We work across both the public and private sector and understand the complex and challenging environment in which this infrastructure must be delivered and maintained.

Increasing pressure on cost and resourcing, couple with unprecedented demand has required flexible and innovative approaches to procurement. The team at Currie & Brown have significant expertise and capability in a variety of procurement strategies including Alliancing.

We have been involved in some of the most significant transport sector alliance projects around the nation including:

TrackStar Alliance
Currie & Brown were appointed to provide an Independent Review of the TCE preparation procedure and the actual Target Cost Estimate on all the Trackstar schemes. Currently, reports have been submitted for the Caboolture to Beerburrum, Robina to Varsity Lakes and the Darra to Corinda schemes.

Horizon Alliance
Currie & Brown provided an Independent Reviewer role on this project for the Darra to Springfield Road/Rail link, working in conjunction with the Alliance members.

Kingsgrove to Reevesby Quadruplication
Currie & Brown provided an Independent Estimating role on this scheme for the installation of two additional roads to relieve congestion on this busy suburban line.

Mount Lindesay Highway Upgrade
DMR appointed Currie & Brown to perform an Independent Estimate for the whole of the upgrade works.

TrackStar Alliance
In the initial stages of the Alliance, Currie & Brown were appointed to provide an independent overview of the early estimates for the original three schemes forming the TrackStar portfolio of projects.

Salisbury to Kuraby Alliance Third Road (S2K Alliance)
Currie & Brown was appointed as Independent Estimator on this project. It involved the upgrade to seven stations and provision of a 10km third road.

Coffs Harbour Infrastructure Project
Currie & Brown was appointed through SPAN and Coffs Harbour City Council to act as Independent Estimator to the Alliance on a major road infrastructure project.

VicRoads, Tullamarine/Calder Interchange Project Alliance
Currie & Brown has been appointed to provide Independent Estimating Services on the Tullamarine/ Calder Interchange in Melbourne.

South Road Anzac Highway Underpass
Currie & Brown has been appointed by the South Australian state government to provide estimating and facilitation services on major infrastructure project.

Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal Project
Independent cost verification exercise of a coal delivery and storage expansion project.

Some of the services we provide to the transport sector include:

Cost management

• Estimating
• Budgeting & cost planning
• Advising on cost of alternative forms of construction, materials & methods
• Monitoring & managing costs
• Auditing costs

Contract management

• Advising on procurement strategy
• Advising on contract models & forms of payment
• Advising on contract conditions & procedures
• Preparing tender & contract documentation
• Certifying progress payments
• Advising on and evaluating variations, claims & final accounts
  

  Consulting

• Procurement - particularly maintenance
• Technical due diligence
• Risk Management
• PPP procurement
• Partnering and alliancing facilitation
• Asset replacement valuation