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 20 years of working alongside building compliance staff, Council staff, building inspectors and building owners. Jen Tyson - Head of Marketing and Communication
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. |
Our Trainers and Consultants
Grant Beazely - Subject Matter Expert - Trainer
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
The Managing Director of Building Confidence Ltd is John Gardiner who is a Fellow of Engineering New Zealand.
Prior to setting up Building Confidence, John was Manager Determinations and Assurance at the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (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. During the period April 2018 to August 2019 he was 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).
John also spent seven years as a Project Manager in the Evaluation and Audit Division of the Ministry of Defence where he had responsibility for the management of strategic performance reviews of the New Zealand Defence Force and major capital projects (such as ANZAC ships) managed by the Ministry of Defence. Earlier, John held a variety of technical and technical management roles in the then New Zealand Railways Department and later Corporation.
Matt Jones - Health and Safety
Matt is 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.
Father of five, mentor and volunteer, he's passionate about helping individuals and teams find their confidence and business owners discover what they are truly capable of. Regularly producing value loaded information and content on radio, social media, live web-based events and public talks, everything he does is intended to be accessible to as wide an audience as possible.
The reason? To turn the current tide of preventable workplace fatalities in New Zealand and beyond.
Rick Davis - Investigation Skills
Rick Davis worked for the ASB Bank before venturing to Australia where he joined the Queensland Police Service. He spent 6 years as a senior prosecutor before his promotion to Sergeant in Training and Development. He spent 2 years as a Management Consultant with the Australian Institute of Management before establishing his training company in 1996. Although Rick sold his first company in 2014, he continues to facilitate and consult to the Public Sector throughout Australia and New Zealand through his new company Red Gum Performance Group Pty Ltd, specialising in areas of Compliance, Enforcement, and Crime Prevention. Rick is a Fellow of the Institute of Managers and Leaders ANZ, is a member of the ANZ Society of Criminology, holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Justice and has a Masters in Criminology and Criminal Justice.
Bill Wright - Plumbing and Drainage
Bill has been in the Plumbing Gasfitting & Drainage industry for over forty years. Completing his plumbing apprenticeship under the 10,000 hours scheme and going on to own & operate Wright Contracting, a successful plumbing, gasfitting & drainlaying business from 1984 to 2001. He has also developed & taught courses for the development of the trade at Unitec. In 2004 Bill started W-Squared, a design & training consultancy where he has worked with Councils & industry leaders throughout New Zealand to develop & deliver training and consulting on projects nationwide.
The Managing Director of Building Confidence Ltd is John Gardiner who is a Fellow of Engineering New Zealand.
Prior to setting up Building Confidence, John was Manager Determinations and Assurance at the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (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. During the period April 2018 to August 2019 he was 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).
John also spent seven years as a Project Manager in the Evaluation and Audit Division of the Ministry of Defence where he had responsibility for the management of strategic performance reviews of the New Zealand Defence Force and major capital projects (such as ANZAC ships) managed by the Ministry of Defence. Earlier, John held a variety of technical and technical management roles in the then New Zealand Railways Department and later Corporation.
Matt Jones - Health and Safety
Matt is 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.
Father of five, mentor and volunteer, he's passionate about helping individuals and teams find their confidence and business owners discover what they are truly capable of. Regularly producing value loaded information and content on radio, social media, live web-based events and public talks, everything he does is intended to be accessible to as wide an audience as possible.
The reason? To turn the current tide of preventable workplace fatalities in New Zealand and beyond.
Rick Davis - Investigation Skills
Rick Davis worked for the ASB Bank before venturing to Australia where he joined the Queensland Police Service. He spent 6 years as a senior prosecutor before his promotion to Sergeant in Training and Development. He spent 2 years as a Management Consultant with the Australian Institute of Management before establishing his training company in 1996. Although Rick sold his first company in 2014, he continues to facilitate and consult to the Public Sector throughout Australia and New Zealand through his new company Red Gum Performance Group Pty Ltd, specialising in areas of Compliance, Enforcement, and Crime Prevention. Rick is a Fellow of the Institute of Managers and Leaders ANZ, is a member of the ANZ Society of Criminology, holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Justice and has a Masters in Criminology and Criminal Justice.
Bill Wright - Plumbing and Drainage
Bill has been in the Plumbing Gasfitting & Drainage industry for over forty years. Completing his plumbing apprenticeship under the 10,000 hours scheme and going on to own & operate Wright Contracting, a successful plumbing, gasfitting & drainlaying business from 1984 to 2001. He has also developed & taught courses for the development of the trade at Unitec. In 2004 Bill started W-Squared, a design & training consultancy where he has worked with Councils & industry leaders throughout New Zealand to develop & deliver training and consulting on projects nationwide.
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