QM20 Projects is a family run business that has over 50+ years combined skills in facilitation of construction to the public and private sectors of the building industry.
To us, communication is everything. We work very closely with our trades & contractors, and have built a great and diverse team within QM20.
Our team is best known for efficiency, approachability, friendliness, reliability and have completed award winning projects Nationally within Australia.
With our director having pioneered light weight steel framing throughout Africa, our globally accomplished team have provided start to finish builds in a multitude of counties, first and third world, allowing us to apply the best work possible with absolute expertise.
Patrick – Director
Patrick was born in South Africa, and you will often here him talking about the wildlife and the amazing scenery of the African Bush. Now, calling the Sunshine Coast home, he loves all aspects of the lifestyle that it has to offer. He loves to surf, and take his two Shar Pei puppies for walks along the beach whenever he can.
Before moving to Australia, Patrick pioneered the light weight steel in his home country South Africa. With this, his work in countries such as South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, Botswana, Tanzania, Mozambique, Congo, UAE, Scotland and England has seen first world building technologies in establishing everything from architectural designed homes, to government hospitals and more.
Today, you will find him onsite or in our Sunshine Coast office, managing the team and having a couple of laughs.
Darren – National Manager
With a background in Engineering, Medicine & Business, Darren loves to diversify himself professionally and personally.
Along with his Dad (Patrick), Darren grew up in South Africa and has a deep love for the African wildlife. He loves to travel back home with his wife and two beautiful kids every so often to catch the stunning African sunsets over the game plains.
Being a rugby player in his younger days, Darren loves doing any/every outdoor sports he can with his Kids. Water/snow skiing, surfing, soccer & rugby are on the weekend sporting regime now the kids are in school. So if Darren isn’t in the office, on-site or the golf coarse, he is side umpiring his kids through their sporting teams.
Based on the Sunshine Coast, Darren’s time in the office is spent tendering, invoicing, working with trades, dealing directly with clients specialising in business development management (BDM).
Michael – Project Manager
Lovable larrikin “Blue” is a father of 2 little girls, and can often be found singing and busting moves to the site radio & loves the occasional game of golf.
Michael is our onsite project manager. Coming from a background of commercial and residential carpentry, Michael is highly experienced with all aspects of a worksite and is always ready to lend a helping hand. He is our first point of contact from the trades, and works on majority of our sites nation wide, though works out of our Gold Coast location.
Wian – National Manager
Affectionately knows as “Martin”, Wian loves spending his time with his two kids on the shorelines of the Sunshine Coast beaches & rivers. Originally an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Wian worked in the engine shop overhauling piston aircraft engines and components. Maintaining the workshop floor, he also serviced the aeroplanes and helicopters.
Once moving to Australia, Wian worked as an electrical apprentice in Western Australia then came to Queensland and worked as a glazer. Wian has come on board with a plethora of experience and expertise in all aspects engineering, building and tech systems. Working mainly out of the Sunshine Coast office, he will assist onsite with the team all over QLD. Wian’s weapon of choice in the office is attention to detail. Priding himself on knowledge and due diligence, just know he is all over it.
Michelle – Office Manager
Michelle is a mother to her three boys and 2 gorgeous Shar Pei puppy dogs. She also has 3 busy little grandchildren, and it is no surprise that she is the one who runs the office. Michelle loves traveling through Europe and exploring different countries. With a wine in hand, and a good view, Michelle can do anything.
With 20+ years of managing construction offices, Michelle is our point of call when it comes to any and everything admin. Working alongside our accountants, lawyers, media team & employees, she is a jack of all trades with her expertise and what she offers our team.