Services
Sanford Project Management provides a range of independent project management and property advisory services supporting the planning, delivery and optimisation of complex commercial property projects across Australia.
Our services span client-side project management, development management and technical due diligence, delivered for property owners, developers, occupiers and investors across office, industrial, retail and hospitality sectors.
Each service is tailored to project complexity and risk profile, supporting clients to deliver projects with confidence and clarity throughout the project lifecycle.
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Client-Side Project Management
Sanford provides independent, client-side project management for complex commercial property projects, acting solely in the client’s interests from briefing through to completion.
We manage scope, time, cost, quality and risk, coordinating consultants and contractors to ensure disciplined delivery and informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.
Our role typically includes:
- Project briefing and scoping
- Program and budget establishment
- Project governance and reporting
- Consultant appointments and coordination
- Design and documentation management
- Procurement strategy and tender management
- Contract administration and delivery oversight
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Property Advisory
Sanford provides specialist property advisory services supporting strategic decision-making across complex commercial property projects.
Our advisory role is typically engaged where independent insight is required to assess risk, feasibility or delivery strategy prior to, or alongside, active project delivery.
Advisory services include:
- Technical and delivery due diligence
- Development strategy and staging advice
- Transaction and acquisition support
- Business and capital works planning
- Independent certification (secondary)
- Financier and stakeholder representation
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Design Management
Sanford provides design management services to ensure design outcomes align with project objectives, budget, program and operational requirements.
We manage coordination across disciplines, decision-making processes and documentation to support efficient approvals and a smooth transition from design into delivery.
This service is often delivered as part of client-side project management or development management roles.
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Technical Due Diligence
Sanford undertakes technical due diligence to identify risks, constraints and liabilities associated with commercial property assets prior to acquisition, lease commitment or major capital works.
Assessments focus on building condition, compliance, services, safety and future upgrade requirements, providing clients with clear, practical advice to support informed decisions.
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Independent Certification
Sanford provides independent certification services on selected projects, offering impartial assessment of construction works against the building contract.
This includes certification of milestones, practical completion and defects, supporting transparent administration and reduced dispute risk.
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Development Management
Sanford provides development management services supporting projects from early feasibility and planning through to delivery.
We work with clients, consultants and authorities to manage approvals, coordination and commercial decision-making, ensuring development risk is identified early and managed effectively throughout the process.
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Change Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
Sanford supports stakeholder and community engagement on projects where communication risk, operational continuity or reputational considerations are critical.
We develop and manage engagement strategies for tenants, users, neighbours and other affected parties, helping reduce disruption, manage expectations and support smoother project delivery in live or sensitive environments.
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Contract & Procurement Management
Sanford supports clients through procurement and contract strategy to ensure consultants and contractors are appointed under clear, appropriate and well-aligned commercial arrangements.
We manage tender processes, contract negotiations and ongoing administration to support transparency, risk control and disciplined delivery throughout construction.