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Scope of works development
Defining the demolition scope — structures, plant, equipment, foundations, underground services and site boundaries — to a level of detail that supports cost planning and procurement.
Demolition Advisory
Demolition Advisory & Scope Development.
Independent demolition planning, scope development and constructability advice for industrial asset owners — grounded in hands-on delivery experience across major Australian and international projects.
What we do
Demolition advice from people who have done the work.
Industrial demolition is a specialist discipline. The scope, sequencing, methodology and risk profile of a major demolition project are fundamentally different from general construction — and the consequences of getting them wrong are significant.
Professional Projects Group provides independent demolition advisory to asset owners — helping to define the scope, assess the methodology, review the constructability and structure the procurement for complex industrial demolition projects.
Advisory services
What demolition advisory covers.
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Demolition methodology assessment
Assessing proposed demolition methodologies for technical feasibility, sequencing logic, safety risk and commercial implications — before the work is tendered or commenced.
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Constructability review
Reviewing demolition plans and programmes for constructability — identifying sequencing conflicts, access constraints, structural risks and programme assumptions that need to be resolved before work starts.
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Scrap and salvage strategy
Advising on scrap metal and salvage strategy — how to value, market and realise the scrap content of a demolition project, and how to structure the commercial arrangement to maximise the owner's return.
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Cost planning and estimating
Preparing independent demolition cost estimates and cost plans to inform procurement strategy, evaluate tender submissions and support investment decisions.
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Technical due diligence
Providing technical due diligence on demolition scopes, methodologies, programmes and cost estimates — for owners, investors and financiers assessing industrial asset transactions.
Why it matters
Independent demolition advice protects the owner's position.
Demolition contractors have deep expertise in how to demolish a structure. They do not always have the owner's interests at the centre of their advice. Independent demolition advisory gives owners a basis for evaluating contractor proposals, assessing methodology risk and structuring procurement that reflects the actual complexity of the work.
Professional Projects Group has managed demolition advisory and delivery for major industrial assets. We understand the technical and commercial dimensions of complex industrial demolition.
Our advisory is independent. We have no contractor relationships to protect and no interest in any particular demolition methodology or procurement outcome. Our role is to give owners the clearest possible picture of what the demolition involves and the best possible basis for managing it.
Common questions
Demolition advisory — what owners ask.
What does an independent demolition scope of works include?
An independent demolition scope of works defines all structures, plant, equipment, foundations, underground services and site boundaries within the project area. It specifies what is to be demolished, what is to be retained, what is to be salvaged, and what the end state of the site should be. It should be developed to a level of detail that supports competitive tendering and cost planning.
How should scrap value be treated in a demolition tender?
Scrap metal and salvage value can be a significant offset against demolition costs. The right approach depends on the scrap content of the asset, current market conditions and the owner's risk appetite. Options include a fixed scrap credit in the tender price, a shared scrap arrangement, or the owner retaining and marketing the scrap directly. Professional Projects Group advises on scrap strategy as part of demolition advisory.
What are the main risks in industrial demolition?
The main risks in industrial demolition include hazardous materials (asbestos, lead, process residues), structural instability during demolition, underground services and contamination, programme risk from weather and access constraints, and commercial risk from scope gaps and variation claims. Independent advisory helps owners identify and manage these risks before they become problems on site.
When should an independent demolition adviser be engaged?
An independent demolition adviser should be engaged before the scope is finalised and before the tender is released — ideally during the planning phase. Early engagement allows the adviser to contribute to scope development, methodology assessment and procurement strategy. Engaging an adviser after the contractor is on site limits their ability to protect the owner's position.
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We provide independent demolition advisory, scope development and constructability review for industrial asset owners. Contact us to discuss your project.
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