Testimonials

What Clients say about Brian Holyoake

“The good thing about your services, Brian, is your flexibility and ability to respond quickly and personally to our requirements. You provide exactly what we want from a Strategic Contract Manager.

The methods you use have made an important contribution to the Games Village being delivered within budget. You have managed contractual claim issues in an effective and professional manner, achieving significant cost savings for Major Projects Victoria.

I have been very impressed with the way you have provided the required focus on contractual and financial issues. This has allowed my Project Management team the time to deal with the day to day management and timely delivery of the Village.”

David Hodge, Director, Diverscity Property Group
Formerly Director, Property and Development
Major Projects Victoria

“I would like to thank you for your services on the project on behalf of the Hospital. Your professionalism and diligence in all your activities have been exemplary and it has, and continues to be, a pleasure to work with you.”

David Atkinson, Executive Consultant
Atkinson Project Management (Connell Wagner)

“Holyoake Commercial Management has excelled in all work areas by providing contractual services consistently and diligently in what is an extremely complex project with tight time frames

Brian consistently meets all his obligations for working on the Project. The level of service provided for the Project is one of the best of the outsourced work.

While, sometimes his work will involve him in the detail, he can easily move to see the bigger picture and help provide strategic advice to move us into a better contractual position.

Brian provides value for money.”

Lynne Jarman, Community Development Manager, VicUrban
Formerly Project Manager
Major Projects Victoria

“Brian’s deep understanding of contracts extends from a detailed knowledge of legal framework/s, through to a great appreciation of their practical application on a building site. His contribution in developing the risk allocation and the construction contract for our Victoria University project has been of enormous value. His professionalism and responsiveness is greatly appreciated.”

Meaghan Dwyer, Senior Associate
John Wardle Architects

What Associates say about Brian Holyoake

“As a team player your clear focus has always been on creating opportunities and making well thought through decisions resulting in the best financial returns possible for the projects you have worked on.”

Peter Williams,
Formerly Commercial Manager, Baulderstone Hornibrook

“The key reasons for your success relate to your investigative and analytical approach to solving problems. All of your decisions are carefully evaluated and as a result, the optimum solution is consistently presented. Many solutions relate to your ability to think laterally.

One of your key attributes is your ability to communicate with a diverse range of people.”

Peter Cranwell, Construction Manager,
Baulderstone Hornibrook

Referees

James Damman, Project Director
Department of Transport