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James Butler
0451 662 441 I have over 20 years of experience in the building industry and have been providing building consultancy since 2018.
I started my career as a structural draftsman, this experience had given me the foundational skills and understandings of building integrity. Since then i have worked on architectural custom specification homes.
I have a keen eye for detail and pride myself on providing my clients with honest no-nonsense advice and delivering constructive problem solving.
About this person
| 2024 to date | Grey Gum Building – Self Employed (Licensed Builder) |
| Final & Progress Inspections – New Dwelling, Pre-purchase Property Reports, and Defect Investigations Reports. | |
| 2015 to date | Grey Gum Building – Self Employed (Licensed Builder) |
| Specialise in high end residential new builds, extensions and renovations. Management of all client interactions, trades and required construction procedures. Good knowledge of NCC and how to find required information, Aust. Std’s and WHS requirements. Good knowledge of building design requirements and legislation. I have completed ‘in-house’ design/construction projects and have a sound knowledge of AutoCAD drafting programs. | |
| 1985 – 1996 | Subcontracting – Site Forman/Project Manager |
| Project management of build, start to completion of high-end residential properties (based on Northern Beaches). Delivered projects to timebound schedules. Supervision and management of multiple trade teams. Provided updates to project schedule. Built strong relationships with client and suppliers. Client management – coordinated site meetings to provide updates to client. Liaison with architects and engineers. WHS – Responsible for ensuring that site complied to WHS standards. Defect management and resolution, ensure finishes were of high standard prior to payment. Issue resolution. Responsible for daily site management diary. Reporting – provided detailed weekly update to BHE management on project progress | |
| 2009 – 2013 | JB Carpentry & Joinery – Self employed |
| 2004 – 2010
2000 – 2004 1996 – 2000 |
Carpentry & Site Management – Self contracting
Carpentry & Joinery Apprenticeship – HAI & CK Building Pty Ltd Structural Drafting Traineeship – Connell Wagner Pty Ltd |
| 2022 |
Undertile WeldTec Waterproofing
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| 2019 | Certificate IV in Training and Education |
| 2012 |
Certificate IV in Building
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| 2005 |
Diploma Carpentry and Joinery
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| 1997 – 2000 |
Advanced Diploma Structural Engineering
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Housing Industry Association – Home Building Consultants
Woodworkers Association of NSW