Director | Principal Consultant

Hugo De Jesus has almost three decades of specialised expertise in the building and construction industry. With a focus on building defects including water related forensic analysis and remediation deficiencies across diverse architectural structures and varying building classes, Hugo possesses a comprehensive understanding of complex failures, including general building defects, water ingress and consequential damage. His proficiency extends to the implementation of rectification strategies, supervision, and quality assurance.

Hugo’s broad hands-on knowledge and credentials allow him to cover a diverse range of issues, making him a specialist, sought after and renowned within the construction and specifically remedial sector.

Hugo is a licenced builder and accredited building Consultant and has undertaken expert witness training at UNSW.

Hugo has trade experience and certification in solid plastering, brick and block laying and waterproofing and has hands on knowledge during his working career in framing and sheeting, concreting, minor carpentry works, tiling and the supervision and management of trades.

Hugo is a member of:

• Construction Quality Australia which is a not for profit association dedicated to improving project certainty and consistency. https://www.cqa.org.au/

• Master Builders Association of NSW which is the premier association for the building and construction industry across the state. https://www.mbansw.asn.au/

QUALIFICATIONS

2024    Quality Management in Construction 112902423

2024    2D CAD Drawings and 3D Models in Construction 110986573

2022    RIIWHS204E - Working safely at heights 13981662

2021     The Value of Australian Standards Cert ID: xitE91p55

2015     Diploma of Building & Construction – CPC50210

2014     Building Consultants and Report Writing 6163

2012     Certificate IV in Building & Construction (Building) – CPC 40108

2012     Certificate III in Bricklaying/Block laying – CPC30108

2009    Work Health & Safety ‘White card’ Safework CG1903770SEQ03

2007    Elevated work platform ticket Operator: 332351

2007    Certificate III solid plastering – BCG31003

2006    Certificate lll Waterproofing (General construction) BCG31403

2004    Senior first Aid certificate 0000391425

1999    Track safety awareness

1996    Certificate IV in Building & Construction (deferred) 255972421

Notable projects:

GPO, Melbourne CBD, Victoria

Rehabilitation and upgrade including structural repairs, stone masonry, detailed internal & external corbel & mouldings rectification, construction, and plaster works.

State Theatre Sydney, CBD

Diagnostics and investigatory work performed. Application of resolution strategies and scope to rectify several internal water leaks affecting operations, structural & cosmetic internal and external repairs. 

Crowne Plaza Hotel, Terrigal

Forensic Analysis of 25 year old water leaks affecting operations and preparing rectification scope for remediation.

Forbes District Hospital – Forbes NSW -

Technical advisory to Health Infrastructure NSW regarding concrete spalling, masonry, and render concerns in conjunction with the current $30 million hospital upgrade.

Forbes District Hospital – Forbes NSW -

Technical advisory to Health Infrastructure NSW regarding concrete spalling, masonry, and render concerns in conjunction with the current $30 million hospital upgrade.

Macquarie Bank – 50 Martin Place Sydney CBD

Forensic analysis of existing circa 1928 scagliola wall panels to prevent potential consequential damage during the metro train line development.

Westconnex

Technical advisory for Westconnex regarding insurance claims from property owners associated to alleged consequential damage as a result of tunnelling works.

Sextons Cottage, North Sydney

Diagnostics and rectification to the circa 1857 property, pre-burial building.

Ashfield Civic Centre

Water ingress and consequential technical analysis and scope of works.

Walsh St, Narrabeen

Forensic analysis and Expert witness to 34 lots associated to a HBCF claim with a maximum claimable amount of  $12,240,000.00 regarding general building defects including tiling, render, Roof, balcony, bathroom & basement waterproofing, drainage and consequential internal damage.

LICENCES:

2012    Builders Licence Lic: 218250C            

2012   Brick/block layer Lic: 191134C

2009  Qualified supervisor’s certificate Lic: 55820S

2008  Wet Plasterer Lic: 191134C

2007  Waterproofing Technician Lic: 191134C

Professional  Affiliations:

Construction Quality Australia

Master Builders Association 3509318 

Training:

2024     Fatra Tapered Insulation Systems

2024     Pro Clima Weatherproof training

2024     Tools – Gift of tools Workshop

2024     Dincel Installation & SCC Training

2022     Expert Witness Training

2021     Fatra PVC Welded Membrane installation

Sydney Hospital, Sydney CBD

Diagnostic investigation and rectification to cavity flashing and external waterproofing performed to resolve water ingress affecting trading in live environment.

Manly Hospital - Manly NSW

Upgrade, rectification and structural strengthening including but not limited to concrete spalling, brickwork rectification, lintel and beam strengthening and render repairs.

Herald Sun - Flinders St Melbourne CBD, Victoria

Major rectification and heritage upgrade to external façade in preparation for multi residential development.

44 Market St Sydney

Technical advisory and forensic analysis regarding water ingress and rectification strategies and review for tier 2 builder.

Environmental Protection Authority

Forensic analysis and expert witness advisory of stormwater contamination of local water ways.

Griffith Hospital 

Waterproofing and roofing ITP and quality control inspection to assist client and contractor in ensuring maximum delivery to avoid delay and defects.

Royalist Rd Mosman

Forensic Analysis and Peer review of Registered design practitioner scope of works for remediation of building defects under the Builders statutory warranty period.

Pump House - Little Pier Street Darling Harbour

Technical advisory regarding defect inspection pertaining to waterproofing and weatherproofing.

Bowral & District Hospital

Technical advisory, forensic analysis, peer review, design, scope and undertake quality assurance on significant and multiple water ingress issues including but not limited cavity flashing replacement and roofing rectification.

Intercontinental Hotel – Double Bay NSW

Forensic analysis of water ingress, report writing and providing repair strategies.