The Bluebird Capability Statement

The

Bluebird Advantage

Queen's Wharf

Destination Brisbane Consortium

Development Management

Who we are.

Bluebird is a dynamic and purpose-driven development consultancy, which specialises in projects of all sectors in South East Queensland.

We work with private and corporate developers, landowners, government and not-for-profit organisations who are seeking additional resources and experienced professionals to successfully deliver their projects.

The Bluebird team provides dedicated and tailored services in:

Strategic & Development Advisory Development Management

Project Management & Superintendency

Capital & Development Partnerships

Bluebird prides itself on our innovative and dedicated approach to every project We bring our wealth of knowledge, experience and commitment to integrity in all that we do.

About Us.

Led by Founder & Managing Director Riye Arai-Coupe, Bluebird brings together a team of highly experienced and passionate professionals, spanning strategic advisory, development, design and project management, and independent superintendence

Riye Arai-Coupe Founder & Managing Director

With 18 years of experience in strategic & development advisory and project delivery, Riye has worked with a variety of private and corporate property developers including Mirvac, Destination Brisbane Consortium, Consolidated Properties Group, AVID Property Group, Arklife, Sekisui House, Brisbane Housing Company, UnitingCare QLD and Queensland Investment Corporation.

Riye has extensive in-depth experience and market knowledge and provides strong leadership and direction at all stages of the project lifecycle Her expertise includes strategic and development advisory, acquisitions, feasibility studies, due diligence assessments, project value optimisation, design development and approvals, project delivery, sales and marketing, stakeholder management and financial management

Having completed a range of tertiary qualifications, Riye has a Bachelor of Property Economics (Distinction), an Advanced Diploma in Building and Construction Management, and is QBCC licenced to provide Project Management Services Since 2011, Riye has also served across the industry dedicating herself to the wider property industry including:

Chair | Urban Development Institute of Australia QLD, Housing Supply & Affordability (current)

Deputy Chair | Property Council of Australia QLD, Residential (current)

Board Member | Suburban Futures (current)

Board of Advisor | Property Industry Foundation QLD (current)

Chair | Property Industry Foundation QLD, Beneficiary Review Committee (current)

Committee Member | Property Council of Australia QLD, Diversity and Inclusion (2017-2022)

Chair & Committee Member | Property Council of Australia QLD, Future Directions (2011-2016)

In 2023, Riye was also recognised as one of the Queensland 40 Under 40 award winners for leading entrepreneurs and inspiring business leadership Riye is a regular public speaker at industry events and educational seminars, and frequently dedicates her time to a vast range of community initiatives.

Our Bluebird Commitment.

In a world where 'Maximum Value’ and 'On Time and On Budget' often translate to ‘Tunnel-vision’ and 'Same Old, Same Old,' here at Bluebird, we believe it's been well and truly time to redefine the development advisory and project management landscape

Welcome to a realm where people, passion and purpose are at the forefront. Where strategy dances with innovation, and where boutique expertise meets laser-focused solutions Where your project is more than a lazy design or a checkbox on a timeline

At Bluebird, we take pride in seamlessly blending thoughtful and deliberate innovation with our depth of experience, passion and reassuring reliability But more importantly to us, we only work with clients and their projects where there is a high alignment of values

As a team, we firmly hold the belief that quality community outcomes, including critical infrastructure such as well-considered social and affordable housing and sustainability, play a pivotal role in crafting thriving, inclusive communities We are all about the triple bottom line

Property development must go beyond merely offering shelter; for us, it’s about empowering individuals and families to lead more fulfilling lives It’s about nurturing their well-being and our environment And it’s about fostering a profound sense of security and belonging

As a boutique consultancy, our partnership with you also means that our senior leaders are the strategic advisors as well as the actual project managers on your developments Your project will not be farmed out to more costly ‘cost-effective’ or inexperienced members of a team. In the rapidly evolving world of property development, our approach, structure and experience also means we move with confidence and consistency, and adapt at lightningfast speeds

As a team, Bluebird stands proudly as a recognised authority in crafting developments that epitomise unwavering integrity, relentless pursuit of quality, and a resolute commitment to achieving more for our residents and the communities that we become a part of

And we hope you do too.

The Bluebird Advantage.

Across our team, we have worked with an exciting and diverse range of some of the most sophisticated and innovative developers in Australia

As a result, Bluebird is now recognised for its strategic development advisory and delivery expertise, and we have successfully worked across numerous leading projects for our valued clients

Our team has decades of experience, delivering projects ranging from $2m to $3b+ in value. We are formally qualified in property economics, development, architecture, project management and superintendency

Our deep understanding of the South East Queensland property and construction market, combined with our commitment to excellence and a genuine drive to create thriving and inclusive communities makes us the ideal partner for your project.

KIOME Residences

SABI Property Group

Strategic Advisory, Development & Project Management

Why Bluebird?

Whether it is masterplanning, a quick feasibility assessment, client representation, repositioning an existing asset or developing a new site, we support our clients and their projects with all of the necessary experience and skills required for successful development.

Our highly experienced team includes Strategic Advisors, Project Directors, Development Managers, Design Managers, Project Managers, licenced Superintendents, Marketing Managers and the full project administration support team.

For our clients, we create successful development strategies, optimise value, fast-track projects, reduce risk, improve project success, create high levels of flexibility, enhance efficiencies and remove the cost of operational overheads.

Your benefits.

Some of the advantages of working with us:

Experience > Gain access to the necessary experience and in-depth market knowledge that may otherwise be costly on a permanent basis.

Flexibility > Switch resources on and off as needed and reduce your operational overhead costs.

Efficiency > You are able to better leverage your time and expertise and focus on your core business interests.

Diversity of Thought > Different thinking creates more unique, innovative and more considered solutions.

Risk Management > Reduce project risks in a challenging climate by tapping into an experienced team.

Project Management

Queen's Wharf Tower

Destination Brisbane Consortium

Development Management

Arklife Cordelia Build-To-Rent

What we do.

We understand the challenges you can come across on projects, and the steps you need to take to avoid these. The Bluebird team prides itself on our in-depth knowledge of property development, design and construction, our strong industry networks, and our proactive and collaborative approach

As an extension of your in-house team:

We are your trusted development experts

We build capacity and fast-track projects

We can upskill teams and improve efficiencies

We bring the expertise you need to get the job done

How we can help.

We are property development and construction specialists across the entire development process. We can support you with acquisitions right through to construction and handover

Our experience also ranges from boutique sites to internationally renowned city-shaping projects.

We have extensive experience, networks, and the resources to manage all, or any part of the development process

Our team provides dedicated and tailored services in:

Strategic & Development Advisory

Development Management

Project Management & Superintendency

Capital & Development Partnerships

KIOME Residences

SABI Property Group Strategic Advisory, Development & Project Management

Strategic & Development Advisory

Project Strategy, Acquisitions & Disposals, Existing Asset Repositioning, Feasibility Studies, Due Diligence Assessments, Stakeholder Engagement, DA Strategy + more

Development Management Services

Project Visioning, Feasibility & Cash Flow Management, Project Value Optimisation, Stakeholder Management, Approvals, Sales & Marketing + more

Arklife Cordelia Build-To-Rent

Project Management

Project Management & Superintendency

Consultant Engagement, Design Management, Value Engineering, Builder

Procurement, Contract Administration, Project Management + more

Capital & Development Partnerships

Joint Ventures, Development Management Agreements, Capital Raising, Deal

Structuring, Capital Partnerships + more

Our Experience.

We proudly work with many leading organisations, developers and visionaries, and we have been part of a wide range of developments in South East Queensland, including some of the largest, complex and most notable projects.

The developments we have worked on have all contributed to positively enhancing the communities, culture and growth of our cities and regions.

Bluebird has worked on an exciting and diverse range of projects across South East Queensland, from masterplanned communities and highdensity mixed-use projects, to boutique apartment buildings and social and affordable housing developments.

Whatever the vision for your development, big or small, we can bring it to life.

OUR KEY SECTORS:

Social & Affordable

Apartments & Build-To-Rent

Townhouses

Masterplanned & Mixed-use

Non-residential

Social and Affordable Housing

Bluebird is devoted to providing housing for the most vulnerable members of our community. We have a deep understanding of the social and affordable housing sector, funding initiatives and strong relationships with Community Housing Providers and developers who deliver homes for people in need.

A selection of the projects we have been involved in include:

Brisbane Housing Company, Stones Corner

Strategic & Development Advisory, Development & Project Management

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service, Deception Bay Project Management

Brisbane Housing Company, Acquisitions

Strategic & evelopment Advisory

KubUnity, Capalaba

Strategic & Development Advisory, Development & Project Management

UDIA QLD Affordable Housing Award

Apartments & Build-To-Rent

We are proud to have been part of some of S largest and most notable projects. The deve on have enhanced the culture and growth of ou

A selection of the projects we have been inv

Arklife Cordelia Build-To-Rent Project Management

Queen's Wharf Tower Development Management

Queen's Wharf Residences Development Management

Arklife Constance Build-To-Rent Project Management

Townhouses

Bluebird has experience working with small privates to large corporate developers across a diverse range and scale of townhouse projects across South East Queensland

A selection of the projects we have been involved in include:

Sphere Garden Terraces, Southport

Development & Project Management

St Lucia Townhouses

Development & Project Management

Beatrice Residences, Taringa

Project Management

Heathwood Townhouses

Financier’s Representative Services

Masterplanned & Mixed-use

Bluebird works with motivated landowners and innovative developers to create vibrant masterplanned projects that aim to have long-lasting positive impacts on their future residents, owners, tenants and the surrounding community

A selection of the projects we have been involved in include:

Beenleigh RSL & Mt Warren Golf Course

Strategic & Development Advisory

Canungra Over 50's Lifestyle Resort

Jimboomba Site Masterplan Strategic & Development Advisory

Strategic & Development Advisory, Development & Project Management

Caboolture Project, City of Moreton Bay Strategic & Development Advisory

Non-residential

Our team has worked alongside a number of private and corporate developers to deliver a range of non-residential projects in South East Queensland, including service stations, commercial buildings, childcare centres and retail precincts.

A selection of the projects we have been involved in include:

Fortitude Valley Office

Strategic & Development Advisory, Development & Project Management

Sunnybank Childcare Development & Project Management

Montessori Childcare Financier’s Representative Services

Geebung Childcare Project Management Services

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