Development Management

A development manager acts as the client's representative across the whole project. At Baracon that means coordinating the design team, securing planning approvals, running procurement and contractor selection, overseeing construction cost, programme and quality, and managing settlement and defects — so the owner has one accountable lead from design through to handover.

Development management covers the full lifecycle and the commercial decisions behind it — design direction, approvals, procurement strategy and handover. Project management focuses on day-to-day delivery: programme, cost control, quality and coordination of consultants and contractors. Baracon provides both, separately or together.

As early as possible — ideally before design is locked in. Early appointment lets design, approvals and procurement decisions be shaped with buildability, budget and market positioning in mind, which is where most project value is protected.

Yes. Baracon acts for developers, landowners, investors and funders, representing their interests with consultants, contractors and authorities across residential, mixed-use, hospitality, commercial and student accommodation projects in Australia and New Zealand.