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We deliver clarity where it matters most, from project management to dispute resolution and expert testimony.

Turning Complexity Into Clarity

Built on experience.
Driven by excellence.
Powered by people.

Operating across Africa, the Middle East & Australasia.

We bring smart people and structured thinking to the world’s toughest infrastructure and construction challenges.

Whether it’s resolving multi-billion-dollar disputes, managing project risk, or providing expert testimony — we deliver outcomes that hold up in court, and in the boardroom.

Our Services

Beyond Advice. We Deliver. We Empower.


We work across three core domains, combining engineering and project management experience, education and commercial intelligence.

“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t—you’re right.”

– Henry Ford
About Us

Founded by Tommy Wakefield-Smith, an internationally recognised expert in project planning, delay and disruption, he has a proven track record of delivering highly complex projects and resolving disputes across Africa, the UK, the Middle East, and Australasia.

Not just consultants - collaborators, experts, educators.

We take ownership and accountability for the results.

Our mission is twofold:

RESOLUTION

Solve the most complex project and dispute challenges in the built environment.

EMPOWERMENT

Elevate the people involved — through mentoring, upskilling, and knowledge sharing.

Testimonials

Who’s Who Legal:

Construction Expert Witness:

 “…extremely competent expert…” “His regional knowledge benefits his clients immensely”

Who’s Who Legal:

Construction Expert Witness:

“…always well prepared and presents his evidence in a clear, credible way” “He impressively withstands aggressive cross-examination” “He always knows his stuff!”

Who’s Who Legal:

Construction Expert Witness:

“… a distinguished international expert who provides an “incisive” approach to delay and disruption matters.”

Who’s Who Legal:

Construction Expert Witness:

“…superb reputation in the region, earning recommendations for his high-quality work as an expert witness in arbitrations arising from project delay and disruption”.

Our Values: HIRE

The Principles That Guide Everything We Do

Honor

We honour our commitments to our clients and each other.

Innovate

We use the latest technologies and innovative thinking to optimise processes and deliver smarter solutions.

Respect

For clients, colleagues, and the communities we serve.

Excellence

In Engineering, delivery, communication, and outcomes.

Our Difference

What Sets Us Apart and Drives Our Excellence

“Appearing as an expert is not enough.
At IQsquared, we earn it.”

We don’t believe in consulting, we deliver results

Process-driven thinking:

Proven frameworks for every challenge.

Global perspective:

Project expertise acrosss four continents in most major sectors.

Real results:

Reports praised by arbitrators, clients, and legal teams.

People-centric:

We mentor our own —

and yours.