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Introduction to Focus Consulting WA
QUALITY SERVICE – RELIABLE – COMPETITIVE
Focus Consulting WA was founded in 2017, and created to Focus on providing excellent electrical consultancy services from project conception, detailed technical design and documentation, through to construction to ensure a successful project outcome exceeding the client’s expectations. We believe our extensive knowledge and experience will provide value and deliver outstanding projects every time.
All of our engineering team are members with Engineers Australia ensuring quality, compliant solutions for successful outcomes.
Our experienced Revit / BIM 3D modelling team ensure current industry documentation expectations are delivered to high standards and provide a fully co-ordinated model and services layout.
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Paul Jeffs – Director
Paul Jeffs has over 27 years’ experience in the electrical services industry, with 18 years’ experience dedicated to electrical building services within the UK and 13 years dedicated to Western Australia.
Paul has a wide range of experience in both the electrical contracting and consulting engineering services. He has been involved within an extensive range of commercial, public sporting facilities, educational, retail and healthcare projects. Having relocated from the UK, Paul’s European experience provides a fresh viewpoint on local engineering issues and engineering solutions. Paul emigrated to Australia in November 2006. He is involved in the detailed design and administration to all aspects of electrical services consulting.
- HNC Building Services (Electrical Engineering)
- ONC Electrical Engineering
- City & Guilds 2360 Part 1 & Part 2 (Electrician)
- City & Guilds ‘C’ Course (Technician)
- Class A Electrical Mechanic
- Member – Institute of Engineers Australia
- Licensed Security Agent
- Licensed Security Consultant
With the collective experience from both contracting and consulting, Paul has developed a wide range of knowledge and skills which contribute to ensuring that the best engineering solution for the client and environment. Assisting Paul are two senior electrical design engineers who complete specific project design tasks ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and before time and to ensure Quality Assurance is always maintained.
Mike Higgs – Principal Engineer
Michael has over 15 years experience in the electrical and security consulting industry in Western Australia.
Michael’s extensive experience and thorough understanding of current standards, code requirements and attention to detail has ensured successful project outcomes for a wide range of projects within commercial, educational, judicial, retail, medical and residential sectors within Western Australia.
- Bachelor of Engineering Degree (B.Eng – Hons)
- Chartered Electrical Engineer (CPEng)
- National Engineering Register (NER)
- Licensed Security Consultant.
Craig Lougheed – Senior Engineer
Craig has over 13 years experience in the electrical and security consulting industry with 9 years dedicated to electrical building services in Western Australia.
Craig has a wide range of experience in both electrical contracting and consulting engineering and has a thorough understanding of current standards and code requirements offering technical solutions and compliant results for successful project outcomes.
- Bachelor of Engineering Degree (BEngTech)
- Chartered Electrical Engineer (CPEngT)
- National Engineering Register (NER)
- Higher Certificate – Electrical Services
- FETAC Level 6 – Electrical Trade Apprenticeship
Keith Barnes – BIM / Drafting Manager
Keith has been responsible for many Revit and AutoCAD projects in Western Australia, which include major retail developments, aged care facilities, multi-residential, educational and general commercial offices. He has a full understanding of BMW and private client drafting standards which are adhered to at all times.
Keith’s extensive knowledge and experience in Revit and Navisworks modelling allow clash detection to be easily identified and resolved quickly and efficiently with all project disciplines, to enable a fully co-ordinated model for a successful project outcome every time.
- Revit, Navisworks & AutoCAD
- National Diploma – Building Services
- National Certification – Building Services
Why Choose Focus Consulting Wa
We pride ourselves on our advanced level of expertise and specialist knowledge of Australian Standards, National Construction Codes within the building services industry.
Our experience provides our Clients with current technological systems whilst delivering a compliant project, often exceeding client and design team expectations.
Our guiding principle is to provide Clients direct access to the Director and senior management of the company for all design and consultancy services offered, providing optimum advice and service. Not only does this policy ensure an experienced knowledgeable electrical consultant is working on every project, it also means that design decisions are provided immediately preventing the need for further consultation which can cause delays and frustration.
All of our engineers are members with the Institute of Engineers Australia.
We mitigate obstacles, we prevent problems and we provide excellent knowledge, to deliver our projects on time, under budget and to high expectations.
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Services We offer
Electrical Design Engineering
- Western Power DQA and Feasibility Applications and general liaison.
- Spatial planning and advice for substations, switchboard cupboards, cable risers etc.
- Maximum demand calculations and audits.
- Low voltage power distribution infrastructure.
- Power systems analysis and studies.
- Alternative power supplies including standby and permanent connected generators.
- Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS)
- Power protection and filtering.
- Lightning protection.
- Renewable Energy Solutions and grid connected inverters.
- Energy Management & metering to include embedded.
Communications & Multimedia
- Utility applications to Telstra / NBN and general liaison.
- Communication network infrastructure and back bone cabling
- Structured cabling systems including backbone and horizontal voice and data cabling.
- Wireless (WiFi) and Radio Frequency (RF) systems including 3G/4G/5G networks
- Shared or dedicated network infrastructure for CCTV surveillance, electronic security and electronic signage
- IPTV & MATV terrestrial and satellite systems
- Multimedia and AV systems including public address, performance, presentation and advertising.
- GPON systems and fibre distribution solutions
Lighting
- Lighting strategies & Planning
- Heritage and specialised lighting
- Water play and task lighting
- Landscape and way finding lighting
- Sports and recreational lighting
- Residential, commercial and industrial lighting
- Emergency lighting
- Pathway, car park and roadway lighting
- Intelligent lighting control
- Lighting control for compliance with current standards
- Web based automatic lighting control
Audit & Reporting
- Condition audits and recommendations.
- Site power capacity audits.
- Cost estimates.
- Peer Reviews
- Independent Practical completion audits.
- Lighting audits for compliance with current standards.
Electronic Security
- Development of security plans
- Intruder detection
- Access control
- CCTV Surveillance
- Intercom
- Duress Systems
- Assistance Systems
Dry Fire Systems
- Electronic Fire detection.
- Building Occupant Warning System (BOWS)
- Emergency Warning & Intercom Systems (EWIS)
- VESDA Systems.
- Smoke Alarms.
Recent Projects
YANCHEP SECONDARY COLLEGE – STAGE 2
School Campus Construction
YANCHEP SECONDARY COLLEGE – STAGE 2
School Campus Construction
YANCHEP SECONDARY COLLEGE – STAGE 2
School Campus Construction
YANCHEP SECONDARY COLLEGE – STAGE 2
School Campus Construction
YANCHEP SECONDARY COLLEGE – STAGE 2
School Campus Construction
YANCHEP SECONDARY COLLEGE – STAGE 2
School Campus Construction
BAY VILLAGE
Resource Accommodation Camp
BAY VILLAGE
Resource Accommodation Camp
BAY VILLAGE
Resource Accommodation Camp
BAY VILLAGE
Resource Accommodation Camp
BAY VILLAGE
Resource Accommodation Camp
BAY VILLAGE
Resource Accommodation Camp
PERTH MODERN SCHOOL
Performing Arts Centre
PERTH MODERN SCHOOL
Performing Arts Centre
PERTH MODERN SCHOOL
Performing Arts Centre
PERTH MODERN SCHOOL
Performing Arts Centre
PERTH MODERN SCHOOL
Performing Arts Centre
PERTH MODERN SCHOOL
Performing Arts Centre
CITY OF KARRATHA
Sports Lighting Assessment
CITY OF KARRATHA
Sports Lighting Assessment
CITY OF KARRATHA
Sports Lighting Assessment
CITY OF KARRATHA
Sports Lighting Assessment
CITY OF KARRATHA
Sports Lighting Assessment
CITY OF KARRATHA
Sports Lighting Assessment
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YANCHEP SECONDARY COLLEGE – STAGE 2
School Campus Construction
The stage 2 development includes a two-storey performing arts building containing visual art rooms, performing arts theatre, separate dance studio, music and media teaching spaces, 125 seat lecture theatre, student services and common areas.
The construction budget equates to $12M with electrical installation project costs of $1.2M. Focus Consulting WA delivered the electrical engineering design to budget and in full accordance with current standards, Secondary School Planning Guide (SSPG) and included ESD initiatives such as Photovoltaic systems and advanced lighting control to exceed NCC section J6 and 4star Green Star status.
PERTH MODERN SCHOOL
PEFORMING ARTS CENTRE / AUDITORIUM
The auditorium venue has a 700-seat capacity to include theatre, stage, foyer, kitchen green rooms and back of house facilities. Upper level mezzanine seating is provided to enhance the venue and achieve the occupancy levels.
Full specialist theatre audio and lighting is provided along with specialist intelligent house lighting control to ensure full dimming capability and scene control to enhance the space. The project was designed by Focus Consulting WA in full accordance with current standards, public health regulations and the Building Management & Works expectations.
The project will be complete in 2020/20201, with a construction cost of $10M and electrical installation project cost of $1.2M.
BAY VILLAGE
RESOURCE ACCOMMODATION CAMP
Bay Village Accommodation Camp is located in the City of Karratha, Western Australia and consists of transportable and in-situ constructed accommodation and associated facilities and services for Woodside.
The project includes 700-person occupancy guest rooms, kitchen / diner, administration, offices, gymnasium, laundries and sporting facilities.
Focus Consulting WA designed the electrical services for the project in 2019, working closely with the electrical contractor and Multiplex to meet and exceed the project brief expectations. The project will be complete in 2020, with a construction cost of $95M and electrical installation project cost of $7M.
City of Karratha
Sports Lighting Assessment
Focus Consulting WA was engaged to conduct audits of all internal and external sporting facilities for the City of Karratha, this audit included sporting facilities in Roebourne, Wickham and Dampier. The sporting facilities included AFL ovals, rugby fields, softball fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, lawn bowls and aquatic facilities. The purpose of the audit to confirm if the existing installations complies with the relevant sporting standards AS2560 and the Wiring Rules AS3000 as well as documenting the current condition of the assets.
Illuminance (Lux) readings were recorded at each facility during the dark hours to assess the current lighting levels and lamp performance.
The assessment included visual inspections of each installation to include floodlights, light poles and electrical infrastructure. Due to the floodlights being installed at high level, Elevated Work Platform (EWP) were utilised up to 35m in height. Focus Consulting WA arranged the EWP access hire and logistics to each site to ensue the visual inspections were conducted efficiently to meet the project deadlines.
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Clients & Associates
QUALITY SERVICE – RELIABLE – COMPETITIVE
Focus Consulting WA is a newly formed company, founded to Focus on providing excellent electrical consultancy services from project conception, detailed technical design and documentation, through the construction to ensure a successful project outcome exceeding client’s expectations.
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