Australia
We are changemakers shaping sustainable development in Australia.
We are committed to designing dynamic built environments that are intelligent, resilient, and in harmony with our people, communities, and planet. By collaborating closely with Australian communities, we empower them to initiate positive change, creating a future that is sustainable, innovative, and deeply connected to the world around us.
Our multidisciplinary teams share a commitment to transforming the built environment. By seamlessly integrating mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, fire protection, fire safety, and sustainability systems, we create cohesive and adaptive networks that maintain balance, optimize performance, and respond effectively to the evolving needs of our clients.
Our Australia business traces its roots back to Umow Lai, a leading Building Services and Sustainability practice founded in 1991. Umow Lai was acquired by Integral Group in 2019 and subsequently merged with another international firm to form Introba in January 2022.
Today, our Australian offices in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane are centres of sustainability expertise and innovation. Together, we co-create the future for our communities with projects ranging from city-shaping policies and precinct master plans to community centers and district healthcare facilities.
Learn more about our work across the country and beyond in our brochure
Offices
Niek Niëns leads Introba’s operations for the Asia Pacific region.
Along with establishing and leading the direction, strategy, and growth initiatives, Niek also oversees business development, client service, technical and operational excellence, people, and safety initiatives.
Niek has more than 17 years of experience in the industry, with expertise in engineering, operations leadership, consultancy services, and project management for transportation infrastructure, buildings, environmental programs, and water treatment/structures.
His accomplishments include accelerating and improving collaboration between design and engineering centers in Hong Kong and Singapore and global excellence centers in the Philippines and India to lead digital design work for global clients. Prior to his work in Asia, he worked in a similar role across Europe in nine different countries.
Australia Leadership Team
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Patrick Elliott
Managing Principal
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Paul Jacobsen
Managing Principal
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James Gungl
Senior Principal
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David Barker
Managing Principal, Sustainability
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Mary Casey
Principal, Sustainability
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Eben Simmons
Principal, Sustainability
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Silvia Misuraca
Principal, Fire Protection
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Hugh Wilson
Principal, Mechanical
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Duncan Cowburn
Principal
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Jason Pleaner
Principal
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Ryan Hendricks
Associate Principal
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Simon DaCosta
Senior Electrical Engineer
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