Laura Morgan

Laura Morgan is a highly experienced Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) with 18 years in the industry, including 11 years in the UAE. She specializes in cost estimation, procurement, value engineering, and market intelligence, with a strong background in pre-contract cost management. Her portfolio includes multidisciplinary projects across masterplan developments, transportation infrastructure, aviation, residential, and public realm sectors. A recognized industry expert, Laura has deep expertise in construction economics, producing market intelligence reports that analyze construction costs, tender price inflation, and industry trends. Her insights have been featured by CNN and Bloomberg. She has worked for a global Tier 1 cost consultancy in the UAE and UK, gaining experience in MEP, infrastructure, and asset advisory while working with key regional clients. Laura has played a critical role in high-profile projects in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, driving cost efficiency, optimizing project budgets, and delivering data-driven market intelligence to support decision-making. As a thought leader in cost forecasting, procurement strategies, and construction market trends, Laura continues to deliver value-driven solutions in construction and real estate development. She currently serves as the cost estimation lead at Focal Middle East