MBM Supports the City of Melbourne’s Adaptive Re-Use Development, the Make Room Project
The City of Melbourne’s Make Room project will change and save lives. The adaptive reuse development is
Residential
Integrated cost and consultancy solutions for residential developments across Australia
MBM is nationally recognised for our expert commercial advice that supports the delivery of high-quality, sustainable, and inclusive housing outcomes. From our role as key advisers on the HAFF and commercial management of build-to-rent and private residential towers, to guiding the development of urban renewal and social housing, our team understands the complexity of this evolving sector – including the importance of long-term performance, ESG targets, funding compliance, and community legacy.
Our approach combines accurate cost planning, lifecycle insights, and carbon-conscious solutions to help clients meet demand without compromising value. With a strong track record across government, not-for-profit, and private developers, MBM is a trusted partner throughout the residential development journey.
National Projects
Our experience spans more than 40,000 residential dwellings nationally, across sectors including social and affordable housing, build-to-rent, market housing, and mixed-use precincts.
Conscious Investment Management, Evolve Housing, Homes NSW, Bridge Housing, Capella Capital, Home In Place, Sustainable Development Group
VIC
Advisory
Focus On Management Group Pty Ltd
VIC
Joanne Chan
Quantity Surveying
Services
Every residential development presents unique challenges, from complex compliance requirements to long-term asset maintenance, sustainability, and community impact. MBM offers tailored, lifecycle-driven advice to help clients deliver homes that are functional, market-ready, and resilient. Whether it’s navigating funding obligations, embodied carbon targets, or asset performance, we support clients from early concept through to occupancy and beyond.
Quantity Surveying
Our cost advice supports confident investment, equitable funding distribution, and seamless procurement - all while maintaining design quality and budget integrity.
- Feasibility studies
- Cost planning and estimating
- Tender estimates, analysis, and evaluation
- Bills of quantities
- Contract administration
- Financier reporting
- Replacement cost analysis
- Carbon calculation
Asset and Facilities Management Advisory
A proactive asset strategy ensures long-term liveability, operational efficiency, and future-proofing for both public and private portfolios.
- FM and Asset Management Strategies
- Lifecycle Planning
- Procurement & Tender Support
- Maintenance Audits and Mobilisation
- Property Services Advisory
Building Consultancy
Our team leads the market in SBBIS services, having assessed thousands of Class 2 buildings. We give developers, CHPs, and owners confidence in asset quality, compliance, and risk mitigation.
- Strata Building Bond & Inspection Scheme (SBBIS)
- Technical Due Diligence
- Condition Audits
- Capital Expenditure Forecasting
- Lifecycle Costing
- Defects Reporting
Tax and Asset Services
From strata developments to BTR portfolios, our schedules maximise tax outcomes, support compliance, and protect assets through accurate and reliable reporting.
- Depreciation schedules
- Fixed asset register creation & management
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
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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.