What's important to SHAPE Canberra

‘Hamma, Sponge’

Career
A Canberra local, Brad started his career as a joiner before joining SHAPE in 2006 in site management. His focus became operations and safety, and he is now a senior leader in the ACT branch in this space. Client communication and satisfaction is Brad’s primary focus when working on any project, which is evident through his great client relationships. His detailed knowledge of SHAPE’s project delivery systems enables him to effectively manage the implementation of these systems to ensure a quality outcome for the client with respect to quality and work, health, safety, and environment (WHS&E).

Life
Brad winds down by getting outdoors and camping with family and friends. He considers himself a tech geek and an avid sports fan, following Formula 1 and Supercars religiously, while being a long-suffering Carlton supporter.

'Bec'

Career
Rebecca is a professional in the property industry with over eight years of experience. She has worked in events, committee management, commercial management, and now holds a hybrid role as Design Manager/Business Development at SHAPE. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, a Bachelor of Interior Architecture, and is currently pursuing a Master of Architecture with a focus on design. Rebecca's diverse experience provides her with comprehensive knowledge of the local property and construction market in Canberra.

Life
Originally from Glasgow, Rebecca moved to Canberra in 2006 and enjoys spending time with her two young children.

'Miko'

Career
Mark has been a part of SHAPE since 1995, starting as a Building Cadet. He is a knowledgeable member of the team, with a focus on the local market in Canberra. He has technical expertise in all aspects of the construction industry and is an effective manager who prioritises innovation, common sense, and planning. Mark has strong project and risk management skills, and a keen commercial sense.

Life
Mark is active in the Polish community in Canberra and enjoys sports, outdoor activities, and spending time with his family.

'Kevo'

Career
Kevin joined SHAPE in 2007 as a Construction Estimator after moving to Australia from the UK. With a focus on commercial bid strategy, he has expertise in tender proposals, cost management, project and design planning, programming, and commercial risk assessment. He supports project teams in design and construct forms of engagement and uses his commercial and technical knowledge to contribute to projects.

Life
Kevin is originally from South Africa but now considers Canberra as his home after marrying a local. He is an avid pet owner, caring for a dog, a cat, several starfish and sea urchins, 15 fish, around 15 species of coral, and a lobster named Zoidberg.

'Pez'

Career
Brett started his career as an apprentice carpenter/joiner more than 32 years ago. During his career, he has worked on projects up to $750m in both the residential and commercial sectors. Prior to working at SHAPE, Brett spent 15 years with Lendlease where he worked all over Australia. He is a passionate builder and even built a pub in Essex while backpacking through Europe.

Life
Brett is now slowly renovating his own home in Canberra during his spare time. Brett loves fishing with the passion and would happily fish from a pothole if it was full of water. An outdoors person, he loves hiking or biking the Murrumbidgee River Corridor, kicking a footy with his son, and following the Canterbury Bulldogs.

'Beno'

Career
Adam has 28 years of experience in the construction industry, working with Tier 1 building firms. He has been a Construction Manager on major projects in the ACT, including the Alexander Maconochie Centre, Acton South ‘The Apartments’, ‘Nishi’, ‘Palko-Nibu’, and the Stromlo Leisure Centre. Adam prioritises safety on-site and leads the internal training group at SHAPE, teaching the team about buildability strategies, personnel development, and contract management.

Life
Outside of work, he enjoys spending time outdoors with his four kids, playing sports, and gardening. He also likes to ride his motorcycle around town for leisure.

'Dee'

Career
Dionne is a dedicated professional with a passion for the construction industry and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. She has worked in various roles at SHAPE for over a decade and is currently serving as the ACT Office Manager. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Canberra branch and leading initiatives that support the local community.

Life
In her free time, Dionne enjoys spending time with her family, volunteering in her community, and participating in school activities and events.

‘Rowey’

Career
Wayne is a passionate and highly experienced construction professional with more than 40 years in the industry across a variety of sectors. He has a proven delivery history built on developing strong collaborative relationships with clients and stakeholders. Utilising his experience, Wayne manages project teams to successfully deliver the works with a strong focus on safety, program, quality, and within budget and defect fee.

Life
Wayne is a sports fan who barracks for St Kilda, the Raiders, and the Brumbies. A lover of golf and travelling, his best travel advice is to book the golf course first then the accommodation.