Alan Obrart

Alan Obrart

Director Engineer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of Obrart & Co - Consulting Engineer - Building Services

  • Education

    • University of Sydney

      1959 - 1963
      Bachelor’s Degree Engineering and Science

      Activities and Societies: President of the Sydney University Engineering Undergraduates Association University Blue in Judo Completed Undergraduate Degree

    • University of Sydney

      2015 - 2016
      Master’s Degree Master of Philosophy (Architecture), (Research Degree) Energy & Buildings

      Completed Undergraduate Degrees

    • University of Technology Sydney

      1999 - 2000
      Associate’s Degree Building Surveying & Assessment Graduate Diploma

      Completed Undergraduate Degree

  • Experience

    • Obrart & Co Pty Ltd

      Jan 2000 - now
      Director Engineer

      Founder of Obrart & Co, to provide cost effective mechanical building services engineering, design, supervision, commissioning and performance verification in high profile residential, commercial and industrial projects including:- Max Brenner corporate headquarters - Sydney.- Multiple Guzman y Gomez - Mexican Taqueria takeaway food outlets - Australia wide.- Multiple Char Grill Charlie's - Sydney Metro.- Ravenswood High School, Science Precinct - Sydney.- Multiple high end residences in the Eastern Suburbs & Lower North Shore.- Expert witness, Independent third party reports for--Miles Oakley, Henry Davis York, Vero Insurance, Kennedy Lawyers, Maddocks, Obrart & Co deals with:- The selection of construction pathways, appointment of consultants and technical experts. - The determination of building services performance to provide sustainable: energy and cost efficient outcomes for mandatory regulation compliance.- Voluntary sustainability and energy efficiency ratings that contribute to successful developments regarding satisfied occupants and sound return on investment.LECTURER, INDUSTRY TRAINER , and RESEARCHERADJUNCT ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, (2016) University of Sydney, Faculty of Architecture Design and Planning,Lecturing in Mechanical and Building ServicesPREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:Owner and Director of:- January Engineering P/L-(1975-2000)-Design and construction of air conditioning and ventilation systems in residential, commercial and industrial buildings.- Summit Industrial Products P/L-(1996-2000)-Design, manufacture and distribution of Summit industrial chillers for a wide range of processes.- CSS Computer Site Services- (1991-1997)-Design and installation of commercial voice and structured data cabling systems. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • ARBS Hall of Fame Inductee

      ARBS (Airconditioning Refrigeration Building Services )
      Jan 2014
    • Certificate of Appreciation---For 40 Years of Service to Engineers Australia, in the disciplines of mechanical building services

      Engineers Australia
      Jan 2015
    • AIRAH James Harrison Medal - 2018

      AIRAH
      Jan 2018
    • Certification of Registration in National Engineering Register

      Engineers Australia
      Oct 2016
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Alan Obrart
      James Harrison Medal 2018 - AIRAH (Australian Air conditioning Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning & Heating) AIRAH Nov 2018 The James Harrison Medal is the highest hour AIRAH can bestow upon an individual. The award, named after Australian refrigeration pioneer James Harrison, recognises the highest levels of individual achievement in the Australian refrigeration and air conditioning industry.
    • Awarded to Alan Obrart
      Hall of Fame Inductee 2014 - ARBS (Air Conditioning Refrigeration Building Services) - Industry Organisation ARBS Mar 2014 Nominees are inducted into the ARBS Hall of Fame by the ARBS member industry associations. Inductees have significantly contributed to the development of the HVAC&R and building services industry in recognition of outstanding service, contribution and commitment above and beyond the call of duty.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Council member -1991 to 2001

      Issued by Air Conditioning and Mechanical Contractors Assn (NSW)
      Air Conditioning and Mechanical Contractors Assn (NSW)Associated with Alan Obrart
    • National chair/deputy chair----representative

      Issued by Engineers Australia---Society of Building Services Engineers (SBSE) on Oct 2010
      Engineers Australia---Society of Building Services Engineers (SBSE)Associated with Alan Obrart
    • National President

      Issued by Australian Institute of Refrigeration Airconditioning and Heating (AIRAH) on Jan 1992
      Australian Institute of Refrigeration Airconditioning and Heating (AIRAH)Associated with Alan Obrart
    • SBSE - Energy Working Group - Australian Building Codes Board, NCC/BCA 2019, Section J, E

      Issued by Engineers Australia on Jan 2015
      Engineers AustraliaAssociated with Alan Obrart
    • Excellence Awards Judge

      Issued by ARBS Exhibitions on Mar 2016
      ARBS ExhibitionsAssociated with Alan Obrart
    • EA Rep for Task Group - Building Quality

      Issued by Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC) on Jan 2021
      Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC)Associated with Alan Obrart
    • Consulting re Commercial Building Energy Efficiency

      Issued by Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC) on Jan 2016
      Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC)Associated with Alan Obrart