Grant Axman-Friend

Grant Axman-Friend is the Managing Director of Core Project Advisory with more than 25 years of experience. He is an expert advisor in major infrastructure delivery, project delay analysis and dispute resolution, with experience on capital programs up to AU$15B.

Expertise

Infrastructure Program Delivery

• Major capital works programs
• Project governance and assurance
• Delivery strategy and risk management

Commercial & Contract Advisory

• Contract strategy and procurement support
• Claims management and commercial negotiations
• Independent project reviews

Delay Analysis

• Construction delay assessment
• Dispute and claims advisory
• Independent expert witness on delay matters

Project Assurance

• Gateway reviews
• Independent project audits and peer review

Sector Experience

Grant’s experience spans both project delivery roles and independent advisory roles, giving him a practical understanding of the challenges faced by project teams, sponsors and asset owners.

• Energy infrastructure including, LNG, solar and transmission
• Transport infrastructure, including roads, bridges and rail
• Water and utilities infrastructure
• Defence and government facilities
• Health and major public infrastructure

Sustainable Infrastructure

Grant holds a Masters degree in Sustainability and Climate Policy and is passionate about integrating ecological sustainability into major infrastructure projects.

• ESG infrastructure
• Climate resilience
• Sustainable capital works