Commercial
with
confidence
Providing independent, high-level commercial advisory, contract management / administration, and dispute resolution services tailored for the construction industry across South East Queensland.
With two decades of commercial leadership and contracts management / administration experience in the construction industry, I founded Pedal Consulting to provide specialized, independent advisory, and fractional commercial management services to businesses across South East Queensland. My focus is on delivering high-impact, practical commercial strategies that help local and regional projects, and businesses thrive.
Throughout my 20-year career, I have delivered comprehensive commercial outcomes across the full spectrum of the construction industry - from small, bespoke local developments to complex, large-scale tier-one projects. My expertise is rooted in managing commercial frameworks, the strict statutory compliance required by the Building Industry Fairness (BIF) Act and managing standard and modified form contracts. Whether I am untangling complex contract clauses, tightening procurement, drafting precise payment schedules, or managing dispute resolution, my goal is to give clients the clarity they need to mitigate risk, protect their margins, and keep projects moving forward
The name "Pedal" reflects more than just forward momentum. As a former competitive cyclist, I understand that long-term success requires rigorous preparation, tactical precision, and the endurance to push through complex, high-pressure challenges. I bring that exact same discipline to every contract review, negotiation, and commercial strategy, ensuring your business is always best positioned.
Outside of the office I have three children, two dogs and a wife with no end of renovation projects for me to complete.
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Below is a small sample of the services I offer. I take an agile and adaptable approach, tailoring my work to your specific business needs without tying you down to cumbersome, locked-in service models
Services
We provide growing construction businesses with access to tier-one senior commercial leadership without the overhead of a full-time executive. Operating on a part-time, flexible, or retained basis, we embed within your business to drive commercial maturity, oversee project portfolios, and elevate your internal capabilities. What we do:
Act as a dedicated, part-time Commercial Manager for your business.
Provide executive-level oversight of project portfolios, cash flow, and cost reporting.
Develop, implement, and refine robust commercial systems and contract administration processes.
Mentor and upskill your internal project managers and contract administrators.
Provide on-demand strategic advisory for high-stakes negotiations, dispute avoidance, and critical project issues.
Navigating complex construction contracts requires precision to ensure risks are mitigated before a project begins. We provide thorough, independent reviews and clear advice on standard and moddified form contracts, ensuring terms are fair, transparent, and contractual risk is aligned with your appetite.
Pre-contract reviews and risk profiling
Contract negotiation and drafting amendments
Preperation of contract “manuals” or user guides
Subcontractor agreement preparation
Securing the right delivery partners is critical to the commercial success of any project. We manage the entire procurement lifecycle - from developing tailored procurement strategies , procurement plans and schedules to executing competitive tender processes - ensuring you achieve optimal value, mitigate delivery risks, and align market engagement with your project goals.
Procurement strategy and delivery model selection
Tender package document preparation and market engagement
Bid evaluation, commercial analysis, and recommendation reporting
Contract formation and commercial negotiation
Strict Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 compliance is non-negotiable in Queensland. We specialize in navigating the Act to protect your cash flow and ensure all statutory requirements are met.
Drafting and serving valid Payment Schedules
Preparation of Payment Claims
General BIF Act compliance and strategic advice
When challenges arise, clear and objective guidance is essential. We provide independent advice, and assistance managing disputes effectively to minimize impact and keep your project and staff moving forward.
Dispute resolution strategy and negotiation
Extension of Time (EOT) and disruption claims
Variation and Delay claims
Payment Disputes
Preparation of adjudication applications and responses
From small developments to large-scale tier-one infrastructure, we provide the commercial oversight needed to protect margins and drive project success. We can integrate into your project team to ensure commercial mechanisms are correctly applied throughout the lifecycle.
Cost tracking and commercial health checks
Variation identification, pricing, and submission
Claim review and preparation.
Ongoing contract administration and correspondence
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