{"id":69,"date":"2021-08-04T15:30:32","date_gmt":"2021-08-04T05:30:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/103.18.109.171\/~btfproj\/?page_id=69"},"modified":"2021-08-11T10:15:43","modified_gmt":"2021-08-11T00:15:43","slug":"our-people","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.btfprojects.com.au\/about-btf-projects\/our-people\/","title":{"rendered":"Our People"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:20px;margin-bottom:50px;background-color:#424242\" class=\"wp-block-editor-blocks-wrapper alignfull\"><div class=\"wrapper-inner\"><div class=\"wrapper-inner-blocks\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#ffffff\">Well we at&nbsp;<strong>BTF Projects<\/strong>&nbsp;believe that the right mix of qualified and experienced personnel working devotedly and passionately as a team and supporting each other can help make the projects complete successfully everytime.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Any cake maker knows that the right mix of ingredients can make the best cake in the world. Likewise a great team must have the right mix of qualified and experienced people. Throughout the years&nbsp;<strong>BTF Projects<\/strong>&nbsp;had a great team working together, bringing in their expertise to the project and delivering the project. Our repeat customers like Jones Lang LaSalle are a testament to this. Our special project team had some unique qualities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>They Were Experts Who Were Specially Hand-Picked For The Project<\/li><li>They Had Extensive Experience Working In Demanding Projects<\/li><li>They Were Flexible In Their Thing, And Work Schedules<\/li><li>They Had A Clear Understanding Of The Domain And Their Unique Problems<\/li><li>They Were Extremely Good In Communicating With Their Co-Workers, Clients And Other Personnel<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the above, our team at&nbsp;<strong>BTF Projects<\/strong>&nbsp;was able to handle several projects including very demanding and technical ones. The knowledge garnered over the years, have served to strengthen&nbsp;<strong>BTF Projects<\/strong>&nbsp;helping us to take on projects of different scales from various sectors.Time and Technology waits for no man and if we do not change, we would fall behind.&nbsp;<strong>BTF Projects<\/strong>&nbsp;realized this and a change in the Management was necessitated in order to face the challenges of the future. We at&nbsp;<strong>BTF Projects<\/strong>&nbsp;are extremely fortunate to have Mr. Andrew Schepis as our leader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px;margin-top:30px;background-color:#efeded\" class=\"wp-block-editor-blocks-wrapper\"><div class=\"wrapper-inner\"><div class=\"wrapper-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:18% auto\" id=\"andrew\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"289\" height=\"330\" src=\"http:\/\/www.btfprojects.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Andrew.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.btfprojects.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Andrew.jpg 289w, https:\/\/www.btfprojects.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Andrew-263x300.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 289px) 100vw, 289px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3><strong>Mr Andrew Schepis<\/strong>  <br>Managing Director<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr. Andrew Schepis, who was formerly the senior Project Manager at&nbsp;<strong>BTF Projects<\/strong>&nbsp;has more than 30 years of experience in the construction industry. His clientele came from both the government and the private sector. Andrew has been instrumental in overseeing many multimillion-dollar projects ranging from infrastructure, construction, hospitality and environmental projects. His many faceted expertises include budgeting, administration of contracts, procuring, purchasing and invoicing. Furthermore, he is adept and skilled in management of construction sites and land development, monitoring and inspecting of all work from start to finish and effective programming. Mr. Andrew\u2019s ability to coordinate with architects, engineer, designers, developers, consultants, contractors, financers, certifiers and officials from the Council is profound, making him the ideal candidate to lead&nbsp;<strong>BTF Projects<\/strong> to the future.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3>Skills and Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Project Manager with over 30 years\u2019 experience in the building industry for government and private sector clients.<\/li><li>Successfully oversight of all phases of multimillion-dollar construction, infrastructure, and environmental projects.<\/li><li>Experience includes accurate takeoffs, budgeting, contracts administration and letting, procurement, reporting purchasing and invoicing.<\/li><li>Also skilled in full on-site construction management and land development; effective programming, monitoring and inspection of all work from project start to customer handover.<\/li><li>Excellent communication skills whilst working effectively with architects, designers, engineers, consultants, developers, financiers, contractors, certifiers and council officials.<\/li><li>A career backed by a proven history of on-time, on-budget, high-quality project completions.<\/li><li>Buildability \/ problem solving skills.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3>Recent Projects<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2012<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Private Residence \u2013 Structural Modifications &amp; High Detailed Refurbishment \u2013 Lavender Bay \u2013 2012<\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.btfprojects.com.au\/portfolio\/dee-why-ortho\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"530\">Wave Scape Orthodontist<\/a> \u2013 New Build Surgery \u2013 Dee Why -2012<\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.btfprojects.com.au\/portfolio\/knox-breezeway\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"592\">Knox Grammar School<\/a> \u2013 Breezeway Construction \u2013 Wahroonga\u2013 2012<\/li><li>Westpac Camden \u2013 Heritage Refurbishment \u2013 Camden &#8211; 2011-2012<\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.btfprojects.com.au\/portfolio\/pb-towage\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"805\">PB Towage<\/a> \u2013 Staged Office Refurbishment \u2013 Port Botany \u2013 2012-2013<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2011<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Westpac Camden \u2013 Heritage Refurbishment &#8211; Camden &#8211; 2011-2012<\/li><li>The Swatch Group \u2013 New Build &#8211; MLC Centre Sydney &#8211; 2011-2012<\/li><li>Westpac Lindfield \u2013 Asbestos Removal \/ Refurbishment &#8211; Lindfield \u2013 2011<\/li><li>Westpac Gordon \u2013 Refurbishment \u2013 Gordon 2011<\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.btfprojects.com.au\/portfolio\/host-advertising\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"556\">Host Advertising<\/a> \u2013 Office Modifications &#8211; Surry Hills \u2013 2011<\/li><li>City Circle Railcorp Toilet \u2013 Refurbishment \u2013 2011<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2010<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Kurnell Sub Station \u2013 New Build &#8211; Sydney 2010<\/li><li>Mosman Preparatory School Library \u2013 Refurbishment \u2013 Mosman 2010<\/li><li>UTS, International Front of House \u2013 Refurbishment \u2013 Sydney 2010<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px;margin-top:30px;background-color:#efeded\" class=\"wp-block-editor-blocks-wrapper\"><div class=\"wrapper-inner\"><div class=\"wrapper-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:18% auto\" id=\"stephen\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"303\" height=\"330\" src=\"http:\/\/www.btfprojects.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Stephen.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.btfprojects.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Stephen.jpg 303w, https:\/\/www.btfprojects.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Stephen-275x300.jpg 275w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 303px) 100vw, 303px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3><strong>Mr Stephen Lever<\/strong>  <br>Director<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr. Stephen Lever, who was formerly the Senior Site Manager at&nbsp;<strong>BTF Projects<\/strong> also has more than 30 years of experience in the construction industry. His clientele also came from both the government and the private sector. Stephen has a broad \u2018hands on\u2019 knowledge of the construction industry.In the past his responsibilities have included being responsible and managing multi million dollars sites with up to 200 people on a daily basis. In this he has been able to bring together project goals, design, costs and buildability over numerous successful projects in a safe work environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His skills have been honed over many years and are passed on to our site managers to ensure they too deliver the same successful results to all projects managed and overseen by&nbsp;<strong>BTF Projects<\/strong>. He takes ownership of every one of our projects giving our clients the comfort that every project has a director\u2019s touch.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3>Skills and Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>26 years industry experience with private sector and government projects.<\/li><li>Proven history of delivering high-quality commercial developments on-time.<\/li><li>Eye for detail and distinct focus on achieving the finest quality end product for commercial structures<\/li><li>Specialist in managing complex projects to a successful conclusion on programme.<\/li><li>Impressive general construction management practice knowledge<\/li><li>Sound, construction-oriented business acumen<\/li><li>Ensures projects are completed safely strong WHS&amp;E practices.<\/li><li>Excellent, proven leadership skills.<\/li><li>In-depth knowledge of BCA regulations and their application<\/li><li>Comprehensive organizational skills underpinned by excellent negotiation abilities.<\/li><li>Buildability \/ problem solving skills.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3>Recent Projects<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2012<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Private Residence \u2013 Structural Modifications &amp; High Detailed Refurbishment \u2013 Lavender Bay \u2013 2012<\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.btfprojects.com.au\/portfolio\/dee-why-ortho\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"530\">Dee Why Ortho<\/a>Wave Scape Orthodontist \u2013 New Build Surgery \u2013 Dee Why -2012<\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.btfprojects.com.au\/portfolio\/knox-breezeway\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"592\">Knox Breezeway<\/a>Knox Grammar School \u2013 Breezeway Construction \u2013 Wahroonga\u2013 2012<\/li><li>Apparel Group \u2013 2 Projects across NSW &amp; VIC &#8211; 2012<\/li><li>Westpac Camden \u2013 Heritage Refurbishment \u2013 Camden &#8211; 2011-2012<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2011<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Westpac Camden \u2013 Heritage Refurbishment\/Asbestos Removal &#8211; Camden 2011-2012<\/li><li>Westpac Lindfield \u2013 Asbestos Removal \/Refurbishment &#8211; Gordon 2011<\/li><li>Kampung Star Restaurant Sydney &#8211; New Build &#8211; The Star 2011<\/li><li>Dept. of Commerce Office \u2013 Refurbishment \u2013 2011<\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.btfprojects.com.au\/portfolio\/host-advertising\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"556\">Host Advertising<\/a>Host Advertising \u2013 Office Modifications &#8211; Surry Hills &#8211; 2011<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2010<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Peachtree Pub &#8211; New Build &#8211; Sydney 2010<\/li><li>Market Street Westpac Office &#8211; New Build &#8211; Sydney 2010<\/li><li>Mosman Preparatory School Library \u2013 Refurbishment \u2013Mosman- 2010<\/li><li>50 Pitt Street \u2013 Building Refurbishment \u2013 Sydney 2010<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-bottom:30px;margin-top:30px;background-color:#efeded\" class=\"wp-block-editor-blocks-wrapper\"><div class=\"wrapper-inner\"><div class=\"wrapper-inner-blocks\">\n<div style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"wp-block-editor-blocks-testimonial\"><div class=\"inner\" style=\"max-width:600px\"><img src=\"http:\/\/www.btfprojects.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/mcdonald.gif\" class=\"testimonial__image\" alt=\"Testimonial Author Image\"\/><blockquote class=\"testimonial__text\">&#8220;BTF Projects ensured that all work was completed in a professional manner and in light of the workplace that this work was conducted at, with children around all the time and some who were very ill, all workmen followed our contractor protocols explicitly.\u201d\u00a0<\/blockquote><span class=\"testimonial__author\"><strong>Adrienne Pearson<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Any cake maker knows that the right mix of ingredients can make the best cake in the world. 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