Speakers

Simon is responsible for overseeing HIA’s extensive involvement in relevant building policy matters cutting across building codes and Australian Standards, economics, planning, environmental and sustainability, workplace relation and compliance, industry skills and small business.

Simon is HIA’s representative on a number Commonwealth and State peak building advisory boards and committees and also sits on a number of industry bodies Boards.

Simon has oversight for HIA responses to governments on relevant building policy issues that affect residential building work and building practitioners, particularly on issues such as energy efficiency regulations, accessibility, building products and building certification reviews.

Simon previously worked for the Australian Building Codes Board and has over 25 years’ experience working in the building and construction industry in a number roles. Simon has a broad range of building and construction qualifications in fields of building, building surveying, project management and training and is a qualified carpenter.