Gordon

Qualifications: MAIBS, AAIB, MQJA, MLGMA, ABDAQ, MDIA, Adv Dip Bldg Svyg, Adv Dip Bldg, Grad Cert Bus Admin, Qualified Building Certifier

Current studies: Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, Graduate Diploma in Building Surveying and Graduate Certificate in Fire Safety Engineering

Gordon established CBAS in 2007. As founder and director of the company, Gordon aims to ensure client satisfaction by providing a professional, suitable and timely service. Gordon is a qualified BSA licensed assistant building surveyor with over 10 years experience in the private and public sectors.

Gordon’s experience stems from a range of roles within the industry including coordinator of approval services in Mackay City Council’s (now Mackay Regional Council) Building and Plumbing Business Unit and roles as a building certifier in the Sunshine Coast region.

Through this experience, Gordon has gained a comprehensive knowledge of planning and building legislation requirements and their application. Gordon has been appointed as a referee by the Department of Local Government and Planning and has attended several tribunal hearings as referee.

Nerelle

As co-founder and director of the company, part of Nerelle’s role is to assist Gordon in providing professional approval services to our clients.

Nerelle’s additional role includes assisting the administration staff with the building applications from beginning to end including conducting the required searches for the building application.

Snow

Qualifications: MAIBS, Qualified Building Certifier

Snow is a building certifier who was previously employed for 10 years by Mackay City Council at Complete Approval Service in the Building and Plumbing Business Unit. Snow is well-respected by the builders in the Mackay Regional Council area and brings to the company a wealth of knowledge with over 37 years experience in the building industry.

After 20 years as a qualified builder and with his strong track record in both commercial and domestic construction as well as knowledge of building industry, he decided to
pursue a career in building surveying. Today he is a qualified BSA licensed assistant building surveyor and is an accredited member of the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors

Peter

Qualifications: B. App. Sc(Eng), Grad Cert Mgt

Peter is a well-known Mackay local who commenced employment with CBAS in November 2007. Peter brings a wealth of experience and local knowledge to our growing team of certifiers having spent the past 38 years in the building and engineering industry.

As a qualified mechanical and civil engineer, Peter was a lecturer for over 12 years at various universities in the mechanical and civil engineer stream and has consulted the Transport and Works Department for the Northern Territory Government.

Undoubtedly a ‘people person’, our clients easily relate to Peter as he is a very approachable person who understands their issues and enquiries. While he is very capable of applying his knowledge he also has the ability of conveying solutions to give clients a complete understanding.

David

Current studies: Associate Degree of Building Surveying

David joined Coastal Building Approval Service in 2009 as our cadet building certifier. David was previously employed for 22 years by Mackay City Council with his last two years with Complete Approval Service (Mackay City Council’s Building and Plumbing Business Unit).

David is a qualified builder with over 20 years experience in the building industry and is well versed with the requirements of the building industry and what is required to bring a project together from the beginning right through to the end.

David’s outstanding study achievements include being nominated by Central Queensland University to join the ‘Golden Key Honour Society’. David is currently completing an Associate Degree of Building Surveying which illustrates his commitment to his professional development.

In addition to his approval and consultancy role, David is often called upon to help clients in their interpretation of current industry related legislative changes due to his excellent ability to understand laws and communicate with clients on their projects.

David enjoys spending time with his wife and teenage son.

Trish

Qualifications: Advanced Diploma in Accounting, Diploma Financial Planning

After developing her customer relations and administrative skills in the banking and real estate industries, Trish decided to further her career by joining Coastal Building Approval Service in 2009. Trish’s strong administrative background led her to coordinate our efficient administration team as the admin coordinator for approximately 12 months and Trish has recently taken on the role of finance officer.

As the finance office Trish is responsible for account processing and administration of all building applications as well as overseeing the smooth and efficient operation of the finance department. Trish’s experience and impressive work ethic allow her to continuously improve the business’ financial processes while developing and maintaining an excellent customer service ethos.

Trish dedicates most of her free time to her young family and friends.

Annie

After seven years as an administrative officer and 2IC with various companies in Brisbane, and helping her brothers in the building and engineering field, Annie decided to expand her skills by gaining knowledge on how the building approval industry worked.

Annie has become an integral part of the CBAS team with her unique ability to co- ordinate a busy work schedule whilst applying her knowledge and experience in administration to provide the necessary stability for the company to continue growing.

Being the primary point of contact for all pool compliance enquiries, Annie’s strength lies in her ability to quickly assess the client’s needs, and put them in contact with the right person.

In her spare time, Annie thoroughly enjoys any activities involving the great outdoors.

Katrina

Katrina is new to the CBAS team and we welcome her on board as a valued team member.

Katrina’s duties include assisting the administrative staff in their roles as well as data entry; operation of internal administrative systems and co-ordination of applications so that they are processed as efficiently as possible. As the primary point of contact for customer enquiries, Katrina can assist in providing advice and direction to enable you to lodge your building and/or plumbing application.

Dorothy

Dorothy is a welcome new addition to the CBAS team. As a contracted business analyst specialist, Dorothy’s main duties include process streamlining and reengineering to ensure the best service and outcome for CBAS clients.