The Owner Builder course presenter Chris has been in the building industry for over 42 years starting out as an apprentice carpenter then, obtaining his builder's licence in 1978 which he has maintained through to the present.

Chris decided it was time to put some of that knowledge back into the industry and to help aspiring owner builders by establishing a Registered Training Organisation, and by personally teaching this course.

By also remaining involved as an active licensed builder covering the whole range of commercial and domestic construction types from backyard decks to multi-million dollar construction buildings with his family building company, Chris's practical and compliance experience in project managing and construction procedures, which he will share with you in the owner builder workshop, is kept right up to date.

His hands on experience will prove to be invaluable to provide the insights and help you master the skills you will require as an owner builder, in the following key owner building project management areas:

• The compliance obligations relating to building, renovating and refurbishing a home
• The supervisory and management issues relating to managing a building site
• The responsibilities for occupational health and safety during the construction process
• The need and ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications
• The essential financial aspects relating to estimating, cash flow and job costing
• The critical areas of contracts and contract management with suppliers and contractors
• The best ways to carry out the effective communication to ensure the smooth running of your project