Our engineering design services for build to rent

Build-to-rent developments need to deliver for residents and investors over the long term. Capital and operational costs, rental value and resident experience all influence each other.

We design integrated building systems around the needs of anticipated residents and operating model, helping create comfortable, efficient and cost-effective spaces that attract and retain residents.

Retain your tenants

Build to rent sees greater returns when people want to stay. We consider comfort, connectivity, security and access alongside the engineering needs of shared amenities and communal spaces. This helps create a convenient living experience and a stronger sense of community.

Protect long-term returns

Decisions made during design affect both capital expenditure and the cost of operating the building. We balance efficiency, maintainability and resident expectations to help control whole-of-life costs while supporting rental value and asset performance.

Smarter operations

Smart technology can make buildings easier for residents to use and operators to manage. We integrate energy monitoring, building controls, access, security, high-bandwidth connectivity and booking systems to support efficient operations and a seamless resident experience.

Sustainable, future-ready communities

Build-to-rent assets need to remain attractive and efficient over a long ownership period. We support passive design, renewable energy, electrification, whole-of-life carbon assessment and sustainability certification alongside systems that can adapt as expectations, technology and places change.

Get in touch with our team

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Renée Young
Director & Living Market Sector Leader
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Nathaniel Masters
Vancouver Office Manager
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Ragz Padayachi
Director, London

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