MBM Provides Cost Management Expertise for School Infrastructure’s Cumberland Cluster School Redevelopment 
Carlingford West Public School and Cumberland High School are undergoing an extensive renovation and expan
Education
Supporting learning environments from early years through to tertiary campuses
MBM is a trusted partner to government, independent, and tertiary education providers across Australia. We deliver expert commercial advice across the lifecycle of education infrastructure, from feasibility and funding through to delivery and asset management.
Our team brings deep sector experience across schools, universities, early learning centres, and campus precincts. Whether you’re delivering a state-wide capital works program or a landmark teaching facility, MBM provides tailored insights that balance functionality, compliance, and value for money. We understand the nuanced needs of learning environments and work closely with project partners to ensure education outcomes are supported through robust commercial decision-making.
National Projects
We support the delivery of high-quality learning environments across Australia, from early education through to research-driven tertiary campuses.
Victorian School Building Authority
VIC
Quantity Surveying
Department of Education / Ernst & Young
QLD
Quantity Surveying
St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls
WA
Building Consultancy
Services
MBM works across the full lifecycle of education assets, enabling safe, functional, and sustainable facilities through reliable commercial advice.
Quantity Surveying
We support the efficient delivery of teaching and learning spaces by balancing budget, program, compliance, and functional outcomes.
- Feasibility studies and cost planning
- Value management workshops
- Benchmarking and funding alignment
- Contract administration and reporting
Asset and Facilities Management Advisory
We guide clients to deliver reliable, safe, and cost-effective operation of school and university facilities through informed strategy.
- Facilities management strategy and planning
- Lifecycle costing and capex forecasting
- Performance audits and risk reviews
- Procurement and delivery model advice
Building Consultancy
MBM ensures assets are safe, fit-for-purpose, and supported by robust assessments that inform lifecycle and maintenance planning.
- Technical due diligence and condition audits
- Schedules of condition for leasing or upgrades
- Make good assessments
- Defect reporting and asset lifecycle advice
Expert Witness
Our expert witness team supports informed resolution of construction-related disputes through credible, independent analysis grounded in decades of industry experience.
- Pre-litigation advice
- Defect rectification
- Contract disputes
- Schedule of payments
Industry Reports & News
Read how MBM supports education providers to plan, deliver, and manage assets that empower lifelong learning
MBM Supports Built to Transform Harry Seidler High-Rise into Reddam House School 
National contractor and developer, Built, has transformed the heritage-listed Simsmetal House, designed by
MBM Supports School Infrastructure NSW on Canterbury Boys High School Development
As part of the NSW Government’s commitment to support communities across the state, School Infrastru
MBM Supports DIT and DFE on Infrastructure Revitalisation at Avenues College
The South Australian Department for Infrastructure & Transport (DIT) and the Department for Education
MBM Assist Carmichael Tompkins Property Group with Upgrades to St Anthony of Padua Catholic College for Sydney Catholic Schools
St Anthony of Padua Catholic College, a kindergarten to year 12 private school, is soon completing a major
MBM Provides Cost Management Guidance to VSBA on Specialist Schools Program
Since 2016, the Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) has invested in the transformation of school fa
MBM Supports the Development of Nangamay Public School
The construction of Nangamay Public School was completed in March 2023 as part of the NSW Department of Ed
Read our latest Escalation Report
Industry Awards and Recognition
Sophie Chen for the 2024 RICS Young Achiever of the Year Award
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Past Speaking Engagements: Escalation in Education​
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We acknowledge the stories, traditions, and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on this land and commit to building a brighter future together.