Quantity surveying & cost management
Receive independent advice to better manage construction costs, mitigate financial risks and improve operational outcomes for your development projects.
At Altus, we are a trusted advisor on guiding you through every stage of your development and construction projects for the public and private sector.
We work in close partnership with project owners, developers, government agencies, and investors - in commercial, infrastructure and residential projects.
We aim to reduce financial uncertainties and increase cost oversight by examining budgets, refining cost forecasts, pinpointing potential risks, and implementing robust controls. It is not just managing your project to completion that is a priority - it’s the efficiency, predictability and ongoing value management that matters most.
40+
years cost and project management experience
~3,000
employees
1,000+
unique projects per year
16
operating countries
Our services
Leverage our extensive construction data and market knowledge
Our expert team of quantity surveyors have years of industry and market experience, coupled with our rich construction cost data, to help you make informed decisions on your real estate development and construction projects.
Bank loan monitoring
Accurate reporting on construction progress and cash flow with bank monitoring services
Distressed developments
Get clarity on project viability and the best way forward for distressed assets
Project management
Successfully manage your development and construction projects from start to completion
Technical due diligence
Get a complete picture of risk and make informed decisions with technical due diligence services
Public private partnership
Plan, evaluate and manage successful PPP infrastructure projects with expert oversight
Property tax depreciation
Maximise tax deductions with a comprehensive property tax depreciation schedule
Development feasibility studies
Establish financial feasibility and cost clarity on your property development project with an accurate feasibility study
Replacement cost estimates
Protect your investment with an accurate replacement cost estimate and ensure you have the right insurance cover
Cost estimation and contract administration
Leverage our cost specialists and data to accurately calculate costs while managing risks and budget overruns.
Why Altus
Make confident and informed decisions with your trusted advisor
Receive independent advice to better manage construction costs, mitigate financial risks and improve operational outcomes for your projects across Australia and Asia Pacific.
Sector experience:
Aged care
Education
Government and public
Health
Justice
Leisure and recreational
Mixed used
Office
Retail
Hospitality
Industry standards
Altus Group is globally regulated by RICS and recognized as a Chartered Building Consultancy by CIOB, with our work certified by BSI Group and accredited by ISO standards.
Local experience
With more than 40 years of local experience, we offer precise benchmarking and performance analysis, providing actionable insights to facilitate on-time and on-budget project delivery.
Strategically located
We leverage our team of over 130 qualified quantity surveyors and project managers situated in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, and Bangkok, combining local insights with international expertise.
Our team
Meet cost management and quantity surveying experts
Niall McSweeney
Head of Development Advisory, APAC
Alan Fox
Director, Development Advisory
Barry McBeth
Director, Development Advisory
Christine Chan
Director, Cost & Development Advisory
David Collins
Director, Development Advisory
Nick Marston
Director, Project Management
Stuart Colhoun
Director, Advisory
Stephen Ngai
Director, Development Advisory
James Barlow
Regional Account Manager, APAC
Niall McSweeney
Head of Development Advisory, APAC
David Lockie
Director, Development Advisory
James Barlow
Regional Account Manager, APAC
Niall McSweeney
Head of Development Advisory, APAC
Stuart Colhoun
Director, Advisory
Nick Marston
Director, Project Management
James Barlow
Regional Account Manager, APAC
Niall McSweeney
Head of Development Advisory, APAC
Sharon Yap
Director, Development Advisory
James Barlow
Regional Account Manager, APAC
Niall McSweeney
Head of Development Advisory, APAC
James Bryce
Director, Development Advisory
Somchai Samleerangkul
Director, Development Advisory
James Barlow
Regional Account Manager, APAC
Our Work
Featured projects
Bondi Pavilion Restoration
Services offered
Cost planning and estimation
Location
Sydney, New South Wales
Westmead Hospital Redevelopment
Services offered
Cost planning and estimation
Location
Westmead, New South Wales
Sunnybank Hills State School
Services offered
Project management
Cost planning and estimation
Location
Sunnybank Hills, Queensland
Parmelia Hilton
Services offered
Contract administration
Cost planning and estimation
Location
Perth, Western Australia
Wantirna Aged Care
Services offered
Cost planning and estimation
Location
Wantirna, Victoria
Central Place
Services offered
Contract administration
Cost planning and estimation
Location
Sydney, New South Wales
Resources
Latest insights
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