About Us

As the third generation in his family to work in the timber and construction industry, Ian Meachem knows his business inside and out. Ian founded Constructive PD in 2016 when splitting the services provided by original entity Timber Insight which has traded since 2013. Ian’s vision was to build a professional, experienced team to deliver multi-disciplined packages on large-scale projects. He has spent his working career honing skills in business strategy and management, project management and construction. Ian is passionate about relationships and culture and understands great people are any businesses biggest asset. In his spare time, Ian established charity Toby FCC Ltd with several colleagues and sits as Interim Chair on the board. Toby FCC is a registered charity dedicated to improving the short term and long-term outcomes for kids and adolescents fighting childhood cancer.

With a trade background in carpentry underpinning twenty years of experience, Glen is the co-founder and Construction Manager at Constructive PD. A problem-solver at heart, Glen thrives on finding solutions to complex problems. He has a passion for delivering to a high standard, no matter the size of a job. With a focus on company culture and a strong team, Glen ensures Constructive PD’s workmanship is nothing short of excellent. In his spare time, Glen is an avid mountain bike rider and spends as much time as possible out on the trails. When he’s out of office, it’s likely he’s hooking up his camper trailer, loading up the family and heading for a part of Australia he hasn’t yet explored.

With over fifteen years’ experience working in engineering and senior management roles, Mick O’Dea has led teams in the delivery of large-scale, complex projects in the educational, commercial, residential, infrastructure, retail and resources sectors. At Constructive PD, he helps shape the systems and ensures excellence on technically challenging projects. With a focus on quality finishes and high standard of work, Mick leads the Constructive PD team to make their mark on landmark projects. In his spare time, Mick coaches kids soccer and loves spending time with his wife and two young children.

With a career spanning over 40+ years in the construction industry, Peter Dash has worked in a broad range of roles – from carpenter to site manager to design manager – across many sectors of the market including education, property development, and commercial contracting. He is driven by a desire to deliver good design using quality materials, with a focus on customer satisfaction. Peter’s family is very important to him and enjoys his time away from the office with them.

With over a decade’s experience in bookkeeping, Julie manages finances (and generally keeps the wheels turning) at Constructive PD. Often referred to as “the voice of reason”, Julie works as part of the senior management team to shape business decisions and lend guidance along the way. When she’s not at work, she spends her time training her beloved border collie Rocco to compete in agility and obedience trials.

With over 20 years of experience supporting executives across various industries, Tina has spent the past 15 years in construction, bringing order and efficiency to high-level operations. As a valued member of the executive team, she combines creativity, authenticity, and professionalism with exceptional communication and organisational skills. Passionate about her role, and the team she works with, Tina thrives in the fast-paced environment of executive support. Outside of work, she cherishes time with her growing family. As a proud Nonna to four little ones, she is blessed to spend as much time with them as possible.

As the People and Culture Manager, Mel oversees the strategic direction and implementation of all human resources functions, including talent acquisition, performance management, learning and development, and employee engagement. With more than a decade of experience in corporate management, her mission is to create a positive and inclusive culture that fosters collaboration, innovation, and excellence. When not in the office Mel has a passion for assisting people to navigate their grief journey. She also love’s spending time with her 3 daughters and long lunches with good friends.