Quantity Surveying Services in Brisbane

Alto Cost Management provides practical quantity surveying services in Brisbane for developers, builders, property owners and construction professionals. With more than 25 years of experience across Australia, New Zealand and North America, our team brings a practical understanding of construction costs from both builder and consultant perspectives. From early project feasibility and cost planning through to estimating and post-contract support, we help clients understand their costs and make informed decisions at every stage of a project.

Cost Planning

Measuring and pricing building works based on complete or incomplete documents. We have experience cost planning on complex new build and refurbishment projects up to $500m.

Construction Cost Estimating

Contract estimating services to prepare a tender when your company workloads are too great. Having worked for builders and developers we have the capability to fit into any team and to carry out such works.

Builders Bill of Quantities

We work with selected contractors and subcontractors to provide accurate builders bills of quantities that assist tendering. From our experience working on-site we have a clear understanding of scope to include in trade packages.

Post Contract Administration

Site based post contract administration is one of our specialties – whether it be variations, provisional sums or negotiation with subcontractors. A number of contractors have seen the benefit we can provide in this area.

Feasibility Studies

These assist developers in at an early stage of a project to determine viability. It can be anything from a cost per unit or cost per square meter assessment to a more detailed estimate or cost plan.

Insurance Replacement Cost Assessments

Insurance replacement (or reinstatement) cost assessments provide asset owners with the insurable value for their properties in case of the worst-case scenario of partial property destruction. We recommend these be carried out every three years, although indexing using the building price index can be used in between those times.
Should there be an insurance claim, Alto can assess the any damage and provide an independent cost assessment.

Council Cost Estimates

A council cost report is prepared for local councils in NSW in conjunction with the development application or construction certificate. They are prepared to determine the fees that the property owner needs to pay. We have prepared these for many councils in NSW.

Sinking Funds / Whole of Life Cost Assessments

Sinking Funds / Whole of Life Assessments assists owners and body corporates in understanding the overall cost to operate their property over a certain duration (often up to 20 years). With excellent understanding of construction costs we are well qualified to forecast the cost of future replacement depending on usable life.

Pro Bono Works

We currently assist community and other organisations voluntarily. Work isn’t always about profit and we are happy to assist where we can.

Litigation Support

When the value of a construction project or subcontract trade package is in dispute Alto have been called on to provide independent expert cost advice services. We are capable of dealing with legal professionals in this area of work.

Tax Depreciation

Alto can help property owners or developers to maximise tax depreciation deductions on their properties.

Extension, Renovation and New Build for Residential Properties

We work with builders and home owners to determine project budgets for residential construction projects. No matter the size of project we are sure to be able to provide valuable input.

Financier Reports

Our team reviews the project documentation and carries out an independent cost assessment of construction costs to assist a bank or financial institution in approving the loan for a development.

Building Acquisition, Operation and Disposal Cost Advice Services

Condition or dilapidation reports can be prepared for all types of buildings to provide an indication of the condition at a particular point of time (typically preconstruction). The report can then be compared to the same at a later date to determine if any change.

Practical Quantity Surveying for Every Stage of Your Project

Every construction project is different, and so are its costs. That’s why Alto takes a practical and straightforward approach to cost management. As an experienced Quantity Surveyor in Brisbane, we help with cost planning, construction cost estimating, builders’ bills of quantities, feasibility studies, and post-contract administration, giving you a clearer picture of your project costs from the beginning.

Whether you’re planning a new development, renovating an existing property, or working on a commercial project, our team provides practical cost advice based on the information available at each stage. Our goal is to help you set a realistic budget, make informed decisions, and keep your project costs under control as work progresses.