Senior Estimator

Scott has over 14 years' experience in the building industry. Having started his career in the Australian Defence Force, he has worked on a vast array of projects, from humanitarian missions in Australia to military infrastructure tasks overseas. Since leaving the ADF, Scott has worked extensively on renovations, extensions, new home builds, decks and pergolas.

Scott loves capturing someone’s vision and transforming it into a reality and making families' lives easier with a better home environment that everyone can look back at and be proud of.

Outside of work, Scott has several interests and hobbies. First and foremost, he is very family orientated so loves spending time with his wife, Lydia and their two labradors, Bailey and Lance. Being Northern Beaches locals, they enjoy getting to the beach as often as possible and hosting barbecues on the weekends with their family and friends. When Scott isn't working or spending time with his family, you can find him watching sport, namely Cricket, AFL, NRL and Motorsport.

George Khoury is a fully licensed builder with 16 years’ experience in the building and construction industry. He has worked on a range of projects throughout his career, from backyard pergolas to high end waterfront new builds, however, his passion lies within residential renovations and extensions. When asked what he loves about this industry he will tell you that he loves solving problems with building solutions and watching the quality, end result come to life.

Outside of work, George has an amazingly supportive wife and one child, so loves spending time with his family and friends. He enjoys going to the beach in the warmer months and attending Rugby League games in the cooler months.

Matthew Hohn is the owner of Smith & Sons Macarthur and a fully licensed builder. He has over 14 years' experience in the construction industry and has a passion for transforming peoples' homes and lifestyles through renovations. Matthew prides himself on his impeccable attention to detail when it comes to building.

Outside of work, Matthew and his partner Rachel have a young family who they love spending time with.

Glenn started his building career in the Australian Army with a Carpentry apprenticeship aged 17. From these early beginnings Glenn developed a keen eye for detail and a solid belief that things have to be done right. These skills were further honed after completing an Architectural Drafting course also in the Army in the late 90’s
After enjoying the rigors of Army life Glenn and his family settled in the Illawarra and haven’t looked back. Glenn attained his Builders Licence in 2009 and completed a variety of works within the industry.
Glenn knows that the customer’s satisfaction is the key to a successful business and his professional team strives to achieve that in every job.

Warwick started his working career with a Metal Fabrication trade, in which he achieved ‘Apprentice of the Year’ every year. He soon realised his passion lay with building and completed a Carpentry trade, again accomplishing ‘Apprentice of the Year’ each year. He continued his studies with a Certificate IV in Residential Building Studies, coming first in the course, before completing his education with an Advanced Diploma in Building and Construction Management.
Warwick has encountered all types of builds including large scale school projects, shopping complexes and city office high-rises; however, he has learned that his heart lies with domestic building, where he can develop a relationship with the client as they move through the exciting process of turning a simple idea into a completed project. As confirmation, Warwick has been awarded with an HIA Renovation of the Year award for two consecutive years.
Warwick prides himself on being a good listener, a confident guide and capable builder. He believes in partnering with the client, keeping them informed and involved throughout the process. He is upfront and honest about build times and costs, avoiding any ‘nasty surprises’ at the end.

Smith and Sons are professional renovation builders who help clients improve their homes to suit their lifestyle and future requirements, increase the value of their home, and feel safe and relaxed throughout the entire process by providing high quality renovations, from concept to completion - on time and to budget.
Brett and our Team have been involved in the local community through donating labour and materials for building projects and supporting local charities. For many years we have been providing work experience for Year 10 students from local High Schools. We have also taken on board students from TAFE and School based Technical Colleges during their pre-apprentice programs.
Brett is committed to building & providing his clients with an exceptional project experience with an outstanding portfolio of work stretching over 30 years in his local area.
We are continually striving to learn and grow with our investments in ongoing training for ourselves and staff and sourcing new and exciting building products and building practices. Smith & Sons Hornsby specialises in extensions and renovations and we are proud to say we have many repeat customers and have built for their friends and family.

Gavin started working as an apprentice in 1985 and has been in the building industry on the North Shore and Northern Beaches ever since.
Over twenty-nine years in the Industry, Gavin has worked as a Managing Director for a small construction business, involved himself in Project Management and has completed a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, all the while keeping involved and connected with his primary trade. He has extensive experience working with a wide variety of architects, facilitating the construction of everything from heritage homes to ultra-modern designs.
Gavin is a certified member of the Housing Industry Association.

Joel has a total of 24 years’ experience in the construction industry and has 20 solid years building on the Northern Beaches. He completed his apprenticeship with Warringah Council and started contracting from 1995-2010. Joel has a naturally great eye for detail and a passion for renovating. Joel's combined local knowledge and experience is what gives him the cutting edge over many other builders.

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Peter has worked and lived in this area for the past 20 years. He was “Apprentice of the Year” three times during his four year trade. He started his own business in 2008 wanting to offer his clients an incredibly high standard of work, combined with outstanding client relationships.
Having worked for Smith & Sons previously as a Sub Contractor, Peter’s outstanding work won him the 2011 “Renovation of the Year” for Australia. Having seen how Smith & Sons systems can support the clients and his business vision, Peter bought Smith & Sons Ryde in 2012.

Liz plays an integral role in the running of the office for Illawarra North. Her background in communications and administration allows her to assist with the successful management of the office. Liz is available to assist with any customer queries.

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James Long, one of our project managers, has worked in the construction industry for 13 years and is passionate about bringing people’s renovation dreams to life. He has a Certificate III in Carpentry and is working towards his Certificate IV. James lives in Newport with his wife Kate and son Jack. Outside of work, he is enthusiastic about the Sydney Swans, cricket, 4WDriving and camping in the bush.

Neil joined the team at Illawarra North to assist with the running of the construction projects. Neil has a high attention to detail and ensures a high standard of workmanship on each and every project. Neil is an important part of the team at Illawarra North.

Mark McLaren, one of our project managers, has 16 years experience in the construction industry and qualifications including Certificate III in Carpentry, Certificate IV in Building & Construction and his Builder’s Licence. He and his wife Megan live in Warriewood. Outside of work, Mark is a keen surfer and plays 1st grade soccer for the Epping Eastwood Tigers.