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
Contributing Committee member of;
Australian Institute of Waterproofing
American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM International)
Standards Australia
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.
