16 June 2011
I have known Evan Graham for more than 14 years. During which time Evan completed an apprenticeship with Lake Macquarie Developments Pty Ltd, obtained his builder’s licence and developed a career as a reputable Master Builder.
During this period I have had regular contact with Evan in my capacity as a consulting engineer. I have had the opportunity to observe Evan’s building skills, from preliminary planning, through execution of complicated building work to the provision of quality finishing details.
I have found that Evan has the rare quality of being a “thinker”, and is able to plan his projects so that they proceed smoothly and avoid unnecessary delays and problems.
Evan does not hesitate to seek advice when needed or to examine ways of providing a better building. He is safety conscious and runs well managed building sites that are a pleasure to visit.
Evan has built a reputation as a reliable, competent builder, able to deliver projects of the highest quality. Evan has built a business with repeat clients who value his skills.
Evan has also extended his competency by taking on projects that have required him to learn new building techniques and research new products. An example is the new Multipurpose Hall at the Newcastle Waldorf School, Glendale, where Evan had to meet some very demanding standards to produce a distinctive and outstanding building.
I have no doubt that Evan will continue to be a sought after as a builder whose name and reputation will add value to the finished project.
Yours faithfully
Robert Barker
FIEAust, CPEng, NPER (Civil, Structural)
Member, Civil College Board
