About.

ANTHONY

BUSINESS MANAGER

DIRECTOR

Anthony started his career as an Engineer. which means he brings something unique to the Demardi team.

Anthony’s analytical mind is perfect for proposals, costings, and forecasts. He needs three screens in his office just for one spreadsheet. His brain doesn’t stop ticking and his attention to detail is next level. 

Anthony is the guru of project management, and there’s nothing he enjoys more than seeing a project progress from concept stage through to full completion.  But beyond the spreadsheets and paperwork, Anthony is just as committed to the people that make Demardi great and he believes that building relationships is the only way to do business. 

Anthony plays basketball in his spare time and has instilled a love of sport in his kids. He also wonders when the NBL is finally going to come calling!

MICHAEL

OPERATIONS MANAGER

DIRECTOR

Mick is a lifer in the building game. He took up an apprenticeship straight out of school and later became a registered builder. He’s the onsite whip-cracker, making sure each project runs on time and on budget without fail.

Mick doesn’t mind stirring up a bit of mischief with the team and he gets as good as he gives. But underneath that larrikin humour, getting the team home safe every day is what really drives him. 

An experienced builder, Mick highly values the individual skills and unique perspective that each member of the team brings to Demardi’s projects. 

A dad of girls, he’s outnumbered at home, but it helps bring out his softer side on the job site. He’s an outdoorsy guy who only needs beaches, camping, and a summer playlist to keep him happy.

CHRISTINA

OFFICE MANAGER

DEMARDI

Christina has always been around the building trade. Growing up, her parents were always busy with renovation projects and the kitchen table was forever covered with rolled out construction plans.  Christina took a career detour through pharmacy (she’s a qualified clinical pharmacist) but finally came back to her roots in construction by joining the Demardi team.

Charged with keeping Demardi’s business systems running smoothly so that the team can deliver to the excellent standards they’re known for, Christina uses her perseverance and keen eye for detail to help support the team with sales & business support.

At home, she spends most of her time rotating between being a soccer Mum, tennis Mum and footy Mum, but when she gets a little time to herself she cant help watching home reno shows on TV!

MATTHEW

BUILDING DESIGNER

Matthew has over 25 years in the building design industry. He worked in retail for 12 years then moved onto high-end residential towers before finding his niche in quality, sustainable residential design projects over a decade ago. 

As a building design expert, Matthew has extensive knowledge in all the aspects of creating a modern dream home. He works closely with clients at each stage, from initial concept designing through to working with local councils. His detailed working drawings are carefully created to suit personal needs as well as budget requirements.  

Matthew has a great understanding of the functionality of a home and the design skills to bring the old and new together.  

“I believe all modern homes should be designed to the highest energy efficiency, and great design should be celebrated.” – Matthew Duignan

CETTI

INTERIOR DESIGNER

Cetti has spent 9 years working alongside several award winning Interior Design and Architectural practices in Melbourne. Her priority is to understand the client’s vision and needs, not to present her own. She values client relationships to ensure a successful outcome is achieved by delivering highly detailed designs, whilst incorporating the functional elements required for day to day living.  She believes the process should be a collaborative one where you each discover your own design identity.

Specialising in residential design, her skills in technical drawing and spatial planning form an integral part of the design process, and with the injection of her unique and creative design sense, the outcome is a thoughtful and considered interior.  Her design philosophy starts with enhancing the features which already exist in the home, helping to uncover their story while she creates a new vision to merge the already loved with the new. A timeless design to serve you well rather than follow “the latest trends”.

SAM

PROJECT COORDINATOR

Sam has ‘retired’ from the tools and has moved into the office as our project coordinator. His singing on site has migrated into the office as he hasn’t learnt how to control the level of his voice when he is on calls. But we knew we struck it lucky when Sam joined the team 6 years ago and not because of his singing skills.

With qualifications in building design, his knowledge and background help him bring a unique perspective to the team with his construction knowledge.

He thinks the boss is the fountain of all knowledge (nice one, Sam) and he’s always keen to learn. He has high expectations of himself, but he always meets them and delivers excellent work.

CLAUDIA

BUSINESS SYSTEMS COORDINATOR

Claudia not only has a background in architecture but computational design and construction. She grew up being exposed early on to the construction industry as her dad is a residential builder. Claudia brings a fresh perspective and a wealth of knowledge to the team from all aspects of the industry.

With having graduated with her Masters in Architecture, she brings passion and determination to get the most out of herself and the team. She aims to channel what she has learnt throughout her studies and career into all of her endeavours.

Claudia has taken up playing footy in her spare time and turns up with a new bruise every Monday. But her true love and passion is her two pups Sophie and Obi.

JOHNNY

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

Demardi was looking for a carpenter to fill in for a quick 3-week stint, that was 2 years ago and we haven’t let John leave since. A career carpenter, John loves being involved in creating boutique homes from the ground up. It’s one of his favourite things about the work we do. 

All of the Demardi team love working outdoors and having a laugh and John is no exception. He’s often described as the joker of the team. But he’s also an absolute workhorse. He’s always late to lunch because he’s just finishing off ‘one more thing’. And he’s quick to share his knowledge with those who are learning.

Johnny doesn’t sleep in on Sundays because he’s out hitting the roads with his cycling group or participating in fun runs. And the best thing he has ever won in life is his wife’s heart…oh, and the meat tray at his local. 

JOHN

SITE / TRADES ASSISTANT

Demolishing, tiling, construction, labouring, building, even painting—John is our jack of all trades. No matter the job, he’s always ready to roll up his sleeves and get his hands dirty.

Coming from the world of property styling and staging, John was looking for a challenge and made the leap to construction where he could work with his hands and manage large projects.

His keen eye for aesthetic detail, a willingness to try anything and the ability to confidently switch between jobs are an absolute asset to the Demardi team.

A simple guy, John loves the satisfaction of seeing a completed job. While off the tools, he enjoys hanging out with his son, catching a live band or cooking a beautiful meal.

JAYDEN

QUALIFIED CARPENTER

Having previously worked as a draftsperson, it was a desire to be on the tools that led Jayden to starting his carpentry career in Perth. We are thankful he did – Jayden’s unique background means he is meticulous in his trade and can problem solve to achieve great results on site.

This coffee-loving carpenter has settled into Melbourne well and spends his spare time playing AFL or exploring with his two kelpies in tow. An avid snowboarder, Jayden previously lived abroad in Canada (which we’re sure he will tell you!). Jayden has a passion for sustainability, and a particular interest in building homes that are energy efficient, future proofed and built from environmentally conscious materials. Always looking to learn and improve his carpentry skills, we’re stoked to have Jayden (and his quirky gadgets) as part of the Demardi team!