NSW/ACT Chapter Conference 

6 type B CPD points will be awarded for attending the NSW/ACT Chapter Conference. 12 type B CPD points are available if attending both days of the conference.

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Program subject to change

 

Nat Andrews

 

Tuesday 29 October 2024, 1:50pm - 2:40pm 
Presentation Topic - Keynote Panel - Duties of a Building Surveyor? What are they? 

Nat Andrews, director, and founder of Certifiers2U. Nat has 25 years of experience as a building surveyor and is an unrestricted Council and Private Certifier in NSW and an unrestricted Certifier in Queensland. Nat also has achieved Level 1 AIBS National Accreditation and is part of the Professional Standards Scheme.

Nat has six qualifications, including a master’s degree in Building Surveying. He is probably best known for his bold, captivating, and sometimes controversial posts on LinkedIn.

David Bell

 

Monday 28 October, 1:30pm - 1:50pm
Presentation Topic: Decarbonising Buildings with an Innovative Reinforcing Solution 

David has worked in the Australian steel industry for over 30 years, across a broad range of structural design, product development and market facing roles, since graduating with a B.Eng (Structural/Civil - Hons) from the University of Melbourne. 
David’s current role with InfraBuild is Manager Sustainability & Insight, where his main focus is on engaging with the entire construction and infrastructure market to help develop & deliver compliant and sustainable steel solutions for our customer’s projects. 
Key to this role is delivering a real, transparent and demonstrable reduction in the embodied carbon of InfraBuild’s products that go into the built environment, by guiding InfraBuild to become a low emission, net zero steel maker by 2030, in line with InfraBuild’s CN30

Minister Chanthivong

Monday 28 October 2024, 9:15am - 9:30am
Presentation Topic: Keynote Address

After moving to Australia from Laos with his parents and brothers when he was just six, Anoulack attended Robert Townson Primary and Robert Townson High School in Raby.

On the weekends and after school, Anoulack helped out at his family’s small grocery store where he learnt the value of hard work and the challenges of small business.

After graduation, Anoulack completed a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Sydney and later undertook postgraduate studies in economics and public administration at the University of Sydney and the London School of Economics.

Before entering Parliament, Anoulack worked as an economist for 13 years and served as a councillor and later as mayor on Campbelltown City Council.

After his election as Member for Macquarie Fields in 2015, he served as Shadow Minister for Finance and Shadow Minister for Industry and Trade between 2021 and 2022.

Following the election of the Minns Labor Government in March 2023, Anoulack was appointed Minister for Better Regulation and Fair Trading, Minister for Industry and Trade, Minister for Innovation, Science and Technology, Minister for Building and Minister for Corrections.

Anoulack and his wife Anna live in South-West Sydney with their two children Audrey and Christopher.

 

Sid Gokani

 

Monday 28 October, 9:00am - 9:15am
Presentation Topic - Introduction of AIBS CEO & AIBS Current State of Play

Sid joined as CEO of AIBS in November 2023. His experience has been in leading large scale member-based organisations, supporting them to build scale, capability. and customer centricity. He strives to build high-performing, resilient, customer-centric teams, and culture. His previous roles have included CEO of the Australian Institute of Project Management and Chief Operating Officer of Velocity Frequent Flyer. Sid is MBA qualified and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD).

 

Russell Harris

 

Tuesday 29 October, 2:40pm - 3:00pm
Presentation Topic - Glazing Check lists for Building Surveyors 

With over 20 years industry experience Russell has a thorough understanding of fenestration, including compliance, product design, development, and testing. Russell’s background in R&D means he is familiar with many of the emerging technologies, innovations and market influences that are likely to impact the industry in the future. Since joining the association in 2016, Russell has been a noteworthy leader in the technical space, and an active contributor to the ongoing development of the Regulatory framework affecting the window industry. 

 

Tom Kearney

 

Tuesday 29 October, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Presentation Topic - The New Building Act

Tom has extensive experience in leading major policy reform, overseeing program delivery and in leading high performing teams working for NSW, Commonwealth and Canadian Government agencies. He brings significant knowledge of planning and assessment, as well as strong networks across and outside government.

Tom has recently returned to the Department of Customer Service after close to 4 years working for the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure. During most of that time Tom was Executive Director of the Planning Delivery Unit (PDU). Under his leadership the PDU helped finalise over four hundred complex, high public value planning matters that were not progressing through the planning system, unlocking thousands of homes and billions of dollars in capital investment.

Prior to joining DPHI, Tom held a number of senior executive positions in NSW Government agencies including Service NSW, the NSW Environment Protection Authority and the NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet.

Tom is Sydney based, he has a young family and enjoys running and coaching junior soccer.

 

Mahmood Khan

 

Monday 28 October 2024, 2:40pm - 3:00pm
Presentation Topic - Empowering Certifiers: Understanding the Value of FIREFLY Assessments 

A highly skilled professional with a diverse background as an experienced site engineer, academic, and researcher. With over 10 years of industry experience, Mahmood’s expertise spans across construction, hydropower generating, planning, R&D, and training.
His proficiency in site engineering is complemented by his knowledge in passive fire systems design, ensuring that the solutions are not only efficient but also compliant with industry standards.

With the invaluable experience and multidisciplinary skills, Mahmood contributes significantly to Novel Passive Fire solutions, and is looking forward to delivering quality outcomes that enhance the success of fire stopping solutions.

 

Guy Newman

 

Monday 28 October 2024, 11:00am - 12:10pm
Presentation Topic - Mindset

Guy Newman is an Olympian, Global Keynote Speaker, Trainer, Author, and Podcast host with over 30 years of experience inspiring and training audiences around the world.

He has coached and inspired Cirque du Soleil acrobats, Hollywood Actors, CEO’s and over 500,000 people worldwide.   A gifted storyteller, Guy brings real-world experience, and a very unusual past to create dynamic sessions that both motivate and educate.

 

Tim O'Reilly

 

Tuesday 29 October 2024, 9:05am- 9:15am
Presentation Topic - AIBS NSW/ACT Chapter Update

Tuesday 29 October 2024, 2:50pm - 2:40pm
Presentation Topic - Keynote Panel - Duties of a Building Surveyor? What are they?

Tim has worked in the building surveying industry for over 20 years, consulting to industry and government on all aspects of building regulation and control. He has experience in both the Local Government and Private sectors as a Building Code Consultant, Building Certifier and Fire Safety Specialist. Currently, Tim is an Associate at Building Certificates Australia and is the NSW/ACT Board Director. 

Troy Olds

Monday 28 October 2024, 9:00am - 9:15am
Presentation Topic: Introduction of AIBS CEO & AIBS Current State of Play

Troy commenced his building surveying career in local government in 1996, and as a Director of Tecon Australia enjoys the challenges of operating a business in multiple legislative jurisdictions. 

As part of his commitment to the profession of building surveying, Troy was SA Chapter President for over 5 years only recently stepping down from the role. Troy has been involved with the SA Chapter since 2003, occupying key roles such as Secretary, Vice President as well State Conference Convenor. In 2016, Troy was recognized for his commitment to the profession receiving the AIBS Service to Building Surveying Award.

Troy also supports the profession having lectured at the University of South Australia and enjoys mentoring the next generation of building surveyors.  Troy is multi-skilled across a wide range of components of the development industry, including Building Surveying, Fire Engineering and Urban and Regional Planning.

With his appointment to the Board and elevation to National President, Troy is hoping to further establish strong relationships with the state regulators and drive the AIBS forward through challenging times and further enhance the profession of Building Surveying.

Outside of building surveying Troy enjoys spending time with family and playing AFL football for his local club.

 

David Rowlinson

 

Tuesday 29 October 2024, 1:30pm - 1:50pm
Presentation Topic - Fire Compliance - NCC 2022 Compliance Made Easy with WoodSolutions 

David studied Architecture and Building Engineering in the UK and has an MBA from MGSM and a Master of Marketing from UNSW. David was Marketing Manager then CEO of a major Sydney-based building products manufacturer, and subsequently managed Planet Ark’s Make It Wood campaign, which aims to increase the use of responsibly sourced wood as a building material. He is also a judge on the Australian Timber Design Awards and the Banksia Foundation’s NSW Sustainability Awards.

Stephen Scimonello

Tuesday 29 October 2024, 11:00am - 11:20am
Presentation Topic: AIBS Proposed Professional Practice Standard for Building Surveyors 

Tuesday 29 October 2024, 2:50pm - 2:40pm
Presentation Topic - Keynote Panel - Duties of a Building Surveyor? What are they?

Tuesday 29 October 2024, 4:40pm - 5:00pm
Presentation Topic - AIBS & Accreditation Nationally 

Dr Stephen Scimonello is the Education and Accreditation Policy Manager with AIBS and has a background in education, building surveying and planning. He is a registered building practitioner in the category of building surveyor – unlimited with the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) for over 24 years

Stephen’s experience and qualifications as an academic and practising building surveyor, includes:

• PhD, Master of Engineering, Master of Social Science (Planning & Environment), Bachelor of Technology (Building Surveying).
• 10 years as Discipline Leader - Bachelor of Building Surveying & Graduate Diploma of Building Surveying at Holmesglen.
• Involvement on previous government advisory panels including Advisory Reference Panel Member, VBA Representative with the Victorian Cladding Taskforce, external panel member on the VBA Technical Advisory Panel of Consultants, Building Regulations Advisory Committee with the VBA and contracted to a number of regional Councils.
• Previous AIBS Victoria Chapter Committee.

 

Victoria Shute

 

Tuesday 29 October 2024, 11:30am - 12:00pm 
Presentation Topic - Legal Matters

Tuesday 29 October 2024, 2:50pm - 2:40pm
Presentation Topic - Keynote Panel - Duties of a Building Surveyor? What are they?

Victoria is an Associate Director at Kelledy Jones Lawyers.  She is an expert on all matters involving building regulation, planning and development law.  Victoria has been dedicated to these practice areas since first being admitted to legal practice having started her legal career close to 20 years ago. 

Victoria is known for her clear, practical and strategic legal advice and represents councils, Government agencies and private-practice building surveyors throughout Australia.  Since 2014, Victoria has been recognized in the Best Lawyers List and in Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Profession as one of Australia’s best planning and environmental lawyers.  She often publishes papers for national legal journals and other publications.

Her reputation as a trusted advisor means that Victoria is a sought-after educator who regularly conducts seminars, briefings, talks and lectures to councils, member and professional organisations, statutory boards and to University students studying in building regulation, planning and development law.

 

Kate Stoner

 

Monday 28 October 2024, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Presentation Topic - Swimming Pool Compliance

Kate Stoner is an Accredited Certifier with 18 years of Local Government experience. Kate has been training council officers and accredited certifiers for UTS since 2010. Kate has been awarded the prestigious AIBS Building Surveyor of the Year award and has been awarded for her educational contributions to industry on swimming pool legislation. Kate has been an expert witness on five Land & Environment Court Cases relating to swimming pool legislation.

 

Emma Strickland

 

Tuesday 29 October 2024, 1:50pm -2:40pm
Presentation Topic - Duties of a Building Surveyor? What are they?

Emma, is an Unrestricted Registered Certifier with extensive experience in Local Government. Emma’s experience includes working in both regional and urban environments, in a number of different roles that range from development assessment, compliance, certification for class 1 & 10 both buildings & structures. Her current role is focused on class 2-9 buildings, fire safety audits and compliance.  

Emma has previously been a NSW AIBS State Committee member, Emma actively undertakes representation on behalf of AIBS within the Construction Industry, Emma is passionate about education, mentoring and positive change in both our area of the industry and across the building sector more broadly,  seeking to improve awareness for all those in the construction industry, resulting in an improvement in the quality of development.

Jeremy Turner

Monday 28 October 2024, 9:30am - 10:10am
Presentation Topic - AIBS Response to Building Act Reforms

Monday 28 October 2024, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Presentation Topic: Condensation - NCC 2025

Accredited as a Level 1 Building Surveyor for over 25 years, with 26 years professional experience in Building Surveying, Jeremy spent 19 years serving the AIBS in various voluntary roles before joining AIBS as a member of staff. He has held the role of AIBS’s Technical and Policy Manager since 2016. Utilising extensive experience with a wide range of projects in diverse environments his current role supports technical building policy development and advocacy, supporting AIBS in pursuit of its vision for the building surveying profession and in the organisation’s role as an occupational association.

Jeremy represents the building surveying profession on various national bodies including the Australian Building Codes Board’s Building Codes Committee, as joint secretary of the Industry Technical Infrastructure Forum, a member of the Construction Product Alliance and a variety of Standards Australia committees. Jeremy is also chair of the Building Codes Committee Industry Representatives Group.

Jeremy has a Bachelor of Building from the University of South Australia and a Graduate Certificate in Civil (Structural) Engineering from the University of Adelaide and is a member of Engineers Australia at the grade of Engineering Technologist.  

 

Henrietta Tan

 

Thursday 25 July, 4:10pm - 4:40pm
Presentation Topic - Standards Australia - Update

Henrietta is responsible for the Building and Construction, Water and Waste and Timber sectors across Australia. Leveraging a wealth of prior experience in standards development since early 2018, Henrietta works closely with key stakeholders to understand their priorities. Henrietta is also responsible for developing strategy and uncovering how standards can support sustainable growth and innovation.

 

Luke Vumbaca

 

Monday 28 October 2024, 10"10am - 10:30am
Presentation Topic - Professional Indemnity Insurance Market for Building Surveyors

Luke Vumbaca is the dedicated NSW Manager for Honan's Professional Unit, where he oversees a team of brokers specifically focused on servicing professional services firms with a specialisation in Building Surveyors.

With a rich background in crafting tailored insurance programs, Luke has honed his expertise across various industry sectors, including ASX Listed Companies, Professional and Executive Risks, Information Technology, and Construction. This extensive experience has equipped Luke with a profound understanding of market dynamics and risk variables that influence insurance premiums.

Alongside his practical experience, Luke holds a Bachelor of Applied Finance & Economics and a Diploma of Insurance Broking,

 

Dr Andrew Wheeler

 

Monday 28 October 2024, 12:10pm - 12:30pm
Presentation Topic - Product Digital Traceability 

Andrew is the Executive Director for the Australasian Certification Authority for Reinforcing and Structural Steels Ltd (ACRS). Prior to this appointment he has worked as a structural consulting engineer, project manager based in Sydney Region. Andrew has a long history with the Australia/New Zealand construction industry working as an Applied Researcher, Senior Projection Manager, Consulting Engineer and Technical expert. He has worked closed with industry partners addressing issues in design methods and implementing quality procedures for products and systems.