SCAFFOLD Advisory works with owner-led SMEs in construction and disability care to improve profitability, strengthen EBITDA and prepare for a successful exit. AI-powered diagnostics. Human-led execution.
Illustrative scenarios based on the types of businesses we work with and the EBITDA, valuation and cash flow outcomes our methodology consistently identifies. Specific results vary by business size, sector and engagement stage.
* Illustrative scenarios based on SCAFFOLD Advisory's methodology and target client profile. Results vary by business size, complexity and engagement stage.
Most advisory firms run on spreadsheets and gut feel. SCAFFOLD deploys a purpose-built AI pipeline that analyses years of financial data in days — not weeks — producing findings a traditional consultant would take a month to generate manually.
We use AI as a tool to improve the speed and depth of our analysis — not to replace professional judgment. Every recommendation delivered to a client has been reviewed, validated and approved by Henderson before it leaves our hands.
Owner-led SMEs with revenue between $1M and $20M — primarily in construction, property development and disability services. Serving NSW and Australia-wide, with active outreach across Sydney CBD, Central Coast and Hunter Region.
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* Illustrative. Your actual scorecard is based on your specific business data.
Three distinct stages. Each stands alone — clients exit at any point. No lock-in, no pressure. Progression is always your decision.
Payment terms: All fixed-fee engagements are 50% upfront, 50% on delivery. Performance fees are settled at engagement close once EBITDA uplift is verified and agreed by both parties.
Two sectors. Calibrated diagnostic tools for each. Insider knowledge from both.
"We don't hand you a report and leave. We build the plan, implement the changes and share in the outcome — our performance fee only triggers when your EBITDA moves."
Henderson K Gondwe — Founder & Principal Consultant. 10 years across architecture, construction and property development. AI implementation specialist. NSW-based.
Results are measured against a signed EBITDA baseline established at the start of each engagement. For Stage 01, we document the current financial position and identify the improvement opportunity in dollar terms. For Stage 03, both parties sign off the baseline before work begins — our performance fee is calculated on verified EBITDA movement at engagement close. Every initiative is tracked, documented and reported monthly so you always know what is moving and by how much.
Stage 01 is a complete, standalone engagement. You receive a full financial diagnostic, EBITDA normalisation, a Value Gap Assessment and a prioritised 90-day action roadmap — with 30 days of email support. You can implement it yourself and stop there. Most clients find that once they see the findings, they want structured support to execute. Stage 02 builds the strategy and financial model. Stage 03 implements it alongside you. Progression to the next stage is always your decision — never the default.
No — and we actively work alongside your accountant. Accountants are compliance-focused and backward-looking by design. SCAFFOLD Advisory is forward-looking and performance-focused. We take the financial data your accountant already produces and convert it into an action plan for improvement. Many of our clients find that our work actually makes their accountant's job easier — cleaner financials, better records and a clearer picture of where the business is heading.
Your financial data is treated with strict confidentiality. We use enterprise-grade AI tools with zero retention and zero training on client data — meaning your information is processed but never stored or used to train any AI model. All data is handled in accordance with Australian Privacy Principles. No automated decisions are made — every output is reviewed by Henderson before it is delivered to you. You retain full ownership of your data at all times.
No. SCAFFOLD Advisory operates upstream of formal insolvency. We work with businesses that are distressed but viable — where early operational intervention can prevent insolvency rather than manage it. If a business requires formal restructuring, administration or liquidation, that sits with a licensed insolvency practitioner. We actively partner with insolvency practitioners who refer clients to us for pre-insolvency triage — businesses that need operational support before formal processes become necessary.
We'll understand your situation, confirm whether there's a clear improvement pathway and recommend the right starting point. No pitch, no pressure.
Every engagement is scoped and priced before we start. Stage 01 is the entry point for every client.
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SCAFFOLD Advisory is a human-led, AI-enabled SME advisory firm based in NSW, serving construction businesses, property developers and disability service providers across New South Wales and Australia-wide. We specialise in business profitability improvement, EBITDA optimisation, business valuation and exit readiness advisory for owner-led SMEs with revenue between $1M and $20M. Our three-stage engagement model — Assess, Build, Realise — combines AI-powered financial diagnostics with hands-on human execution to deliver measurable, documented outcomes. Active across Sydney CBD, Central Coast and the Hunter Region, with remote engagements available Australia-wide. ACN 696 757 874.