Urban and Rural Development

We build and upgrade critical infrastructure that promotes sustainable urbanisation and rural growth, creating interconnected spaces and systems that empower communities and drive long-term growth.

Yas Acres mixed-use development, United Arab Emirates

From rural housing projects to mixed-use urban precincts, our work ensures communities thrive through connectivity, sustainability, and thoughtful design.

Transforming land into functional spaces

We play a pivotal role in shaping the quality of life for communities by delivering infrastructure that enhances accessibility, public health, and service delivery, while remaining resilient to future growth and change.

Delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions
City of Johannesburg Consolidated Infrastructure Plan, South Africa
Deon Pretorius
Managing Director: Urban and Rural Development, Africa

OUR METHODOLOGY

From concept to completion, we offer land development engineering services, supporting projects from initial assessment to final construction, ensuring efficient, sustainable development in compliance with regulations.

  • Site assessment and analysis: We evaluate land suitability, environmental risks, and legal compliance to guide responsible development.
  • Planning and design: We create detailed infrastructure layouts using advanced CAD tools, aligned with regulatory standards.
  • Grading and drainage design: We shape land surfaces and design drainage systems to prevent flooding and erosion.
  • Utility planning: We design reliable water, sewage, power, and telecom systems for efficient site functionality.
  • Regulatory compliance: We ensure full adherence to zoning, environmental, and safety regulations for every project.

WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE US

We partner with municipalities, government agencies, and private stakeholders to deliver infrastructure that drives economic progress and social well-being.

 

  • Balance growth with sustainability, embedding resilience, climate-conscious design, and regulatory compliance into every project.
  • Provide end-to-end expertise, from site assessments and planning to engineering, construction support, and asset management.
  • Drive innovation through integration, leveraging BIM, digital twins, and smart city solutions to create efficient, connected, and adaptable communities.
  • Prioritise collaboration and trust, engaging stakeholders and communities at every step to ensure inclusive and long-lasting developments.

 

Communities gain more than infrastructure; they gain resilient, connected spaces designed to thrive for generations, shaped through sustainable land development and infrastructure solutions.

Client
Offerings

01 Strategy and Planning

We shape future-ready communities through integrated planning, policy advisory, and climate-resilient strategies.

  • Policy development and infrastructure advisory
  • Integrated land use and spatial planning
  • Masterplanning (regional, urban, precinct-level)
  • Urban development and sustainable densification strategies
  • Infrastructure investment and prioritisation planning
  • Feasibility studies and demand analysis
  • Climate resilience and sustainability integration
  • Mobility and access planning 

We deliver coordinated infrastructure systems using BIM-enabled design across transport, water, energy, and ICT.

  • Road and transport infrastructure (urban and regional)
  • Water supply, reticulation, and storage systems
  • Wastewater collection, conveyance, and treatment
  • Solid waste and stormwater systems
  • Electrical distribution and renewable energy integration
  • ICT, fibre, and smart city infrastructure
  • Street lighting and public space services
  • Urban landscaping and public realm design
  • Integrated utility corridor and trench coordination
  • BIM-enabled 3D design, modelling, and clash detection

We support inclusive growth through community-focused planning, regeneration, and spatial analytics.

  • Urban and rural development
  • Social and community impact
  • Infrastructure advisory
  • Development and precinct planning
  • Regeneration, renewal, and redevelopment
  • Land use and regulatory compliance
  • Integrated infrastructure planning
  • Spatial analytics and big data

We manage construction with precision, ensuring safety, quality, and minimal disruption to communities.

  • Procurement support and tender documentation
  • Contract administration (FIDIC, NEC, and local forms)
  • Resident engineering and site supervision
  • Programme and construction management
  • Health, safety, and environmental (HSE) oversight
  • Quality assurance and control systems
  • Community liaison and disruption mitigation

We navigate complex approvals and compliance to enable smooth, lawful development.

  • Town and regional planning
  • Subdivision, rezoning, and land use applications
  • Environmental and social impact assessments (EIA/SIA)
  • Authority liaison and statutory approvals
  • Stakeholder and community engagement
  • Development contribution planning and bulk infrastructure assessments
  • Permitting, licensing, and regulatory compliance support

We ensure infrastructure readiness through testing, training, and digital twin integration.

  • Testing, commissioning, and verification of infrastructure
  • As-built documentation and compliance certification
  • Digital twin integration and data handover
  • Operations training and knowledge transfer
  • Final inspection and snag resolution

We optimise land through investigations, grading, and sustainable drainage design.

  • Site investigations (topographical, geotechnical, hydrological)
  • Earthworks modelling and optimisation
  • Site layout planning and bulk infrastructure coordination
  • Stormwater management and sustainable drainage systems (SUDS)
  • Temporary works planning and construction logistics
  • Platform preparation and grading design

We enhance long-term performance with digital tracking, lifecycle planning, and resilience strategies.

  • Infrastructure audits and condition assessments
  • Asset lifecycle and renewal planning
  • Maintenance strategy development
  • GIS-based asset registers and digital tracking
  • Real-time monitoring and performance analytics
  • Sustainability, resilience, and adaptation strategies
  • Institutional support and capacity building for asset management

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Urban and Rural Development Projects