Abscan Pty Ltd trading as Abscan Building Consultants was established at Townsville, Queensland in 2002. Steve commenced building inspection services in 1982 while studying for his Bachelor of Architecture at R.M.I.T. in Melbourne.

Abscan Building Consultants provide specialist auditing and consulting services for residential and commercial buildings including bodies corporate throughout Northern and Central Queensland. Services have extended from the general public through to solicitors, real estates and engineering firms, construction companies, local government organisations and state-wide corporations.

 

SERVICES

Abscan Building Consultants provide approximately 1500 reports and services per annum in the fields of:


With over 30 years experience in building design, consultancy and inspections, Abscan are more than qualified to provide reliable and expert building consultancy services and advice.

Our firm also extends to assisting the Courts, barristers and lawyers with the provision of Expert Witness Reports in building and construction litigation matters.

The company's office is located at 59 Bundock Street, Belgian Gardens where all commissions for audits, design, planning, documentation, contract administration, reports and building audits are carried out for local and regional clients.

Since its inception Abscan Building Consultants has experienced solid growth and has been a building consultancy model of professionalism, quality and reliability.

Our other company – Stevnita Pty Ltd are qualified and insured project managers and asbestos removal contractors with extensive knowledge and understanding to assist with all forms of domestic and commercial asbestos removal works through to building renovation and rectification projects.  

 

CLIENTS

Our clients include:

  • Defence Housing Authority
  • Queensland Health
  • Burdekin Shire Council
  • Thuringowa City Council
  • Townsville City Council
  • The Public Trustee of Queensland
  • Queensland Rail
  • James Cook University
  • Seymour Whyte Constructions Pty Ltd
  • Watpac Constructions (Qld) Pty Ltd
  • Brookfield Multiplex Constructions Pty Ltd
  • Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd
  • BMD Constructions Pty Ltd
  • Thiess Pty Ltd
  • Abigroup Contractors Pty Ltd
  • Ferry Property
  • Colliers International
  • Body Corporate Services
  • John Gribbin Realty
  • The Body Corporate People
  • plus many of Townsville's prominent companies who remain referees to our performance.

     

    LICENCES AND QUALIFICATIONS

    The company holds Queensland Building Services Authority (BSA) licenses, memberships and registrations for the following:

    • BSA Contractor Licence - Building Design: 66238
    • BSA Contractor Licence - Building - Open: 66238
    • BSA Contractor Licence - Completed Building Inspections: 1010402
    • BSA Contractor Licence - Termite Management Chemical: 1010402
    • BSA Supervisor Licence - Building Design: 19640
    • BSA Supervisor Licence - Builder - Open: 19640
    • BSA Supervisor Licence - Completed Building Inspections: 19640
    • Workplace Health & Safety Officer Number: 01830596
    • Qld Master Builders Association Member 01790
    • Institute of Building Consultants Member 01790
    • Asbestos Industry Association Member
    • WPHS Bonded Asbestos Removal Certificate Number: 01918028
    • TAFE Asbestos Removal Course (NSW) Completed: 16/06/2005

    We have excellent working relationships with all local authorities and statutory bodies involved.

     

    PERSONNEL PROFILES


    Steve Malcolm


    Stephen Malcolm | Managing Director
    Associate Diploma of Applied Science (Architectural Tech.)
    Member of Institute of Building Consultants QMBA


    The principal of the company, Stephen Malcolm has built the practice into one of Townsville's leading building consultancy and project management companies. His vision and commercial capability are recognised throughout the business community.
    Stephen's management skills oversee all operations of inspections, reporting, documentation and contract administration.
    Stephen has worked with many private and government organisations, communicating effectively through individuals and committee structures.


    Steve Glasby

    Steve Glasby | Cost Consultant
    Bachelor of Building UNSW 1982

    Steve has been providing construction cost analysis and building management services to our company since 2003.
    His vast experience and involvement with contractors and suppliers due to his supervisory roles enables an accurate costing of construction for development and also for insurance valuation purposes.
    He holds membership with the Institute of Building Consultants of the Queensland Master Builders Association and holds an Open Builders Licence No. 896986.
    Prior to his own building consultancy company of 9 years, he was engaged by major companies working on commercial projects of all sizes in the North Queensland area over a 15 year period.

       

    David Stanley

    David Stanley | Building Consultant

    David Stanley has excellent knowledge and experience in residential and commercial building constructions, and has been a building inspector for a number of years.

    He has been a registered residential and commercial builder since 1984 (No. 19669).

     

    Ian Wallace

     

    Ian Wallace | Architect

    Ian Wallace is a registered Architect (Qld) No. 1108, Licensed Builder (Open) No. 74668 and a Former Member of the Australia Institute of Project Management. Ian's work history covers many other aspects of the Architectural profession and building industry including project management, which he has had dealt with the past 15-20 years. Previously Ian was employed as a Regional Manager for Project Services.

     

    Terence Price

     

    Terence Price | Building Consultant

    Terence Price has recently joined our building consultancy team.
    Terence is a Registered Builder (QLD) with Nominee Supervisor Licence No. 24002.
    He has extensive qualifications and experience in all aspects of building and electrical operations with a Bachelor of Applied Science and Electrical Fitter/Mechanic Licence 40634.

     

    Anita Malcolm

     

    Anita Malcolm | Administration Manager

    Anita's primary role in the company includes accountancy, financial control, credit control, word processing and provides a support role to the Managing Director in areas such as marketing and office management. She has completed a number of commercial courses including management and computerised accounting.

     

    Steph Bainbridge

     

    Steph Bainbridge | Personal Assistant
    projects@abscan.com.au

    Steph has recently joined the Abscan consultancy team. Her role is primarily to assist the Director with all administration aspects of building auditing, consultancy services, project management and administering tender and contract packages. She is also involved with marketing.

     

    Ainsley Murdoch

     

    Ainsley Murdoch | Administration Officer
    admin@abscan.com.au

    Ainsley's primary role within the company is to coordinate asbestos inspections, reinspections and generate reports together with management of the asbestos database. Her role also includes preparing and managing asbestos tender packages, quotations and liaising with the appropriate contractors/clients, along with cost consultancy services and building reports for bodies corporate.

     A high level of support is also provided to both the Administration Manager and Managing Director.

     

     

    Kristy Beer

    Kristy Beer | Fire Safety Consultant
    info@abscan.com.au

    Kristy commenced employment with Abscan in September 2009 to manage and coordinate all aspects of fire safety compliance including quoting and onsite meetings with prospective clients, assisting customer enquiries in understanding Fire Safety Regulations, compiling Fire Safety Compliance Audits and managing the preparation and installation of evacuation diagrams. Her role also involves the marketing of Abscan’s Fire Safety sector.