AECnews: AECgroup teams up with international property and development advisor

AEC
group is pleased to announce we have formed a strategic alliance with Johnston Enterprises (Australia) Pty Ltd (
www.johnstonenterprisesaustralia.com).
Johnston Enterprises is headed up by Mr. Norm Johnston who is a respected international property and development adviser, having worked in key executive roles in Australia and Overseas for the past 15 years.
Mr. Johnston combines a unique commercial acumen with knowledge of Government process, and the ability to deliver large complex and multi-dimensional projects. Mr Johnston has delivered on behalf of Government, a number of prestigious high profile developments, and financially closed several development contracts and PPPs worth up to US$1 Billion. His last role was CEO of a large Middle East Corporation, and adviser to International Banks on Infrastructure Funds and PPP programs.
Johnston Enterprises provides the following specialist consultancy services:
- Major Projects (Governance, Procurement, Contract and Negotiation)
- Infrastructure Planning, Funding and Delivery.
- Contract Management – PPP, Master Development Agreements and PDAs.
- NSW Part 3A Planning Applications
- Strategy Development (High Level)
- Special Economic Zones
- Property Development
- Portfolio Management
- Economic Development Modeling
- Feasibility Studies
- Government Tender Panel Assessment ($100M + Projects)
- Contract advocate – negotiation and dispute management
- Structure Plans, Master Plans and Development Control Plans.
- Infrastructure Plans and Contributions Documents.
"This strategic alliance will significantly boost AEC's property advisory services by contributing significant government knowledge, project size and international experience." said CEO Simon Smith. "It is a perfect marriage of the technical and project management skills of AEC with JE's high level government contacts, international property and development experience and the demonstrated ability to deliver large complex and multi-dimensional projects. This alliance is another building block in our strategy to become a leading Australian consultancy group."