Governance Assurance & Capital Stewardship
Operational assurance
Project & delivery stability
Independent delivery assurance is applied to stabilise and strengthen performance across capital projects. Disciplined controls, clear decision pathways and structured interface assurance confirm execution remains aligned with approved scope, cost, schedule and asset intent. The emphasis is on predictable outcomes, accountable execution and defensible delivery decisions, giving owners confidence that projects remain controlled, transparent and aligned throughout delivery.
OUR FOCUS AREAS
Disciplined control of scope, cost, schedule and decisions
Why it matters | Uncontrolled scope, cost drift and unclear decision authority quickly erode predictability and confidence. When decision rights are informal or escalation is delayed, small issues compound into material delivery risk and loss of control. |
Our focus | Governance assurance is applied to scope, cost, schedule and decision pathways to confirm performance remains visible and defensible. Decision rights, approval thresholds and escalation mechanisms are assured, while changes are independently assessed against approved baselines. |
Outcome | Predictable delivery performance with controlled exposure, clear accountability and timely, defensible decisions aligned with approved scope, cost and schedule. |
Consistency between approved plans and on-site execution
Why it matters | Misalignment between planning assumptions and execution reality undermines delivery certainty and creates downstream disruption. Inconsistent sequencing, unmanaged change and poor integration increase rework, claims exposure and delivery risk. |
Our focus | Planning logic, sequencing and execution alignment are independently assured to confirm delivery reflects approved scope, constraints and asset intent. Changes are reviewed, validated and integrated through disciplined control processes without loss of oversight. |
Outcome | Execution that remains aligned with approved plans, reducing disruption, improving predictability and preserving delivery confidence. |
Coordinated control across parties and boundaries
Why it matters | Poorly governed interfaces and contractor relationships introduce ambiguity, duplication and conflict. Without clear accountability and coordination, delivery efficiency declines and claims risk increases. |
Our focus | Governance assurance is applied across contractors and interfaces to confirm responsibilities, dependencies and performance expectations are clear and effective. Coordination is tested through transparent controls and structured interface management. |
Outcome | Reduced interface risk, fewer disputes and more coordinated delivery across all parties and workstreams. |
Transparent visibility and defensible oversight
Why it matters | Without reliable performance visibility, issues surface late and decisions rely on assumption rather than evidence. This limits early intervention and undermines confidence in delivery reporting. |
Our focus | Independent performance assurance is applied across delivery to provide clear visibility of progress, risk and emerging issues. Performance information is tested for accuracy, traceability and decision relevance. |
Outcome | Clear visibility of delivery health, early issue detection and sustained confidence in delivery outcomes and decisions. |
Independent governance assurance to restore control, predictability and sustained asset performance
Sarel Blaauw
senior partner
+61 498 785 165