Capability Statement

GBA Projects is a leading South Australian Project Management company specialising

in the delivery of “on time and on budget” projects minimising the risks of complex

developments.

Founded in 1986 by Company Director Greg Betros, GBA Projects combines local, national

and international market knowledge and experience with technical excellence resulting in

cost effective, functional and result driven solutions.

Proven success on major projects around the globe is testament to GBA Projects hard earned

reputation as industry leaders.

GBA Projects ensures complete project planning, control and management from inception

to completion. Tailoring its approach to suit specific client needs, GBA Projects has

continued to secure local, national and international contracts providing the highest quality

service and solutions.

Major projects include: The Olympic Dam Expansion (BHP Billiton), Kallang – Paya

Expressway (Singapore), Newcrest Mining Hire Development Project (West Africa), River

Trade Terminal (Hong Kong).

GBA Projects prides itself on the following principles;

• Placing client needs above all else;

• Establishing clear and achievable objectives;

• Emphasising proper planning with a focus on the integration of scope, time, cost and risk;

• Providing the highest quality service;

• Employing exceptional people.

• Ongoing education and development of staff

“GBA Projects is a perfect mix of experience and youth

combining extensive market knowledge with technical

excellence and innovative project outcomes.”

Greg Betros, Director

company overview

Sulphuric Acid Plant, Mount Isa, Queensland

GBA Projects is an exciting 32 year story involving countless

projects, ongoing success and a passion for results.

Matt Betros

Managing Director

with a global impact

proudly south australian

Adelaide, South Australia

planning & scheduling

services

GBA Projects has more than 30 years experience and specialist knowledge in all

aspects of planning, scheduling and controls.

Our founder, Greg Betros, helped pioneer the introduction of project planning and

scheduling software packages in Australia in the late 1980’s and it is this knowledge

that ensures our schedules are compliant with industry best practice.

GBA Projects has provided scheduling services to numerous clients over the past 32

years and spanning numerous industries including

• Mining, Resources, Oil & Gas

• Building & Construction

• Transport, Road, Rail and Port Infrastructure

• Government

• Defence

• Information Technology

Our systems and processes have enabled clients to minimise risk and enhance

project performance.

“GBA Projects has all the necessary skills and expertise to provide planning

solutions to any process associated with the many facets of construction. The

ability to apply the necessary logic for the integration of these activities into

processes alien to the construction industry. Not to these guys.”

Gerald Lewis, Building Consultant to John Holland & Lend Lease

1986 Company Founded

1989 GBA Projects introduces planning software to many

companies and industries becoming a national

leader

1993

Graham Farmer Freeway, Perth, WA

Rockwell Centre Development, Manila, Philip-

pines

Winery Maintenance Program, Southcorp Wines,

SA

1996

Darwin Central Hotel, Darwin NT

Tung Chung Bridges, Hong Kong

Manila River Trade Terminal, Philippines

ABS-CBN Broadcasting Centre, Manila, Philippines

1998

Delivery of first Collins Class Submarines for the

RAN

Numerous developments across Adelaide includ-

ing East End and Westpac House

South China Morning Post, Hong Kong Kau Shat

Wan Explosives complex, Hong Kong

2002

Emergency Services, SES, MFS, CFS Portfolio, Adelaide,

SA

Melbourne Cricket Ground Redevelopment, Melbourne,

VIC

Westralia Square, Perth, WA

Roe Highway, Perth, WA

Flinders Street Station Redevelopment, Melbourne, VIC

Melbourne City Waterfront Docklands, VIC

2007

Shute Harbour Marina EIS Stage, Whitsundays,

QLD

Adelaide City Cross, Adelaide, SA

Oil Search, Delivery Framework, Oil Search,

NSW

Bengalon Mine Accommodation Facilities, Indo-

nesia

2010

Maximo System Upgrade, Santos, Adelaide SA

Concentrate Leach Thickener Upgrade, Olympic Dam,

SA

Fortescue Mine Development, Pilbara, WA

Pt Augusta Plant Turnaround, SA

Point Boston Urban Development, SA

Portfolio Controls, 300 Projects, ElectraNet, SA

Water Proofing the West, Adelaide, SA

Olympic Dam Expansion, BHP Billiton

Olympic Dam Expansion, Stage 2 Feasibility Study,

BHP Billiton

Mt Gambier Hospital, SA

South Road Superway, Adelaide, SA

2013, 2014 & 2015 Sulphuric Plant Turnaround, Mt Isa,

QLD

Moranbah Ammonium Nitrate Plant 2013 Turnaround,

Moranbah

2016

Project Controls, Alddion Corporation, Adelaide,

SA

Adelaide Central Reinforcement, ElectraNet, SA

Orange Hospital, NSW

Murray Bridge Market Place, Murray Bridge, SA

Adelaide Airport Carpark, Adelaide, SA

Woolworths, Blakes Crossing, SA

M252 ULAN West Expansion, Xstrata, NSW

Adelaide Rail Electrification, Rail Plus

Hire Gold Mine Development, Cote D’Loire, Afri-

ca

Reynella Schools Amalgamation, Adelaide

MRT Expansion, Singapore

Jurong Shipyards, Singapore

Lower Seletar Waterworks, Singapore

Kanmantoo Mine Development, SA

Oil/Gas Exploration Portfolio, >400 Projects, San-

tos, SA

2017

BHP Olympic Dam SCM17 Shutdown, SA

GLNG Train 1 and 2 Shutdown, Gladstone, QLD

ElectraNet SA Portfolio, 100+ Projects, SA

Sydney Water, 600+ Projects, NSW

Yorke Peninsula Road Program, Downer, SA

New Royal Adelaide Hospital Move, Spotless, SA

Scalable services for the whole project life-cycle

portfolio scheduling & cost

control

GBA Projects has provided significant support to clients within numerous sectors to

provide project control solutions at the portfolio level.

Providing key services such as:

• Planning and Scheduling

• Cost Management and Control

• Change Management

• Risk Evaluation and Monitoring

• Gate-keeper functions

• Oversight of sub-contractor works and reporting

• Guideline and framework development

Some of our largest portfolios include:

• Santos, Cooper Basin, NT & South-west Queensland

• Sydney Water, current and forward program

• BHP, Olympic Dam Major, Minor and Moderate Capex

• ElectraNet SA, Regulated Capex Portfolio

“GBA Projects provides an outstanding service, tackling the most complex

portfolios by implementing project control solutions that actually fit the mould

for remote location based, resource driven projects.”

Paul McKenna, Planning Manager, Santos

project forensics,

analysis & reporting

Our intricate knowledge of planning and scheduling systems combined with 30+

years of industry experience enable our clients to quickly and efficiently assess the

health of their projects.

Our systems and structured approach to project forensics gives project teams the

ability to quickly reduce the costs of litigation when a project runs into a dispute.

From 30+ years of experience we are able to utilise numerous systems including:

• Primavera P6

• Microsoft Project

• Open Plan

• Primavera Risk (Pertmaster)

• Micro Planner

As well as business critical ERP & accounting systems such as:

• Oracle E-Business Suite

• SAP

• JD Edwards

• MYOB

dispute resolution

Projects often fail as a result of poor performance and failure to adequately plan.

Often contractors revert to using the project schedule as a claims tool rather than

what it is designed for; driving a project to successful completion.

GBA Projects understands that disputes can be lengthy and costly and with this in

mind has developed its own systems and framework to quickly get to the source of

the problems.

With some projects having some 300 pages of schedule data to interrogate our

approach can reduce the time it takes to get to the root-cause of a projects delay and

disruption events.

The primary challenge is to provide clients with a cost effective full service delivery

ensuring a tailored approach to each project. We make this possible by utilising fast

and effective forensic analysis solutions, reducing the effort it takes to number-crunch

leaving more time to analyse.

“I have known and worked with the GBA Projects team for many years and

I’m always happy to recommend their skills and capabilities to our clients.”

Pat Weaver, Managing Director, Mosaic Project Services

project management

Cost and time are two of the most crucial elements in any project. GBA Projects has

an acute understanding that a project’s success depends on these parameters and

offers the highest quality systems to get the job done, on time and on budget.

Developed over the course of some 30+ years is our Project Delivery Framework

enabling us to successfully deliver a wide range of projects and programs for our

clients. The framework draws upon the highest quality industry expertise whilst

applying exceptional standards.

GBA Projects takes on responsibility to ensure that risks are identified, qualified,

quantified and mitigated for complex projects enabling delivery success and this is

very important when understanding a clients portfolio.

our vision GBA Projects is committed to excellence in tackling the most complex challenges and projects head on.

Our systematic, consistent and highly disciplined approach ensures quality results across all industries

and locations.

our training With over 30 years of successful project delivery GBA Projects has developed numerous tailored training

courses for clients around Australia.

These training courses are often tailored to client needs but cover numerous topics including:

• Planning & Scheduling Basics

• Primavera P6

• Microsoft Project

• Acumen Fuse

• Extension of Time Analysis

• Project Management Fundamentals

• Earned Value Management

• Project Controls

our people GBA Projects strives to provide the best project service possible, which can only be achieved through the

engagement of creative, professional and passionate individuals.

Our leadership team boasts over 85 years of combined experience in projects around the world. Our con-

sultants are highly talented experts with a passion for our clients and their projects.

A GBA Projects employee is a creative, out-of-the-box thinker, a leader and not a follower.

our values Commitment to quality solutions, systematic attention to detail, measurable results and overwhelming cli-

ent satisfaction are all core values of GBA Projects.

Matt Betros Managing Director, B.Cis, B.Mngt, Dip. PM

Greg Betros Director, B.E, MIE Aust, FAIPM

Greg Betros is a qualified Civil Engineer and an industry leader in project planning, management and control. Greg has an internationally recognised career with more than 32 years experience across multiple industries.

Greg’s experience and expertise has culminated in him being made a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Project Management.

Greg’s passion and enthusiasm for Quality Project Management and Controls Services has led to the ongoing application of GBA Project’s philosophies to projects the world over.

Greg provides GBA Projects with technical leadership ensuring compliance with the company’s operating procedures.

Matt has worked on some of the most ground

breaking projects in South Australia, such as

the Adelaide Central Reinforcement Project,

Olympic Dam Expansion and South Road

Superway while also providing support to

projects across Australia, New Zealand and

the UK.

Matt’s expertise in Project Systems and Risk

Management enable clients to quickly

leverage the best of breed systems for their

projects.

Matt’s primary focus is on Forensic Analysis

allowing GBA to bring speed and efficiency to

the claims process.

With a background in computer science Matt

can assist projects to develop quick solutions

to common data and system problems.

our leadership team

Bruce Oldfield Lead Scheduler, Dip B. Mngt

Bruce Oldfield commands significant industry experience both in Australia, the UK and South Africa with his previous role at Primavera Australia adding significant value to his role as Lead Scheduler.

For two years Bruce provided services to Built Environs administering key scheduling systems and providing valuable support to a variety of building and commercial projects across Australia.

Bruce has provided planning and scheduling support to hundreds of Santos projects within the Cooper Basin as Transfield Services’

Contract Planner.

Bruce’s significant site experience enables GBA Projects to mentor, coach and guide its team of professionals across Australia.

Meissam Heirdarzadeh Lead Scheduler, B.IE, PGDip.IE, PMP

Meissam boasts a significant international career as a Planning Engineer and is the perfect choice for managing our Sydney operations.

GBA Projects acts as a ‘project controls’ caretaker for significant infrastructure and utility portfolios further reinforced through Meissam’s extensive experience on complex, high value projects in the infrastructure, building and manufacturing sectors. Meissam’s analytical expertise are well

utilised within GBA Projects to ensure project and portfolio governance is implemented across its client base.

Joining the group in 2017 Meissam has been pivotal in GBA Projects support to the NSW sector and manages the NSW team spanning some 1,500 projects.

GBA Projects

Address Level 2, 345 King William Street, Adelaide, SA, 5000 Postal PO Box 6133, Halifax Street, Adelaide, SA 5000

Phone 61 (8) 8410 8700 Facsimile 61 (8) 8410 8900

Email Info@gbaprojects.com.au Website www.gbaprojects.com.au

ABN 17 008 114 341 ACN 008 114 341