GDM/APDM fuses solid partnerships, veteran experience, agility and grit to provide pioneering, full spectrum development management services to solve the toughest African development challenges and deliver award winning built environments. The team has 133 years’ combined experience working in Africa across more than 40 countries on the continent. Recently, the GREA team successfully delivered developments in 8 countries despite the impact of the Covid pandemic.

GREA has existing partnerships in many African countries to assist in unlocking development opportunities.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES

VALUE WE PROVIDE:

  • Deep seated understanding of local nuances in developing in difficult parts of Africa
  •  Uncompromising quality. The ability to deliver quality at world class standards in Africa
  • Highly adaptable, exceptional ability to react and succeed in adversity
  • Solid relationships with quality contractors throughout supply chain
  • Emotionally involved. Relatable & Fun to work with. Realness & Collaborative input…
  • A family of partnerships
  • Ability to innovate, bringing cutting edge solutions to Africa
  • Ability to get the impossible done in record time

PROBLEMS WE SOLVE FOR OUR CLIENTS:

  • Poor levels of professional services in territory
  • Complexity in navigating a development in Africa and putting all the intricate pieces together
  • Poorly planned projects…. delays & cost overruns
  • Difficulty dealing with too many suppliers / professionals
  • Misunderstanding of nuances in different African territories
  • Inaccessibility of certain African territories
  • Myriad risks, associated with development in Africa
  • Impact of unplanned / unexpected challenges

FULL SPECTRUM DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Project initiation

Establish need, desirability and viability of undertaking a property development and secure appropriate land and rights.

Project inception

Establish client requirements and preferences, assess user needs and
options, appointment of consultants, project brief including project
objectives, priorities, constraints, assumptions, aspirations and strategies.

Concept and viability

Prepare and finalise project concept in accordance with the brief, including
scope, scale, character, form, function and preliminary programme and
viability of the project.

Design and development

Develop approved concept to finalise design, outline specifications, cost
plan, financial viability and programme for the project.

Tender documentation and procurement

Prepare construction and procurement documentation, confirm and
implement procurement strategies and procedures for effective and timeous
execution of the project.

Construction

Manage, administer and monitor contracts and processes, including
preparation and co-ordination of procedures and documentation to facilitate
practical completion of works.

Close-out

Fulfil and complete the project close-out including the preparation of the
necessary documentation to facilitate effective completion, handover and
operation of the project.

OUR PORTFOLIO OF EXPERTISE: