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Institute of Engineers Australia since 2007
SOCIAL NETWORKS-
- Linked In, Facebook and Twitter
- Ex Business Referral Group member 2008 - 2012(ex Secretary & Chairperson)
Blogsite: CustomHomeBuildersSite.com
youTube site : AskMichaelComo site:youtube.com
Current projects
- PrePurchase Building & Pest Inspections
- Building Inspection of new work
- Restoration @ COOGEE for a client of 5 years (since 2008 )
- Bridge deck @ Cremorne Point for a client of 6 years (since 2007)
- Renovation of a door @ Annandale .
Coming Up
- PrePurchase Building & Pest Inspections
- Building Inspection of new work
- Private Certification
Completed Projects
PrePurchase Building & Pest Inspections.
Building Inspection of new work.
Sliding door, french doors and window unit restoration @ Balmain.
Restoration of 2 big posts integrated wih wrought iron on a fence @ LEICHHARDT.
ACCREDITATIONS
2012 9th March . A4 - Accredited Certifier - Building Certifier
2012 Successful completion of UTS Centre for Local Government Certification Short Course
2011 Diploma of Building Surveying TAFE Western Sydney Institute
2011 Associate Degree of Construction (Civil Engineering Major) University Southern Queensland
1981 Diploma of Building TAFE Sydney Institute
Licenced Builder No. 40505 since 1988 and an unblemished record
N.S.W. Statutory Home Owners Warranty eligibilty through the Housing Industry Association North Ryde
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2013 - Bach Building Surveying & Certification
2012 - UTS Centre for Local Government Certification Short Course
2011 Diploma of Building Surveying TAFE Western Sydney Institute
2011 - completed Associate Degree of Construction (Civil Engineering Major) University Southern Queensland
Completed Uni Courses: Principles of Engineering & Surveying, Mathematics, Engineering Design, Statics, Problem Solving, Materials, Geology & Surveying, Technology & Society, Geomechanics, Road Design, Construction engineering, Job Organisation, Engineering Management, Land Studies, Steel and Building Technology, Civil Materials,Environmental Technology, Municipal Services, Soil & Water Engineering Practice.
2012 Concrete repair, durability and engineering issues. Language in reports.
2007 Greensmart Homes
2006 Basic First Aid
2005 Building Code of Australia
General Information
Domestic building experience since 1978
Contracts administration experience between 1982 and 1988 with major commercial buiding companies, e.g.Leighton, Baulderstone Hornibrook and Fyna
Just like Rolex gold and stainless steel watches, since 1988 we have a differentiation strategy in place wherein we seek to distinguish ourselves from our peers through the quality of our products and reliability of our services
Many a client has commended my "keen eye for detail" regarding my carpentry work
At Strathfield a regular attentive passerby (indeed an older carpenter) commented the Federation style fence was a "work of art"
The 8 dimensions of quality are an important ingredient to success and are encapsulated by our quality products. The 8 dimensions of quality are- Conformance, Aesthetics, Features, Durability, Performance, Reliability, Servicability, and Perceived Quality
Perfection is achievable! In 1995 a customer commissioned me to work on his new Federation style house in Weils Ave Croydon Park. Working on an hourly $ rate basis I setout on the concrete slab for the brickwork, fitted windows and door frames and builtins, hung doors, fitted locks, installed architraves and skirtings, installed barge boards and external posts, installed ceiling lining boards
Biggest project as a Project Manager with a hands on approach - refurbishment/restoration of a row of 6 no. terraces in Rozelle circa 1999 $400,000.00
Biggest industrial project as a Project Manager with a hands on approach - -factory refurbishment in St Marys circa 2002 $200,00.00
DEVELOPER - Michael Como
Biggest development 17A Pile Street and 124 Wardell Road Dulwich Hill circa 2007 $1,450,000.00
Current Development Site 65 Parramatta Road Haberfield Construction Certifcate to transform 120sqm garage to a house and Torrens Title subdivision
More Completed Projects
Supply & install kitchen bar cupboard @Pymble for a client ( since 2007 ).
Merbau hardwood 4.5m long steps and sliding window privacy screens and restoration of rotting weatherboards, wall plates, studs @ Marrickville.
Restoration of rotted window frames, fascia, weatherboards and internal floors @ Pymble for a client ( since 2007)
Federation house @ Burwood. ALL NEW- sewer connection to circa 1930's underground 225mm diameter Sydney Water main 3.7 metres deep, 42 lin. metres ofplastic sewer line, 5000 litre plastic underground rainwater tank, 2 no. 6 metres long plastic crate absorption trenches, 40sqm veneer extension with recycled material, 37sqm galvanised steel frame carport, bathroom, kitchen, laundry, electrical wiring, 3no. windows and 2 no.doors, and landscaping. Restoration of wallpapered walls, slate roof, front windows, kauri pine floors, skirtings,external posts and barge board mouldings for a client ( since 1994).
12 no. steps- butchered in the 70's , restored with reproduction terrazzo step treads and authentic english glazed riser tiles @ Coogee.
Restoration of front upper level verandah of house floor and detailed timber fretwork @ Woolloomooloo.
Underfloor ventilation and stormwater drainage @ Erskenville.
Suppy and installation of metal awning on front porch @ Concord West.
Restoration of steel windows and balustrade of a P& O style house on Strathfield.
Cooper lourves restoration @ Roseville.
Kitchen & living room renovation @ Drummoyne for a client ( since 2001) .
Restoration of a ribbed flat metal roof @ Strathfield for a client ( since 1998 ).
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