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Our advisory services are tailored to your project, with clear findings, practical recommendations and a detailed report outlining any identified issues and recommended next steps. 

Every project is different, so we price to your scope of work. For pricing, please contact us.

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Site Inspections & Reports

Visible-condition inspections, photographic records, practical findings and clear next steps.

Practical early-stage advice to help the client understand a construction concern and choose the right next step.

Ideal for: Builders, owners, developers, body corporates or contractors who need experienced direction before committing to an inspection, rectification, variation or further specialist advice.

Inclusions:

  • Initial discussion regarding the project, concern and desired outcome.
  • Review of relevant photographs, emails, drawings or basic project information supplied in advance.
  • Preliminary assessment of apparent risks, scope gaps or possible contributing factors.
  • Practical advice regarding options, priorities and next steps.
  • Identification of further information, inspection, testing or specialist advice that may be required.
  • Consultation delivered by telephone, video meeting or in person, as quoted.

 

What the client receives:

  • Clear verbal guidance from an experienced construction professional.
  • A preliminary understanding of the issue and available options.
  • Recommended next steps and priorities.
  • Advice on whether a site inspection, written report, specialist testing or consultant referral is appropriate.
  • A brief email summary only where specifically included in the quotation.

A practical on-site review of visible construction conditions, risks and recommended next steps.

Ideal for: Clients requiring prompt practical advice regarding wet areas, tiling, waterproofing, screeding, drainage, workmanship, site readiness or visible construction concerns.

Inclusions:

  • Attendance at the nominated site within the agreed service area.
  • Visual inspection of the agreed visible, safe and accessible areas.
  • Review of apparent workmanship, site conditions and coordination matters.
  • Photographs of relevant observations.
  • Discussion with the client or nominated site representative.
  • Identification of visible risks or matters requiring attention.
  • Practical verbal recommendations at the time of attendance.
 

What the client receives:

  • An experienced practical assessment of the agreed areas.
  • Verbal explanation of the main observations.
  • Identification of matters requiring attention or further investigation.
  • Guidance on rectification, sequencing or the next appropriate step.
  • Relevant site photographs where agreed.
A professional site inspection supported by a clear written report, photographic evidence and practical recommendations. Ideal for: Builders, owners, developers, body corporates and contractors who require a documented record of visible conditions, findings and practical recommendations.

Inclusions:

  • Site attendance and visual inspection of the agreed areas.
  • Review of relevant documents supplied within the agreed scope.
  • Photographic record of relevant observations.
  • Identification of apparent workmanship, construction or coordination concerns.
  • Practical consideration of visible risks and potential areas of concern.
  • Recommended next steps or rectification considerations.
  • Preparation of a professionally structured written report.
  • One reasonable round of factual corrections before final issue.

What the client receives:

  • A professionally prepared PDF report.
  • Project details, purpose and agreed inspection scope.
  • Documents reviewed and inspection methodology.
  • Site observations supported by photographs.
  • Identified concerns and practical risk considerations.
  • Recommended actions, rectification considerations and next steps.
  • Clear report limitations.
Up to four hours of experienced construction advice for site meetings, inspections, project discussions and specific construction concerns. Ideal for: Projects with several related issues, stakeholder meetings or a need for experienced advisory input during a critical stage.

Inclusions:

  • Up to four hours of attendance, unless otherwise quoted.
  • Inspection of multiple agreed areas where time permits.
  • Attendance at relevant site or technical meetings.
  • Practical advice on construction, sequencing and site conditions.
  • Discussion with nominated stakeholders within the agreed scope.
  • Review of apparent site-readiness and coordination issues.
  • Verbal recommendations and guidance during the attendance.

What the client receives:

  • Up to half a day of experienced construction advisory input.
  • Practical advice on the agreed project matters.
  • Clear recommendations and actions for consideration.
  • Better understanding of sequencing, coordination and potential risks.
  • A brief written attendance summary only where included.
A full day of senior practical advice for complex inspections, meetings, project discussions and rectification planning. Ideal for: Large sites, multiple areas, complex defects, rectification planning or projects involving several stakeholders.

Inclusions:

  • Up to eight hours of attendance, unless otherwise quoted.
  • Inspection of multiple agreed areas.
  • Attendance at agreed project or technical meetings.
  • Construction sequencing and coordination advice.
  • Review of apparent site-readiness issues.
  • Rectification planning discussions.
  • Communication with nominated site representatives.
  • Practical recommendations throughout the attendance.

What the client receives:

  • Full-day access to experienced construction advice.
  • Practical advice across multiple project matters.
  • Clear recommendations and actions for consideration.
  • Better understanding of sequencing, risks and coordination requirements.
  • Brief attendance summary where included.
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Practical reviews of scope, buildability, site readiness and project risks before work begins.

A structured review of drawings, schedules, specifications and scope documents to identify omissions, inconsistencies and potential variation risks.

A structured review of drawings, schedules, specifications and scope to uncover omissions, inconsistencies and variation risk.

Ideal for: Builders, developers, owners or contractors preparing to tender, price, procure or commence construction.

Inclusions:

  • Review of the agreed architectural and relevant consultant drawings.
  • Review of applicable schedules, specifications and supplied scope documents.
  • Comparison of documents for apparent inconsistencies.
  • Identification of missing or unclear information.
  • Review of apparent scope gaps and responsibility overlaps.
  • Identification of potential variation items.
  • Identification of construction coordination concerns.
  • Preparation of recommended RFIs and clarification points.
  • Written review summary.

 

What the client receives:

  • A documented list of apparent scope gaps and inconsistencies.
  • Recommended RFIs and clarification questions.
  • Potential variation and commercial-risk items.
  • Matters requiring resolution before work proceeds.
  • Practical recommendations to improve documentation and coordination.
A detailed practical review of how the proposed design can be built, sequenced and delivered with reduced construction risk. Ideal for: Projects with complex wet areas, balconies, drainage, interfaces, custom details, difficult sequencing or significant defect exposure.

Inclusions:

  • Review of agreed drawings, details and specifications.
  • Assessment of proposed construction methods and interfaces.
  • Review of key junctions, penetrations, falls, drainage and transitions.
  • Review of trade sequencing and practical site execution.
  • Identification of apparent design and coordination risks.
  • Identification of potential rework, delay or defect risks.
  • Practical recommendations to improve buildability.
  • Written risk and recommendation summary.

What the client receives:

  • A structured buildability and risk review.
  • Identification of high-risk construction details.
  • Recommended improvements to sequencing and execution.
  • Matters requiring redesign, clarification or specialist review.
  • Practical recommendations aimed at reducing delays, defects and rework.

A comprehensive pre-start review to identify what is ready, what is missing and what should be resolved before mobilisation.

Ideal for: Builders, developers, contractors and owners preparing for mobilisation on larger, regional, complex or high-risk projects.

Inclusions:

  • Review of the agreed construction documentation.
  • Scope and responsibility review.
  • Site-readiness assessment.
  • Review of access, storage, cutting, amenities and material-handling requirements.
  • Review of construction sequencing and interfaces.
  • Identification of procurement and lead-time risks.
  • Identification of missing approvals, selections or information.
  • Identification of likely variation and delay risks.
  • Preparation of a pre-construction action list.
 

What the client receives:

  • A pre-start readiness report or checklist.
  • A clear list of unresolved matters.
  • Identification of procurement, access and sequencing risks.
  • Recommended actions before mobilisation.
  • Clear allocation of items requiring confirmation by the relevant party.
  • Better visibility of potential delays and variations.

Practical recommendations to maintaining cost, buildability, programme, durability and delivery without undermining project intent.

Ideal for: Projects where the client wants to reduce cost or complexity, improve programme or reconsider high-risk details before construction.

Inclusions:

  • Review of the agreed design and construction approach.
  • Assessment of selected materials and systems.
  • Review of labour-intensive, complex or high-risk details.
  • Consideration of alternative construction methods.
  • Review of sequencing and programme opportunities.
  • Identification of potential cost-saving opportunities.
  • Identification of opportunities to reduce rework and defect risk.
  • Written recommendations for project-team consideration.
 

What the client receives:

  • A value-engineering recommendations schedule.
  • Potential cost and programme opportunities.
  • Alternative materials, systems, methods or sequencing options.
  • Identification of details that may be simplified or improved.
  • Practical recommendations for consideration by the client, builder and consultants.
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Commercial & Procurement Reviews

Practical reviews of quotes, tenders, scopes and materials to identify commercial risks before they become costly.

A practical procurement review that identifies materials, approvals, lead times and ordering priorities before they affect site progress.

Ideal for: Projects involving custom drains, specialist waterproofing systems, tiles, stone, trims, acoustic products or other long-lead materials.

Inclusions:

  • Review of agreed material and product requirements.
  • Identification of long-lead or custom-made items.
  • Review of selection, sample and approval requirements.
  • Identification of supplier and delivery risks.
  • Review of proposed ordering sequence.
  • Identification of apparent material compatibility concerns.
  • Preparation of a procurement priority list.
  • Alternative supplier or product considerations where appropriate.

What the client receives:

  • A procurement schedule or priority list.
  • Identification of long-lead and custom materials.
  • Required approval and ordering timeframes.
  • Risk items that may affect construction progress.
  • Recommended procurement actions and sequencing.
  • Alternative options where suitable and available.

A practical review of quotes, allowances, costly issues and variations to identify commercial gaps before they become disputes.

Ideal for: Builders, owners, developers and contractors reviewing quotations, variation claims, allowances or disputed scope.

Inclusions:

  • Review of the agreed quotation, variation or pricing documents.
  • Comparison against supplied scope and project information.
  • Review of inclusions, exclusions and allowances.
  • Identification of apparent omissions or duplication.
  • Identification of unclear responsibilities.
  • Review of potential variation risks.
  • Identification of commercial exposure and clarification needs.
  • Written commercial-risk summary.

What the client receives:

  • A list of apparent scope and pricing gaps.
  • Identification of possible variation items.
  • Clarification questions for the relevant builder or contractor.
  • Commentary on areas of potential commercial exposure.
  • Recommended actions before accepting or issuing pricing.

A tender-stage review that identifies unclear scope, missing information, logistics risk and likely commercial exposure.

Ideal for: Builders, subcontractors, developers and owners seeking a practical risk review before committing to a tender or trade package.

Inclusions:

  • Review of agreed tender drawings and specifications.
  • Review of trade scope, schedules and available tender information.
  • Identification of missing or unclear requirements.
  • Identification of potential high-risk items.
  • Review of site logistics, access and regional project considerations.
  • Identification of potential programme impacts.
  • Preparation of recommended RFIs.
  • Preparation of recommended qualifications and exclusions.
  • Tender-risk summary.

What the client receives:

  • A tender-risk register.
  • Recommended RFIs.
  • Suggested qualifications and exclusions.
  • Identification of apparent scope gaps.
  • Commercial, logistics and programme risk observations.
  • Clear matters requiring resolution before tender submission or acceptance.
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Waterproofing & Wet Areas

Specialist practical advice for membranes, drainage, penetrations, substrates and rectification.

A focused inspection of visible waterproofing preparation and detailing before the next construction stage.

Ideal for: Builders, waterproofing contractors, tilers, owners and project teams requiring a practical review before membrane installation, flood testing, screeding or tiling.

Inclusions:

  • Site attendance.
  • Visual inspection of agreed safe and accessible waterproofing areas.
  • Review of visible substrate condition.
  • Review of corners, junctions and penetrations.
  • Review of puddle flanges, floor wastes and thresholds.
  • Review of visible membrane preparation or detailing.
  • Photographs of relevant observations.
  • Practical recommendations.
  • Written inspection summary only where included.
 

What the client receives:

  • A photographic inspection record.
  • Identification of apparent waterproofing risks.
  • Recommended rectification or next-stage actions.
  • A clear list of matters requiring attention.
  • Written advisory summary where included.

Specialist practical advice on wet-area detailing, system selection, substrate preparation, drainage and rectification risks.

Ideal for: Builders, owners, developers, consultants and contractors addressing complex wet areas, balcony details, drainage interfaces or waterproofing rectification.

Inclusions:

  • Review of agreed waterproofing details and documentation.
  • Review of proposed waterproofing systems and construction sequence.
  • Assessment of apparent substrate and preparation requirements.
  • Review of penetrations, floor wastes and puddle flange details.
  • Review of corners, junctions, thresholds and transitions.
  • Review of apparent product compatibility and sequencing risks.
  • Identification of details requiring clarification.
  • Practical recommendations for risk reduction or rectification.
  • Written advisory summary.
 

What the client receives:

  • A waterproofing risk and detailing review.
  • Identification of apparent weak points or missing details.
  • Recommended RFIs and clarification items.
  • Practical recommendations for preparation, sequencing and detailing.
  • Identification of matters requiring manufacturer, certifier, engineer or other specialist input.
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Defects & Technical Reporting

Assessment of visible failures and detailed technical advisory reporting for complex construction matters.

A practical assessment of visible defects, possible contributing factors and sensible rectification considerations.

Ideal for: Owners, builders, body corporates, developers and contractors dealing with visible defects, disputes or recurring failures.

Inclusions:

  • Review of the issue history supplied by the client.
  • Review of relevant photographs or documents within scope.
  • Site inspection of the agreed areas.
  • Photographic record.
  • Identification of visible symptoms and conditions.
  • Identification of possible contributing factors.
  • Practical rectification considerations.
  • Recommendation for further testing or specialist advice where required.
  • Written findings only where included in the quotation.
 

What the client receives:

  • A clear record of observed defect conditions.
  • Photographic evidence.
  • Practical rectification considerations.
  • Recommendations for further testing or specialist advice where necessary.
  • A written defect advisory report where included.

A comprehensive technical advisory report for complex construction, defect or dispute matters.

Ideal for: Significant waterproofing, tiling, screeding, balcony, bathroom or complex construction matters requiring a detailed written record.

Inclusions:

  • Review of agreed project documentation.
  • Review of relevant correspondence, photographs and prior reports.
  • Preparation of a project chronology where required.
  • Site inspection.
  • Photographic evidence register.
  • Detailed technical observations.
  • Identification of apparent non-conforming or high-risk conditions within scope.
  • Commentary on likely contributing factors.
  • Rectification considerations and recommendations.
  • Preparation of a professionally structured report.
  • One reasonable round of factual corrections.
 

What the client receives:

  • A detailed professionally prepared PDF report.
  • Executive summary, scope and project background.
  • Documents reviewed and inspection methodology.
  • Site findings and photographic evidence.
  • Technical observations and the possible contributing factors.
  • Risk commentary and rectification recommendations.
  • Clear limitations and recommended next steps.
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Ongoing Project Advisory

Scheduled site attendance, reporting and senior advisory support throughout your project, providing an experienced second opinion when you need it.

Periodic professional advisory support for clients who need experienced construction guidance during their project.

Ideal for: Owners, developers, body corporates or smaller project teams requiring regular but limited construction oversight.

Inclusions:

  • Agreed number of site attendances each month.
  • Email and telephone advisory support within agreed limits.
  • Review of selected project updates.
  • Commentary on selected variation or scope matters.
  • Review of advisory in apparent construction risks within agreed scope.
  • Short monthly summary.
  • Identification of significant matters requiring attention.

What the client receives:

  • Periodic construction advisory support.
  • A monthly summary of identified project risks and matters.
  • Practical advice when concerns arise.
  • Identification of significant issues requiring attention.
  • Clearer visibility of identified risks, variations and construction concerns.

Consistent site attendance, programme, variation and risk advisory support with regular reporting.

Ideal for: Active projects where the client requires regular independent review and a reliable construction-advisory contact.

Inclusions:

  • Scheduled site attendance.
  • Attendance at agreed project meetings.
  • Review of selected programme updates.
  • Review of identified defects and project risks.
  • Defect and risk tracking.
  • Review of relevant builder or contractor updates.
  • Communication support between the client and project team.
  • Monthly written report.
  • Ongoing email and telephone advice within agreed limits.

What the client receives:

  • Regular project advisory support.
  • A monthly written project report.
  • Summary of identified risks, defects and matters requiring attention.
  • Commentary on selected programme and variation matters.
  • Clear identification of items requiring client decisions.
  • Ongoing professional advisory support during construction.

Senior construction advisory support for active, complex or higher-risk projects.

Ideal for: Complex projects, major rectification programmes, disputes or projects where the client requires additional independent construction expertise.

Inclusions:

  • Multiple agreed site attendances each month.
  • Attendance at relevant project and technical meetings.
  • Detailed review of project risks within the agreed scope.
  • Review of identified defects and matters requiring attention.
  • Review of selected programme, variation and scope issues.
  • Advisory input on relevant matters involving nominated builders, contractors and consultants.
  • Communication support with nominated builders, contractors and consultants.
  • Detailed monthly report.

What the client receives:

  • Senior-level construction advisory support.
  • High-level ongoing project oversight.
  • Summary of identified risks, defects and matters requiring attention.
  • Current risk, defect and action registers.
  • Commentary on programme, coordination and commercial matters within scope.
  • Support preparing for major project decisions.
  • Regular access to senior construction advice.
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Here are some of the most common questions we get from clients. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, get in touch and our team will be happy to help.

Most site inspections start from $850 + GST and written reports from $1,500 + GST. Final pricing depends on scope, location, urgency and documentation provided.

Once we understand your requirements and confirm the scope, we’ll work with you to arrange the earliest suitable site attendance.

Based in Brisbane, we operate nationally across Australia, including Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, Darwin and Hobart, with site attendance arranged according to your project requirements.

No. Extreme PM provides practical construction advisory and does not replace your builder, principal contractor, certifier, engineer or other appointed consultant, unless separately engaged to do so.

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