Quantum Expert / Quantity Surveyor Tate Smith

General Specialties:

Building & Construction

Specialty Focus:

quantum and technical, delay, quantity surveyor, disruption, quantum

Education:

BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying – University of Central Lancashire (RICS accredited, 2:1), 2013–2016 Higher National Diploma (HND) in Quantity Surveying – Swansea University (CIOB accredited, Merit), 2011–2013 MRICS – Chartered Member, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors CQS (MAIQS) – Certified Quantity Surveyor, Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors ACIArb – Associate Member, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Member, Society of Construction Law Australia

Years in Practice:

15

Number of cases in the last 4 years:

3

Tate is a Chartered Quantity Surveying practice based in Brisbane, providing trusted cost, estimating, and dispute resolution services across Australia. With nearly two decades of experience in commercial management, contract administration, and expert witness reporting, Tate has delivered services on projects ranging from major infrastructure such as the $800m New Bridgewater Bridge in Tasmania, through to residential, commercial, and industrial developments nationwide.

Tate is widely recognised for expertise in construction costs, claims, and disputes, with a strong track record in preparing independent expert witness reports, Section 94/7.11 cost reports, and bank pre-funding assessments. Tate regularly advises clients on procurement strategy, contract drafting, and conflict avoidance, drawing on deep knowledge of both UK and Australian legislation, including Security of Payments and proportionate liability frameworks.

Having successfully completed over 6,000 projects across Australia, Tate supports contractors, developers, architects, lawyers, and homeowners with accurate cost planning and expert commercial advice. The approach combines technical precision with practical insight, ensuring clarity, cost certainty, and strong client outcomes.