Independent expert reports and cost analysis to support negotiations, mediation, adjudication, or litigation, providing clear and defensible financial evidence.
Court-Ready Quantity Surveyor Reports
For Construction Disputes, Compliance, and Depreciation
Independent, evidence-based reporting that turns cost and contract uncertainty into clear, defensible findings you can rely on in negotiations, mediation, adjudication, arbitration, or court.
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- Internationally Accredited Expert Witness
- RICS-Regulated Firm
- National reach across Australia
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5 Reasons Why People Choose Construction Expert Witness
Built to stand up under scrutiny
Structured, methodical reporting with clear assumptions, sources, and working so your evidence is easy to follow and hard to undermine.
Independent, evidence-based opinion
Findings grounded in contract rates, market benchmarks, reconciled BOQs, and site-specific information, not guesswork.
Dispute-focused QS expertise
Quantum, variations, progress claims, delays, EOT impacts, and payment entitlements addressed in the way legal teams and decision-makers need.
Clear scope and transparent fees
Easy to brief, easy to quote, and scoped to your dispute, compliance issue, or investment objective without surprises.
Reliable communication when deadlines are tight
Responsive updates, practical briefing requirements, and dependable turnaround aligned to your timetable.
Accurate and Robust Expert Evidence
Independent, evidence-based Quantity Surveyor Reports designed to strengthen your position and comply with relevant expert evidence requirements.
Accurate
Grounded in contract rates, market benchmarks, and site-specific data
Robust
Supported by photo references, reconciled BOQs, and clear methodology
Compliant
Aligned with relevant Expert Evidence Practice Direction and applicable Expert Witness Code of Conduct
Strategic
Prepared to support disputes, negotiations, and court proceedings
What We Handle
Quantity Surveyor
Reports
Comprehensive cost estimates, budgeting, and pre-construction planning to help you forecast accurately and maintain strong post-contract cost control, benchmarked against industry standards.
Valuations & Payment Assessments
Accurate progress valuations, payment entitlements, variation assessments, and delay-related cost considerations to ensure fair payment outcomes and contractual compliance.
Risk Analysis & Cost Recommendations
Detailed assessment of cost fluctuations, scope creep, latent conditions, and contractual risks, with practical mitigation strategies to protect your project position.
Contract & Claims Support (QS Perspective)
Expert cost and quantum analysis including contract interpretation, variation assessments, liquidated damages, and support across AS 4000, GC21, FIDIC, NEC4, and bespoke contracts.
Depreciation & Tax
Services
ATO-aligned depreciation schedules and audit-ready documentation for investment properties, ensuring accurate claims and clear calculation methodologies.
Dispute Resolution & Expert Reporting
Our Process
STEP 01
Quick briefing call
You outline the project, the issue, your deadlines, and what the report needs to achieve.
STEP 02
Scope, documents, and fee confirmation
We confirm a clear scope and deliverables, required document list, and transparent fee structure before work begins.
STEP 03
Detailed document review
We assess all provided documentation and identify any missing information early, ensuring the analysis is accurate, complete, and defensible.
STEP 04
Review and analysis
We examine the contract, rates, claims, correspondence, BOQs, programs (if relevant), and supporting records, reconciling quantities and costs against the evidence.
STEP 05
Report drafting
You receive a structured report outlining methodology, assumptions, calculations, supporting references (including photos where relevant), and clear findings.
STEP 06
Final Report and Ongoing Support
We finalise the report for the required forum (negotiation, mediation, adjudication, arbitration, or litigation) and remain available to clarify, defend, or explain our findings if required.
Testimonials
I engaged Garry Andrews as an independent quantum expert in a matter involving loss and damage to infrastructure on a mining project in Queensland, where an objective assessment of the estimated cost of replacement works was required.
Although Garry’s role was entirely independent and based solely on the evidence provided, his communication was professional and timely throughout.
What stood out most was the quality of his written expert report — it was logically structured, easy to follow, and truly immersed the reader in understanding the issues as they were experienced during the project. This clarity was instrumental in highlighting the root causes of the dispute.
Garry’s opinion contributed meaningfully to a favourable resolution of the matter. His integrity, technical expertise, and ability to communicate complex issues with clarity make him a standout expert in his field.
— Shawn Rippon, Director
“I had the pleasure of working with Garry Andrews as our appointed quantum expert in the Supreme Court of Victoria proceedings between Agfab Engineering Pty Ltd and Aqseptence Group Pty Ltd. Garry’s contribution to the matter was very helpful.
Throughout the preparation and hearing phases, Garry demonstrated a deep understanding of the technical and commercial issues at play. His expert reports were thorough, well-reasoned, and clearly articulated, providing the Court with a robust analysis of the Replacement and Adjustment Works.
His ability to substantiate cost assessments with industry benchmarks and documentary evidence was particularly useful, as was his methodical approach to verifying claims — right down to the lift plans and site diaries.
Garry’s professionalism, clarity under pressure, and commitment to objectivity made him an invaluable asset to our legal team. I would not hesitate to recommend Garry as an expert witness in any complex construction dispute.”
— Scott Couper, Partner, Gadens Lawyers
Frequently Asked Questions
A Quantity Surveyor (QS) Report is a professional document that sets out costs, quantities, valuations, risks, and (where relevant) contract-related cost impacts. It’s commonly used for budgeting, compliance, dispute resolution, and expert evidence support.
For many property investors, a QS-prepared depreciation schedule is the standard way to support depreciation claims. The right approach depends on your property type and circumstances, so we confirm what’s needed during the briefing.
It may be deductible depending on why the report is commissioned (for example, income-producing property or specific business use). We recommend confirming deductibility with your accountant for your circumstances.
Fees depend on the project size, the purpose (dispute, compliance, depreciation), the complexity of documents, site requirements, and deadlines. We provide a clear scope and quote upfront so you can approve costs with confidence.
A QS provides cost planning, quantity measurement, valuations, and cost control. In disputes, a QS can also assess quantum, variations, payment entitlements, and the cost impacts of delays or changes.
Yes. QS reports are commonly used across residential and commercial projects, including new builds, refurbishments, investment property depreciation, and dispute matters.
CEW reports are built for clarity and scrutiny. You get an independent, evidence-based report with clear methodology, robust support material, and professional standards aligned to expert evidence expectations, with transparent scoping and reliable communication.
Protect Your Project. Strengthen Your Position. Comply with Confidence.
If you need a Quantity Surveyor Report that’s clear, defensible, and based on evidence, CEW can help.
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