CONSTRUCTION SCIENCES - Key Persons


Ashley Neal

Job Titles:
  • ICT
With over 20 years experience in providing ICT solutions, Ashley delivers strong leadership and project management skills throughout each of his services. Throughout the business, his team keeps the communication and collaboration between staff and clients running smoothly.

Dale Norwood

Job Titles:
  • Head of Software Development
Dale is head of Software Development and is responsible for creating our custom Windows based Laboratory Information System (LIMS) software built specifically for Construction Materials Testing. His background in both CMT and software development brings together his unique knowledge of the two industries and forms insights for the types of applications he now develops for different facets of the business.

Darren Rokesky

Job Titles:
  • GMO - Professional Services
As a director of Construction Sciences, Darren's role has developed from his 27 years of management experience and engineering background. With an eye for spotting opportunities, Darren continuously compels the company forward through business goals and strategies. His background in geotechnical engineering and history with Construction Sciences means he can apply his first hand knowledge of the industry whilst maintaining a respected following from his peers.

Gerard Courtney

Job Titles:
  • Finance
As head of Finance, Gerard has a strong focus on providing deliverables to our businesses and clients in a timely manner. With his project management and analyst background, Gerard strives to educate and guide his team to adopt innovative strategies that benefit the financial year ahead. Prior to this field, Gerard also started out as a CMT technician with the company.

Gerard Midgley

Job Titles:
  • Interim GMO - Construction Materials Testing
Starting with the company in 1993, Gerard holds decades of construction materials testing knowledge including soils, aggregates and concrete. As Interim GMO, Gerard is responsible for the business development and strategy for Construction Sciences operations throughout Australia and New Zealand. Gerard is also Executive Director of Kiwa Group Pty Ltd (Australia and North America).

Lucy Courtney

Job Titles:
  • Health, Safety & Environment
With her background in law, Lucy has a thorough approach to upholding Health, Safety & Environment standards throughout our businesses. Constantly reinforcing our safety programs allows us to can stay on top of policies and risk assessments, keeping the team efficient and streamlined.

Michael Dolton

Job Titles:
  • Human Resources
As head of Human Resources, Michael's role is to ensure our company attracts, engage, motivate and retains employees. Michael is focused on developing programs and initiatives to ensure our workforce are skilled and equipped to make a meaningful contribution.

Michael Midgley

Job Titles:
  • GMO - Construction Materials Testing
With over 30 years experience in all aspects of Construction Materials Testing, Michael is a highly experienced division manager responsible for over 20 regional laboratories and over 300 staff. Michael approaches everyday with a laugh, and his jolly attitude is something that motivates his staff to do well everyday.

Ray Chappell

Job Titles:
  • Key Contributor
  • Quality & Training
With over 30 years of CMT experience under his belt, Ray is a key contributor to the quality of service that Construction Sciences provides. His strong focus on compliance, auditing and innovation has allowed for the ongoing advancement of quality control standards within the business. Ray shows commitment when it comes to development of new competencies required for training, auditing and assessment purposes.