Cities
With a vast range of in-depth experience in Cities, our people have helped make vital improvements to pedestrian and motorist experiences, public housing occupancy and sustainable buildings.
Providing a comprehensive range of services to property owners, developers and institutional clients, our capability extends across the entire project lifecycle from strategy, through to delivery and operational asset. From early concept stages, permitting, procurement, through to delivery and handover, our experts in commercial advisory, cost management, constructability and procurement ensure our clients optimise value at every stage.
We understand how our urban environments strengthen the social, economic and ecological performance of cities, and profound effects that considered planning has on city residents’ quality of life. From multi-story commercial, residential and retail developments to special purpose industrial and institutional buildings and facilities, we coordinate and lead technical teams on some of the country’s largest urban transformation projects
- Procurement strategy
- Transaction management
- Governance structure advice
- Integrated Master Schedule development
- Construction planning and staging
- Resource planning
- Claims Avoidance / Forensic Analysis / Dispute Resolution
- Progress measurement, Earned Value Management (EVM) and status reporting
- Dependency and interface management
- Establish project controls process and framework
- Change management, configuration and change control
- Integrated baseline review and health check
- 4D modelling and Building Information Modelling (BIM) integration
- Risk management
- Tender assessment and evaluation
Dr Mano Nugapitiya
Managing Partner, Dr Mano Nugapitiya, is a highly qualified strategic thinker and dedicated project specialist. With a strong background in asset management, including facility management and operations, Mano brings a ‘whole of life’ asset approach to projects – continually demonstrating his 25+ years’ experience in the industry.
Mano’s breadth of his industry skills and the structured thinking as a post-doctoral researcher provides clients and stakeholders with the experience and confidence that comes from delivering many complex engagements.
Raelene Lockhorst
Executive Director, Raelene Lockhorst, is an accomplished consulting professional in the feasibility, planning, and delivery of infrastructure, urban realm and placemaking projects and programs. With over twenty years’ experience, Raelene has led the procurement and delivery of major infrastructure projects in Health, Sport, Arts, Tertiary Education, Defence Estate and Infrastructure.
Raelene’s unique approach is the culmination of public sector client-side program, project director roles, and private sector strategic consulting and project management roles across Canberra, Sydney and London.
Viraj Perera
Partner, Viraj Perera, is a highly experienced project leader with a strong blend of engineering and commercial expertise. With proven expertise in leading, managing, and delivering complex and significant transactions, Viraj has delivered outcomes on behalf both government bodies and the public sector.
Viraj’s approach to fostering meaningful engagement between the private and public sectors is particularly sought out for unique project situations where innovation is required to deliver value for money outcomes. This is Viraj’s passion and underpins his success on challenging projects.
Fiona Larkin
Executive Director, Fiona Larkin, is a highly experienced project management and advisory services director who takes a hands-on approach to projects – providing strategic and technical advice across all aspects of the project life cycle. With 20 years’ industry experience, Fiona specialises in high profile and complex civic, cultural and education projects.
Fiona’s professional versatility is apparent in every engagement. Coupled with her clarity and excellent communication skills, Fiona’s experience in stakeholder management within state and Commonwealth Government agencies gives clients the focus that important projects deserve.
Client: ACT Government, Land Development Agency
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State: Australian Capital Territory
Client: City of Port Phillip
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State: Victoria
Client: SportAUS
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State: Australian Capital Territory
Client: Development Victoria
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State: Victoria
Client: Development Victoria (Major Projects Victoria)
Value: $34 million
State: Victoria