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Commercial development

As social change drives urban development and regeneration, we're working with clients to transform neighbourhoods and precincts.

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Shaping commercial development in an urbanising world 

By 2030, 60 percent of the global population will live in urban areas. Urban population growth is increasing the pressure on cities to provide the homes, amenities, economic opportunities and social infrastructure citizens need to thrive.

Investors, developers and local authorities face challenges in meeting these demands. Lack of space and market competition is pushing up the cost of readily developable land. This is leading to large-scale regeneration of brownfield sites, densification in the form of tall buildings, and greenfield development of new suburbs, towns and cities.

Many nations are also driving a sustainability agenda that considers the wider long-term impact of development on communities, employment, social integration and the environment. This is promoting fresh thinking among investors, developers and other key stakeholders about the social aims of new buildings and public spaces.

Proven approach for high-profile placemaking project delivery

Our global experience spans urban development, regeneration, cultural and heritage projects, tall buildings and residential real estate. We're supporting clients on some of the world’s most exciting, large-scale placemaking projects. 

We understand that service excellence on major development projects and programmes relies on a rigorous approach. Our global know-how enables us to support clients across the asset life cycle, from business planning to masterplanning, delivery and cost modelling.  

In our drive for better results, we work with our clients to deliver a meaningful environmental and social contribution and return on investment. With our focus on value creation, we help clients prioritise benefits, manage risk, avoid unnecessary costs and maintain schedules, while assuring quality.  

For multi-faceted, multi-phase projects, our robust early-stage planning model drives a right-first-time approach to performance. 

Commercial development subsectors

As the number and potential of tall buildings increases, we're helping clients navigate the complexities of delivery worldwide.

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Tall buildings

As urban densification drives the need for a new generation of tall buildings, we're helping clients procure, develop and refurbish these assets.
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Around the world, society’s needs are changing fast. That’s why clients are coming to us to help them set up and deliver their programmes using our global platform and local expertise. 

Across urban development, regeneration and residential real estate, we work with clients to deliver successfully and create wider positive impacts. 

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Nick Clare

Tall Buildings Global Lead

U-Kidd Chong

Director, Real Estate, Asia

Megan Antcliff

Director, Infrastructure, Australia

Martin Londra

Europe Head of Real Estate and Major Programmes

Matthew Hollands

Project Director

John Robbins

Managing Director, USA and North America Head of Real Estate

Steve Watts

Director, Real Estate, UK