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Our
Directors
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ALASDAIR
MACLEOD
Managing
Director |
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DAVID
GAIRNS
Director |
PAUL
MCLAUGHLIN Director |
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Alasdair has practiced
as an Architect and Building Consultant for many years and for a period
was also head of the Building Unit at RMIT. His expertise is as an Architect,
specialising in the residential field, and as a Building Consultant giving
expert evidence in building disputes.
David has combined
a career in mainstream construction and academia with the practice of
building consulting. He was a senior lecturer and research fellow in Architecture
and Building at the University of Melbourne, after working as a project
manager. David is a much published author. His expertise is in the area
of building disputes, and the investigation of a wide range of building
problems.
Paul has worked with
Alasdair since 1984. Prior to that he enjoyed a wide range of architectural
and practical experience with a number of firms in Melbourne and London.
Paul's managerial role as Director of Architecture is in the day-to-day
consultation with clients and general office management and planning.
His expertise is in understanding client's needs, to develop the design and formalise the proper documentation to achieve those needs.
Who is BSS?
BSS
Design Group (the name coming from previous companies Building Surveying Services, Building Consultants,
and Design Group Australia, Architects) had it origins in the early 1980s when Alasdair
MacLeod conceived the vision of creating a company known for
providing assistance to people with everyday building problems. Helping
people with concerns regarding the maintenance of their home or a new home under
construction and similar building related issues quickly became the focus.
The vision includes wide ranging architectural services from initial design consultations through to comprehensive design and documentation services for residential, institutional and commercial projects.
While BSS has grown the core values and principles have remained. We aim:
- to listen to and respond to client needs. This is reflected
in our motto: "First we listen, then we advise"
- to provide a range of approachable, low cost building consulting
and architectural services
- to provide an architectural design focus inspired by workable design solutions for the everyday home
- to provide truly independent professional advice
- to gather together a range of tried and tested Trade and Professional
services to which we refer clients when the need arises
for our commercial clients we also provide a range of fixed fee, time critical
services.
Awards
Others have recognised
BSS's (and its forerunner's) unique combination of professionalism and client focused consulting
skills in dealing with everyday building problems. The awards and recognition
include:
- Department of Justice Fair Trading Awards 1999
- Department of Justice Fair Trading Awards 1995
- Australian Institute of Building Professional Excellence Award
1991
- Practice Members of Royal Australian Institute of Architects
Staff
Building
Consultants/Staff
Bill Genitsaris
Bill Lennon
Ian Johnson
Mick Reeves
Michael Slade
Nick Kukulka
Paul Phillips
Peter Brown
Rudolf Arends
Sunny Blumson-Thiele
Plus contract personnel
when needed
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Architectural Consultants/Staff
Logan Shield
Piotr Cichy
Peter Sewoff
Office / Administration Staff
Gail Larkins
Jeanette Walker
Lex Cooper
Joe Ragnanese
David Walker
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What
Others Think of Us…
"The service
we have received in the areas of Church and residential inspections, expert
opinion, and, in one instance, assurance that a newly developed commercial
building complied with its documentation, has been valuable. In our experience
BSS quickly grasps the need of its clients and answers these in a practical,
knowledgeable, and educational manner."
CB Bell, Executive Secretary
Property
Division, Synod of Victoria
The Uniting Church in Australia
"In particular I believe the service provided is a cost effective
and practical one for members of the public (such as myself) who are not
familiar with or do not have access to appropriate expert advice in connection
with building matters."
JFM
Larkins
Barrister-at-Law
"BSS was an unknown identity prior to me needing advice and help
on a matter concerning problems to an existing extension…I have no
hesitation in highly recommending BSS for their prompt, thorough, and
efficient consulting service that they provide and also for their support
after the job had been completed."
Wayne
Wright
Airport West
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