Established over 100 years ago and working in the Passive Fire Protection industry since 1968, Bowsers is a leading passive fire rating contractor headquartered in Sydney and operates nationally in the building, industrial, infrastructure and bushfire protection sectors.
Having been 50+ years in the Passive Fire protection Industry, Bowsers can assist you and your organisation with the following integrated installation and consulting passive fire protection services. Bowsers offers the reassurance that 100% of our work is certified to the relevant Building Codes and Standards.
Installation of passive fire systems includes the following:
Installation of passive fire systems includes the following:
With offices in New South Wales and Queensland, Bowsers services clients and their projects throughout Australia.
Landmark projects include Canberra’s New Parliament House, Sydney Opera House and the New Royal Adelaide Hospital, the largest and most complex hospital in the Southern Hemisphere.
Bowsers is staffed by highly qualified professional engineers with substantial industry experience. They are renowned in the industry for their ability to work collaboratively with all parties to deliver passive fire protection services for all types of assets to the required works programs.
Other key staff such as Project Manager, Auditors and Site Supervisors are also tertiary educated and fully accredited with at least 10 years’ experience.
“Bowsers provides practical and fully compliant solutions to all passive fire rating issues. We pride ourselves on our technical knowledge and our capability to deliver over 1500 projects and audits annually to our wide and varied client base.”
Bowsers Managing Director
Bowsers are focussed on a high level of client service, offering solutions that seek compliance, which are cost effective and industry best practice.
A substantial number of staff are professionally qualified engineers and have personal accreditation with The Fire Protection Association Australia (FPAA) and the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC).
With 25+ staff averaging 10 years’ service, clients have confidence in Bowsers’ technical ability to produce safe and compliant solutions for their projects and assets.
Bowsers retain all certification records for its sites so even if the buildings change ownership, we have the documentation available to ensure this information is not lost.
Passive fire protection measures help limit the spread of smoke and fire in buildings, potentially saving lives.
Structural fire protection and compartmentation are the cornerstones of passive fire protection. Incorporating passive fire containment measures into the fabric of the building will limit the spread and possible damaging effects of fire.
Periodic inspections and maintenance of your passive fire protection systems ensures proper performance when required. Maintenance procedures are outlined in the Australian Standard, AS 1851 – 2012 Routine service of fire protection systems and equipment.
Through the correct installation of passive fire protection systems you:
Bowsers is a Corporate Gold Member and a provider of choice of the Fire Protection Association Australia (FPAA); licensed with the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC); a member of the Master Builders Association (MBA) in both NSW and Qld and has independent safety and environmental accreditation through Cm3.
“The team at Bowsers has consistently shown a level of knowledge, experience and client service that is just not seen within the industry. I have no reservations whatsoever in recommending them to anyone looking to partner with an expert in passive fire protection”
Managing Director, Precise Air Group
P.O. Box 875,
Matraville NSW 2036
South-East Queensland
Unit 4, 18 Blanck Street
Ormeau Qld 4208
Director
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical), Graduate Diploma In Building Fire Safety and Risk Engineering, Master of Business Administration (Technology Management)
Paul joined Bowsers in 2002 and oversees the technical components of the business. He is renowned as an industry expert and is active in giving presentations to industry bodies such as construction groups and building owners.
Paul ensures that all clients, both local and national, receive up to date, cost effective solutions to their fire rating issues.
He is an Accredited Practitioner (Fire Safety) under the Fire Protection Accreditation Scheme and, specifically in Queensland, with the Queensland Building and Construction Commission, and specialises in the interpretation and implementation of Fire Engineering Solutions to existing and new buildings.
Managing Director
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)
Dominic joined Bowsers in 2002 as Managing Director and has since broadened the company’s passive fire protection services. Since his appointment, he has overseen Bowsers’ growth from a purely contracting business to an integrated consulting and contracting business that has become the market leader in passive fire protection services throughout Australia.
Dominic oversees the management of all Bowsers offices and ensures that the consistency of a professional and high quality service is delivered.
Director
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)
Having joined Bowsers in 2005, James is responsible for managing people and processes required to successfully deliver Bowsers’ Passive Fire Protection services across all market sectors and through all phases. Managing the company’s daily operations, James has strong technical and operational skills and is highly experienced in all facets of the business.
As an Accredited Practitioner (Fire Safety) and Civil Engineer, James possesses the necessary knowledge and experience for the installation and certification of key passive fire protection systems. With close to 20 years at Bowsers, the work and service James offers epitomises the quality, leadership, and experience that Bowsers is known for. James has been fortunate to gain experience across a broad range of environments from small residential and commercial concerns to large infrastructure projects.
The Bowsers Team with all their experience, knowledge, and years in the industry, is what makes Bowsers a leader in the Passive Fire Protection Industry. Our team consists of highly qualified professionals with extensive experience in providing technical advice across a diverse range of sectors. As a Director, James is committed to staying at the forefront of fire safety innovation, ensuring our advice always reflects the latest systems, processes, regulatory changes, and technological advancements.
