Our team

Andy Thomson

Managing Director and Founder

MRICS, FQSi, FNZIQS, Registered QS and RICS Registered Valuer

As our founder, Andy's industry experience is marked by successful leadership and innovative project delivery across multiple continents. His industry experience includes work on Hampden Park (the Scottish National Stadium), Auckland Art Gallery Refurbishment, and new wings at Middlemore Hospital. With experience across Scotland, England, Isle of Man, Australia, and New Zealand, Andy brings a wealth of international expertise. A former motorcycle racer, he has completed multiple runs of the prestigious Isle of Man TT track on 1,000cc bikes.

Alex Harris

Lead Quantity Surveyor

MRICS and MNZIQS

Alex has led major projects, including the $45m Abstract Hotel and Residences in Auckland and the $3.5b Transport Rebuild East Coast (TREC) Alliance, where he managed emergency works following cyclone damage. He also oversees Giltrap's property portfolio developments. Before his surveying career, Alex worked as an archaeologist in the UK, where he discovered a 2,000-year-old Iron Age sacrifice victim, excavated Roman Amphitheatres in Spain, and uncovered Saxon church tombs.

Brett Parekura

General Manager

Brett brings extensive international experience from projects throughout Europe, the Republic of Ireland, Australasia, Pacific Islands, Canada, and Mauritius. His portfolio includes involvement in the restoration of Westminster Abbey and MI5 (Thames House London). Brett has played a key role in developing Construction Cost Consultants C3IQ tech and operating systems. Prior to Construction Cost Consultants, Brett was once a certified hang-glider pilot who flew in Austria.

Ash Gibb

Building Assessor

MNZIQS

Ash’s expertise focuses on civic and national infrastructure developments, with international experience spanning projects across Australia, United States, and the United Kingdom. In his free time, Ash enjoys aerial photography, capturing unique perspectives of landscapes and structures.

Ashleigh O’Ferrall

Building Assessor

Ashleigh is a Building Assessor specialising in Central Otago's most prestigious homes. She has developed a particular passion for sustainable developments and liveable design, especially in properties built to withstand harsh climates. Ashleigh is especially interested in how smaller projects incorporate high-quality materials and sustainable features. When not assessing properties, she can be found singing at local pubs.

Danielle Martini

Business Development Manager

Danielle is based in Christchurch and manages relationships with our South Island brokers. She brings over seven years of fire and general insurance expertise, having worked as both a broker and an underwriter. This dual perspective gives her a deep understanding of client needs and how to deliver practical solutions. Outside work, you'll find her at the gym, showing up to vintage machinery events with her tractor, or catching up with friends.

Darren Stevens

Building Assessor Manager

Licensed Member BOINZ

Darren’s experience spans traditional thatched cottages in Ireland and accommodation complexes in the Pacific Islands, with work experience across the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. A qualified firefighter, Darren has completed both the BNZ Tower Memorial and SkyCity staircase climb challenges. He even made an appearance on New Zealand's long-running TV series Shortland Street.

Fiona Liang

Accountant

As our in-house accountant, Fiona holds CPA Australia certification. She has expertise in various financial and HR systems, including Xero, Smartly, and BambooHR. Originally from China, she has worked across New Zealand and Australia. Fiona maintains a lifelong passion for stamp collecting a hobby she began at age six.

Graeme Head

Building Assessor

Graeme joins us with a wealth of experience from carrying out Auckland Flood Assessments and Pre-Purchase Home Inspections. Having worked in both New Zealand and Australia, Graeme applies his expertise to various property rebuild valuations. He enjoys spending his free time camping around New Zealand.

Jo Crozier

Office Administrator

Jo brings extensive experience which she has effectively shared by successfully training and onboarding new members of the administrative team. A native of New Zealand, Jo also distinguished herself academically, graduating as the top student in her Travel & Tourism Certificate programme.

Kate Smith

Operations Manager

Kate has over 17 years of operational leadership experience, including owning three retail and service locations and serving as Operations Manager for a New Zealand-based training company that expanded into Australia, the US, and Singapore. When she’s not streamlining operations, Kate enjoys experimenting with new recipes and growing her ever-expanding spice collection.

Langton Nthala

Senior Quantity Surveyor

MRICS, MNZIQS, and CRPEP (Bahrain Council for Regulating the Practice of Engineering Professions)

Langton’s diverse project experience includes Elementum Long Bay, the Diriyah Gate Development, and the Home Affairs Head Office in Namibia. Originally from Zimbabwe, Langton has worked across South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Bahrain, and New Zealand. Despite a fear of heights, he challenged himself by taking on bungee jumping.

Madupa Jayasena

Quantity Surveyor

MRICS

Madupa’s portfolio includes projects such as the Plant & Food Research Carpark, Giltrap Lexus Show Room, and the Whangarei Old Municipality Building Rebuild. With international experience spanning New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, and Sri Lanka, Madupa brings a global perspective to his work. Originally from Sri Lanka, he enjoys exploring New Zealand by taking road trips.

Ree Douglas

Senior Administrator

As Senior Administrator, Ree Douglas assists with operations for our Building Assessment team. Originally from Australia, Ree brings extensive customer service experience to the position and her previous role as Scheduler at Traffic Management NZ has equipped her with valuable skills for coordinating and scheduling jobs. Outside of work, Ree enjoys various outdoor activities including riding, hiking, and sports, and is currently learning to sail. She also pursues creative hobbies such as making homemade soaps and candles.

Richard Spedding

Strategic Relationship Manager

Richard specialises in insurance, risk management, and protecting high-value residential assets. His background includes structuring insurance programmes for luxury homes worth up to $20 million and helping establish a specialist risk advisory business as well as holding pivotal roles at some of NZ’s largest brokerages and insurance companies. Outside work, Richard has spent over a decade racing BMWs competitively and is an enthusiastic scuba diver, fisherman, and spearfisher, having competed in the New Zealand National Spearfishing Championships.

Rochelle Swanson

Office Manager

Rochelle is the Office Manager with extensive experience managing operations across New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Rochelle has led several key operational improvements, including the implementation of a new HR system BambooHR and assisting develop the company's in-house system C3IQ. Outside of work, she's an accomplished golfer with two holes-in-one under her belt.

Scott Taylor

Senior Quantity Surveyor

MNZIQS

Scott’s project portfolio includes significant developments such as the QT Hotel Renovation, The Pacifica, and the College & Mason Residential Development. Born and bred in New Zealand, Scott maintains an active interest in trading, investing, and market analysis alongside his professional work.

Seohee Park

Building Assessor

Seohee brings previous experience as an architectural technician to the role. Having worked in both Korea and New Zealand, she brings a unique perspective to her assessments. In her free time, Seohee combines gardening with heavy metal music, creating her own blend of zen and rock.

Warren Spiden

Quantity Surveyor

Warren brings over 10 years of vast experience across residential, commercial, education, industrial, retail, aged care, healthcare and civic projects throughout Australia and New Zealand. His experience includes working on Gladstone School six learning space block, Longridge Country Estate retirement village main facilities building, and repair and rebuild cost estimates for earthquake damaged residential buildings in Christchurch. An Affiliate Member of NZIQS, Warren enjoys creating outdoor spaces in the garden and finding inspiration through travel and exploration.

Wiremu Popata

Quantity Surveyor

Wiremu combines his technical skills with his love for outdoor activities to bring a well-rounded perspective to his work. He is of Ngati Kahu descent and has developed several key technical solutions, including C3IQ, our in-house survey application, and various in-house calculators. When not working on technical projects, he enjoys exploring New Zealand's hiking trails, playing basketball, and online gaming.

Xavier Smith

Building Assessor

Xavier has contributed to significant Wellington projects, including Chews Lane, Athfield House, and St Gerard's Church and Monastery. While he lives in Wellington, he only supports the Hurricanes when they face the Crusaders!