Posts by Joel Young

Name: Trevor Garrett Qualifications: (See below) Years in the building industry: 38 Area Serviced: Kapiti Coast/Porirua City Please list all of your relevant qualifications: I hold an MSc in Construction Management, a Diploma in Construction Management, an Advanced Trade Certificate in Carpentry, and a Trade Certificate in Carpentry. These qualifications have provided me with a…

Name: Shannon Faulkner Qualifications: National Cert in Carpentry Years in the building industry: 18 Area Serviced: Christchurch South What led you to become a building inspector, and what do you enjoy most about the job? I was drawn to the role of a building inspector for the change of pace it offers compared to hands-on…

Name: Owen Brown Qualifications: (See Below) Years in the building industry: 53 Area Serviced: Waitaki District/Riverton/Queenstown & Lakes District/Invercargill/Gore/Clutha District/Central Otago Please list all of your relevant qualifications. I hold a Trade Certificate in Carpentry & Joinery – Site 2, and I’m also a Trade Qualified Timber Machinist. My qualifications extend to Solid Wood Manufacturing,…

Name: Richard Rigg Qualifications: New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry Years in the building industry: 35 Area Serviced: Rodney District What led you to become a building inspector, and what do you enjoy most about the job? As I’ve grown older, I realised that it was time to get off the tools and transition into a…

Name: Paul Holdcroft Qualifications: Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) in Carpentry Years in the building industry: 13 Area Serviced: New Plymouth/Taranaki What led you to become a building inspector, and what do you enjoy most about the job? After years on the tools, I needed a change. I wanted to step away from the physical demands…

Name: Kris Cain Qualifications: National Certificate holder in Carpentry and a Licensed Building Practitioner. Years in the building industry: 25+ Area Serviced: Nelson/Tasman/Richmond/Motueka What led you to become a building inspector, and what do you enjoy most about the job? After many years in the building trade, I wanted to take on a new challenge…

Name: Tom Kimberley Qualifications: National Cert in Carpentry, LBP Years in the building industry: 26 Area Serviced: Palmerston North/Manawatu What Led You to Become a Building Inspector, and What Do You Enjoy Most About the Job? I became a building inspector to move forward in my career and to make the most of the knowledge…

Name: Martin Feinson Qualifications: National Cert in Carpentry, LBP Years in the building industry: 30 Area Serviced: Wellington How Do You Build Trust with Clients During an Inspection, Especially When They Might Be Anxious About Potential Issues? Building trust with clients is one of the most important aspects of being a building inspector. When clients…