BMC - Key Persons
Carl has come from a diverse background in Land Surveying, Project Management and more recently the building material sales industry. Carl brings a unique and valuable skillset to the team here at BMC. Carls' local industry knowledge and passion for construction will allow us to extend our market leading services to the North Island market.
Henry finished school in 2014 and got straight into a building apprenticeship and became qualified in 2017. He then took his skills overseas where he worked as a landscaper in England for two years. Henry has taken on the new role of Site Manager and is enjoying the responsibility of his role. He brings great energy and leadership experience to the site. Henry enjoys playing sport and going to the gym in his spare time.
Matt is responsible for overseeing all construction projects within the designated Southern region. Matt is a strong leader with exceptional project management skills, he has the ability to effectively communicate with various stakeholders, along with his great understanding of construction processes and regulations. Matt plays a critical role in ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards for BMC.
Ben brings great Commercial Construction experience. A qualified Mechanical Engineer, Ben also completed a Project Management cadet ship and has spent the last 7 years working as a Building Services Coordinator. He has experience in a variety of Projects from Architectural office buildings, Apartments, Hotels, Schools, Corrections facilities, and Warehouses. Ben manages and updates our processes regularly to ensure everything is running smoothy internally. Ben continues to motivate and support our management team and always finds new ways to keep the team up-skilling. Outside of work Ben enjoys sports, fishing and motorbiking.
BMC have a great team to deliver your project with both on and off-site support to ensure full coverage. We have built our business around delivering high volumes of dwellings to a quality standard and refined our systems to achieve this. BMC is now a team of 37 strong. We have a large nationwide supply base of reliable subcontractors/suppliers and Contract Builders to support our own build crews.
We believe in the value of partnerships and aligning with our clients early in their projects to ensure the greatest value can be achieved for the client. We are confident in the great team we have built around us who will ensure we are able to deliver. Our scale and track record means we can deliver certainty to our clients, guaranteeing capacity.
Braeden has been at the forefront of the construction industry for over a decade bringing vast experience in designing and executing construction strategies for various projects. As BMC operations Director, Braeden brings great value to the company with his many years of experience in designing and executing construction strategies for various projects. His knowledge and background in all facets of the industry means Braeden is extremely competent in addressing professional interpretation differences and providing resolution.
After completing a certificate in carpentry alongside Brendan, Shaye and Brendan have continued their working relationship and friendship over the past 10 years. Shaye leads the on-site team in Auckland who are currently working on commercial projects, Renovations and high density housing. In shayes spare time he enjoys Tennis, Jet skiing and Fishing.
Dan has been a residential carpenter in Canterbury for the last eight years, two of these years working as a foreman. Dan's experience in new builds ranging from simplistic to architectural, means that he is a great fit to take on the challenge of the leading hand role and is a welcome addition to the tight knit team culture at BMC. In his free time, Dan enjoys hitting some balls on the golf course and spending time with mates over a few beers and a BBQ. Dan Mehrtens Leading Hand
Michael is a Quantity Surveyor with 4 years' experience within the PQS environment. His Trade background and knowledge within Architectural and Building Services (MEP) gives him a well- rounded understanding of the project life cycle. Michael's various project experience includes office fitouts, schools, libraries, hospitals, aquatic centres, and substations. Michael intends to further build on his project portfolio with the BMC team. When Michael isn't in the office he enjoys sports, fishing and cooking.
Job Titles:
- Health & Safety & Maintenance Manager
With over 15 years of administrative experience in various industries, Rosie enjoys learning new skills. At BMC, Rosie's current role involves accounts administration and compliance coordination, allowing her to collaborate closely with the Quantity Surveyors and Project Management team. Outside of work, Rosie enjoys spending quality time with her partner, two boys, and taking care of their dog and making the most of family time!
Job Titles:
- Southern Construction Manager
As Executive Assistant she works closely with the senior management team. Her main tasks include managing schedules, coordinating meetings, handling communication, organizing documents, and providing administrative support. These tasks all play a crucial role in ensuring smooth operations, efficient workflow, and effective communication within the company. Additionally, she helps with overseeing the well-being of the company staff, ensuring they have all the necessary resources to carry out their tasks smoothly, whether it involves arranging training for staff or providing new uniforms. Every day brings new challenges, but as a mum of two busy boys, she excels in organization and multitasking to fulfil her various roles within the company.
Originally from the far North, Scott has been involved in the building industry 5+ years. He has experience working on high-end residential homes before joining BMC. In his role at BMC, he collaborates closely with subcontractors on-site to ensure the smooth and safe progress of the construction. His responsibilities include managing building materials, scheduling inspections, overseeing health and safety measures, and resolving any issues that may arise.
Hayden started building in 2011 and has experience in both residential and commercial builds. Hayden enjoys being a part of a team, keeping fit on the job and seeing the progress from the beginning of the build to client handover. Hayden spends his free time hanging out with mates, and relaxing over a few beers. Hayden Clydesdale Lead Carpenter
Hadlee joined Brendan Murray Construction in 2023 and is based in Whangarei, where he lives with his wife and four children. Growing up locally and becoming a qualified builder in 2016, he brings a wealth of experience to the team having completed large scale commercial and residential projects across the Northland region. Hadlee has an impeccable reputation in the local construction industry, which he has earnt through applying his strong organisational and management skillset to the projects that he has been involved with. When not on site, he enjoys spending quality time with his family and playing rugby/golf.
Jack Sharpe started out as a qualified builder at BMC and has progressed to the role of leading hand. Jack is a great builder who finishes each task to a high standard. Day to day he works alongside the site manager by overseeing all builds on site and running daily meetings with the team to set tasks for the day. As a leading hand he enjoys assisting with the management side of the build while still being on the tools. On the weekend Jack enjoys watching and playing sport!
Jack started working with Brendan 5 years ago as an apprentice, and has since qualified. Jack is passionate about building, has a good eye for detail, and good general knowledge of the industry. Jack is known for good banter which makes him easily approachable. He has recently been promoted to Lead Carpenter, in this new role Jack uses his excellent leadership skills day to day by leading the carpentry teams and passing on his knowledge to the apprentices. When Jack isn't on the tools he enjoys all things outdoors, long walks on the beach and a beer or two with the lads! Jack Western Lead Carpenter
Avneet started as an apprentice with Brendan in 2016, qualified early 2020 and has recently taken the position of Site Manager. Avneet has great time management and work ethic, he is reliable and has an eye for detail which makes him a great Site Manager. He enjoys working alongside subs to ensure all work is completed to a high standard. Av enjoys working out and socialising when he isn't on site or in the office.
With over 20 years' experience in the construction industry, Daryl's knowledge is evident in how he manages a construction site. Daryl's role within the company is to make sure all health and safety practices are upheld on site and well documented. Daryl reports daily to Braeden to ensure all foreman and sub-contractors are carrying out work to the highest standard.
Job Titles:
- Southern Regional Manager
Andrew is an experienced accounting professional with 15+ years of expertise within the construction industry and financial management who possesses a diverse skillset that focusses on sound construction financial management. His main focus is on optimising efficiency and cash flow from project inception to completion. Skilled in budgeting, cost control, and risk management, Andrew is committed to ensure the business is soundly financially managed. With his extensive skill set, Andrew utilizes technology-driven accounting solutions and considers both financial and non-financial metrics and concepts. Andrew's wealth of knowledge is a great asset to the team at BMC.
Tim has recently joined BMC as Quantity Surveyor. He brings with him over 10 years of experience in the construction industry. Tim is passionate about being a part of a team and manages all aspects of a project from design to final handover. Tim will manage and support with tenders, procurement and project coordination and is a great addition to the BMC team. Tim also enjoys being outdoors and can often be found mountain biking, snow-boarding and fishing when he isn't in the office.
Moe is originally from England and started in the construction industry as soon as he finished school. Moe has a vast range of experience in civil, commercial and residential building. He brings a great range of skills to the team and enjoys teaching our younger staff all he knows. Moe enjoys the challenge of building and helping manage the process from start to finish. He is an outdoors man and enjoys hunting & fishing in his beautiful backyard - Nelson! Moe Cook Leading Hand
Job Titles:
- Accounts Administrator
- Compliance Coordinator
Job Titles:
- Northern Construction Manager
Ethan has been in the construction industry for over 10 years now, with majority of his experience being in the architectural sector of the industry. Ethan started with BMC as a Site Manger and learnt everything there is to know about running and managing a site. He now supports all BMC Site Mangers and over looks all projects. Ethan ensures all jobs are running to schedule and all Site Managers and field crew are supported. In his spare time, he enjoys cycling, snowboarding, and skateboarding.
Matt started building after the 2011 Christchurch Earthquakes and has continued to do so for the last 11 years. His experience is vast and his past focus has been on high-scale renovations, high-end residential projects and multi-story units. Matt has an eye for detail, immense knowledge of the industry and excellent leadership skills making him well-equipped as BMC's new Project Manager. Matt will see jobs through from start to completion and is passionate about managing and adapting to ensure the job gets done to a high standard. Outside of work Matt enjoys spending time with his 3 kids and partner, socializing and working out.
Mikayla has 2 years of experience in the construction industry, starting as a junior estimator and later transitioning to a junior quantity surveyor. She completed her Diploma in Construction - Quantity Surveying in 2023. Mikayla enjoys problem-solving, cost analysis, collaborating with a team to finish projects, and witnessing client satisfaction at project handover. Her daily tasks involve procurement and financial analysis, contract administration, liaising with subcontractors, and assisting in cost management throughout projects.