The Build Smart Approach

Define the real need, challenge assumptions and establish clear project outcomes.

• Needs and opportunity analysis
• Project problem definition
• Business case development
• Scope and success criteria
• Governance and investment planning

Identify the best-value pathway before committing significant capital.

• Options development and assessment
• Feasibility studies
• Value engineering
• Risk-adjusted option analysis
• Capital and whole-of-life cost comparison
• Staging and development strategies

Develop a fit-for-purpose solution that is safe, constructable and aligned with the project’s commercial objectives.

• Scope rationalisation
• Design management
• Constructability reviews
• Design-to-budget management
• Value improvement workshops
• Interface management
• Technical assurance

Structure procurement to attract the right capability, allocate risk appropriately and create competitive value.

• Delivery model assessment
• Contract packaging strategy
• Market engagement
• Commercial risk allocation
• Tender development and evaluation
• Contract negotiation

Create visibility, accountability and reliable information for timely decision-making.

• Cost and schedule control
• Forecasting and scenario analysis
• Risk and opportunity management
• Change control
• Performance reporting
• Independent project reviews

Solve issues early, manage interfaces and maintain focus on safety, time, cost, quality and value.

• Client-side project management
• Construction management
• Superintendent services
• Contractor performance management
• Technical and commercial issue resolution
• Claims avoidance
• Site and interface coordination

Make sure the completed asset is ready to perform—not simply ready to be handed over.

• Commissioning strategy
• Operational readiness
• Testing and verification
• Completion and defects management
• Asset handover
• Project close-out
• Benefits realisation