New Zealand's leading authority on building and fire compliance since 2000.
Helping people who need to know the rules, learn and apply those rules every day.
Mission: Safe buildings for all who live and work in buildings in New Zealand.
Building Networks is run by a small team working remotely throughout New Zealand.
We help facility managers, BWOF officers, the building industry, local Government and IQP’s across NZ access the training, support and knowledge they need when they need it.
Helping people who need to know the rules, learn and apply those rules every day.
Mission: Safe buildings for all who live and work in buildings in New Zealand.
Building Networks is run by a small team working remotely throughout New Zealand.
We help facility managers, BWOF officers, the building industry, local Government and IQP’s across NZ access the training, support and knowledge they need when they need it.
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Madelein Ellis - Business Manager
Madelein is an experienced relationship manager and the super friendly voice on the end of the phone when you call. Her organised approach to her work and background in compliance administration, is the glue that keeps our team ticking along in the background. Among other things, customer service is her thing, and she loves helping people find the solutions they need. From our public events co ordination through to our online school users, she tackles almost anything that comes her way with a smile and great sense of humour. Rosemary (Rosie) Killip - Founder and Head of Learning
Rosemary is an international speaker, author and training practitioner specialising in building law. She is a sought after speaker for building conferences and a regular commentator on building compliance in New Zealand. With substantial insider knowledge of how councils review and interpret the Building Act rules, she brings practical insights and wisdom from over 26 years of working alongside building compliance staff, Council staff, building inspectors and building owners. Jen Tyson - Programme Delivery Manager - Communications
Visionary and energetic, Jen is brilliant at teaching professionals, managers and leaders how to communicate better, helping them navigate and master the art and skills of communication, and getting key messages to hit the spot. As well as growing up and marrying into the building industry, she brings years of marketing and communication expertise to Building Networks. A natural trouble shooter, she is known for finding the right words for the right situation. Alex Craven - Online School Manager and Instructional Designer
Alex is our whizz at online learning. She has public sector, arts and education experience. She enjoys facilitating all sorts of learning, in all sorts of ways! She is looking forward to helping you access what you need. Peter Marshall - Legal Researcher
Peter is a recent law graduate, hailing from the deep south, and our researcher at Building Networks. He enjoys all things legal and loves to get to grips with difficult and niche questions. Please contact Peter if you have any special requests or topics you would like him to research for you. |
Our Trainers and Consultants
Grant Beazely - Design, Compliance, IQP
ADNZ, IQP, NZCE
Grant is a seasoned 'all-rounder’ and technically solid across engineering, design, Building Act and Resource Management Act knowledge and application.
With over 30 years’ experience in project management, architectural design, electrical design & building compliance, Grant brings a strong focus on definitive yet practical architectural solutions, profitable land development, project planning and coordination, sensible structural engineering & up to date compliance outcomes.
ADNZ, IQP, NZCE
Grant is a seasoned 'all-rounder’ and technically solid across engineering, design, Building Act and Resource Management Act knowledge and application.
With over 30 years’ experience in project management, architectural design, electrical design & building compliance, Grant brings a strong focus on definitive yet practical architectural solutions, profitable land development, project planning and coordination, sensible structural engineering & up to date compliance outcomes.
John Gardiner - Building Act
Prior to his consulting work John was Manager Determinations and Assurance at MBIE. At MBIE he was the decision maker for Determinations under the Building Act, responsible for building product issues as well as being the programme manager for the implementation of the new Earthquake-prone Buildings legislation. Since then John has been involved in both national and international building compliance consultancy work including acting Director of Technical and Regulation for the Victorian Building Authority. Prior to joining MBIE he was Deputy Chief Executive of Engineering New Zealand (then IPENZ) and was made a Fellow.
Prior to his consulting work John was Manager Determinations and Assurance at MBIE. At MBIE he was the decision maker for Determinations under the Building Act, responsible for building product issues as well as being the programme manager for the implementation of the new Earthquake-prone Buildings legislation. Since then John has been involved in both national and international building compliance consultancy work including acting Director of Technical and Regulation for the Victorian Building Authority. Prior to joining MBIE he was Deputy Chief Executive of Engineering New Zealand (then IPENZ) and was made a Fellow.
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Bill Wright - Plumbing and Drainage
Bill has been in the Plumbing Gasfitting & Drainage industry for over forty years. Bill has worked with councils & industry leaders throughout New Zealand to develop & deliver training and consulting on projects nationwide. He was previously a tutor at Unitec and has delivered 100s of hours of P and D training. |
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Nick Miall - Commercial and residential inspections
Involved in the building industry since the early 1990s Nick is an experienced building control surveyor who revels in sharing knowledge and experiences to assist colleagues achieve their goals within Building Control environments. Undertaking both residential and commercial inspections, either on site or remotely by video link. Nick enjoys the challenge of ensuring compliance whilst allowing building projects to proceed. |
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Debbi Miall - Quality Assurance Expert
Debbi is experienced in Quality Assurance, Process Improvement, Organisational Development and Change Management. Having worked in the Quality Management arena for over 30 years she has proven background and experience in Auditing and is a Certified Exemplar Global Lead Auditor in Quality Management. Debbi enjoys helping individuals and organisation’s build their quality management systems and processes and seeing continuous improvement. |
Matt Jones - Health and Safety
Matt is our health and safety champion. The Director/Principal Consultant of Advanced Safety, Board Member of the Canterbury Safety Charter, Founder of the Business Leaders New Zealand, Founder of the New Zealand Health and Safety Professionals, radio host of 'Health and Safety Unplugged' and 'Business Leaders New Zealand', and one of the first health and safety professionals to become Health and Safety Association of New Zealand (HASANZ) registered.
Matt is our health and safety champion. The Director/Principal Consultant of Advanced Safety, Board Member of the Canterbury Safety Charter, Founder of the Business Leaders New Zealand, Founder of the New Zealand Health and Safety Professionals, radio host of 'Health and Safety Unplugged' and 'Business Leaders New Zealand', and one of the first health and safety professionals to become Health and Safety Association of New Zealand (HASANZ) registered.
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We have joined the movement.
We are committed as members of the Diversity Agenda to help the engineering and architecture professions become more diverse and inclusive. The Diversity Agenda helps Change Makers through awareness, empowerment and action. Visit their website here |
