Economic and Demographic Divergence
Did you know that by 2043 around 75% of kiwis will be living in just 25% of our cities and districts. In fact, a third of New Zealand cities and districts are already struggling to grow. https://www.nzgeo.com/stories/our-new-society/ This means that population composition is becoming more important than population size. It also means that migration is […]
Convergence of the Professions
A typical land development project involves a variety of professionals drawing from their respectively diverse bodies of knowledge. Despite this, the outcome sought by you as a developer remains a piece of land or a new building to use or sell. Achieving this outcome requires unprecedented workflow collaboration, usually under the direction of a lead […]
Project lessons from life in the fast-track lane
The coalition government has released it’s first 149 fast-track projects. This includes a range of projects, from housing and infrastructure through to aquaculture and mining. The accompanying Fast-track Approvals Bill (FTA Bill) is expected to be passed into law before the end of 2024. The projects included a veritable bucket list of megaprojects from around the motu. Megaprojects are temporary endeavours (i.e. projects) characterised by: large investment commitment, vast complexity (especially in organisational terms), and long-lasting impact on […]
Successful Subdivision
“With great risk comes great reward” – Thomas Jefferson Nowhere is it truer that risk equals reward than for subdivision. Subdividing can be profitable without doubt, but it’s nothing short of a masterclass in risk management along the way. When it comes down to it the subdivision process is just a complex multi-disciplinary project that […]
3 Tips For Your Land Development Project
Sometimes it seems like every project goes over time and budget. Here are three tips to help you keep costs and programme under control. Avoid rework There are many professionals and contractors involved in land development. This is especially true during the design process. Getting it right the first time is so important. You can […]