Phone: (07) 4728 2339 Email: admin@nqcc.biz
 Phone: (07) 4728 2339
 Email: admin@nqcc.biz
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Townsville's building design
& project management experts since 2005
Building design
& project management
experts since 2005
Meet the team at Nth Qld Construction Consulting
Our team represents decades of construction and project management experience
Barry Switzer
Managing Director & Project Manager

With around 50 years' experience in the building industry, Barry brings an unmatched depth of knowledge to every project undertaken by Nth Qld Construction Consulting. Barry began his career as a Cadet Architectural Draftsman before expanding into building construction as a second string to his drafting profession, gaining hands-on experience across both design and construction disciplines.

Drawing on this dual expertise, Barry went on to establish his own company, combining Building Design and Project Management services under one roof. As Managing Director, Barry continues to oversee projects from concept through to completion, bringing a rare level of technical insight, industry knowledge and practical experience to every client relationship.

Qualifications

  • Building Designer - Medium Rise
  • Builder - Open
  • QBSA Licence Number: 21077
Glenn Mennie
Senior Building Designer

With 45 years' experience in the industry, Glenn brings unparalleled depth of knowledge to every project. He began his career as a Cadet Drafter in an engineering office, before running his own drafting business in Charters Towers and undertaking geological drafting for a mining company. After a further 16 years working independently, Glenn returned to Townsville, working with engineers and later a demountable building company, before joining Nth Qld Construction Consulting in 2020.

Glenn guides projects from a client's initial sketch through to detailed 3D renders and full construction drawings ready for certification. Having witnessed the evolution from drawing boards to 2D CAD, full 3D BIM modelling with Revit and Enscape, and now AI-assisted design, Glenn combines decades of practical expertise with a genuine enthusiasm for new technology.

Qualifications

  • Certificate IV in Building Design
  • Proficient in 2D CAD Software
  • Proficient in 3D BIM Modelling – Revit
  • Proficient in Rendering Software – Enscape
Lachlan Lythgo
Cadet Building Designer & Administrator

Lachlan joined NQCC in 2019, moving into full-time employment the following year to commence his cadetship. He is currently completing a Bachelor of Building Design at CQU, working towards qualification as a Building Designer. Lachlan's role spans building design drawings, client meetings, presentations and site measure-ups, alongside company administration including project setup, quotations and consultant engagement.

Lachlan assists in project management, contributing to tender documentation, contractor coordination, progress claims, defect inspections and stakeholder communication throughout each project. Lachlan takes pride in translating clients' ideas into fully realised projects, and values the variety and technical growth each new project brings.

Qualifications

  • Associate Degree of Building Design – CQ University (in progress, 4th year)
  • Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction Management (in progress)
  • White Card
Providing building design, drafting & project management to the following sectors
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Education
About us
Contributing to North Queensland's major infrastructure and expansion projects since 2005.
Careers
Building industry careers with Nth Qld Construction Consulting - Expressions of interest are open.
Our team
Meet the team behind the great project management services offered by NQ Construction Consulting.
Projects
Have a browse through our past project portfolio to get an idea of the type of services we provide.
Contact us
Nth Qld Construction Consulting Pty. Ltd.
 Phone: (07) 4728 2339
 Email: admin@nqcc.biz
 Address: Unit 1, 9 Civil Road, Garbutt QLD 4814
 Postage: PO Box 21, Aitkenvale QLD 4814
We have worked on past projects with leading organisations, schools and businesses such as

allcorp

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