Robert joined BIS Shrapnel in 1984, was appointed a Director of the company in 1987 and Managing Director in July 2007.

He has twenty-seven years' experience in forecasting building activity and is a regular commentator on prospects for the residential property market.

Until becoming Managing Director, Robert was responsible for our Australian, New Zealand, and Asian building forecasting services. He oversees the Australian monthly bulletin, Building Industry Prospects, outlining developments in the building industry and continues to give the presentation of our bi-annual forecasting conferences. 

In 1994 Robert spearheaded the launch of our Asian building forecasting series. This is an annual series, with one update, covering China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippinees, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.

Robert is regarded as Australia's leading forecaster on the building and residential markets. His views and comments are regularly sought by the national media. Many of Australia's leading builders and building material manufacturers consult with Robert in preparing their annual budget plans.

Robert presents our annual building forecasting workshop for New Zealand.

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