Below Ground Level
BGL was established to provide the wide range of skills necessary to successfully mitigate the potential impacts of water, soil vapour and / or ground gas ingress into structures.
BGL, in collaboration with its global product suppliers and approved applicators, offers a range of services that are tailored to individual project needs including concept planning, detailed design, technical specification, verification, product supply and installation.
Collectively, our Team has a proven track record of providing clients with responsive, technically robust, value-engineered solutions to complex problems.

What Sets Us Apart

Responsive
We pride ourselves in responding to client requirements in a timely manner.

Proven Expertise
We have over 50 years’ combined experience in gas, vapour and waterproofing mitigation

Multi-disciplinary
Our team draws on knowledge from product manufacture, construction, engineering, environmental science and estimating backgrounds to achieve mitigation goals

Tailored Solutions
Our systems are designed, supplied, installed and warranted in house with independent verification for stakeholder peace of mind.

Reliable
We consistently deliver great results to our diverse client base.

Global Knowledge, Local Footprint
Global products, national installation network with local teams in Melbourne and Sydney

Value Engineering
We incorporate our solution into your existing building plan to minimise rework and revisions.

After Care
Following installation, we are always available to provide technical support to clients to ensure protection is maintained for the life of the development.
At BGL, we are passionate about the quality of the services we provide and the relationships that we build with our clients.
Meet our team
Michael Novak is the Director of BGL.
Using his Mechanical Engineering background and 15 years’ industry experience, Michael has developed a unique skill set to provide clients with advice on product selection and protection of structures from hazards associated with water, soil vapour and / or ground gas ingress.
Graeme Malpass is BGL’s Principal Environmental Scientist
A Chartered Geologist and Certified Environmental Practitioner (CEnvP – Site Contamination Specialist), he is a seasoned international consultant with first-class technical skills. With more than 30 years of experience as a contaminated land practitioner specialising in soil vapour / ground gas mitigation, Graeme prepares technically robust design and specification documents that satisfy stakeholder, regulator and environmental / site auditor requirements.
Tom Felauer is an Assistant General Manager with 10 years’ experience.
Working closely with Michael and Graeme, Tom uses his Civil Engineering background together with his estimating expertise to ensure that BGL provides cost-effective integration of specified products into the built form.
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