA, active involvement on industry and government committees and in the training of newassessors keeps SmartRate at the leading edge of this new and emerging profession.Thermal Performance Assessment Prepare Thermal Performance Assessments (Energy Ratings) for residential buildings - Class 1 & 2 Prepare Section J assessments on commercial buildings ­ Class 3 ­ 9 Advise clients on how to improve the performance of their projects to meet regulatory requirements Show less

Tasmania, Australia

Responsible for overall management of the building operations of the housing division Manage day to day production Oversee purchasing of the housing division Monitor job costing and profitability of client jobs Monitor and maintain all documentation used by the housing division Maintain computer network and software Develop new strategies and construction techniques in response to changing regulations in the Building Code of Australia… Show more Responsible for overall management of the building operations of the housing division Manage day to day production Oversee purchasing of the housing division Monitor job costing and profitability of client jobs Monitor and maintain all documentation used by the housing division Maintain computer network and software Develop new strategies and construction techniques in response to changing regulations in the Building Code of Australia Implement new estimating methods using Databuild software Improve speed and accuracy of pricing of quotes and ordered jobs; Nero Building Solutions is a Cairns based consultancy that provides a wide range of services to the building industry.For builder clients it provides estimating services, costing of new residential projects using an extensive pricingdatabase to a wide range of clients and support for Databuild software.The consultancy provides contract administration services and training in estimating, contracts and thermalperformance software on behalf of the HIA and ABSA.Estimating Services Prepare Bills of Quantities Prepare Sales Quotes Maintain Databuild software for clientsContract Administration Contract preparation & management Variation preparation and administration Project cost control General building adviceTraining Building Management Course ­ Trade Contractors - HIA Estimating Course ­ Certificate 4 Building - HIA Building Contracts Short Course ­ HIA Show less

Chair of the Board

Estimating

Pricing new house projects

Glenwood Homes is one of Queensland's largest Residential Builders. It builds houses and units across the state andhas operated from up to 6 Branch offices over the last 10 years including the Northern Territory.Estimator Prepare Bills of Quantities Prepare sales quotes for the Sales Team and prospective clients Issue Orders to suppliers as required Maintain Databuild Prepare tenders as required for larger projects; Oversee construction of… Show more Glenwood Homes is one of Queensland's largest Residential Builders. It builds houses and units across the state andhas operated from up to 6 Branch offices over the last 10 years including the Northern Territory.Estimator Prepare Bills of Quantities Prepare sales quotes for the Sales Team and prospective clients Issue Orders to suppliers as required Maintain Databuild Prepare tenders as required for larger projects; Oversee construction of houses within the housing division Monitor job progress in conjunction with Branch Managers Monitor and develop company wide methods of construction Liaise with clients as requiredPurchasing Liaise with suppliers and negotiate long term contracts for the housing division Investigate new products and incorporate them into the housing division as required Maintain price file catalogue within Databuild Show less

Bachelor Of Architecture

Bachelor, Design Studies