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PROVIDES A FULL RANGE OF SPECIALIST
DEVELOPMENT AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Charter Development & Project Management provides a full range of specialist development and project management services, offering independent advice and steadfast control on a wide array of projects from inception to completion. Services cover both large and small scale development projects across all property sectors.

Charter's unique approach to development management is able to provide clients with innovative solutions by drawing on the firm's extensive in-house property knowledge, its network of industry relationships and its comprehensive range of independent property services.

Drawing on the diversified knowledge, skill base and resources of Australia's largest strategic property consulting firm, enables Charter to exploit niche opportunities by responding rapidly to client needs.

As each project is unique, a specialised team of in-house development and project managers and experienced external consultants are engaged. Charter has significant depth of knowledge and technical expertise across all property market segments. Our team will lead and manage a project to completion, with attention to detail ensuring risks are identified and managed and that the most appropriate project delivery method is utilised.
A key aspect of Charter's service delivery is close attention to relationship management and good communication. Maintaining client awareness and project team focus across all stages of the development through detailed and timely communication, is key to a successful project outcome.

Charter exercises responsibility for the management of the project, thus allowing clients to continue with their core activities. Whether clients are contemplating a project or are already committed, contacting Charter for expert professional advice that will ensure their development gets off the ground and reaches its full potential.
Development & Project Management Services
Project Initiation
  • Deal origination
  • Securing joint venture partners
  • Development packaging
  • Strategic property planning and delivery strategy
  • Initial financial modelling and project feasibility analysis
  • Site acquisition management
  • Project brief development
  • Preparation of master control and construction programmes
  • Preparation of a project development budget
  • Client representation including project monitoring and auditing throughout a project
  • Building audits, due diligence and evaluations
Planning
  • Facilitation of project planning workshops
  • Consultant team selection and management
  • Master planning and concept analysis
  • Planning and authorities management
  • Compliance and approvals coordination
  • Community consultation and public relations
Design Management
  • Review design against project feasibility
  • Value management and design review
  • Coordination of contract documentation
Leasing/Sales
  • Review and critique of marketing plans
  • Commission the necessary strategic and/or sector specific research to support the development
  • Review and appoint appropriate and specialist leasing/sales agents
  • Leasing and sales coordination
  • Management of marketing and sales teams
  • Manage direct lease negotiation with major tenants
  • Tenancy coordination and management
Construction
  • Tender management, assessment, selection and appointment
  • Quality control management
  • Tenancy fit out coordination
  • Quality assurance, risk assessment and management
  • Contract administration
  • Project cost control (in conjunction with a client-appointed Quantity Surveyor)
Post-Construction Completion
  • Project completion and hand over
  • Post-occupancy evaluation
  • Management defects