Herron Todd White has acquired Mitchell Brandtman, a specialist quantity surveying and cost management firm, for an undisclosed amount. The transaction brings the two established Australian property advisory businesses under one ownership structure, effective immediately.
Mitchell Brandtman provides expert cost management services, including 5D cost planning, financiers’ quantity surveying, construction expert opinions, tax and asset management, and BIM advocacy. The firm’s approach combines market intelligence with technology to deliver accurate and rapid cost assessments for construction and property projects. Herron Todd White, a national property valuation and advisory group, will absorb Mitchell Brandtman’s operations into its existing platform.
The acquisition is driven by a strategic need to broaden Herron Todd White’s service offering beyond valuation into the construction cost and project advisory space. By integrating Mitchell Brandtman’s specialised quantity surveying capabilities, the combined entity can now offer clients a more complete suite of property services, from initial cost planning through to asset management. This move responds to growing client demand for integrated advice that spans both property value and construction cost.
For Mitchell Brandtman, joining Herron Todd White provides access to a larger national network and deeper resources, which should accelerate the adoption of its digital cost planning tools across a wider client base. Herron Todd White gains immediate expertise in cost management without having to build the capability from scratch, shortening the time to market for these services. The deal also consolidates two well-known brands in the Australian property sector, potentially strengthening their competitive position against larger international firms.
The combined business will operate with Mitchell Brandtman’s team continuing to deliver cost management services under the Herron Todd White umbrella. Clients of both firms can expect a more seamless experience when moving between valuation and cost advisory work. The integration process will focus on aligning technology platforms and service standards over the coming months, with the goal of offering a single point of contact for property and construction needs.