Our Team

Founder & Director

B.Build (Cons Econ) AAIQS, CQS

Gary is the Founding Director of Cost Planning Professionals and has worked in cost planning and construction cost management for nearly 30 years as a Cost Planner, Estimator and Quantity Surveyor (QS).

He has held senior positions at tier one contractors and quantity surveying companies a

Founder & Director

B.Build (Cons Econ) AAIQS, CQS

Gary is the Founding Director of Cost Planning Professionals and has worked in cost planning and construction cost management for nearly 30 years as a Cost Planner, Estimator and Quantity Surveyor (QS).

He has held senior positions at tier one contractors and quantity surveying companies and has gained a wealth of cost management experience both in Australia and the USA for both public and private sector clients.

He has worked on a multitude of project types from $50,000 house renovations to $3 Billion urban renewal projects.

Through his extensive experience he is considered an expert in cost planning and design cost efficiency and specialises in assisting stakeholders resolve disputes, providing advice on construction cost at all design levels, pre-design and sustainability cost strategies, value management, cost escalation and market risk advice.

Gary is also involved in many associations including the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS), Property Council of Australia (PCA), Western Sydney Business Connection (WSBC) and Sydney Hills Business Chamber.

 
Outside of work, Gary enjoys keeping fit, travel, music and is a long-suffering member and supporter of the Parramatta Eels (NRL) as well as the GWS Giants (AFL).

Gary can be contacted at (02) 9629 3495 or contact@costplanpros.com

Qualifications / Associations

• Certified Quantity Surveyor (CQS)
• Bachelor of Building (Construction Economics)
• Associate - Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS)
• NSW Chapter Councillor - AIQS
• APC Assessor - AIQS

Business Manager

Secretarial Science, General Certificate (Townsville TAFE)

Administration & Business (Modern Business College of Australia)

Helen is the Business Manager for CPP and has over 20 years experience working in large, medium and small business as an Marketing Co-ordinator, Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant and Office Manage

Business Manager

Secretarial Science, General Certificate (Townsville TAFE)

Administration & Business (Modern Business College of Australia)

Helen is the Business Manager for CPP and has over 20 years experience working in large, medium and small business as an Marketing Co-ordinator, Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant and Office Manager. 

She has worked for companies such as Lion, Samsung, GlaxoSmithKline, Ecolab, Caroma-Dorf and Amstar Homes and has experience in various industries such as technology, hospitality, construction, medical, manufacturing and property development.

She is active in industry associations and a member of the Administrative Consultants Association.

When she is not managing the business, Helen enjoys volunteering, health & fitness and supporting her beloved Hawthorn Hawks AFL side.