About Us

MDA Australia is a Quantity Surveying Consultancy based in Sydney and led by Trevor Jesse and Damon Bissell which services the Australian construction and property industry. Their values of Honesty, Ethics and Professionalism are at the core of a diverse team with a depth of national and international experience. Through the provision of consistent and reliable commercial management and advice, MDA are proud to have formed long standing relationships with some of Australia’s leading Blue-Chip clients.

From its roots in Sydney in the 1890’s MDA has since adapted to and embraced an ever-evolving marketplace to become a modern and agile Quantity Surveying Consultancy. Along the way, MDA have had the pleasure of working with a diverse range of clients from the individual homeowner through to Blue-Chip corporations – No matter the size MDA values each client the same.

As a Quantity Surveying Consultancy MDA’s success within Sydney and nationally is the product of decades of focus and experience in achieving best value through collaboration within each client’s team. MDA believes its personnel are its greatest asset and often the first and lasting impression of the business. Encouragement and motivation are infused within the workplace to develop the professional capabilities of team members and provide the client with exceptional outcomes.

MDA is a market leader in the commercial management and advisory of major programmes, having helped clients deliver national rollouts for over 30 years. Our self-developed in-house systems that support this role enable their clients to make confident and educated decisions. For stand-alone projects, MDA promote a tailored approach and support the commercial strategy and management of building and construction projects throughout Australia. Regardless of the project size, location or type, MDA’s clients can be secure in the knowledge that all our processes and procedures have been documented and are Quality Assured to comply with ISO9001:2015.

So why MDA?

1. An established History dating back to the 1890’s.

2. A depth of Experience gained from within MDA’s team and through collaboration with external subject experts.

3. A learned Wisdom demonstrated through the application of knowledge.

History + Experience + Wisdom = Value

TREVOR JESSE (AAIQS)

Trevor Jesse joined MDA in the 1980’s as a Student and holds a wealth of experience within the construction industry. During this period he has been involved in a broad range of projects providing full quantity surveying services from project conception to completion.

• • Professional Accreditations: AAIQS, B.APP Sc(Hons)(QS)
  • Experience: Over 35 Years
  • Specialisms: Procurement, Cost Planning, Post Contract Administration, Data Management
  • Sector Expertise: Retail and Commercial

DAMON BISSELL (AAIQS)

Damon joined MDA in the early 2000’s. Originally from the UK, Damon has decades of experience in the construction industry as a Quantity Surveyor for sub-contractors, main contractors and for numerous clients.

• • Professional Accreditations: AAIQS
  • Experience: Over 25 Years
  • Specialisms: Procurement, Cost Planning, Post Contract Administration, Data Management
  • Sector Expertise: Civils, Aviation, Leisure, Education, Aged Care

Honesty

“Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with the important matters.”

Due to the nature of our profession often as a mediator, it is essential that MDA act in a fair and truthful manner. MDA instil this value amongst the team by creating a collaborative work environment that encourages the team to challenge one another and be heard. In doing so, this builds the confidence necessary to provide honest opinion and feedback to the client’s project team and also guide the project towards the correct commercial decisions.

Ethics

“A man without ethics is a wild beast loosed upon this world.”

Businesses are defined by their moral compass and within the profession of Quantity Surveying this can be regularly challenged. MDA are bound to uphold the ethics of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS) in providing un-biased, honest and competent advice. Although regularly engaged by one side to act in their interest, MDA remain neutral in their behaviour and seek to provide their clients with resourceful and constructive solutions.

Professionalism

“First impressions are lasting impressions.”

Maintaining a high standard of professionalism is extremely important and guides perception and trust behind first impressions. MDA believe that this professionalism naturally extends beyond just ‘first impressions’ and is harboured within the daily life as a Quantity Surveyor.