Gavin Shaw

Chair

Gavin is the director of Navig8 Construction Advisory, a practice focused on helping clients and projects set a course for success. Gavin is an experienced major project leader and Engineer to Contract, was a member of the EtC Pilot Panel Steering Group and represented ACE New Zealand and Engineering New Zealand on the review committee for NZS3910. He spent over 20 years at Beca as Business Director (Construction Sector Advisory) and General Manager (Project Strategy and Delivery).  

Sina Cotter Tait

Deputy Chair

Sina is the director of Collective Success and has over 20 years' experience as a professional civil engineer. She serves in a governance capacity for a range of infrastructure-related agencies, including the boards of CEAS, the Engineering New Zealand Foundation, Te Waihanga (the Infrastructure Commission), Whitestone Contracting Ltd, and KiwiRail Holdings. In 2021 she was awarded the Engineering New Zealand Fulton-Downer Gold Medal for her contribution to the profession, and in 2022 she was elected a Fellow of Engineering New Zealand. 

Tim Palin

Treasurer

Tim is Managing Partner at Frequency NZ Ltd. He is an experienced EtC with both vertical and horizontal infrastructure experience in the United Kingdom and in New Zealand. Tim’s additional experience includes dispute resolution, forensic schedule and delay analysis, and acting as single joint expert for disputes arising under NEC. He was a member of the EtC Panel during its pilot phase. 

Sharon Durno 

Promotions and Communications Committee Chair

Sharon is the Manager of Central Project Strategy and Delivery at Beca. She has a civil engineering background and has spent most of her career in horizontal construction, mainly infrastructure. Sharon’s consultancy career spans over 18 years as an experienced Project Manager and Engineer to Contract, and recently presenting and facilitating at internal conferences and forums. Playing to her people leadership strengths, she currently leads a 44-strong team of Project Management professionals, accountable for all aspects of business performance.

Craig Byers 

Technical Committee Chair

Craig is South Island Director for the Savills NZ project management business. He is a member of Engineering New Zealand, a member of the New Zealand Society of Construction Law, and a member of Property Council New Zealand. Craig has over 20 years of project delivery experience across infrastructure and commercial construction and regularly provides EtC and IC services. He was a member of the EtC Panel during its pilot phase. 

Mark Mabey

Membership Committee Chair

Mark is a senior associate at Kwanto. He is a chartered quantity surveyor and has performed various project management and contract administration roles in both New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Mark is also a Prince 2 practitioner and uses some of those skills when managing projects. He also provides independent expert advice when it comes to contract disputes over entitlement to costs, time or both. He was a member of the EtC Panel during its pilot phase.

Angela Ashworth  

Committee Member

Angela is Head of Commercial Services at Auckland Airport. She has over 20 years of experience in the construction industry, both in New Zealand and aboard, and is experienced in various forms of construction contracts, successfully managing contractual obligations internally and externally. She chaired the Commercial Professional Pathway Group in 2018/2019 and is a member of the Royal Institution Chartered Surveyors (MRICS), National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) and is a STEM Ambassador (UK). 

Allan Barclay  

Committee Member

Allan Barclay is EGM Commercial & Risk, Transport & Infrastructure ANZ at Downer. He has more than 30 years’ experience in the construction industry, working across all sectors and varying forms of contracts in the UK, New Zealand and Australia. Allan was a member of the EtC Panel Steering group, representing, the Vertical Construction Leaders Group,  and was a member of the review committee for NZS3910.  

Cathy Forrest 

Committee Member

Cathy is Civil Infrastructure Leader at AECOM New Zealand Ltd. She is a Chartered Professional Civil Engineer with over 25 years’ experience covering large public infrastructure projects, smaller upgrade works, and private developments. She has worked in the South Island as project director, team leader, design manager, EtC and ER on local council and Waka Kotahi projects for over 15 years and is Level 2 EtC and Level 4 ER accredited for Waka Kotahi. Cathy was a member of the EtC Panel during its pilot phase. 

Nick Beale  

Committee Member

Nick is a Founder, Executive Director and Chair of RCP, and represents Property Council New Zealand. He has worked on complex construction projects over 25 years including Auckland's Sky Tower and Scott Base in Antarctica. Nick's strengths are building teams, nurturing people and fostering relationships. Nick was a member of the EtC Panel Steering Group.