ABOUT US

Australian waterproofing Consultants

The Principal of A.W.C has 30 years’ experience in the specialist coatings and waterproofing industry. During his time, he has worked on a variety of complex building projects in Australia, NZ and the Pacific Islands. Karl has a vast amount of experience in all forms of waterproofing including: 

liquid-applied

Polyurethane

Epoxy

PUMMA

Acrylic

MMA

sheet applied

Bitumen

TPO/PVC

Butynol

EPDM

cement modified membrane systems. 

HDPE membranes

Bentonite based membranes

Karl's extensive work history within the built environment has allowed him to gain a powerful insight into the building industry. He has been able to use his passion for the industry to work with some of the leading minds and expert chemists in the development of systems and solutions to complex waterproofing situations.

Over the years we have worked with architects, engineers, builders, property managers and homeowners in both new and remedial construction fields on projects as diverse as a residential home through too large commercial and industrial projects. Some of these include the State Library of Victoria, Westgate Bridge, Sheraton Hotel Fiji, Westfield, US State Dept, Auckland Art Gallery, NZ Defense Force Property, Wonthaggi Desal Plant Construction Team, Melbourne Airport, Brookfield Multiplex, Hickory Construction, SkyCity Casino Auckland, Crown Casino Melbourne to name a few. 

Karl has worked in senior positions of responsibility in charge of technical services for a leading supplier of membrane systems in Australia and NZ. During his time in these positions, he has been responsible for specification writing, detail drawing development and on-site liaison with Architects, engineers and field applicators.   

Karl has an intimate knowledge of the Australian National Construction Code and subscribes to Best Practice Methods and Benchmarking to improve the overall development of the wider Waterproofing Industry through his participation with the Australian Institute of Waterproofing in Australia, Standards Australia, the Membrane Group of NZ and ASTM International of America.

He is also a member and advocate of;

Australian Society of Building Consultants

Australian Institute of Waterproofing

Australasian Concrete Repair Association

Forensic Engineering Society of Australia. 

Australian Tile Council

ASTM International

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Contributing Committee member of;

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Australian Institute of Waterproofing

American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM International)

Standards Australia

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Qualifications

Diploma Building and Construction

Certificate IV in Building and Construction 

Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing 

level 1 Infrared Thermographer certified 10872 (Infraspection Institute USA)

Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurances are current and policy information available upon request.