Who We Are

What We Do

Services

Strategy

Planning & Transaction

Delivery, Controls &
Performance

Asset Operations,
Maintenance & Integration

Sectors

Natural Disaster Relief

Who We Are

Who We Are Our People

What We Do

Services

Strategy

Planning & Transaction

Delivery, Controls &
Performance

Asset Operations,
Maintenance & Integration

Sectors

Natural Disaster Relief

Case study

Fremantle Ports Authority

Planning & Transaction

Project

Confidential Stevedores Rehabilitation Project

Location

Perth, Western Australia

Budget

$380M

Sector/s

Water

The project involved a $380 million refurbishment and duplication of port infrastructure within an active operating environment at Fremantle Ports in Perth.

Key services

Strategic Facilitation

Well-facilitated workshops and planning sessions are essential to aligning stakeholders, strengthening collaboration and a establishing clear direction for successful project outcomes.

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Chapter Advisory takes the time to understand the project, its stakeholders and objectives, then develops tailored workshops and planning sessions designed to support informed decision-making and accelerate progress.

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Drawing on extensive experience across procurement, delivery and commercial management, we also provide practical asset management advice across the full infrastructure lifecycle — from design and construction through commissioning, operations, maintenance, modification, replacement and eventual decommissioning or disposal.

Governance Review & Support

Effective governance and assurance are fundamental to organisational performance, integrity, accountability and sound decision-making.

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Chapter Advisory brings extensive experience developing and implementing governance frameworks, assurance systems and supporting documentation across complex projects, programs and organisations in both the public and private sectors.

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Our capability spans organisational, project and portfolio-level governance, with a focus on creating clear structures, defined accountabilities and proportionate assurance processes that support confident decision-making.

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We work with leadership teams to design and implement governance improvements, change management initiatives and new assurance arrangements tailored to the specific needs of each organisation. Our approach is informed by industry best practice, legislative requirements and practical delivery experience.

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As expectations continue to evolve through greater stakeholder engagement, more agile ways of working, increased scrutiny and independent review, strong governance and assurance frameworks are increasingly important.

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Robust assurance provides confidence that governance, risk management and key controls are working effectively, enabling organisations to identify issues early, manage risk and maintain accountability throughout the project and business lifecycle.

Investment Navigation

Investing public or private funds in an asset, project or portfolio is a significant decision that requires rigorous analysis, sound judgement and a clear understanding of risk and value.
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Chapter Advisory supports clients through the investment decision-making process by combining due diligence, market analysis, cost forecasting, stakeholder engagement and portfolio-level assessment.
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We begin by understanding the organisation’s objectives, priorities and risk appetite, then apply structured analysis to assess investment options, costs, benefits and strategic alignment.
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Our team has experience across both public and private sector investment assessment, including major infrastructure, strategic projects, disaster recovery initiatives and complex financial programs.
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We support clients with:

Investment prioritisation and portfolio assessment
Cost-benefit analysis
Return on investment analysis
Market and commercial assessment
Due diligence
Business case development and review
Executive and board decision support
Government and Cabinet briefing documentation
Stakeholder and inter-departmental consultation
Risk and strategic alignment assessment

Investment decisions often require careful engagement across multiple stakeholders, competing priorities and policy considerations. We bring these elements together to provide leaders with clear, evidence-based advice and the confidence to make informed investment decisions.

Optioneering & Value-For-Money Assessments

Successful projects require options and proposed outcomes to be tested early to confirm they are viable, deliverable and commercially sound.
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Chapter Advisory brings extensive experience in options analysis, value reviews and independent advisory services, helping clients assess immediate challenges while maintaining alignment with longer-term strategic objectives.
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Across projects of varying scale and complexity, we provide practical and evidence-based advice to test assumptions, challenge proposed approaches and identify opportunities to improve value, performance and delivery confidence.
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Our hands-on project experience enables us to anticipate risks early, understand the practical implications of different options and develop outcomes that are pragmatic, robust and fit for purpose.

Procurement Strategy & Readiness

Chapter Advisory develops tailored procurement strategies for both public and private sector clients, balancing policy requirements, commercial objectives and market best practice.
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A well-structured procurement strategy provides a clear pathway from early planning through market engagement, transaction and delivery. We work with clients to assess procurement options, establish appropriate risk allocation and select delivery models that support value, fairness, probity and successful project outcomes.
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Our approach considers the maturity of the project, market conditions, scope definition, stakeholder requirements and the respective capabilities of the parties. Where appropriate, we structure procurement processes to capture industry input, encourage participation and create genuine competitive tension.
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By carefully sequencing procurement activities and engaging the market at the right time, we help clients improve commercial outcomes, manage risk and create opportunities for innovation throughout the procurement process.

Transaction & Commercial Support

Chapter Advisory brings extensive experience in market engagement and transaction management, providing tailored strategies for even the most complex and competitive procurement environments.
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We understand that changing investment cycles, market capacity, contractor appetite and broader economic conditions can materially influence project outcomes. Our approach considers these factors early, helping clients position projects appropriately and engage the market at the right time.
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Our team has experience developing and implementing transaction strategies, managing market engagement processes, leading commercial negotiations and supporting documentation through to contract award.
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We also bring practical knowledge across a broad range of contracting and delivery models, including public private partnerships, collaborative contracting, early contractor involvement and interactive tendering.
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By combining market insight, commercial judgement and proven transaction experience, we help clients select the right approach, maintain competitive tension, encourage innovation and achieve strong, deliverable commercial outcomes.

Program & Portfolio Management

Establishing and maintaining effective program and portfolio management systems is critical to achieving consistent project performance and maintaining confidence across delivery.

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Chapter Advisory helps clients create clear, assured frameworks for planning, monitoring and reporting across programs and infrastructure portfolios. Our approach brings together commercial, schedule, risk, governance and performance information to support timely decisions and improve delivery outcomes.

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We advise both public and private sector clients across the full project lifecycle, providing practical and tailored solutions that are proportionate to the scale, complexity and maturity of each program.

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Our team has experience implementing program and portfolio management systems across water and wastewater, rail, energy, disaster recovery, education, roads, bridges and other major infrastructure environments.

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We also support clients through governance and operating model changes, helping minimise disruption while strengthening accountability, forecasting and performance oversight.

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By understanding each client’s objectives, priorities and delivery environment, we establish planning and portfolio management arrangements that improve visibility, enable early intervention and support sustained project and program performance.

Project Management

Chapter Advisory provides experienced project management across the full project lifecycle, from early planning and mobilisation through delivery, commissioning and close-out.
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We work alongside client teams to establish clear governance, responsibilities, priorities and delivery plans, while maintaining oversight of scope, cost, schedule, risk, quality and stakeholder requirements.
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Our approach is practical, collaborative and outcomes-focused. We integrate with project teams, coordinate interfaces, resolve issues early and provide the structure and leadership needed to maintain momentum and accountability.
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With experience across complex infrastructure and development environments, we help clients navigate competing priorities, manage change and maintain confidence that projects remain aligned to their strategic, commercial and delivery objectives.

Schedule Management

Effective schedule management is essential to maintaining control of time, cost and delivery performance across a project.
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Chapter Advisory develops, reviews and manages project schedules across a broad range of sectors, helping clients understand critical activities, dependencies, interfaces and emerging risks throughout the project lifecycle.
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Our team is experienced in leading scheduling platforms, including Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project, and can interrogate project programs, undertake detailed schedule analysis and provide clear reporting to support informed decision-making.
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We also assess schedule impacts associated with change, delay and claims, helping clients distinguish genuine critical path impacts from broader program movement and better understand the resulting time and cost implications.
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Through detailed analysis, scenario testing and practical delivery insight, we identify opportunities to improve sequencing, create parallel workstreams, accelerate activities where appropriate and maintain confidence in project completion objectives.

Cost Management

Effective cost management provides the financial discipline and visibility required to keep projects aligned with approved budgets, commercial objectives and investment expectations.
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Chapter Advisory works with clients to establish robust cost planning, forecasting, monitoring and reporting across individual projects, programs and portfolios.
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Our capability ranges from project-level cost management through to the design, review and implementation of broader PMO and portfolio cost management systems. We help clients develop clear cost baselines, track commitments and expenditure, manage change, forecast outcomes and identify emerging pressures before they materially affect delivery.
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Our team brings experience across major infrastructure and complex project environments, including transport, rail, water and wastewater, energy, resources, hydrogen and disaster recovery.
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By integrating cost information with schedule, risk, commercial and performance data, we provide clients with a clearer understanding of project position and likely outturn.
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Strong cost management is not simply about reporting expenditure. It is about maintaining control, supporting timely decisions and giving project leaders confidence that value, affordability and commercial outcomes are being actively managed throughout the project lifecycle.

What Chapter Advisory delivered

The works were undertaken to upgrade existing facilities, increase capacity and support ongoing port operations while carefully managing interfaces with live stevedoring activities.

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The engagement included design development and management, preparation and control of the delivery schedule, development of tender documentation and management of the procurement process.

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This extended through tenderer selection, evaluation and contract award, ensuring the proposed works were appropriately scoped, commercially structured and positioned for successful delivery within a complex operational port environment.

Project outcome

Transaction advisory services across the design development, procurement and contract award phases of the $380 million port refurbishment and duplication program were provided.

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The engagement included design management, development of the delivery schedule, preparation of tender documentation, tenderer selection, evaluation and support through contract award.

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The team provided structured oversight of the transaction process, helping ensure the works were appropriately scoped, commercially robust and capable of being delivered within a complex live port environment while maintaining ongoing operational requirements.

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