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Richard Smith

Director
  • Location:
    New South Wales
  • Services:
    Quantity Surveying
  • Qualifications:
    BSc (QS), CIOB
  • Connect:
    • [email protected]
    • 0413 753 793
    • LinkedIn

Richard is an advocate for industrial innovation, an advisor on affordable housing, and an expert on design methodologies.

Richard carved a successful quantity surveying career in the United Kingdom following the completion of his Bachelor of Science and shaped his repertoire through the extremes of the construction industry ?’ from economic recessions to transformational booms. With over 30 years of international experience, Richard applies his specialisations to promote advancements in the Australian residential development sector.

He frequently engages in keynote speaking at industry events to further discussions on design, construction, and sustainability opportunities. An ambitious, progressive Director, Richard oversees major commercial building, residential, hospitality, and education projects. Richard is a member of the Chartered Institute of Buildings (CIOB) and proudly drives evolutions in the built environment. His passion for industry continues to feed his superlative expertise on construction input factors, economic forecasts, project risk management, and sustainable adoptions.

Past Speaking Engagements

  • The Fifth Estate Navigating Sustainability (2025)
  • Australian Community Housing Sydney Roundtable (2025)
  • Chartered Institution of Building Surveyors (CIBSE) ANZ Region Breakfast (2024)
  • Truventus Affordable Housing Summit (2024)
  • RP Infrastructure Industry Insights – Affordable Housing: Funding and Planning Reform Lunch (2023)
  • AHICE and Design Inn Symposium (2023)
  • Prefab Aus Mass Timber Focus Forum (2023

Awards

PCA NSW People in Property Awards 2024 – Finalist: Richard Smith for Industry Impact Award

NAWIC NSW Awards for Excellence 2025 Finalist: Autumn Lu

NAWIC NSW Awards for Excellence 2025 Finalist: Autumn Lu

NAWIC NSW Awards for Excellence 2025 Winner: Georgia Brady

NAWIC NSW Awards for Excellence 2025 Winner: Georgia Brady

RICS Awards 2025 Winner: Building Consultancy Team of the Year

RICS Awards 2025 Winner: Building Consultancy Team of the Year

Past Speaking Engagements: Escalation in Education​

Past Speaking Engagements: Escalation in Education​

PCA QLD People in Property Awards 2025: Finalist: Reiss Draper for Industry Impact Award

PCA QLD People in Property Awards 2025: Finalist: Reiss Draper for Industry Impact Award

RICS Awards 2025 – Finalist: Quantity Surveying Team of the Year for the VHBA Community Hospitals Programme

RICS Awards 2025 – Finalist: Quantity Surveying Team of the Year for the VHBA Community Hospitals Programme

PCA VIC People in Property Awards 2025 – Winner: Team of the Year

PCA VIC People in Property Awards 2025 – Winner: Team of the Year

PCA VIC People in Property Awards 2025 – Winner: Tim Rice for Rising Star

PCA VIC People in Property Awards 2025 – Winner: Tim Rice for Rising Star

RICS Awards 2025 – Finalist: Facilities Management Team of the Year for Edith Cowan University and Nyaal Banyul Convention and Event Centre

RICS Awards 2025 – Finalist: Facilities Management Team of the Year for Edith Cowan University and Nyaal Banyul Convention and Event Centre

The Australian Interior Design Awards 2025 – Finalist: Georgia Brady for Workplace Design – 155 Clarence Street Lobby

The Australian Interior Design Awards 2025 – Finalist: Georgia Brady for Workplace Design – 155 Clarence Street Lobby

PCA QLD People in Property Awards 2024 – Finalist: Daniel Tsou for Rising Star

PCA QLD People in Property Awards 2024 – Finalist: Daniel Tsou for Rising Star

NAWIC NSW Executive Women’s Scholarship – Highly Commended: Autumn Lu

NAWIC NSW Executive Women’s Scholarship – Highly Commended: Autumn Lu

PCA NSW People in Property Awards 2024 – Finalist: David Madden for Legacy Leadership Award

PCA NSW People in Property Awards 2024 – Finalist: David Madden for Legacy Leadership Award

PCA NSW People in Property Awards 2024 – Finalist: Richard Smith for Industry Impact Award

PCA NSW People in Property Awards 2024 – Finalist: Richard Smith for Industry Impact Award

Sophie Chen for the 2024 RICS

Sophie Chen for the 2024 RICS

NAWIC NSW Awards for Excellence 2024 – Winner: Imandee Jayawardena for John Holland University Scholarship

NAWIC NSW Awards for Excellence 2024 – Winner: Imandee Jayawardena for John Holland University Scholarship

PCA NSW People in Property Awards 2023 – Finalist: Ed Robins for Rising Star – Zoological Portfolio

PCA NSW People in Property Awards 2023 – Finalist: Ed Robins for Rising Star – Zoological Portfolio

RICS Awards 2023 – Finalist: Autumn Lu for Young Achiever of the Year – Fort Street Public School

RICS Awards 2023 – Finalist: Autumn Lu for Young Achiever of the Year – Fort Street Public School

RICS Awards 2023 – Highly Commended: Building Consultancy Team of the Year

RICS Awards 2023 – Highly Commended: Building Consultancy Team of the Year

RICS Awards 2022 – Winner: Chanel Ong for Young Achiever of the Year – Nepean Hospital Redevelopment

RICS Awards 2022 – Winner: Chanel Ong for Young Achiever of the Year – Nepean Hospital Redevelopment

Featured Projects

Site 19, Dandenong – Big Housing Build

Norwest Quarter – Stage 2 (Buildings D & I)

Newmarket Residential Development – Stage 2

Lyf Bondi Junction

Reddam House School, North Sydney Campus

News

MBM’s Q4 2025 National Escalation Report Explores Market Trends and Brisbane Olympics Movements

Freedom Fresh Australia Expands Pre-Cut Macadamia Ranges with MBM’s Cost Guidance

MBM Supports Education for Disabled Students with Specialist Learning Spaces at Ceduna Area School 

MBM Guides Cost and Asset Management for the Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre Development

MBM Guides Cost and Value Management Expertise on the Completed Aikenhead Centre for Medical Discovery

Xmirus Co-Founder and Former RLB NSW Managing Director Bob Richardson Joins MBM as Director

MBM’s Building Consultancy Team Delivers Technical Due Diligence in Taiwan

MBM’s Q3 2025 National Escalation Report Breaks Down Market Trends Across Australia

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Acknowledgement of Country

MBM acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work on, and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging.

We acknowledge the stories, traditions, and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on this land and commit to building a brighter future together.