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title: "James Thornton | Subdividecost Expert Author"
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# James Thornton

Read the profile of James Thornton, Quantity Surveyor & Cost Analyst at Subdividecost. View credentials and published landscaping guides.

Quantity Surveyor & Cost Analyst

Maintains suburb-level cost databases covering 735+ suburbs and 8 capital cities. Validates calculator models against Rawlinson's, HIA, and ABS data quarterly.

Led estimating team for 40+ residential projects annually. Developed internal benchmarking tools used across 3 state offices.

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## About

## Professional Experience

## Key Achievements

## Publications

## Articles by James Thornton

#### Guides

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## Key Points

- Contributed cost data to the Rawlinson's Australian Construction Handbook (Editions 31–33)
- Built the composite cost model behind HomeBuildBudget — validated against 4 independent industry sources
- Suburb-Level Cost Variation in Australian Residential Construction HIA Housing Summit Conference Paper, 2023
- Adelaide Subdivision Costs: Complete Guide for 2026 Discover the true cost of subdividing land in Adelaide, SA. From council fees to water connections, get a realistic breakdown of Adelaide subdivision costs. 2026-06-15
- Brisbane Subdivision Costs: Complete Guide for 2026 Discover the true cost of subdividing land in Brisbane, QLD. From council fees to water connections, get a realistic breakdown of Brisbane subdivision costs. 2026-06-15
- Gold Coast Subdivision Costs: Complete Guide for 2026 True cost of subdividing land on the Gold Coast, QLD. From council fees to water connections, get a realistic price breakdown. 2026-06-15
- Hobart Subdivision Costs: Complete Guide for 2026 Discover the true cost of subdividing land in Hobart, TAS. From council fees to water connections, get a realistic breakdown of Hobart subdivision costs. 2026-06-15
- Melbourne Subdivision Costs: Complete Guide for 2026 Discover the true cost of subdividing land in Melbourne, VIC. From council fees to water connections, get a realistic breakdown of Melbourne subdivision costs. 2026-06-15
- Sydney Subdivision Costs
- Cost Calculator

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