“We must take stewardship in our profession. Engineers play a critical role in our industry and community…”
To support the lifting of engineering standards in our industry in alignment with the new Design Building Practitioners Act, the Office of the Building Commissioner (OBC) established an industry working group to assist with the development of an Engineering Practice Standard (EPS) in NSW.
XK Founder and Managing Director, Feris Chehade, was recently appointed as one of the members of this group. The team is to be led by honorary Chair Mr Brian Farmer, supported by Prya Ajit, along with Matt Press and others.
“I’m looking forward to stepping into this position to further support growth and quality in our industry,” Feris commented. “Throughout my professional career, I’ve always had a personal responsibility to provide quality designs that will stand the test of time.”
“It is an honour to be part of a team who are working to increase the standards of engineering and building practice within the industry and help rebuild public confidence in buildings by delivering trustworthy and reliable engineering solutions.”
XK is deeply aligned to our role as stewards, moulding the futures of our communities through our practice, and consistently seeking new ways to apply innovation and expertise to our work, and industry. “We must take stewardship in our profession. Engineers play a critical role in our industry and community, which is why I am committed to achieving the best outcomes .
Reforms are not an overnight venture, and professionals in our industry need to continue working collaboratively across various building sector stakeholders to improve current systems and enhance the quality of buildings built. The establishment of the EPS working group is a certain and foundational step forward to progression.