Mark has over 42 years experience in the construction industry, with skills in project management and client management, both nationally and internationally, and passive fire management; boasting additional trade qualifications. Over this time, Mark has overseen projects of up to $64 million which included federal capital works; passive protection projects in high rise office fit outs, residential buildings, shopping centres, airports, hospitals, national banking rollouts, retail buildings and hotels.
His previous projects have included New Parliament House in Canberra, Hayman Island redevelopment, Brisbane Square Office Tower, redevelopment of the Australian War Memorial, Gladstone Hospital, Proserpine Hospital, Mackay Mater Hospital, James Cook University in Townsville, the National Security Rollout for Suncorp Bank, mine administration buildings in the Bowen Basin, LVMH and Hermes expansion in Asia – Pacific Rim – South America, Cairns Domestic Airport, Cairns Base Hospital passive fire system upgrade, Cairns Navy Base, and multiple hi-rise unit complexes.
Working with clients, builders and architects, Mark understands the complex relationships within the construction industry and as such, consistently ensures that he delivers all projects within prescribed deadlines and to budget, all based on a sound and sufficient project management plan. Mark’s qualifications include: QBCC Passive Fire Certifier, Diploma of Project Management, Achieved RegPM status with the Australian Institute of Project Management in 2007 and a member of the Australian Institute of Project Management.
Mark is a member of the Fire Protection Association of Australia (FPAA), Technical Advisory Committee. With FPAA’s help, Mark was responcible for the deletion of the AS1530.4 and AS4072.1 grandfather clauses from the National Construction Code of Australia. The outcome will increase the fire safety in our new and renovated buildings.
Nicholas started working for AZZO Project Services in 2014 as a Cadet Passive Fire Certifier and is now a fully accredited certifier. However, his experience in the construction industry began when he first arrived in Australia 7 years ago, migrating from New Zealand. Prior to working for Azzo Project Services, Nicholas explored a range of trades. This gave him a vast insight into the complex requirements and detailed procedures implemented within construction projects. We appreciate his hard work and persistence in accomplishing his qualification and he has proven to be an invaluable team member.