Directors
Qualifications
- Registered Certifier BDC0167 Building Surveyor – Restricted (All Classes of Building)
- Master of Business Administration
- M.App.Sc.(Env.Toxicology)
- B.App.Sc.(Env.Health)
- BPAD-Level 2 Certified Practitioner 24168
Craig Hardy
Director
Craig has been involved in the Building Industry for over 45 years and has been instrumental in paving the way for Building Surveyors in the private sector. He has held various senior positions in Local Government before becoming actively involved in the private sector establishing Inspec NSW in the late 1990's. As a Registered Certifier and Director of Local Certification Services, Craig has developed firm working relationships with the some of the State's largest Project Builders. He has also been the President of the Association of Australian Certifiers since its inception more than 10 years ago. His involvement in various committees and state government working parties has further developed his extensive understanding of all facets of the building industry. Craig has combined his wealth of experience and knowledge with his innovative and analytical way of thinking to improve the service delivery process and develop efficient and effective business processes for all clients.
Qualifications
- Grad.Dip. Building Surveying
- B.App.Sc.(Env.Health)
Paul Gearin
Director
Paul has practiced as a Building Surveyor for over 30 years. Paul gained extensive experience in Local Government before entering the private sector. Paul is a practicing Building Surveyor providing Building Surveyor services for a range of building projects of all classifications. Paul has been actively involved in the assessment and inspection of an extensive number of developments particularly in the Sutherland Shire region and the Eastern and Southern suburbs of Sydney. The size and complexity of these developments varies from small scale residential to large-scale residential, commercial and industrial buildings. Paul has provided specialist BCA advice for various industrial buildings, warehouses and large residential and commercial facilities. Paul maintains a wide-ranging knowledge of the BCA, the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and its Regulations and the various Australian Standards and other documentation relevant to the Building Industry. Paul's extensive experience and practical approach provides value to the client and ensures that his services are always in high demand.
Qualifications
- Registered Certifier BDC0087 Building Surveyor – Unrestricted (With Conditions)
- Grad. Dip. Building Surveying
- M.Env.Planning
- B.App.Sc.(Env. Health)
- Ass Dip (Health & Building Surveying)
Andrew Dean
Director
Andrew has over 40 years’ experience in the Building Industry. Andrew is currently a Managing Director of Local Certification Services and a Registered Certifier - Building Surveyor (Unrestricted) (With Conditions). Andrew established Andrew Dean Consulting, a full-time consultancy practice in 1998 specialising as an Accredited Certifier. Andrew has established a reputation for providing high quality certification and consultancy services statewide. Andrew has been dynamically involved in the approval, assessment and inspection of all classes of buildings. Andrew has developed a positive rapport with the state's largest home builders, providing certification services for an extensive number of small to medium scale residential developments statewide. Andrew has been actively involved in the provision of BCA advice and certification services for a large number of large-scale residential, industrial and commercial developments. Andrew's depth of knowledge and wealth of experience can only benefit all projects in which he is involved.
Building Surveyors - Commercial
Qualifications
- Registered Certifier BDC04824 Building Surveyor - Unrestricted
- Grad. Dip. Building Surveying
- Ass. Dip. Applied Science (Health & Building Surveying)
Scott Reid
Registered Certifier
Scott joined the Local team in 2023 with over 30 years’ experience within State & Local Government and private certification.
Scott has extensive expertise working across a diverse range of building certification and compliance matters for all classes of buildings including residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, aged care and entertainment buildings. Scott has worked on an extensive number of projects that have relied on performance solutions. Scott currently provides Certification, Building Code and Consulting Services to Local’s clients statewide and maintains registration as an unrestricted Registered Certifier.
Scott has extensive expertise working across a diverse range of building certification and compliance matters for all classes of buildings including residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, aged care and entertainment buildings. Scott has worked on an extensive number of projects that have relied on performance solutions. Scott currently provides Certification, Building Code and Consulting Services to Local’s clients statewide and maintains registration as an unrestricted Registered Certifier.
Qualifications
- Registered Certifier BDC4533 Building Surveyor-Unrestricted
- Grad. Dip. Building Surveying
- Dip. Building Surveying
- Grad. Cert. Development Assessment
- B. Science (Env. Health)
Chris Hawkins
Registered Certifier
Chris has over 10 years’ experience as a Registered Certifier in both the public and private sectors. During his 10 years in Local Government Chris developed an extensive understanding of the assessment and inspection procedures of a wide range of development types. Chris provides specialist BCA and Building Regulation advice, inspections and client liaisons for retail, commercial and industrial developments, educational facilities and large-scale residential developments. Chris holds registration as an unrestricted Registered Certifier.
Building Surveyors - Residential
Qualifications
- Registered Certifier BDC0276 Building Surveyor-Restricted (All Classes)
- Associate Diploma (Health & Building Surveying)
Paul Morgan
Registered Certifier
Paul has over 30 years’ experience in the building industry. Paul joined Local Certification Services in 2006 after 27 years in Local Government at Penrith Council. Paul operates from the Local’s Norwest Office and services the inspection needs of Local's clients in the western suburbs of Sydney. Paul provides assessment and inspection services for small to medium scale residential and commercial developments. Since the introduction of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt & Complying Development Codes) in 2009, Paul has developed an extensive knowledge and understanding of Complying Development and continues to provide advice and issue a significant number of CDC Approvals for developments throughout NSW.
Qualifications
- Registered Certifier BDC2223 Building Surveyor-Restricted (Class 1 & 10 Buildings)
- Dip. Building Surveying
Mitchell Barnes
Registered Certifier
Mitchell joined the Local team in 2017 after previous experience with another certification company. Mitchell is currently based in the Macarthur Office and provides certification services for small to medium scale residential developments in both the Macarthur and South West regions. Mitchell in eager to further develop and extend his certification skills by working with under the guidance of our qualified and experienced unrestricted certifiers to take on larger scale projects.
Qualifications
- Registered Certifier BDC1819 Building Surveyor-Restricted (Class 1 & 10 Buildings)
- Associate Degree (Building Surveying)
Luke Gearin
Registered Certifier
Luke joined the Local team in 2011 and is based in our Cronulla office. Luke has spent the past 10 years gaining invaluable practical experience under the supervision of our senior certifiers. Luke has developed an excellent rapport with our clients in the Southern and Eastern Suburbs of Sydney and the Sutherland Shire region, completing critical-stage inspections, assessing new applications for small to medium scale developments and providing BCA advice.
Qualifications
- Registered Certifier BDC0772 Building Surveyor-Restricted (Class 1 & 10 Buildings)
- Dip. (Health & Building Surveying)
Michael Hardy
Registered Certifier
Michael has worked as a Building Surveyor for 20 years. Michael commenced his Building Surveying career with Inspec NSW and now works from the Local Certification Services South Coast Office. Michael applies his extensive knowledge of the South Coast region, with a detailed knowledge of the Building Code of Australia to service the needs of Local's South Coast Clients. Michael provides a range of certification services for small to medium scale residential developments and covers a wide region on the South Coast and in the Southern Inlands each day providing inspection services.
Qualifications
- Registered Certifier BDC2372 A3 Building Surveyor-Restricted (Class 1 & 10 Buildings)
- Dip. Building Surveying
Mitchell Hardy
Registered Certifier
Mitchell has been part of the Local team since 2014 after some time working as an Environmental Health Officer in Local Government. During his time in Local Government, Mitchell was able to gain invaluable experience of Local Government systems and procedures and became proficient in Swimming Pool Fence Certification. Mitchell provides certification services for small to medium scale developments for many of Local’s largest clients. He is currently completing post-graduate studies to further enhance his Building Surveyor capabilities.
Qualifications
- Registered Certifier BDC2481 Building Surveyor-Restricted (Class 1 & 10 Buildings)
- Building Surveyor Limited Tasmania.
- Advanced Dip. (Building Surveying)
- Dip. (Building Surveying)
- Dip. (Building and Construction)
David Harrison
Registered Certifer (NSW)/ Licensed Building Surveyor (TAS)
David has a wealth of knowledge and experience from over 15 years working in the construction industry. David has worked as a project and construction manager on many large scale residential and commercial projects. He has a strong understanding of the legislative planning requirements for both Tasmania and New South Wales. David joined the Local team over 5 years ago and initially worked in both our Cronulla and Norwest offices before locating to Launceston in 2018. David now heads up the Local Tasmanian office servicing the whole of Tasmania and based in Launceston.
Qualifications
- Registered Certifier BDC2869 Building Surveyor-Restricted (Class 1 & 10 Buildings)
- Skillset CPCSS00004
James King
Registered Certifier
James commenced employment with the Local Group in 2016. James initially worked as an A4 Accredited Certifier under the supervision of our senior Registered Certifiers. Whilst studying the Advanced Diploma in Building Surveying he was able to learn the certification ropes and gain the necessary practical experience for a higher level of accreditation. James is now a qualified Registered Certifier providing certification services for small to medium scale residential developments in the Macarthur and South West regions. James is predominately based in the Macarthur and Southern Highlands regions.
Qualifications
- Registered Certifier BDC2916 Building Surveyor-Restricted Class 1 & 10 Buildings)
- Grad. Dip. Building Surveying
- B. Construction Management
Aydin Sertlioglu
Registered Certifier
Aydin joined the Local team in 2021 with considerable Local Government experience. Aydin has worked as a Building Surveyor since 2013 at both Parramatta and Liverpool Council’s. Aydin is based in our Macarthur Office and provides certification services for small to medium scale residential developments in the South West suburbs of Sydney. Aydin is keen to build on his knowledge of the local government system and further develop his certification skills.
Qualifications
- Registered Certifier BDC1787 Building Surveyor-Restricted (Class 1 & 10 Buildings)
- Dip. (Building Surveying)
Rod Steet
Registered Certifier
Rod commenced employment with Inspec NSW in 2003 as a Building Consultant. As a Building Consultant, Rod provided a range of consultancy services including DA submissions, Bushfire Assessments and Statement of Environmental Effects. With an excellent grasp on the industry and the services provided by Local, Rod gained accreditation as a Registered Certifier. Rod has previously worked in our Central Coast and Norwest Offices and now operates Local's Northern Beaches Office. Rod provides certification services for small to medium scale residential developments in the surrounding areas. Rod has developed a strong working relationship with Local's clients in the Northern beaches, Lower north shore and Upper north shore areas.
Qualifications
- Registered Certifier BDC1814 Building Surveyor-Restricted (Class 1 & 10 Buildings)
- Grad. Dip. (Building Surveying)
- Associate Diploma (Health & Building Surveying)
Stephen Toohey
Registered Certifier
Stephen commenced employment with Local Certification Services in 2010 following 30 years in Local Government. Stephen’s extensive local government experience has provided a wide-ranging knowledge of all facets of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the Building Code of Australia and the building industry. Stephen has a high level of knowledge and understanding of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt & Complying Development Codes). Stephen currently operates from the Local Certification Services Macarthur Office and provides a range of certification services for small to medium scale residential developments.
Qualifications
- Registered Certifier BDC2742 Building Surveyor-Restricted (Class 1 & 10 Buildings)
- Associate Degree (Building Surveyor)
Corey Wheeler
Registered Certifier
Corey commenced with Local in 2016 working as an A4 Accredited Certifier based in our Norwest Office. Over the past five years Corey has completed his studies and worked closely with our higher-level Registered Certifiers to further his qualifications and gain practical experience completing critical-stage inspections and preliminary assessments on applications. Corey continues to work from the Norwest Office providing certification services for all small to medium scale residential developments for many of Local’s largest clients.
Qualifications
- Registered Certifer BDC 2933 Building Surveyor-Restricted (Class 1 & 10 Buildings)
Mitchell Whiticker
Registered Certifier
Mitchell joined the Local team over 5 years ago. Mitchell is based in our Norwest Office providing a range of certification services for small to medium scale residential developments.
Qualifications
- Registered Certifier BDC2300 Building Inspector
Mitchell Dean
Registered Certifier
Mitchell is a Building Inspector based in our Norwest Office. Mitchell works closely with Local’s higher-level Registered Certifiers completing critical-stage inspections and preliminary assessments on applications. Mitchell continues to develop his Building Surveying skills whilst studying a Bachelor’s Degree in Building Certification and hopes to attain a higher level of registration upon completion of his studies.
Qualifications
- Registered Certifier BDC4625 Building Inspector
- Skillset CPCSS00004
David Giltinan
Registered Certifier
Dave joined the Local team in 2022. Dave has worked as a Building Inspector for the past 2 years after a career change. He continues to build upon his knowledge base and practical experience whilst completing critical stage inspections for Class 1 & 10 buildings. Dave is based in our Newcastle Office.
Qualifications
- Registered Certifier BDC4531 Building Inspector
Kanchana Hettiyakanda
Registered Certifier
Kani is a Building Inspector based in our Norwest Office. Kani has considerable experience in the Building Industry, working as a qualified draftsperson for many years. Kani now works closely with Local’s higher-level Registered Certifiers completing critical-stage inspections on Class 1 and 10 Developments. Kani continues to develop his skills as a Building Surveyor and is currently studying the Diploma of Building Surveying.
Qualifications
- Registered Certifier BDC4743 Building Inspector
- Graduate Diploma in Building Surveying
- Graduate Diploma in Urban & Regional Planning
- Bachelor of Commerce
Matthew Riordan
Registered Certifier
Matt joined the Local team in 2022 after extensive experience at Sutherland Council working in both the planning and certification departments. Matt is based in our Cronulla Office.
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Our experienced and knowledgeable Building Surveyors have been in the industry for many years. They have experience in both the private industry and Local Government working on residential, commercial and industrial developments of all size and scope.