What they’re saying
I am a barrister and have been in continuous practice since 1991.
My practice has involved numerous building and building related matters of varying complexities and types over those years.
I have been asked to provide a reference for Mr. Abraham Dermelkonian for the purposes of a consideration of his expertise and knowledge regarding building and construction work, including building defects and rectification.
I first met and worked with Mr. Dermelkonian in about 2000, and our business relationship has been based on multiple aspects since that time.
My first encounter with him was as an expert witness for my client where his technical advice was sought to provide evidence, verifying and/or giving a view of building work in a residential setting completed by a third party contractor.
Following from that meeting, I have been engaged to represent his various companies, of which he is a director, in a number of building matters.
I have also provided legal advice on adjudication claims prepared by Mr. Dermelkonian. Abraham has been actively involved in the preparation and advice on claims and counterclaims, reports, enclave reports, and Scott Schedules, particularly for Melkonian Constructions Pty Ltd, his own building company.
Circumstances have also arisen in which he was actively involved in third party matters in which I was involved.
I have also engaged Mr. Dermelkonian to variously inspect and prepare reports pertaining to construction and housing matters, as well as to provide advice on reports prepared for, or served upon, my clients, by other parties.
I have relied on Abraham’s professional advice to contribute to the proper and professional progress of claims themselves and their building specifications and defects as may have been required.
His sound knowledge in most aspects of construction practices, including general building methods, their financial implications, waterproofing methods and applications, and structural solutions, has always been in obvious to me and has contributed to successful outcomes.
Additionally, he has more recently developed expertise in managing and maintaining larger projects, from the initial acquisition of the asset, and development and administering design and approvals, to execution and completion.
I am confident in recommending Abraham Dermelkonian as an expert consultant and a building contractor as required in building matters of all complexities and sizes.
I trust that he will be successful in obtaining any further qualifications for which he chooses to apply.
Please feel free to contact me if it would assist.
Thank you
Tom Stuart
I have known Abraham Der Melkonian for over 15 years.In that time, we fostered an excellent professional relationship. Abraham, as director of Expert Resolution Pty Limited and Melkonian Constructions Pty Limited, has successfully completed several large residential apartment projects where we were the design and supervising Architects.Abraham has a vast knowledge in project management and has demonstrated competency in all structural aspects of construction together with detail experience in many aspects of the waterproofing in buildings. This knowledge and experience have seen him well suited to a role he has also maintained for some time in the inspection and reporting of building defects.
We therefore have no hesitation in referring Abraham Dermelkonian as a Building Contractor and as an expert consultant to carry out building reports. If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me at any time.
LISKOWSKI ARCHITECTS
I’ve had the privilege to work with Expert Resolution during which time they have provided an excellent team of well-established and experienced professionals.
Highly detailed documentation and defect reports give us confidence in the current state of projects with immense knowledge of pros and cons.
The invaluable experience from the project management team and Director Abraham means we are able to move through issues quickly and effectively.
We chose Expert Resolution due to a recommendation of their level of professionalism, attentiveness, attitude and performance is above any competitor.
Laura Nasr
Expert Resolution has been valuable partner in pursuing the success of our building projects. Their team of building inspectors brings a wealth of experience on both technical and practical levels, providing us with comprehensive insights and recommendations that have proven instrumental in mitigating potential issues before they escalate.
Expert Resolution’s added value of exceptional project management services. Their constant supervision throughout all stages of project execution, from inspection to defect reports, and implementation of plans and construction documents, instils a higher level of confidence in our team and stakeholders alike. Their knowledge of building and constructions contracts and attention to detail in contract administration, adherence to time, quality, and cost parameters, and strict implementation of regulations and standards ensure that every project is executed with precision and excellence.
With Expert Resolution by our side, we have a sound backup knowing that our projects are in capable hands. Their dedication to excellence and commitment to delivering results make them an important asset to any construction endeavour.
Evan FANG
Melkonian constructions was engaged to refurbish the synagogue and construct a new bathhouse building within budget and in a timely manner. their role was to provide a quality result from skilled tradespersons. the value of work was approximately 3.0 million dollars. we highly valued melkonian’s response to unknown issues arising on the site and the cost and time effectiveness of dealing with and solving these issues. the project was executed in a timely manner while maintaining budget constraints. the work of melkonian has provided confidence in the ability of your company to deliver a quality project and created a solid professional working relationship. i would recommend melkonian to prospective clients as very competitively priced, easy to work with and with a very professional team.
Synagogue
Auburn council was looking at a contractor that had experience in the area of council project works, was familiar with the process of council and was able to work in a partner relationship to resolve issues together rather than in a contractor/client relationship. as is usual in government contractors that value for money was not the only criteria in awarding the project and melkonian ticked all the boxes on the contract review for award of the contract.
Melkonian used a combination of its own tradespersons and long established relationships with subcontractors for the project so that the best of both worlds were achieved. melkonian was able to adapt management procedures to achieve the optimum performance out of all the work force to areas of work that required the biggest push and maintain the critical path of the project.
The project was of the type that provided many challenges as it was the refurbishment of an old bowling club which was riddled with termites. as areas were exposed, the large extent of additional work became obvious to the project. in true form melkonian came to the party and placed additional resources on the area of need to ensure that the critical path of the project was achieved. the end result was that melkonian completed the project 2 weeks after the original completion date and 4 weeks ahead of the allowed extension of time completion date.
The result of working with melkonian is that i now say that i have a very reliable contractor proven to be able to successfully undertake design and construct work exceeding $4.0 million and their performance has convinced me that their expertise would allow them to successfully complete projects of many times that value. the principal and his employees in the office and in the field that have a excellent understanding of achieving results with the minimum of fuss and achieve projects that are within the time, cost and quality of the requirement of a client in many areas of expertise in the sphere of design and construction. i would not hesitate in recommending melkonian to undertake the contracts within the government and non-government sectors and the level of experience is reflected in the quality of work that is produced by the company.
Further, it is easier to work with someone who understands the need of a client and melkonian falls into this category time and time again. no wonder the company is moving for strength to strength as result of the good word of mouth amongst both his repeat clients and new clients.
Auburn City Council
Rob Kardos, Project Manager
The melkonian constructions team was professional throughout the project and made sure that the owner’s expectations were met and often exceeded. their site manager and all office staff have been both excellent communicators and have provided a friendly experience. i found melkonian constructions to be an effective professional organization, delivering on its promises; everyone associated with melkonian constructions were responsive, proactive in addressing issues and were accessible to our staff.
Their work was completed in a timely manner and within the budget. the professional quality of work was superior.
Melkonian constructions have demonstrated a high degree of professionalism in their dealings. they have proven themselves to be flexible in their approach to problems, excellent communicators and committed to our work. as a result we had a strong business working relationship with them.
Their pricing is competitive, the project was completed in time and the final outcome is fantastic, their approach to work is professional i am pleased to recommend melkonian constructions to other prospective clients and look forward to the opportunity to do business with them in the future.