Karl de Wet
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Michelle Van Kolck
Karl De Wet is no ordinary BIM leader. In my view, he is too modest about what he brings to the table in any conversation, situation or project. He brings so much more to a team than just drafting skills and many years of valuable industry experience. He has always been passionate about his vision of executing BIM as effectively, responsibly and pro-actively as possible. Whenever I am brainstorming with Karl we always seem to veer back to the key essentials in communications and collaboration that are missing in our industry. Karl brings that desire to make things as easy and workable as possible to every conversation. He is intensely optimistic about the future of BIM and about developing systems that facilitate BIM efficiencies for clients, builders, engineers and I always admire him for that. I would recommend Karl on any project, anywhere in the world, without hesitation. Why? Because Karl is one of those guys who will find a way, who will find solutions, and who will learn what he needs to in order to master getting the job done as cost effectively and efficiently as possible. Karl is one of the few industry leaders (that I know personally) who has both the curiosity and skills to develop long-term, sustainable BIM and communication based system solutions. I have seen how ego‘s and narrow discipline-specific perspectives can often get in the way in the way of true BIM project collaboration in our industry, but Karl manages to side step these social and logistical hurdles well. He naturally finds clever ways to facilitate improved project communication across all disciplines and inspires project teams to foster a project-centric focus. Our industry would be so much better off if we could duplicate Karl’s commitment, accountability and problem solving agility.
Michelle Van Kolck
Karl De Wet is no ordinary BIM leader. In my view, he is too modest about what he brings to the table in any conversation, situation or project. He brings so much more to a team than just drafting skills and many years of valuable industry experience. He has always been passionate about his vision of executing BIM as effectively, responsibly and pro-actively as possible. Whenever I am brainstorming with Karl we always seem to veer back to the key essentials in communications and collaboration that are missing in our industry. Karl brings that desire to make things as easy and workable as possible to every conversation. He is intensely optimistic about the future of BIM and about developing systems that facilitate BIM efficiencies for clients, builders, engineers and I always admire him for that. I would recommend Karl on any project, anywhere in the world, without hesitation. Why? Because Karl is one of those guys who will find a way, who will find solutions, and who will learn what he needs to in order to master getting the job done as cost effectively and efficiently as possible. Karl is one of the few industry leaders (that I know personally) who has both the curiosity and skills to develop long-term, sustainable BIM and communication based system solutions. I have seen how ego‘s and narrow discipline-specific perspectives can often get in the way in the way of true BIM project collaboration in our industry, but Karl manages to side step these social and logistical hurdles well. He naturally finds clever ways to facilitate improved project communication across all disciplines and inspires project teams to foster a project-centric focus. Our industry would be so much better off if we could duplicate Karl’s commitment, accountability and problem solving agility.
Michelle Van Kolck
Karl De Wet is no ordinary BIM leader. In my view, he is too modest about what he brings to the table in any conversation, situation or project. He brings so much more to a team than just drafting skills and many years of valuable industry experience. He has always been passionate about his vision of executing BIM as effectively, responsibly and pro-actively as possible. Whenever I am brainstorming with Karl we always seem to veer back to the key essentials in communications and collaboration that are missing in our industry. Karl brings that desire to make things as easy and workable as possible to every conversation. He is intensely optimistic about the future of BIM and about developing systems that facilitate BIM efficiencies for clients, builders, engineers and I always admire him for that. I would recommend Karl on any project, anywhere in the world, without hesitation. Why? Because Karl is one of those guys who will find a way, who will find solutions, and who will learn what he needs to in order to master getting the job done as cost effectively and efficiently as possible. Karl is one of the few industry leaders (that I know personally) who has both the curiosity and skills to develop long-term, sustainable BIM and communication based system solutions. I have seen how ego‘s and narrow discipline-specific perspectives can often get in the way in the way of true BIM project collaboration in our industry, but Karl manages to side step these social and logistical hurdles well. He naturally finds clever ways to facilitate improved project communication across all disciplines and inspires project teams to foster a project-centric focus. Our industry would be so much better off if we could duplicate Karl’s commitment, accountability and problem solving agility.
Michelle Van Kolck
Karl De Wet is no ordinary BIM leader. In my view, he is too modest about what he brings to the table in any conversation, situation or project. He brings so much more to a team than just drafting skills and many years of valuable industry experience. He has always been passionate about his vision of executing BIM as effectively, responsibly and pro-actively as possible. Whenever I am brainstorming with Karl we always seem to veer back to the key essentials in communications and collaboration that are missing in our industry. Karl brings that desire to make things as easy and workable as possible to every conversation. He is intensely optimistic about the future of BIM and about developing systems that facilitate BIM efficiencies for clients, builders, engineers and I always admire him for that. I would recommend Karl on any project, anywhere in the world, without hesitation. Why? Because Karl is one of those guys who will find a way, who will find solutions, and who will learn what he needs to in order to master getting the job done as cost effectively and efficiently as possible. Karl is one of the few industry leaders (that I know personally) who has both the curiosity and skills to develop long-term, sustainable BIM and communication based system solutions. I have seen how ego‘s and narrow discipline-specific perspectives can often get in the way in the way of true BIM project collaboration in our industry, but Karl manages to side step these social and logistical hurdles well. He naturally finds clever ways to facilitate improved project communication across all disciplines and inspires project teams to foster a project-centric focus. Our industry would be so much better off if we could duplicate Karl’s commitment, accountability and problem solving agility.
Experience
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Draftech
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Australia
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director
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May 2001 - Present
Our Services: - BIM Management - Specialised Project Systems - Design Drafting - Revit Drafting - As Builts - AutoCad Drafting - MEP Coordination - Building Coordination - Installation Drafting - Fire Evacuation Plans - Scheduling - Prefabrication - Accident Scene Reconstruction - First Responder Scene Evalutions - Courtroom Animations - Solar Panel Drawings - 3D Animations - 3D Images and Renders - Scan to BIM Revit Employment Opportunities - jessica@draftech.com.au
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Committee Member
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Jan 2013 - Present
As the Marketing Manager I liaise with Industry Bodies to promote BrisBIM and BrisBIM events. We are always looking for new companies and Industries that wish to be involved and help our non for profit organization. If you would like to get involved and promote our monthly events please contact me to discuss further. As the Marketing Manager I liaise with Industry Bodies to promote BrisBIM and BrisBIM events. We are always looking for new companies and Industries that wish to be involved and help our non for profit organization. If you would like to get involved and promote our monthly events please contact me to discuss further.
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Queensland Fire and Emergency Services
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Australia
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Public Safety
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700 & Above Employee
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Auxiliary Firefighter
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Sep 2019 - Present
Structural Firefighting, Road Crash Rescue and HAZMAT. Structural Firefighting, Road Crash Rescue and HAZMAT.
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Ellis Air Conditioning
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Australia
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Construction
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100 - 200 Employee
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Mechanical Shop Detailer
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Feb 2000 - May 2001
Mechanical Services Shop detailing for manufacture and installation. Mechanical Services Shop detailing for manufacture and installation.
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Building Services Coordinator
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May 1998 - Dec 1999
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire coordination documentation for Building Service Contractors and Engineers in the UK. Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire coordination documentation for Building Service Contractors and Engineers in the UK.
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Shop Detailer
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Aug 1996 - May 1998
Dry waste extract system design, drafting and project management. Dry waste extract system design, drafting and project management.
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Site Supervisor, Technician
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Feb 1995 - May 1996
Site supervisor for installations of humidification and recycling plants and ductwork. Installations were primarily for the textile industry, in Kenya, Zambia, Tanzania and UK. Site supervisor for installations of humidification and recycling plants and ductwork. Installations were primarily for the textile industry, in Kenya, Zambia, Tanzania and UK.
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Workshop Manager
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Jan 1992 - Dec 1992
Steel Fabrication Workshop Management. Manufacturing and Installation of Materials Handling Equipment. Welding and Steel Fabrication. Steel Fabrication Workshop Management. Manufacturing and Installation of Materials Handling Equipment. Welding and Steel Fabrication.
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Production Assistant and R&D Assistant
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Jan 1991 - Jul 1991
Training in Production of Military Equipment. Assistant in Research and Development for the Defence Industry. Training in Production systems including CNC, Pressing and Casting systems. Training in Production of Military Equipment. Assistant in Research and Development for the Defence Industry. Training in Production systems including CNC, Pressing and Casting systems.
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Education
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1990 - 1992
Durban University of Technology
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2010 - 2010
Men @ Work Training Solutions
Work Safely in the Construction Industry -
2000 - 2000
Air Conditioning & Mechanical Contractors’ Association (AMCA)
Estimating, Project Scheduling and Contract Law -
2000 - 2000
Trane
Refrigeration Theory and Application -
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Beachwood High
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