At Fluid Building, 80% of trade work is completed by our Team members, and most of them have been with us for over 10 years – this is unique in the industry. We are passionate builders & tradespeople operating from Palm Beach to the Eastern Suburbs. Working closely with consultants, engineers, strata managers, architects & private clients to complete a wide range of works both in the remedial & construction field.
Fluid Building generally runs approximately 7 to 10 major projects with a series of smaller projects running at any one time. Fluid Building’s labour force consists of 7 working foremen, 20 tradesmen and labourers. Our in-house training programs provide growth for all team members.
Our foreman is backed by a Construction Manager, a Project Manager, an Estimator and Rosie, our Office Manager.
Our office is available from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday to Friday with a staff of four who are dedicated to establishing solid working relationships with all our Clients large or small.
Project Team
Clint Bowen
Director, Bachelor of Building and Construction (UNSW)
Clint has 27 years of experience in construction and remedial refurbishment with an emphasis on building strong customer relationships and cultivating teamwork and support.
Clint’s experience is diverse with a proven ability to lead large scale projects, major remedial refurbishments, structural engineering projects and high end residential construction.
Prior to establishing Fluid, Clint held foreman positions contracting to emergency services for Public Works and Carter & Massey Constructions.
Memberships: Housing Industry of Australia and Master Builders
Outside of Fluid hours Clint is sailing 16ft Skiffs out of Manly Skiff Club or cycling for Tour de Cure.
Pat McCarthy
Construction Manager (Clerk of Works)
Pat McCarthy has been a member of the Fluid team since the company was established. Prior to arriving in Australia from Ireland, he obtained a certificate in Mechanical Engineering and spent 6 ½ years’ in the UK in Commercial Construction with an emphasis on groundwork, formwork and concreting. Pat has over 28 years of experience in Australian Construction and Remedial refurbishment with widespread hands on experience running large scale projects on his own, as well as overseeing a team of Foremen.
He has since obtained his Certificate 3 in Carpentry & Joinery at Sydney TAFE followed by his Certificate 4 in Construction (Residential).
When he’s not at Fluid Pat enjoys travelling, playing soccer and the never-ending renovating of his home.
Craig Patterson
Project Manager (Clerk of Works)
Craig has worked for many years as a builder and construction manager both for himself and for RE Constructions.
His wealth of experience in new builds and renovations is an asset to Fluid Building.
Craig looks after our construction arm with patience and good humour.
When he’s not at Fluid Craig spends his time playing golf, paddle boarding and making cameo appearances at Manly 16ft Sailing Club.
Rosie Knight
Office/Accounts Manager
Rosie has been with Fluid since 2014, bringing with her over 30 years of experience in the administration and accounting side of the building industry.
She has worked with major companies dealing with specialised residential and commercial building projects.
One of her strengths is her exceptional customer service and relationship building with clients. Rosie is a key member of the Fluid team, keeping the office running and responsible for all aspects of administration and accounts.
When she’s not at Fluid Rosie likes to entertain and relax at the beach.
Independent and Flexible
Attention to Detail
Responsible and Clean
Professionalism
