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Quantity surveying & cost management

Receive independent advice to better manage construction costs, mitigate financial risks and improve operational outcomes for your development projects.

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Overview

Our services

Why Altus

Our Team

Projects

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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.

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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.

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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.