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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…

Name: Yang Gu Qualifications: National Cert in Carpentry, LBP Years in the building industry: 12 Area Serviced: Auckland North West What led you to become a building inspector, and what do you enjoy most about the job? My path to becoming a building inspector started after more than a decade of hands-on experience in the…