MBM Delivers Comprehensive Cost and Asset Guidance on Queensland Heritage Site Ipswich Art Gallery
Architectus Conrad Gargett, one of Australia’s largest and top-tier design practices, is leading the
Heritage
Safeguarding the past with commercially sound, future-ready advice
Heritage buildings reflect our cultural identity, and their renewal requires a balance of technical precision, historical sensitivity, and commercial pragmatism. We specialise in cost and consultancy services that respect the integrity of heritage assets while enabling their continued use and long-term performance.
From adaptive reuse and façade retention to complex restorations and asset repurposing, our team provides end-to-end commercial guidance that supports compliance, buildability, and value at every stage. We work collaboratively with heritage architects, planners, and government stakeholders to help clients unlock the full potential of iconic and legacy sites.
National Projects
Our portfolio spans iconic heritage restorations, adaptive reuse projects, and culturally significant sites across Australia – delivering trusted cost, advisory, and building consultancy advice that protects both legacy and long-term value.
Sydney Opera House
NSW
Quantity Surveying & Advisory
University of Sydney
NSW
Xan Duong
Quantity Surveying
Services
Preserving history doesn’t mean compromising on performance, design, or compliance. MBM provides tailored commercial advice to guide clients through the unique challenges of heritage assets - from unknown conditions and design constraints to long-term upkeep. Our services span the full asset lifecycle, supporting restoration, reuse, and sustainable redevelopment with confidence.
Quantity Surveying
We provide cost certainty for complex restorations, helping clients manage unknown conditions, minimise risk, and ensure heritage compliance without budget blowouts.
- Feasibility studies and early-stage budgeting
- Detailed cost planning and estimating
- Tendering and contract administration
- Heritage-specific buildability advice
- Cost reporting and risk analysis
- Financier reporting and cash flow forecasting
Asset and Facilities Management Advisory
Our strategies support long-term stewardship of heritage assets, guiding maintenance planning, lifecycle funding, and compliance with statutory obligations.
- Asset lifecycle planning for heritage sites
- Maintenance strategy and cost modelling
- Risk-based prioritisation of capital works
- Service contract strategy and vendor reviews
Building Consultancy
We assess building condition and compliance risks, enabling clients to prioritise restoration works, preserve structural integrity, and meet conservation standards.
- Technical Due Diligence and Condition Reports
- Defect analysis and remedial advice
- Dilapidation and Make Good Reports
- Capital expenditure forecasting
- Legislative compliance audits
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
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An international religious organisation appointed MBM for the review of cultural infrastructure across Aus
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MBM acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work on, and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging.
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.