Our Team of Dedicated Experts in Quantity Surveying & Cost Control Servicing Australia-Wide

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Why Us?

The NK+P philosophy is simple. Provide professional, personal service supported at every stage by attention to detail and a perspective that balances financial pragmatism and an appreciation for the aesthetic of design.

Our accomplished team has collective experience in all aspects of quantity surveying and construction cost consulting, including cost planning, cost management, contracts, and construction techniques.

NK+P’s skill set covers every project phase, from schematic design, design development, and contract documentation to contract administration and post-construction. Our diverse and comprehensive abilities enable NK+P to deliver timely solutions on all building projects economically.

Our Directors

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Murray Hamilton - Director

Associate Member of AIQS

Bachelor of Construction Economics – RMIT

Murray’s career with leading quantity surveying practices and contractors includes four years as a contracts administrator with Penta-Ocean Constructions in Singapore as well as tenure with firms like Benetti Baglin and Cordia, Westbay Consulting, and D G Jones.

He also worked with the Department of Housing and Construction and, upon his return from Singapore, held positions with Charter Keck Cramer and Baglin Partners before joining NK+P in 2005.

This impressive breadth of work has given Murray considerable experience in cost planning, bills of quantities, financier reporting, estimating, and contract administration.

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Stephen Kerr - Director

Bachelor Planning & Design (Melb)

Bachelor Property & Construction Management (Melb)

As a builder and quantity surveyor, Stephen’s experience covers design development, construction management, cost planning, contract negotiation, and estimating. He has project-managed many major commercial, retail, industrial, and office developments.

Stephen began his relationship with NK+P in 1996 before taking on respective roles as an estimator, administrator, and project manager with the building firm, Construction Engineering Australia. In 2004 he rejoined NK+P as a director.

Exactal CostX Software

NK+P are an Exactal CostX certified partner.

Adopting CostX as our primary quantity surveying software has enabled us to improve the efficiency of our service. In our opinion, the on-screen measurement is better than other software systems we've tested, and the free CostX Viewer allows our clients greater insight into the details behind our reports.

Using CostX ensures we can work with the latest architectural software, including AutoCAD, Revit, PDF (vector and raster formats), and other drawing formats.

Our Philosophy

NK+P’s service delivery is underscored by a powerful combination of attributes: the unwavering client-oriented focus of our directors, our thirst for knowledge, and our esteemed company reputation, based on more than three decades of consistent industry performance.

NK+P evolved from a successful quantity surveying firm established in 1973. The NK+P name was created in 1996 when Brian Kerr joined the practice with Graeme Newton, replacing the retiring Clive Davies and Denys Nelson. NK+P grew in the ensuing years, merging with the Melbourne office of Casey Burne and Associates in 1998.

Since 2006, the firm has operated under the highly capable directorship of Stephen Kerr and Murray Hamilton. Each offers comprehensive experience and takes a hands-on approach to ensure every NK+P client receives the exemplary service the firm is known for, now and into the future.

Discover our expertise and commitment to excellence—call 03 9822 1977 to learn how we can assist with your project.

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