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Thomas Morland

Brisbane,QLD

Summary

Experienced hardworking Carpenter, skilled at taking on multiple projects at once. Experience with complete home construction, remodels and renovations. Successful at providing clients with both technical skill and creative insight.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Director and Head Carpenter

Astride Projects
11.2022 - Current
  • Renovated and raised flood affected property in Rocklea
  • Work included organisation of all consultants and contractors required for 2 projects.
  • Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
  • Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
  • Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
  • Read and interpreted council plans to follow specifications of projects.
  • Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
  • Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
  • Managed inventory of tools supplies and equipment.
  • Operated machinery and other heavy equipment.
  • Specialized in foundations, framing and finish carpentry. House raising and restumping.
  • Measure build and installed external stairs.

Lead Carpenter

Kybright Properties
09.2021 - Current
  • Manage and maintained various properties under the Kybright Properties portfolio. Task's include general maintenance work, building works, landscaping work, shed building, dam building on properties and road building in cooperation with local councils, engineers and surveyors for certifications.
  • Completed renovation and concrete Architectual extension of 1885 heritage listed home listed with Brisbane City Council register.
  • Rebuild of various farmhouses over 3-4 years including road infrastructure, dam infrastructure and sheds on property.
  • Kept team members safe and job sites free of hazards by maintaining good organizational skills.
  • Monitored tool and equipment condition and arranged repairs.
  • Led garages, residential homes, and extension projects to completion.
  • Undertaking onsite quoting, estimating and material quantity lists.
  • Form working and suspended slab work. Steel fixing and concrete installation.
  • Completed precise joining and high-quality finish work by properly anchoring and bracing structures.
  • Engaged customers to help design custom entertainment centers, cabinets, mantels and kitchen cabinets for residences.
  • Assisted in training new carpenters to demonstrate techniques, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
  • Measured materials to determine sizes and quantity required for construction project.
  • Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
  • Read and interpreted plans to follow specifications of high end projects.
  • Discarded debris and disposed waste to maintain cleanliness and quality standards.
  • Sculpture installation and facilitating logistics and installation including crane work and ground preparation.
  • Custom built timber windows and doors including glazing.

Leading Hand Carpenter

Gray Haus
04.2016 - 07.2021
  • Building spec homes and Architectual homes on the Brisbane River. Leading hand on high end six pack 3 story units.
  • Followed protocols and stayed organized to provide personal and teammate safety.
  • Specialized in foundations, framing and finish carpentry.
  • Facilitated harmonious working relationships with crew members to prevent problems and conflicts.
  • Read and interpreted plans and construction documents to determine project directives.
  • Installed insulation, trim and other finishing touches.
  • Cut and shaped materials to meet outlined measurements.
  • Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
  • Operated earth moving machinery and other heavy equipment.
  • Organised site set outs and profiles for commencing construction.

Contractor

T.W.Morland Carpentry
11.2006 - 04.2016
  • Asbestos removal and inspection on projects.
  • Service station Maintenance and shop fit out for 55 service station in Southeast Queensland including car washing bays
  • Shop fit outs for flood affected businesses.
  • Fit out eateries in service stations.
  • Created SWMS for commercial service Stations
  • Working around contamination sites with restrictions on ignition and vapour sources
  • Subcontracting work to Morland Project / Terrain contracting.
  • Demolition of houses for subdivisions and rebuild of new high ends homes and six pack units.
  • Followed protocols and stayed organized to provide personal and teammate safety.
  • Specialized in foundations, framing and finish carpentry.
  • Facilitated harmonious working relationships with crew members to prevent problems and conflicts.
  • Read and interpreted plans and construction documents to determine project directives.

Apprentice Carpenter

Kevin Norris
11.2000 - 11.2006
  • Work Experience - grade 11 and 12
  • School based apprenticeship
  • 4 year apprenticeship
  • All forms of building and construction work

Education

Business Management -

CSTC Pty Ltd
Brisbane, QLD
05.2021

Asbestos Removal -

Alertforce
Brisbane Qld
02.2014

Certificate 3 in Building And Construction - Construction Trades

TAFE Queensland
Loganlea, QLD
11.2006

Skills

  • Safety Compliance Management
  • Scaffolding Construction
  • Trim Installation
  • Hazardous Materials Removal
  • Custom Cabinetry Expertise
  • Client Billing
  • Staff Management
  • Interpreting plans
  • Woodwork Restoration
  • Deck and Walkway Construction
  • Site Maintenance
  • Project Layout
  • Forming and Pouring
  • Cost Estimation
  • Project Estimation
  • Minor Plumbing and Welding
  • Equipment Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Roofing Expertise
  • Furniture Making
  • Construction Management
  • Project Management
  • Equipment Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Furniture Making
  • Construction Management
  • Project Management
  • Project Estimation
  • Minor Plumbing and Welding
  • Equipment Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Roofing Expertise
  • Furniture Making
  • Construction Management
  • Project Management

Timeline

Director and Head Carpenter

Astride Projects
11.2022 - Current

Lead Carpenter

Kybright Properties
09.2021 - Current

Leading Hand Carpenter

Gray Haus
04.2016 - 07.2021

Contractor

T.W.Morland Carpentry
11.2006 - 04.2016

Apprentice Carpenter

Kevin Norris
11.2000 - 11.2006

Business Management -

CSTC Pty Ltd

Asbestos Removal -

Alertforce

Certificate 3 in Building And Construction - Construction Trades

TAFE Queensland
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