About

Development Directive

We are a team of property development specialists delivering better outcomes in the built environment through integrated expertise in town planning, project management, urban design, construction and property law.

We act with integrity, energy and a steadfast commitment to client success. We do what we say, every time.

Clients trust our advice which is technically expert, innovative yet practical. We consider economic conditions and market opportunities across the full spectrum of the property market – including multi-residential, land subdivision, commercial, large format and convenience retail, industrial, retirement and aged care.

Find out more about Development Directive in our capability statement

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Our Difference

We know
development

Development Directive has and is actively managing the feasibility, development approval, tendering and construction of various projects across QLD and NSW. We have an up-to-date and live knowledge of government policy, the construction industry and the development market - across multiple sectors. We bring this knowledge the projects which we deliver.

We know
process

With expert town planning & government agency negotiators in house, Development Directive prides itself on its understanding of government decision making and approval processes. We are able to diligently identify the best approval pathway for your development and negotiate with government agencies on your behalf.

We know
people

Development Directive works at a high level of government decision making and with the best consultants in the field. We know the people to talk to and the team required to get development approved and delivered.

We deliver

Development Directive has unparalleled knowledge of building in Queensland. We carry an open building licence and have specialists in construction contract administration and process in house. We couple this with strong communication skills and construction knowledge to ensure successful project delivery.

Our Services

We are passionate about town planning because this is the first advisory engagement for a property development project. Setting the right strategy upfront is crucial to a project’s approval and feasible delivery.
We provide expert advice regarding land use and development to the public and private sector, including strategic planning, statutory planning (planning approvals & consents), government agency engagement and negotiation, resumption advice and court expert witness services.
We will drive your property development project through to completion whilst keeping an eye on the commercial bottom line.
We provide expert project managers with significant experience in the initiation and delivery of property development projects. Our Team is able to assist with project programming, cost planning, feasibility analysis, government approval management, construction contract tendering, contract administration and project handover and defecting.
We can provide development management and project management services to ensure the component and professional management of your development project, from concept through to completion, or anywhere in between. Our team of expert project managers are skilled in effective communication between client and project stakeholders, project programming, cost planning, feasibility analysis, government approvals management, construction contract tendering, contract administration and project handover and defecting.
We also bring years of refinement in project management processes, technology application and documentation templates to improve project efficiency and ensure effective communication with project stakeholder and administration of project contracts.
With a detailed knowledge of the construction process and contract, our team can provide steadfast superintendent advice under your construction contract. Including:
• Assessment of claims
• Assessment of variation claims
• Assessment of extension of time and delays
• Contract administration and advice
We provide bespoke and specialised development advisory based around project strategy, structuring and government process and negotiation, including:
• Project feasibility analysis
• Project approval pathway and strategy
• Land resumption management and process advice
• Development structuring advice
• Infrastructure negotiation
It is critical to set the right vision for a project from the start.
Accordingly, we have an experienced Urban Design Team to develop a deliverable vision at project inception, which is appropriately informed by site constraints, planning requirements and feasibility considerations – the Development Directive difference.
Our Urban Design team has significant experience through implementation of design ideas and will ensure the delivery of design outcomes that are in line with relevant development standards and practical construction processes.