Business Description / Experience

Project Intervene is an independent building consultancy providing expert advice on building compliance, defect investigations, regulatory approvals, construction disputes and project management throughout New South Wales.

Director, Ebraam Ghaly, is a Former Senior Building Compliance Officer with Building Commission NSW, bringing extensive government regulatory experience to every project. Having assessed, audited and investigated a broad range of residential and commercial developments, he provides clients with practical, technically sound advice based on a thorough understanding of the National Construction Code (NCC), Australian Standards, the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and the Building Code of Australia.

With more than 25 years of experience across civil engineering, building surveying, construction management and government regulation, Ebraam has worked on projects ranging from single dwellings through to multi-storey residential, commercial and Class 2 apartment developments. His experience includes building compliance audits, defect investigations, construction progress inspections, expert witness reporting, dilapidation reports, insurance assessments, swimming pool barrier compliance, project management and dispute resolution.

Having worked on both the regulatory and private consultancy sides of the industry, Ebraam offers clients a unique perspective on how compliance issues are assessed by regulators and certifiers. His reports are evidence-based, impartial and prepared with the level of technical detail expected by property owners, strata managers, solicitors, insurers, developers and tribunals.

Qualifications

Building Suveyor and Certifier (A2)
Licensed and Qualified Builder
Building Regulation Consultant
Building Code Consultant

Education 
Advanced Building Regulations, University of Technology Sydney, 2026
Expert Witness, University of New South Wales, 2025
Graduate Diploma in Building Surveying, Western Sydney Uni, 2021
Cert IV Building and Construction, TAFE 2010
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil), University of Sydney 2006

Graham has over 35 years experience within the building and construction industry. He has trade background and has held positions within the industry ranging from Carpenter, Foreman, Housing Supervisor to Construction Manager. He is a Registered Builder, member of the Master Builders Association (MBA), an Accredited Building Consultant and Certified Timber Pest Inspector.

Our mission is to give our customers and clients the opportunity, satisfaction and reassurance of making an informed decision before they build, buy, sell or invest in property and to provide expert advice in relation to construction dispute and maintenance issues.

‘ybi’ specializes in building inspections and consultancy services.

‘ybi’ offers experience and professional knowledge in:

• Pre-Purchase or Pre-Sale building inspections
• Building and Pest Inspections
• Progress & Handover Construction Reporting
• Home Warranty Insurance Inspections
• Dilapidation, Defects, Maintenance & Special Purpose Reporting
• Commercial and Strata Inspections
• Building Dispute Resolution, Expert Witness, NCAT and Scott Schedule preparation.

‘ybi’ proudly services Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Cessnock, Hunter Valley, Singleton, Port Stephens & Central Coast Areas.

‘ybi’ holds current Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require any further information and to discuss your needs. We would be pleased to provide you with a free quotation and have the opportunity to offer our building inspection and reporting services to you.