Build-Apps is a strong believer that building performance data accessibility and independence is essential and as such advises all our clients to centralize their built environment data in a way that is organised and accessible on their own servers. We are a Microsoft Partner and ISV (Independent Service Vendor). Our apps are developed using Microsoft's Power Platform architecture and are deployed directly into the clients Microsoft 365 tenancy.
The Applications reside on the clients existing Microsoft 365 Platform in a deployment style referred to as APaaS (Application for Platform as a solution). This has significant advantages over SaaS offerings, such as genuine data ownership and increased Artificial Intelligence (AI) capability to maximise your enterprise databases.
Our dedicated team of solution architects, software developers and real estate professionals are here to enable seamless onboarding, ongoing support and development.
Our Team
Liam Murray
Founder & CEO
Liam is the founding director of both Build-Apps and Building-Performance. His insight into real estate operation and in particular the sustainable optimisation of building assets, combined with Liam's IT capabilities, led to a natural desire to code and develop his own built environment apps. Playing professional soccer whilst also undertaking his BEng, he developed a unique understanding of teamwork and innovation. Liam's years of frustration with the lack of clarity and ownership by major REITs, Trusts and property portfolio owners of their own building performance data has led him to look for, and create a better outcome.
Phil Cowling
Director
Phil has over 17 years expertise and experience in property management and has previously worked as a Chief Sustainability Officer, his responsibilities included corporate risk, innovation and engagement in acquisitions and development for a $11.5 B international Property Group. Phil has also led the Facilities, Property Projects and Development teams and was a Director of Operations. Phil works closely with Liam to drive and build new business initiatives including maintenance of existing clients and legacy bodies of work. His role with Build-Apps is to facilitate the strategic growth of the business.
Karina Dadisho
People & Culture
Karina keeps the business ticking, having spent over 15 years managing communications and Human Resources in the finance and insurance sectors, Karina has become adept to making a ship sail smoothly. She has worked closely with Liam for several years and is focused on process improvement and driven to see the business continually grow. Skilled in Office 365, SharePoint and Teams, she provides direct support to the leadership team whilst also supporting the growth and happiness of the development team.
Welington Benedito
Developer (BI), Power Platform with a focus on Data Visualisation
Welington is a professional data analyst, with 10 years of experience. Advanced knowledge in many tools such as Power BI, Qlikview, Excel, VBA, SQL, Azure (Databricks/Datafactory). Acting on many projects as a developer, but also connecting development with business areas, helping to find solutions to complex problems. Dashboards and analyzes delivered to finance, e-commerce, HR, Legal, etc.
Our Advisory Board
Our Advisory Board
Dr Monique Beedles
Asset Management Leader
Monique has a PhD in Corporate Strategy along with 20 years of experience as a board director and as an advisor on strategy and asset management to boards and senior executives. Monique is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and her book, “Asset Management for Directors” is published by the AICD
Mario Ekkessis
Global Digital Marketing Leader
Mario has a MSc degree in Marketing & Management and is currently a Managing Director- Operations at global media powerhouse Dentsu where he leads a number of Operational Excellence initiatives including media automation, tools & technology & global sourcing.
Andrew Bartlett
Portfolio Facilities Management Leader
Andrew is a Facilities and Sustainability professional with broad experience in corporate real estate, policy, strategy and asset performance. He recently held a position as the National Portfolio Sustainability Manager for a $33bn REIT.
David Ansell
Portfolio Operations Management Leader
David is an experienced Property and Asset Management operative with excess of 20 years in the industry. During this time he has held numerous Senior and National positions for some of Australia's leading institutional investors and developers including Lendlease, AMP Capital, ISPT, and Colonial First State.
Neil Benson
Global Power Platform Leader
Neil has received the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award for Business Applications every year since 2010 for thought-leadership and his contribution to the Microsoft community.
Amanda Fong
Strategic Advisor
Amanda brings 20+ years’ market, brand and client strategy experience to the fold, having worked with high growth companies in the property, private equity and professional services sectors in Australia, Europe and North America. A proven and purpose led leader, she is passionate about connecting organizations, people and ideas to enable businesses to drive sustainable growth and realize their strategic aspirations.