FOUNDER - DIRECTOR | SUSTAINABILITY

With over a decade’s local experience in leading sustainable engineering design, Alex has a track record of delivering outcomes that exceed client expectations.

Alex provides high-quality, considered service on each project. His technical knowledge spans building services through to sustainable design and construction, resulting in a holistic approach to design solutions.

Alex has been the lead engineer on many of Sydney’s most recognisable sustainability developments, delivering major projects across commercial, residential, education, hospitality and civic buildings.

FOUNDER - DIRECTOR | ACOUSTICS

Always challenging age-old acoustics assumptions with computational modelling and on-site validation, Brandon specialises in developing and designing buildable technical solutions for complex builds.

Experienced in leading large teams of engineers, Brandon has contributed to many of Sydney’s thriving built forms, including the Atlassian Tower in Sydney’s Central technology precinct, one of Sydney’s most iconic projects.

SYDNEY TEAM LEADER | FIRE ENGINEER

Alex has strong commercial and technical capability in developing and delivering fire safety design strategies and fire engineered solutions addressing life safety, risk, property protection and business continuity. He has provided fire engineering and project management for numerous design, construction and research projects focussing both on buildings and infrastructure.

ASSOCIATE | SUSTAINABILITY

With over nine years’ experience as a Sustainability professional in Sydney, Guljit has serviced and delivered major projects across all building sectors including commercial, residential and retail.

Armed with strong technical skills in Green Star, NABERS, Section J and computer modelling, Guljit delivers workable, bespoke solutions to deliver healthy, efficient and liveable spaces.

Guljit is an accredited Thermal Performance Assessor and a Green Star Accredited Professional with a Bachelor of Engineering in Renewable Energy from the University of New South Wales.

ASSOCIATE | ACOUSTICS

Teresa has been involved in architectural and environmental acoustic projects of all scales, across Australia and New Zealand. Teresa’s qualifications include a Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering (Hons), from the University of New South Wales.

Teresa specialises in architectural acoustics and brings a broad range of skills to her acoustic approach; including room acoustics, sound insulation and building services noise assessments. She is enthusiastic about Commercial and Residential sectors and understands the importance of transforming these areas into a creation of acoustically comfortable and healthful environment.

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR | FIRE ENGINEERING

Ettienne is a highly experienced Fire Safety Engineer in the construction industry. He is passionate about delivering excellent building and infrastructure fire safety solutions based on fire science, building codes and standards.

Ettienne’s specialist skill set includes significant and complex developments and major tunnel infrastructure projects. He adds value by developing effective, performance-based fire safety strategies that provide design flexibility, reduced constructability issues and cost-effective solutions.

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR | ACOUSTICS

Tom has over 20 years of experience in acoustic consulting, design and construction, noise and vibration analysis, as well as commissioning supervision of acoustic services in buildings. He has a proven track record of successful Australian and International large-scale projects.

Tom has a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from The University of Sydney. He is also a Chartered Professional Engineer, a member of the Australian Acoustical Society and is registered with the National Engineering Register (NER).

Tom’s superior stakeholder engagement skills and client-focused, communicative approach results in seamless achievement of client project milestones.

ASSOCIATE | SUSTAINABILITY

Chris has over 8 years’ of experience as a Sustainability professional in both Newcastle and Sydney. As a senior engineer, he leads the E-LAB Newcastle office team in developing sustainable design solutions and building performance optimisation.

With a background in Photovoltaic engineering and Physics, Chris has developed a comprehensive knowledge of building physics, building fabric design and Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD) principles. He uses computer simulation methods and applications to conduct daylight analysis, energy and thermal comfort modelling.

TEAM LEADER | FIRE ENGINEERING

Jordan is an experienced Project Engineer with a focus on Fire & Life Safety.

With over 7 years in the industry, he has had the opportunity to hone his expertise in a wide range of projects, including commercial developments, residential complexes, educational facilities, and large assembly buildings.

DIRECTOR OF FIRE ENGINEERING

Nick has 21 years’ experience in the construction and fire safety industry. He has consulted on projects across Australia specialising in Fire Engineering, Fire Risk Assessment and Fire Safety Management.

He has worked on projects covering many markets and ranging in size from small tenancy fit outs all the way up to Airport Link Road tunnel. He is highly skilled both technically and in many other competencies including his extensive multidisciplinary work and project management skills. Nick takes a practical and innovative approach to Fire Safety Engineering, and actively works to produce design solutions which are safe, flexible, functional, and cost effective.

Nick has extensive experience in undertaking performance-based fire engineering designs and analysis, including fire modelling studies, risk-based approach to fire scenario evaluations, evacuation modelling, smoke production and behaviour analysis. He proactively focuses on working with the client, building owners, architects, design teams, building certifiers and fire authorities to ensure the client’s design objectives are achieved.

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR | FIRE ENGINEERING

Dwayne has 15 years’ experience in the construction and fire safety industry, with a particular focus on complex facilities and occupancies with high population densities such as sports stadiums. Dwayne has also had significant experience in aircraft hangars both in commercial aviation and on the Defence estate.

HUMAN-CENTRED DESIGN | NATIONAL LEAD

Ken Fong’s 13+ years work has included roles at the highest levels of advisory and industry consultation, contributing to award-winning human-centred design outcomes.

Ken combines best-in-practise engineering methods, cutting-edge research and deep understanding of the client’s needs to achieve real-world business & organisational outcomes. These include increased talent attraction, greater staff engagement & productivity, higher property saleability, improved leasing velocity & improved organisational ESG outcomes.

Ken was appointed to the COVID-19 Buildings Task Force in 2020 and is a member of the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) Global Advisory Council. He is also a former Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) Health & Wellbeing Expert Reference Panel Member.

DIRECTOR OF SUSTAINABILITY | VICTORIA

Caimin has over 30 years consulting experience in the design, analysis and delivery of sustainable buildings, some of which enjoy local, national and international praise for innovative design, energy efficiency, occupant comfort and reduced environmental impact. Key to his success as a sustainable design consultant is his adoption of an open, integrated, holistic and multi-discipline approach to design to improve the sustainability of buildings and his considering of environmental performance through an operational lens.

Additionally, his formal training as a Building Services Engineer has given him a multi-discipline understanding of the design drivers, constraints and opportunities of engineering disciplines and architecture. Caimin’s skills and design philosophy, combined with his ability to communicate and presentation of complex analysis and results in a manner that enables quick decisions to be made at the early stages of design with engineering assurance.

FIRE ENGINEERING | TEAM LEAD

With over 7 years of industry experience, Phillip possesses a strong technical foundation in the areas of fire and life safety consulting, fire risk assessments, computational fluid dynamics and egress modelling. Having graduated from the University of Western Australia with a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, he has since worked on a number of unique and significant projects within the built/infrastructure environment. His fire engineering experience extends through to a variety of industry sectors including commercial, residential, education and defence.

FIRE ENGINEERING | SENIOR ENGINEER

Pauric has 10 years’ experience in the fire safety industry. He has consulted on projects across Australia specialising in Fire Engineering, Fire Risk Assessment and Fire Safety Management. Pauric has 5 years’ experience working with the fire brigade liaising on state significant projects when determining compliance with the Fire and Emergency Services Commissioners Operational Requirements.

Pauric has extensive experience in undertaking performance-based fire engineering designs and analysis, including fire modelling studies, risk-based approach to fire scenario evaluation, evacuation modelling, smoke production and behaviour analysis. He proactively focuses on working with the client, building owners, architects, design teams, building certifiers and fire authorities to ensure the client’s design objectives are achieved.

SUSTAINABILITY | SENIOR ENGINEER

With more than ten years of professional experience, Tracy has evolved into a devoted sustainability professional, drawing upon her extensive expertise gained across the UK, UAE, and Australia. She is wholeheartedly dedicated to working collaboratively with both her clients and team to attain shared sustainability objectives while enhancing building performance. Tracy's approach is rooted in the belief that sustainability should be woven into every facet of a project. Her primary goal is to devise solutions that not only fulfill technical requirements but also contribute to the well-being of building occupants. Emphasizing occupant comfort and health, Tracy aligns her efforts with the growing recognition of the significance of sustainable and health-conscious building practices.

SENIOR CONSULTANT | PERFORMANCE TESTING

Chris is a senior consultant in the E-Lab Brisbane office. He has over 5 years’ experience in building performance testing across a wide range of metrics and ratings. Chris has a background in Physics and experience across a wide range of scientific testing and analysis, and is applying those foundations to better understand how to improve buildings in the design and construction phases.

He is a Green Star Accredited Professional and ATTMA L2 tester with experience in residential, commercial, industrial and specialist building projects.

SENIOR CONSULTANT | PERFORMANCE TESTING & SUSTAINABILITY

Mayra is a senior consultant and Performance Testing agent in the E-Lab Brisbane office. She has over 5 years’ experience as a Scientific consultant, she excels in building performance testing across various rating schemes. With a background in Environmental engineering and environmental management, Mayra has experience in testing, analysing and reporting on the performance of buildings.

As a certified NABERS IE Assessor and WELL PTA, Mayra brings valuable project experience in both residential and commercial building projects. Her hands-on experience in the field, coupled with her background in Performance Testing, equips her with practical insights to achieve targeted sustainable initiatives and enhance building performance through strategic and sustainable approaches.