POSITION
Structural Design Drafter
Design Manager
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
3D documentation of large warehouse structures and industrial buildings
BIM
Microstation
AECOsim
Design management
Nigel specialises in the 3D modelling of industrial and commercial structures. He is a highly experienced drafter and project manager. He takes time to read and understand client specifications and, with his extensive experience, provides working solutions to ensure that all their requirements are met and delivered within budget and on time.
Career Highlights
Kotara Homemakers centre – Kotara
MBA award winner 2011, retail building up to 30 million
Griffiths Engineers as the principal Structural Engineer for the Taylor design and construct team assisted in minimising costs by proposing a redesign of the structure and the utilisation of a hybrid system of composite precast panels, as well as tilt up construction. The layout of the 30,000 square metre building area suited the use of varying systems at the front and rear. The use of offsite precast panels reduced time off the program.
The Kotara Homemaker Centre facility was completed three months ahead of schedule, enabling retailers to trade prior to Christmas
FDC – NextDC Data centre S1 – Eden Park
MBA award winner 2014, Best Communication building 25 million+
Griffiths Engineers provided structural solutions to maintain the building programme for this complex, service driven data centre; as a result the centre was opened on time and within budget. This data centre and has recently achieved Uptime Institute Tier III certification, an assurance that the facility will support extremely high levels of service availability.
Career History
2017 – Present
Griffiths Engineers Australia —Design Draftsman / Project Manager
1993 – Present
Griffiths Engineers—Design Draftsman / Project Manager
1990 – 1992
Ashdzine Pty Ltd – Junior draftsman
Projects Summary
2017—Present
Structural Design Draftsman / Project Manager —Griffiths Engineers Australia
Client: Prime Constructions
Charter Hall Industrial Development, Prestons (AUD 26 million)—Sydney, NSW
Project Design Draftsman
Griffiths Engineers Australia provided structural design services for the 25,000m2 Charterhall development which included design of 15m awnings, large on-site stormwater detention tanks and multiple 1000m2 jointless internal fibre reinforced concrete slab. Nigel was responsible for design documentation, project management and liaising with client and Architect to achieve a very efficient and timely building.
Client: Prime Construction
Structural design of Lot 12 26-28 Nelson Rd Yennora NSW
Industrial building for Fife Capital occupying 28,000m2 in Yennora. The development features high performance VNA slabs and large 6,000m2 suspended mezzanine for industrial use. Purpose designed to accommodate Multigate. Nigel was responsible for preparing documents on time and managing site queries for this project.
Client: Prime Projects
Structural design of Vulcan expansion for Mirvac at 1-47 Percival Rd Smithfield NSW
The project consisted of two expansion buildings from Vulcans original tenancy. The buildings are designed to accommodate the gantry crane useage of the tenant, and the floor slabs to accommodate their 30t axle forklift and 60kPa storage of steel coils. Nigel was responsible for preparing 3D modelled panel and steel structural plans and details.
Client: Tom Simmat & Associates Architects
Structural design of Arendale Early Learning Centre at 8-12 Pool Road Kellyville
This multi-storey centre consisted of an underground carpark, staff rooms and an expansive play area including aesthetic and intricate shade pergolas. Nigel was responsible for design documentation, project management and liaising with client and Architect to achieve a very efficient and timely building.
1993—Present
Design Draftsman—Griffiths Engineers Est. 1973
Client: FDC Construction & Fitout
Pelican Artline Warehouse, Erskine Park (AUD 11 million)—Sydney, NSW
Project Design Draftsman
The “West Nest” project, to design and construct a new 15,000m2 warehouse, production and distribution facility for Pelikan Artline was signed up by FDC Construction & Fitout. With a tight 6 month design and build to deliver timeframe, FDC engaged Griffiths Engineers to deliver an economical, practical, buildable portal frame building with offices. The project featured 110m span portals at 11.3m centres, with FFFL 50/30 super flat finished jointless fibre reinforced floor slab. Nigel was responsible for preparing documents on time and managing site queries for this project.
Client: NSW Public Works
Water Treatment Plant – Filtration Building (AUD 2 million)—Wagga Wagga, NSW
Project Design Draftsman
NSW Public Works engaged Griffiths Engineers to provide structural design and documentation of a new filter building. Nigel is responsible for preparing 3D modelled panel and steel structural plans and details.
Client: Prime Constructions
Rand Freezer & Distribution Facility (AUD 25 million)—Sydney, NSW
Project Design Draftsman
MBA award merit 2007, Industrial building 25 million+
The project was specifically designed and constructed to suit the needs of Macquarie Goodman’s tenant Rand Refrigerated Transport and included the construction of a large single freezer complex. The 24,000 pallet facility includes both chiller and freezer capability with over 2500m2 of staging area. Nigel was responsible for preparing documents on time and managing site queries for this project.
Client: Prime Constructions
Dana Automotive Systems Group Australia, Yennora
Project Design Draftsman
MBA award winner 2004 Industrial Building $10.0m and over
A design and construct project consisting of 22,500m2 manufacturing facility for Dana Automotive and a 7000m2 warehouse facility for Gibson’s Shopfitting. The site required significant remediation and re- engineering prior to construction for which Griffiths Engineers was instrumental. Dana also included a 4,000m2 concrete mezzanine over the manufacturing and testing laboratories. Nigel was responsible for preparing documents on time and managing site queries for this project.
Client: Prime Constructions
Linfox Healthcare Logistics, Erskine Park
Project Design Draftsman
MBA award winner 2014, Industrial building 25 million+
This state of the art 27,000m2 temperature controlled pharmaceutical storage and distribution facility with 1,500m2 of associated offices was completed over a 46 week period. The facility also includes an industrial freezer, an 800m2 cool room, two security vaults and a dangerous goods area. The use of thermo mass precast panels ensures a high level of insulation and security. Nigel was responsible for preparing 3D modelling and for preparing documents on time and managing site queries for this project.
Client: FDC Construction & Fitout
Asics Warehouse, Erskine Park (AUD 11 million)—Sydney, NSW
Project Design Draftsman
MBA award winner 2011, Industrial building 10 million+
This project consists of a 13,000 sqm warehouse which is utilized as their distribution centre for all of NSW. There is also a 2,500 sqm office. Another example of Griffiths Engineers outstanding performance.
Client: Baulderstone
UPS Building C – Campus Business Park, Homebush
Project Design Draftsman
A design and construct project consisting of 11,500m2 distribution facility for UPS. Griffiths Engineers was the Structural Engineer for the entire site, buildings A, A1, B, C, D,E, F & G for Macquarie Goodman with Prime Constructions and Baulderstone as the principal Builders. Nigel was responsible for preparing documents on time and managing site queries for this project.