Author: Amie Dernee
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Get to know the team at Steve Watson & Partners
ATHAR EID A Career That Came Full Circle Athar Eid’s journey with Steve Watson & Partners is one shaped by growth, family, and a strong sense of belonging, a career that has evolved alongside life, yet always felt connected to where it all began. First joining SWP as a university student while completing her Bachelor
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Tim Abovian
Senior Associate Tim is an avid traveller of 24 countries and counting, including the icy wilderness of Antarctica. When he’s not exploring new places, he enjoys staying active at the gym and perfecting his pool game.
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Shane Dealy
Technical Lead | Associate Shane can usually be found tackling the latest project around the house. With a love of the outdoors, he’s always on the lookout for the next camping spot to set up for the weekend. When the tools are packed away and the weekend is clear, you’ll find him on the basketball…
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🎉 Celebrating 5 Years at SWP | Andrew’s Milestone
Today we’re celebrating an incredible milestone – 5 years at Steve Watson & Partners (SWP) for Andrew Lee, our Senior Building Regulations Consultant. Andrew’s Contribution to SWP Over the past five years, Andrew has built a strong reputation for his technical expertise in the Building Code and as a trusted member of our ESM team.
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NSW & QLD // NCC 2025 Delay Until 1 May 2027
The National Construction Code 2025 (NCC 2025) adoption date has been officially delayed in NSW and QLD until 1 May 2027. This decision, confirmed by the Association of Australian Certifiers (AAC), gives the construction industry more time to prepare for the upcoming changes. Why Has the NCC 2025 Delay Happened? The extension provides valuable time
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SWP recognised as a Technically Assured Organisation (TAO)
TAO Accredited SWP: What This Means for Our Clients SWP is proud to announce that we are now a Technically Assured Organisation (TAO) under the Transport for NSW scheme. This accreditation demonstrates our commitment to delivering high-quality engineering and asset services. It also highlights our ability to meet the rigorous standards set by Transport for
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SWP Celebrates International Women’s Day 2026
International Women’s Day 2026 is a time to celebrate the achievements, resilience, and contributions of women everywhere – especially the talented women at Steve Watson and Partners (SWP) and across the construction industry. Recognising Women in Construction Building certification and construction have traditionally been male-dominated fields. Today, that is changing thanks to the expertise, leadership,
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International Women’s Day Fun Run 2026 | SWP Brisbane Team
The SWP Brisbane team proudly participated in the International Women’s Day Fun Run 2026, supporting the Mater Foundation for the third year in a row. This year’s International Women’s Day Fun Run was a fantastic opportunity for our team to come together, celebrate women, and raise funds for a great cause. Our International Women’s Day
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Sponsor me in Ride to Give 2026 | Fundraising for Regional Youth
SWP // A Message from Pep! 🚵♂️ I’m excited to announce that I’m taking part in Ride to Give 2026, FDC Construction & Fitout’s annual charity ride, to raise money for Boys to the Bush and BackTrack Youth Works. Ride to Give 2026 is a 500km challenge from Wagga to Tumbarumba, Lake Hume and back.
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Steve Passfield SWP Sydney Anniversary | 5 Years of Leadership
SWP Sydney // Steve Passfield‘s 5 Year Anniversary! 🎉 Today we recognise Steve‘s five‑year milestone at SWP and the impact he’s made as our Senior Associate & National Manager – Essential Services. With a career spanning local government, aged care certification, Defence fire safety audits and private certification, Steve brings deep, practical knowledge of the