Director & Owner
Karl Plunkett
Director & Owner
When others ask, “Are we there yet?”, Karl asks “Where to next?”
With a motto of building for the future, Karl draws on more than 30 years of building and construction experience matched with a proven ability to complete projects on time and within budget.
Karl established successful building company, WABi Constructions, in 1996 and Eco Beach Resort in Broome, Western Australia, where he commenced working on the prototype for the WABi villa, Eco Tents, facility buildings and gazebos. WABi Constructions has since delivered over 200 projects in Australia and globally, and has evolved to deliver the WABi Systems construction methodology as part of the WABi Group.
For Karl, designing WABi Systems was all about understanding his clients’ needs from their unique perspective. He recognised the need for a simpler, stronger, and smarter approach to construction resulting in WABi Systems adapting to meet the demands of building in some of the world’s most remote locations and challenging terrains.
Our Team
Lucy is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of WABi Systems. She manages various aspects of the business to ensure efficiency, productivity, and profitability. Lucy handles tasks such as resource allocation, process optimization, quality control, and personnel management.
Lucy Eagleton
Operations
Tom has been an integral part of the constant innovation and design behind WABi Systems. Tom joined the WABi Group as the Sales and Business Development Manager in 2012 and has spent the past decade working within the tourism sector, helping to take our sister company, Eco Structures, to the international market – introducing the $3.3 billion global glamping trend to a wider audience. Tom knows how to turn a tourism dream into reality.
Tom Butterfield
Sales & Business Development
Madison is our creative eye when it comes to all things design and architecture. Madison is primarily a designer of experiences, she thrives when engaging in small footprint, environmentally friendly and wellbeing-driven design. Her passion for design is reflected in her conceptualisation of projects from the initial design brief, 3D renders, through to the final design and construct drawings.
Madison Relf
Creative Lead
Kate is the guiding force behind our commitment to customer satisfaction. As a key member of our sales team, Kate ensures that each and every client feels valued and supported throughout their journey with our company. Her passion for building strong, lasting relationships with our customers makes her an invaluable asset to our team.
Kate Bass
General Sales & Contracts
Lesley has led the financial accounting, reporting and budgeting functions of the WABi Group since 1997. An experienced finance manager, Lesley has a thorough understanding of the economics of running a successful business and is surrounded by a strong, supportive team of long-standing colleagues.
Lesley Guntrip
Chief Financial Officer
Tiki’s experience in the industry has been shaped by her work with Eco Structures and the WABi Group, where she has developed strong brand identities. Her ability to think outside the box and create innovative solutions has been instrumental in establishing WABi Systems as a market leader in efficient building systems. Watching these systems grow and fulfill a large gap in the market has been an exciting journey for Tiki.
Tiki Plunkett
Digital Marketing & Brand Manager
Wing’s approach to design is to create sustainable, confident Architecture that captures nature’s offerings, ultimately delivering solutions that have the least harmful effect on the environment. He strives to find balance between functionality and aesthetics whilst continuously working with the client to ensure a result which exceeds their initial expectation within the project idea and budget.
Wing Hing Chong
Senior Architect
Renan is the team leader for structural drafting and construction documentation at WABi Systems. He has extensive involvement in the engineering, manufacturing and fabrication of all WABi system construction components. Renan allow our systems to be prefabricated accurately, produce zero waste and permit rapid and effortless construction.
Renan Senger
Head Engineer
Nick leads our R&D (Research and Development) and is responsible for supporting research and guiding engineers in various experiments, investigations, new products, processes and technologies. Nick is crucial for the success our company’s quality assurance, accreditations, ongoing innovation and sustainability.
Nick Parish
R&D Technical Manager
David leads our procurement management, he estimates every project, exercises tight quality control, and streamlines the installation process. David is responsible for assessing suppliers, services and ensuring our products are high quality investments for our clients.
David McCay
Estimating & Procurement
Cristian crafts precision-targeted digital strategies using dashboards, SEO’s and marketing and sales performance metrics. With expertise in AB testing, web maintenance, and social media management, Cristian ensures our brand shines consistently across all channels, captivating audiences and achieving our business objectives.
Cristian Stromberg
Marketing Strategist
Justin’s role primarily centers on overseeing sales operations in the US, with additional responsibilities for managing sales and projects in Australia. His strategic focus is crucial in expanding WABi Systems’ adoption within the resort and holiday park sectors. As a sales consultant, Justin excels in building lasting client relationships, leveraging in-depth product knowledge to tailor solutions, and driving sales through effective problem-solving and market insight.
Justin Harstvedt
Sales Consultant
Michelle is our versatile and experienced internal accountant. With years of expertise in managing finances, she is a valuable asset to our team. Michelle is not only responsible for handling our accounts and ensuring that everything is up-to-date, but she also goes the extra mile by looking after our staff contracts/ on-boarding, ABNs and trademarks.
Michelle Simons
Internal Accountant
Tim’s role focuses on overseeing the sales and business development efforts of WABi Systems. Overall, his role is crucial in expanding the adoption of the WABi System by forging strong relationships with builders and ensuring that they are equipped to install the system effectively in their projects.
Tim Macnamara
Sales & Business Development
April is a key member of our Accounts & Administration team, where she expertly handles all of our financial matters. With her friendly and approachable demeanor, April is always making the office a brighter and positive space. Her unparalleled attention to detail and excellent organizational skills ensure that our company’s financial records are accurate and up-to-date at all times.
April Spafford Parsons
Accounts & Administration
Mike plays a vital role in ensuring that materials are organised, accessible, and ready for use, contributing to the smooth operation of projects and the overall success of the business. Mike keeps track of materials, equipment, or products stored in the yard or on-site location. This involves receiving shipments, inspecting goods for quality, and organizing inventory efficiently.
Mike Russell
On-Site Installer & Yard Person
Brook has been a loyal member of our team since the early days and has contributed to the growth of our company in many ways. With her attention to detail and strong organizational skills, Brook now oversees the critical aspects of our operations. She takes care of packing details, manages freight and shipping, and ensures manufacturing deadlines are met. We can always count on Brook to ensure our orders are fulfilled on time, with the highest level of accuracy and efficiency.
Brook Lassig
Operations Assistant
Mitch is our construction manager. He is responsible for all projects management including estimating and project costs, and he is involved in the procurement, quality control, and installation process. As a qualified carpenter, he has extensive experience in the construction industry and uses his knowledge to ensure projects are delivered to the highest standard.
Mitch Van Berlo
Construction Manager
Apolo is a proficient Solid Works, drafter and has extensive experience in creating detailed and accurate 3D models for Manufactuing. Apolo uses cutting-edge design software and collaborates with architects, engineers, and contractors to produce blueprints, schematics, and plans that meet project specifications and codes.
Apolo Berssani
Structural Drafter
Fabian is WABi Systems Metal Fabricator. Fabian can be found in our yard constructing new prototypes, working on our insulated panel machine or traveling to many of our sites to ensure that installation processes are carried out to the satisfaction of WABi Systems and most importantly the clients’ expectations.
Fabian Moellers
Metal Fabricator
Tiago is a proficient Solid Works, drafter and has extensive experience in creating detailed and accurate 3D models for Manufactuing. Tiago uses cutting-edge design software and collaborates with architects, engineers, and contractors to produce blueprints, schematics, and plans that meet project specifications and codes.
Tiago Nascimento
Structural Drafter