Paul is considered a leading authority on Estimating for Plumbers, Metal Roofing and Electrical Contractors.

 For many years he has provided informative and beneficial Business Tips to the building and construction contractors.

 Author of three books and designer of leading software.

 Raised in Camden NSW, one and half hours south-west of Sydney. After graduating from Liverpool TAFE as a plumber, he relocated to Queensland to fulfill his dream of becoming a Design Engineer.

 Along the way Paul developed a strong interest in post apprenticeship education.

 In 1980 he was appointed a part time lecturer at the Queensland University of Technology in Engineering Services. In his early years he recognised a need for plumbing contractors to develop skills in estimating large construction projects.

 In 1992 he published his first technical book, ‘Estimating for Plumbers’. Over 5,500 copies were sold before Paul provided it free of charge on the internet, so every new trade contractor would gain the benefits.

 Between 1993 and 2015 over 6,000 plumbers attended his estimating courses in Australia, USA and New Zealand.

 Paul was the chairman of the Curriculum Advisory Committee for the Diploma of Engineering (Hydraulic Services)

 In 2003 Paul was appointed as a referee for the Building Disputes Tribunal.

 In the same year he was awarded Life Membership of the Association of Hydraulic Services Consultants Australia.

 Paul published his second technical book in 2006, ‘Pipe Sizing for Building Services.’

 His autobiography ‘In Spite of My Eyes’ was published in 2007.

 Since 1995, he has enjoyed the role of designing estimating software as well as modernising the On Screen Take-Off along with other revolutionary construction software.

 In 2011 he received the Plumbing Industry Leadership Award.

 Then in 2012 Paul was honoured with the ‘Order of Australia Medal’ OAM.

 Paul continues to mentor young trade contractors and provide helpful business tips.

He is currently serving as a member of the  Project Team for the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition Australia.