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Development Management

Sentinel's development management activities in Australia are performed by an affiliate, Sentinel Development Manager PTY LTD.

Our development management team comprises a range of experienced development professionals who are skilled across planning, architecture and design, construction and project management. Our local experts collaborate with our global multifamily specialists to produce industry-leading Build to Rent outcomes that are time-tested and responsive to the local environment.

Throughout the development process, the team works closely with our investment and asset management teams to ensure that client objectives are met, and that high-quality living outcomes are delivered for future residents.


Construction & Project Management

  • In-house construction administration professionals on-site
  • Regular in-person monitoring of construction progress and reporting back to the portfolio management team
  • Commissioning

Handover

  • Detailed handover of completed developments to asset management and operations teams

Ongoing

  • Regular cost tracking and reporting back to the portfolio management team
  • In-house public relations and marketing support to generate positive publicity for projects throughout the development cycle

Due Diligence

  • Rigorous inspection and analysis of sites prior to settlement, including geotechnical and environmental assessments

Planning & Design

  • Contract negotiation and engagement of hyperlocal planning and design teams by our experienced, in-house design management professionals
  • End-to-end design management of high-quality apartment communities with a focus on designing larger, quality units with integrated sustainability features; complemented by modern, state-of-the-art resident amenities
  • Project budgeting and scheduling
  • Navigation through planning approval processes at local and state levels

Procurement

  • Contractor and pricing strategies
  • Building, engineering, sustainability, waste, traffic and other consultant contract negotiation and engagement