Residential Construction Advisory

Your project.
Expertly guided.

A&J Project Advisory delivers independent, client-focused project management advisory services for residential construction. From sole occupancy homes to apartment developments, we represent your interests at every stage — and only yours.

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100%
Independent Advice
$124M+
Project Value Managed
$30M
Max Sole Occupancy Value
Zero
Conflicts of Interest
About Us

Commercial Expertise.
Client-First Focus.

A Sydney-based residential construction consulting firm dedicated to delivering clarity, confidence, and exceptional outcomes across every stage of the building lifecycle.

AJP Advisory is a Sydney-based residential construction consulting firm dedicated to delivering clarity, confidence, and exceptional outcomes across every stage of the building lifecycle.

Whether you're undertaking a renovation, building your dream home, or delivering a high-end boutique development, we provide the strategic insight and hands-on expertise required to achieve exceptional outcomes.

Regardless of scale, our focus remains the same — to protect our clients' interests, elevate project performance, and deliver outstanding results.

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Truly Independent

We act exclusively for you — free from builder and designer influence at every stage.

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Proactive Management

We identify and resolve risks before they manifest in construction — not after.

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Cost Control

Protecting your budget through rigorous variation assessment, cost forecasting/ cost planning management and early identification of design risk/ opportunities.

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Programme Certainty

Realistic timelines, actively managed — ensuring your project completes on schedule.

Our Services

Comprehensive Advisory
Across the Lifecycle

From design through to completion, we provide the oversight, advice, and representation that protects your interests and maximises your project's success.

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Contract Negotiation

We provide clear, commercially grounded advice — ensuring contractual mechanisms are applied correctly, risks are managed proactively, and your interests remain protected at every stage.

  • Review & negotiation of residential building contracts and Australian Standard Head Contract / Subcontract Agreements
  • Negotiation of contract departures to ensure correct indemnification of risk
  • Superintendent / Principals Representative / Client Representation services
  • Independent advice on contractual entitlements and administration of obligations
02

Design Management

We manage and coordinate the design team to ensure documentation aligns with your budget, programme, and project objectives — capturing issues before they manifest during construction.

  • Review of design documentation at key milestones to ensure deliverables are met
  • Compliance review against standards and industry best practice
  • Identification of long lead procurement items in design
  • Buildability and safety in design review
  • Coordination review across all design disciplines
03

Value Engineering

We actively review documentation to find efficiencies in design — through material selections or alternate methods of construction — without compromising project outcomes.

  • Review of design documentation to identify material selections or construction methods that better cost and programme
  • Engaging with industry professionals to provide unbiased preliminary cost feedback early in design
  • Informing final design development with commercially grounded input
04

Dispute Resolution

Despite the best intentions of all stakeholders, disputes in construction are all too common. AJP provides objective advice and expertise to close disputes in a timely and commercially sound manner.

  • Independent expert advice on contractual rights and obligations
  • Assessment of variations, delay claims, and EOTs for entitlement and quantum
  • Preparation of expert reports for negotiations, mediation, or adjudication
  • Dispute resolution strategy balancing risk mitigation with project outcomes
  • Builder final account preparation, negotiation and settlement
05

Programme Controls

Programme is one of the single biggest risks to project viability. Without robust oversight, delays go unidentified until it's too late — costing time, money, and commercial certainty.

  • Overall programme review, advice and validation
  • Programme logic review and construction sequencing
  • Authority and design milestone integration
  • Design programme review ensuring adequate lead times
  • Delay and Extension of Time (EOT) assessment
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Financial Management

We offer a full range of financial management services to proactively manage construction budgets, control cost, and mitigate unforeseen project expenditure.

  • Cost planning guidance through the design phase
  • Detailed cost reporting and cash flow forecasting
  • Cost-to-complete forecasting and contingency advice
  • Variation reviews, assessment and tracking
  • Progress claim assessments, certification and reporting
  • Project risk and opportunity reviews
07

Tendering

Tendering is arguably the most important stage of any construction project. We strengthen your negotiating position by creating a structured, competitive environment and rigorous contractor assessment.

  • Preparation of tender return documentation for efficient procurement
  • Comprehensive tender analysis and like-for-like comparison of submissions
  • Identification of hidden exclusions, unrealistic allowances, or pricing risks
  • Identification and management of commercial risk before contract award
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Authority Approvals

Navigating the approvals process is a critical path item for any development. We coordinate and manage authority approvals to keep your project on programme and avoid costly delays.

  • Management of DA, CC, and OC approval processes
  • Coordination with certifiers, councils, and statutory authorities
  • Integration of authority milestones into the project programme
  • Proactive identification and resolution of approval risks
Why Choose Us

Why Choose an
Independent Project Manager?

01

We Work For You Alone

Unlike builders or designers who have their own commercial interests, we are entirely independent. Your interests are our only priority — at every single stage of the project.

02

Proactive Risk Identification

Design consultants and construction teams are often reactive. AJP Advisory proactively identifies and corrects risks before they manifest in construction, saving time and money.

03

Cost & Variation Protection

Variations and unmanaged costs are the leading cause of residential project overruns. Our rigorous assessment processes protect you from unnecessary or inflated charges.

04

Transparent, Flexible Fees

We offer fixed-fee services, full project management (percentage-based), hourly advisory, stage-based services, and retainer arrangements — all agreed upfront with no hidden surprises.

Who We Are

Founded on
Experience

A Sydney-based firm built by industry insiders who recognised a gap — and chose to close it.

AJP Advisory is a Sydney-based residential construction consulting firm dedicated to delivering clarity, confidence, and exceptional outcomes across every stage of the building lifecycle.

Whether you're undertaking a renovation, building your dream home, or delivering a high-end boutique development, we provide the strategic insight and hands-on expertise required to achieve exceptional outcomes.

Regardless of scale, our focus remains the same — to protect our clients' interests, elevate project performance, and deliver outstanding results.

Founded by Anthony Gribble and Jarrod Sacilotto, AJP Advisory brings a combined 20+ years of Construction and Property Industry experience, having delivered highly complex projects across a range of asset classes with an aggregate value in excess of $1 billion dollars.

Prior to founding AJP Advisory, Anthony and Jarrod worked at some of the nation's most recognised and esteemed builders and developers, including Mirvac, where they both held senior project delivery and commercial management roles.

Recognising that there was an inherent lack of client advocacy and project delivery / commercial acumen within the residential space, Anthony and Jarrod founded AJP Advisory to ensure clients and Principals could benefit from their extensive experience and ability in the delivery of projects.

Meet the Founders

The People Behind
AJP Advisory

Anthony Gribble
Anthony Gribble
Co-Founder & Director

Anthony brings extensive senior-level experience in project delivery and commercial management from some of Australia's most respected construction firms, including Mirvac, where he held a senior leadership role.

His background spans highly complex residential projects across multiple asset classes, with deep expertise in contract administration, programme management, and commercial oversight — giving clients the confidence of Tier 1 expertise applied directly to their project.

Jarrod Sacilotto
Jarrod Sacilotto
Co-Founder & Director

Jarrod brings a strong commercial and delivery background developed across some of Australia's most prominent builders and developers, including Mirvac, where he held a senior project and commercial management role.

His expertise in financial management, risk identification, and programme controls ensures clients are equipped with the rigorous oversight and commercially grounded advice needed to protect their interests from inception through to completion.

What Drives Us

Our Core
Principles

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Independence & Objectivity

We act solely in our client's interests — free from contractor affiliations, referral incentives, or deliver-side obligations. Our role is to cut through complexity and provide transparent, commercially grounded guidance that protects your position.

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Proactive, Not Reactive

Too often, issues are only addressed once they have escalated — resulting in costly variations and avoidable disputes. We identify risks during design, procurement, and pre-construction, when they can be resolved with minimal financial or programme impact.

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Returning Control

We rebalance the dynamic between owners and project participants. Through independent advice and disciplined oversight, we ensure you understand your position at every stage — commercially, contractually, and strategically — so decisions are made on your terms.

Who We Work With

Built for
Discerning Clients

Our clients are typically time-poor professionals and developers who value transparency, accountability, and expert guidance through the complexity of residential construction.

"Unlike builders or designers, we work for you — and only you."


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Private Homeowners

Renovations, extensions, and new builds from $500k to $7 million in construction value. We give time-poor professionals the oversight and expertise their project deserves.

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Small Developers

Delivering 1–5 residential dwellings and projects in excess of $10 million in construction value. We provide the commercial rigour that protects your development margin.

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Architect-Led Residential

Design-led residential projects requiring independent client representation — ensuring documentation, budget, programme, and quality objectives are all met on your behalf.

Contact

Let's Discuss
Your Project

Whether you're in the early planning stages or already under construction, we'd love to understand your project and explore how we can help protect your interests.

Company A&J Project Advisory
Location Sydney, NSW, Australia
Email admin@ajpadvisory.com.au