SACAP registered Professional Senior Architectural Technologist offering an excellent blend of technical aptitude and creative ability. Top projects have included multi-million rand skyscrapers, retail centres and holiday resorts.Specializing in an environmental approach integrated to all projects, up to large scale commercial projects by promoting sustainable practices. Collaborates effectively with all project stakeholders to deliver sustainably-built facilities that exceed client expectations Construction documentation is effectively planned and developed to enable fast track projects, while ensuring that construction proceeds without delay. Deadline driven Architectural Professional am motivated to promote client satisfaction by keeping to tight time frames and budgets on multiple projects.Statutory requirements such as town planning, rezoning, consent use, site development plans, relaxation of restrictions and submissions are dealt with concisely to ensure the fasted turn around.With over 24 years of experience, I have experience in both the private and public sector as well as locally and internationally. Dedicated to the pursuit of architecture, I work well independently as well as, as part of a team.I am fully versed in the application of the South African building regulations as amended.Working knowledge of various British standards, and can easily adjust between the differing requirements. Excellent communication, public relations, problem-solving and leadership skills, combined with my deep knowledge of engineering and architectural principles, make me a valuable member of any professional team.I specialise in the following areas, over and above what was mentioned before, Universal Design & Accessibility, Sustainable and Green Design, Heritage Buildings, Services Co-ordination, Project Management, Contract Administration and the Application of Building Regulations.

Managed, developed, resolved, produced, coordinated, unofficially managed project team. Member of Employment Equity Committee.

Project Architect on 2nd highest building in Africa at the moment, as well as well as another 19 storey high, 4 basement office block. All happening in Kenya. Amazing opportunity and experience working on these buildings. I think I must write a book about it. Lessons to learn from this one.. Yikes..

Editor of the second print of Architective: Building Construction Standards for South Africa. For more information visit www.archtiective.co.za

An events company where me and my partner goes the extra mile to make sure your event runs smoothly. Ensuring you get the pleasure.. we take the pain.

Building Construction Standards for South AfricaComprehensive and up-to-date, Building Construction Standards for South Africa offers an outstanding introduction to the principles of building construction.This essential technical reference manual covers practically every principle, material, and method used to design and construct most buildings.Students and professionals will rely on the visual presentation to understand the complex processes of building construction, and it will become a standard go-to reference for those in the industry.Comprehensive and up-to-date, Building Construction Standards for South Africa offers an outstanding introduction to the principles of building construction.This essential technical reference manual covers practically every principle, material, and method used to design and construct most buildings.Students and professionals will rely on the visual presentation to understand the complex processes of building construction, and it will become a standard go-to reference for those in the industry.Published and available at http://www.architective.co.za/content/building-construction-standards-south-africa

Office AdministrationProject ManagementSustainable DesignCouncil SubmissionsGreen Star SA Submission DocumentationTechnical DocumentationDetail DesignBuilding DesignPreparation of working drawingsStructural & Services Co-ordination with other Professional ConsultantsPreparation of SpecificationsProject ManagementSite Inspection, Quality Control and ManagementWorking as Team member with other consultantsDeveloping Sustainable Solutions (Green Star SA Submission)Staff training – Technical & SustainabilityEstablishing Office ProceduresProduction ManagementBuilding Regulations Compliance Officer

Department of Architecutre Lecturer:Communication ACA111Applied Building Science ABS111Practical Studies ATV211Construction Technology ATC211

Publication focusing on the built environmentEditor of all contributed contentAuthor of various articles

Detail DesignBuilding Design (Retail, Offices & Leisure)Preparation of working drawings (Retail, Leisure & Offices) Structural & Services Co-ordination with other Professional ConsultantsPreparation of SpecificationsProject Management Site Inspection, Quality Control and Management Tenant Co-ordinationWorking as Team member with other consultantsStaff training – Technical & Sustainability

Detail DesignBuilding Design (Commercial, Industrial & Residential)Preparation of working drawings (Industrial, Residential & Commercial, incl Multi-Story Office-Block)Structural & Services Co-ordination with other Professional ConsultantsPreparation of SpecificationsProject Management Site Inspection, Quality Control and ManagementWorking as Team member with other consultants

Detail DesignBuilding Design (Commercial)Preparation of working drawings (Multi story refurbishment)Preparation of Detailed specifications for RenovationsProject Management - Multi-Million Rand ProjectsSite Inspection and ManagementWorking as Team member with other consultantsOffice Management

Building Design (Residential & Commercial)Preparation of sketchplans (Residential & Commercial)Preparation of working drawings (Residential & Com.)Site MeetingsClient Meetings

Building Design (Residential, Commercial, Industrial & Government)Graphic DesignPreparation of Sketch plans (Residential, Commercial, Industrial & Government)Preparation of Working Documents (Residential, Commercial, Industrial & Government)Preparation of Contract Documents (Residential & Government)Receiving of Tenders (Government)Tender Evaluation & Recommendations (Government)Site Handover (Residential & Government)Site Meetings & Inspections (Residential & Government)Preparing of Payment Certificates & Issuing thereofFinal Delivery Inspections and CertificatesProject Management Complete Contract AdministrationAdditions to Buildings of Historical Value (design, SAHRA Applications, etc)Office ManagementResponsible Agent by Department of Public WorksPurchasing and installing of New computers and software.Training of Staff members on software.

Draughting of Engineering DocumentationAesthetic Designing of BuildingsStructural Design (Reinforced concrete structures)Civil Design (Water, sewer & storm water reticulation & earthworks)Site Inspections & MeetingsDesigning of Earthworks