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Lawnton Lakes Estate
Private Developer
Development Management

Development Management for Confident Delivery

End-to-end development oversight that aligns stakeholders, manages risk, and drives cost, programme, and approvals from concept to delivery.

Oversight that turns intent into a deliverable plan — from concept through procurement readiness.
Project Definition
Clarify objectives, scope, staging, and constraints so the development starts with a clear target.
Consultant and Approvals Coordination
Manage design inputs, submissions, and stakeholder interfaces to keep decisions moving.
Cost and Programme Guidance
Maintain realistic budgets and timelines through early planning, market input, and structured controls.
Development Management
Core Expertise
89.7%
Early control
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Stronger outcomes
from early control

Development Management provides a single point of coordination across planning, design, approvals, cost, and programme. By managing these elements early, we reduce rework, limit delays, and set a clear pathway to procurement and delivery.

A trusted partner

We are grateful to be trusted by industry leading construction, infrastructure and government clients.

Management with control

Keep scope, approvals, cost, and schedule aligned from the start.

Better Value Outcomes
Core capability
Better Value Outcomes
Stronger documentation and defined scope create better commercial outcomes during procurement and delivery.

Value outcomes

97%Cost confidence
Core capability
Faster Decisions and Approvals
Structured coordination of consultants, approvals, and stakeholder inputs keeps decisions moving and momentum intact.

Decision velocity

100%Approvals on track
Faster Decisions and Approvals
Fewer Surprises During Delivery
Core capability
Fewer Surprises During Delivery
Early identification of constraints and risks reduces late-stage scope changes, claims, and programme blowouts.

Programme certainty

94.2%Risk avoided

Practical leadership
across the development phase

We bring structure, discipline, and coordination to the moving parts of development. Our approach focuses on clear decision pathways, realistic planning, and outcomes that support smooth procurement and delivery.

Single point of accountability

One lead coordinating stakeholders, consultants, and key inputs to reduce gaps and delays.

Delivery-first thinking

We consider buildability, procurement, and construction realities early, not after designs are locked.

Transparent project controls

Clear reporting and decision tracking that helps clients stay informed and in control.

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Overview
Benefits
$825M
18.75%

Track scope and stakeholder decisions

Project metrics

De-risk your project before procurement

The development phase is where the biggest risks can be avoided. We help you lock scope, confirm feasibility, and establish the documentation and controls needed for a confident move into procurement.

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A clear pathway to delivery

Structured development steps that create momentum and reduce rework.

Brief and scope alignment

Define objectives, requirements, and constraints to set a clear direction.

Design and stakeholder coordination

Manage interfaces, inputs, and approvals to keep design progressing efficiently.

Cost and programme validation

Test budgets and timelines against project realities and refine as decisions are made.

Procurement readiness

Prepare documentation and governance so procurement and delivery can start with confidence.

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PROJECT COST
+18.97% ↑
Coverage utilization
Coverage for upcoming renewal
$520,025
Coverage
Development stages
Feasibility through to handover
Concept
Test the idea
Develop
Drive the build
Settle
Hand it over
Stabilise
Operate and tune

Sectors we serve with development management

From precinct masterplans to single-asset delivery, our development management team brings end-to-end accountability across complex property programs.

Development Management in practice

Real RECOR projects delivered with this discipline.

Building & Construction
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Lawnton Lakes Estate

  • Client: Private Developer
  • Sector: Land development
  • Role: Project Services
  • Value: $25+ million
Building & Construction
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Peregian Springs Development Precinct

  • Client: Bain Constructions
  • Sector: Land development
  • Role: Project Services
  • Value: $40 million

Got questions? Let's clear them up

What is development management in practice?

It is coordinated oversight of the development phase, aligning scope, stakeholders, approvals, design, cost, and programme to prepare for procurement and delivery.

When should we engage a development manager?

Ideally at the earliest stage — concept, feasibility, or briefing — when scope and direction can still be shaped before significant cost is committed.

Do you manage consultants and approvals?

Yes. We coordinate design teams, manage approval pathways, and keep stakeholders aligned throughout the development phase.

How is development management different from project management?

Development management focuses on the pre-construction phase — strategy, design, approvals, and procurement readiness. Project management typically leads delivery once procurement is complete.

What deliverables can we expect?

A clear development plan, validated scope and budget, coordinated design and approvals, and procurement-ready documentation supported by structured governance.

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