Career Highlights

Client – Australand
Corporate Express – Project Management and Design Draftsman (AUD $55m)

One of the largest logistic developments in Western Sydney consisting of 40,000sqm warehouse and 2,000sqm 2 story office, it is a leading example of sustainable development for the industrial sector in Australia. The facility was designed to consolidate six separate facilities and became the flagship for Corporate Express.

Client: Mirvac
Switchyard Industrial development, Auburn (AUD $100m)

The project is located within Sydney’s premier industrial precinct. The site comprises of six prime grade unit style warehouse and distribution centres. The warehouses range in size from 8,000 m² to 14,615 m² with an approximate total area of 72,625 m². The development has faced unprecedented challenges due to heavy rains and Covid 19. Michael was responsible for delivery of construction drawings, coordination with the Architect and service consultants as well as fielding queries from both the project manager and site manager.

Career History

2017 – present
Griffiths Engineers Australia—Draftsperson / Project Manager

2009 – present
Griffiths Engineers—Design Draftsperson / Project Manager

2008 – 2009
Western Corridor Recycled Water Project Alliance—Lead Structural Design Draftsman

1996 – 2008
Griffiths Engineers—Design Draftsman / Project Manager

Projects Summary

2017—Present
Structural Design Draftsman / Project Manager —Griffiths Engineers Australia

Client: Joss Group
Circular Plastics Australia – Albury / Ettamogah, NSW

Griffiths Engineers Australia designed and documented this facility which is the largest plastics recycling facility in Australia, at time of completion. Michael was responsible for the development of 3D structural models, delivery of construction drawings, and co-ordination with the Architect and service consultants.

Client: Prime Constructions
Structural design of the Distribution Centre 149 McCredie Rd, Smithfield

Gateway@Smithfield is a spectacular site within excess of 46,000 m² of premium industrial and office space, all structurally designed by Griffiths Engineers Australia. The two warehouses and eight office buildings (both single and multistorey) are standout features across this big Sydney site. The engineering features also include large-scale retaining for warehousing loads, noise barriers, and high spec jointless warehouse slabs. Michael was responsible for the development of 3D structural models, delivery of construction drawings, and co-ordination with the Architect and service consultants.

Client: Fitzpatrick Investments
Structural design of the Lindsay Transport depot in Erskine Park, NSW

Griffiths Engineers Australia were engaged to provide all of the structural engineering design and construction phase services for Lindsay Australia’s new Lindsay Transport depot in Erskine Park, NSW. The project, built by FDC for Fitzpatrick Investments, includes 8 structures across the 56,000m2 site Griffiths Engineers Australia provided all structural and site services for the structures and internal slabs. The Scope of the project included the structural design of the following: 6,500m2 warehouse with jointless fibre reinforced slabs, 4,000m of temperature controlled rooms with jointless fibre reinforced slabs including in the-25°C freezer, 650m2 office, and 1,500m2 workshop building. Overhead gantry cranes, oil storage amenity, 500m2 truck wash-200m2 fuel station, 300m2 plant, switch and pump rooms. Michael was responsible for the development of 3D structural models, delivery of construction drawings, and co-ordination with the Architect and service consultants.

1996—Present
Structural Design Draftsman / Project Manager—Griffiths Engineers Est. 1973

Client - Prime Constructions for Goodman
Interlink Industrial Estate, Erskine Park
Construction Cost – (AUD) $21.8m
Lead Structural Design Draftsman

30,000sqm warehouse facility comprising of 3 tenancies being Jeminex (Unit 1), Silk Logistics (Unit 2) and Fresenius Kabi (Unit 3). Each tenancy has its own 2 storey office space. The design allowed the construction works to be handed over in 3 stages to suit the individual requirements of tenants. Michael was responsible for design documentation, project management and liaising with client and Architect to achieve a very efficient and timely building.

Client: FDC
Complete Office Supplies, Lidcombe
Lead Structural Design Draftsman

2013 MBA Winner of Best Industrial Building 10 – 20M

FDC appointed us the Principle Engineer to provide design and documentation to a 14,000sqm warehouse storage and distribution facility. We also provided design to the refurbishment and extension of an existing office space. A new 3,000sqm split level car park was also added as a link way between the warehouse and office. Michael was responsible for design documentation and team management to ensure the design documents were delivered on time to allow for construction to be completed before COS relocation date.

Client: Prime Constructions for Goodman/DHL Supply Chain
DHL Oakdale, Horsley Park
Construction Cost – (AUD) $13.5m
Lead Structural Design Draftsman

20,650sqm Logistical facility comprising of 20,000sqm warehouse, 500sqm office space and 150sqm of dock office space. Michael was responsible for design documentation, project management and liaising with client and Architect to achieve the specific requirements from DHL.

Client: FDC
Fashion Biz, Prestons
Lead Structural Design Draftsman

Three connecting warehouses totalling 17,500sqm, each with its own 2 storey office. Integral to the client’s requirements was the need to install an internal mezzanine racking system over 3 levels which resulted in an extensive fire-rated design. Michael was responsible for design documentation and team management. This ensured the project was able to be delivered as per the required time schedule, as the client had to re-locate their stock from an existing facility, which was subject to lease expiry.

Client: FDC Constructions
Vistaprint Derrimut, Melbourne
Lead Structural Design Draftsman

Vistaprint is an international online supplier of printed and promotional materials. This project comprises a 10,000sqm purpose built printing facility. Working along with the FDC design team, Michael managed to provide Structural design documentation that aided the construction to be finished in 6 months and helped FDC to achieve a successful handover.

Client: Prime Constructions
Al Faisal College, Auburn (AUD 10 million)—Sydney, NSW
Lead Structural Design Draftsman

Al Faisal College – Building D is a 6 storey school building in Auburn. This structure was won in a D&C capacity by Prime Constructions, who engaged Griffiths Engineers for our economic and speedy designs with thought through safety and pragmatic construction build-ability. Michael was responsible for 3D Modelling and documentation of the 6 levels of post tensioned slab drawings and many extensive detailed sections. The two precast panel stair shafts were detailed in a manner to allow early installation in very tight areas, which aided in the smooth construction of the project.

Client: FDC Construction
Construction Cost – (AUD) $13.5m
Stage 2 & 3 Bulk storage Warehouse, Pinkenba Brisbane, QLD
Lead Structural Design Draftsman

This project to design and construct two new 10,000sqm bulk storage warehouses. Bulk material storage heights of up to 10 metres posed complex structural consideration due to high levels of vertical and lateral loading of the floors and walls. FDC worked in collaboration with Griffiths Engineers to provide a design and construct solution that met and exceeded client expectations. The project was successfully handed over within the contract timeframe. Michael was responsible for delivery of construction drawings, coordination with the Architect as well as fielding queries from both the project manager and site manager.

Client: FDC Constructions
Fujitsu Western Sydney Data Centre, Greystanes
Lead Structural Design Draftsman

8,500sqm purpose built data centre comprising of 3 levels of warehouse and data storage and 2 levels of office accommodation. The scope of works was to provide a Structural design that allowed the initial stage of the data centre to be constructed in a small amount of time, whilst allowing for future extensions to be constructed without impacting on the operation. Then were many fire rating issue to design for, as well as trying to incorporate as much “Fujitsu Green” concepts into the design, such as the timber feature columns supporting the office roof. Michael provided many detailed drawings for FDC and liaised with the design team to achieve a successful outcome.

Client: Prime Constructions
Hobson Engineering, Eastern Creek – Construction Cost (AUD) $13.0m
Lead Structural Design Draftsman 

The Hobson project consists of two stand alone warehouse facilities totalling approx. 12,000sqm which are interconnected by a central breezeway. Each of the buildings has an attached two storey office, one of which is the headquarters for the Hobson Engineering Company. Michael worked along the Prime Construction team to provide an extremely cost effective and extremely functional design for the owners. The project included high racking load requirement and premium quality warehouse floor design to cater for specific materials handling equipment.

Client: Prime Constructions
Myer, Wonderland Drive, Eastern Creek
Lead Structural Design Draftsman

28,000sqm distribution warehouse consisting of a 2 storey office, featuring structural steel mezzanine design and specialized wall panels. Michael was responsible for design documentation, project management and liaising with client.

Client - Whitehorse Constructions
Fantastic Furniture—Project Management and Design Draftsman

70,000sqm production and storage warehouse facility with 60 loading docks in a 45 degree configuration which provided challenges with the alignment of portal column and loading dock panels. The main portal frame span 150m with 4 internal columns and incorporate high level Syphonic drainage in the design. The awning which spans the length of the building is 30m wide consisting of feature trusses and blade walls.

2008 — 2009
Structural Design Draftsman—Western Corridor Recycled Water Project Gibson Island

Gibson Island Alliance

Gibson Island Alliance comprised of, MWH, Worley Parsons, Baulderstone Hornibrook and United Group Infrastructure and various sub-contractors were responsible for constructing the Gibson Island Advanced Water Treatment Plant, which produces up to 100 ML of purified recycled water a day. The Alliance constructed the project’s largest plant on the smallest site. More than 30 innovations were delivered during construction, with a number of these being implemented following suggestions from the construction workforce. These resulted in cost savings and productivity improvements. In keeping with the project’s water sustainability precepts, environmental engineers devised a means of capturing and recycling rain water from the roof of the main process building and redirecting it to the water treatment plant. Michael with his Structural experience was able to provide advice and documentation on various pipe connections and supports. He also helped in the design of the plants Lime tank support structure. He also furthered his skills by learning Mechanical 3D and produced Process and Instrumentation Diagram detailing.