Brendan Watkins
Director | 5 years 10 months
Brendan Watkins, Director of Builder Background Checks P/L was CEO of the Swimming Pool & Spa Association of Victoria (SPASA) for 12 years and is the inaugural association building industry 'Hall of Fame' inductee.
SPASA is the sole industry peak body for registered builders. As well as serving as CEO of the national industry association for a time, Brendan sat on several government building, training and regulatory committees.
He has advocated to Ministerial offices and is considered highly knowledgeable and well connected within the construction industry. Brendan is a current member of the Building Dispute Practitioners Society and presents regularly at the HIA Home Show.
Builder Background Checks is augmented by access to a number of specialised industry experts including construction industry lawyers, mercantile agencies, building surveyors, architects, engineers and designers.
Overview: The Victorian Building Process or How the Regulations Impact You!
Custom vs Volume Builder - What You Need to Know
Builder Quotes: How to Avoid Unanticipated Costs 
Contracts, Lawyers & When Things Go Wrong (Victoria Only)
Architect, Designer & Draftsperson - Who Does What ? 
Domestic Building Insurance (Victoria Only)
Industry Associations, Regulators & Stakeholders 
The 7 Deadly Sins of Looking for a Builder
About to Build? You’ll Need a Team
Where to Start Your Search for the Right Builder
