Demolition Consultant
Professional Projects Group provides independent demolition consulting for industrial asset owners across Australia — from feasibility and scope development through procurement, delivery oversight and project close-out, without contractor conflicts of interest.
What we do
A demolition consultant working for the asset owner brings a fundamentally different perspective to the project. Our role is to define what the work requires, establish a sound commercial basis and maintain oversight through delivery — not to win the contract or deploy our own plant.
Professional Projects Group has delivered independent demolition consulting across refineries, chemical plants, manufacturing facilities, defence assets and major infrastructure in Australia and the UK. We work at the front end of projects, where the decisions that most affect cost, programme and risk are still adjustable — and we stay engaged through delivery to protect the owner's position.
Consulting services
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Early-stage assessment of demolition feasibility — evaluating structural conditions, site constraints, hazardous materials exposure, programme options and indicative cost ranges to support project approval and investment decisions.
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Defining the full extent of demolition work — structures, plant, equipment, underground infrastructure, hazardous materials and interfaces — to a standard that supports procurement, cost planning and delivery.
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Developing the demolition methodology, sequencing, access strategy, temporary works philosophy, programme logic and execution plan before contractor engagement — so the owner controls the approach, not the contractor.
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Independent assessment of proposed demolition approaches, identifying practical constraints, safety considerations, programme risks and methodology gaps before they become delivery problems.
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Coordinating hazardous materials surveys, asbestos registers and contamination assessments — ensuring the demolition scope is complete and the procurement strategy reflects actual site conditions before tender.
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Decision-grade demolition cost estimates that reflect methodology, hazardous materials, site constraints and market conditions — providing a credible cost position for budget approval, procurement benchmarking and commercial management.
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Procurement strategy, tender documentation, market engagement, tender evaluation and contractor selection support — structuring the commercial basis so risk is allocated deliberately and the owner can evaluate submissions on a like-for-like basis.
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Supporting contract negotiation, reviewing departures from tender conditions, advising on risk allocation and managing the commercial position through delivery — including change control, variations and dispute avoidance.
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Owner-representative project management through demolition delivery — contractor oversight, progress reporting, programme management, interface coordination and escalation management on behalf of the asset owner.
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Independent oversight of demolition delivery — monitoring contractor performance, managing completion milestones, coordinating regulatory sign-off, waste reconciliation and final project close-out documentation.
Why independent
Contractors bring essential delivery knowledge, but their advice is shaped by their preferred methodology, available plant and commercial position. An independent demolition consultant works exclusively for the asset owner — testing scope completeness, challenging assumptions and providing a separate line of sight on cost and risk.
This separation matters most at the front end of a project, where the scope is being defined and the procurement strategy is being set. Independent advice at this stage is far less expensive than managing the consequences of incomplete planning during delivery. It also matters during delivery, where an owner-side representative with technical depth can identify problems early and manage the commercial position before disputes arise.
Professional Projects Group has no delivery arm, no plant to deploy and no preferred subcontractors. Our only interest is the owner's outcome — from the first feasibility question through to final site sign-off.
Common questions
A demolition consultant provides independent technical and commercial advice to asset owners on demolition projects — covering feasibility, scope development, methodology, hazardous materials, cost planning, procurement and delivery oversight. Working client-side, the consultant's role is to define what the work requires and ensure the owner has a sound basis for procurement and delivery decisions.
The earlier the better. The most valuable input is at the front end of a project, before scope is fixed, budgets are approved and procurement strategies are set. Early engagement allows the consultant to shape the project basis rather than simply review decisions that have already been made. That said, independent advice is also valuable during procurement and delivery — particularly for complex industrial assets.
A demolition contractor's advice is shaped by their delivery capability, preferred methodology and commercial interests. An independent consultant works exclusively for the asset owner, with no interest in winning the demolition contract. This separation is particularly important when evaluating contractor proposals, assessing methodology risk or managing disputes.
Client-side project management means the project manager works for the asset owner, not the contractor. Their role is to represent the owner's interests through delivery — monitoring contractor performance, managing programme and commercial position, coordinating interfaces and escalating issues before they become disputes. This is distinct from the contractor's own project management, which serves the contractor's delivery objectives.
A complete demolition scope of works defines the extent of structures, plant and equipment to be demolished; underground infrastructure; hazardous materials; waste classification and disposal requirements; interfaces with operating plant or adjacent assets; temporary facilities; site access and utilities; and completion criteria. Incomplete scope is one of the most common causes of cost overrun and contractor disputes on industrial demolition projects.
Yes. Professional Projects Group works across Australia, including regional and remote industrial sites. We have experience on assets in Western Australia, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and the Northern Territory, as well as internationally.
Discuss a project
If you are planning a demolition project and want independent advice on scope, cost, procurement or delivery, contact Professional Projects Group to discuss your project.
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