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NewsShifts in property asset growth creates new optimism

26 February 2025 | 1 min

After navigating a challenging few years, the Australian property market is now poised for a cautiously optimistic outlook for 2025 and beyond. The dynamics of hybrid working, a strong emphasis on mixed-use precincts, a commitment to sustainable practices, and a growing recognition of the importance of preserving industrial land have sparked a significant shift in asset class growth, revitalising the industry.

“Aurecon’s PCA committee members, equipped with their knowledge, expertise and dedication to delivering integrated design, engineering and advisory solutions, are set to facilitate impactful discussions and actions that will support the ongoing growth of the property sector across Australia.”

Our involvement with PCA spans critical areas including sustainability, precincts, social infrastructure, diversity, equity and inclusion, advisory services and social value, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of industry advancements while contributing to a better future for all.

Aurecon’s Property Council of Australia committee members are:

Adam Flavel, Lead Design Manager, SA: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee.

Amanda Quan, Fire Engineer, WA: Future Leaders Committee.

Corey McDonald, Buildings Leader, Adelaide, SA: Cities and Precincts Committee.

Gillian Forde, WA Buildings Service Group Lead, WA: Cities, Infrastructure and Strategic Precincts Committee.

Greg Lee, Land Infrastructure Practice Leader, New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory, NSW Precincts Lead, NSW Industrial and Logistics Committee.

Hayley Wardrop, Industry Director, Health, Education and Research Australia, VIC: Education and Social Infrastructure Committee.

Jamali Kigotho, Mechanical Engineer, VIC: Future Leaders Committee.

Joanna Barnett, Manager, Environment and Planning, VIC: Planning and Building Committee.

Karen Beck, Associate Program Performance, NSW: Western Sydney Committee.

Kavisha Singh, Senior Consultant, SA: Future Leaders Committee.

Kaycee Becker, Director, Strategic Partnerships, SA: Future Trends and Innovations Committee.

Linda Rodriguez, NSW and ACT Urban Planning Lead, NSW: Planning Advisory Group.

Phil Hues, Principal, Buildings Mechanical, WA: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee.

Sharon Billinger, Associate, Integrated Transport & Mobility - SA Precincts Lead, SA: Cities and Precincts Committee.

Taren Brockhouse, Associate, Environment and Planning, SA: Planning Committee.

Tom Daunt, Lead Structural Engineer, NSW: Hunter Future Leaders Committee.

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Adam Flavel, Lead Design Manager, SA: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee.

Aurecon’s Industry Director, Precincts, Lauren Jewell, highlights how these transformations have prompted a renewed focus within the company's property business.

“While we continue to provide services for commercial property assets, we have expanded our scope to address evolving client and market needs,” Jewell explained.

“Our approach now prioritises the entire precinct and regional context, emphasising the integration of multi-modal transport systems within the spaces they serve. We are also dedicated to expanding existing footprints and revitalising brownfield industrial sites.”

This holistic vision encompasses a diverse range of opportunities, including airports, health and education campuses, industrial regeneration to unlock economic potential in regions, and dynamic sports and entertainment precincts.

Aurecon takes pride in the active involvement of our people advocating for the property sector – an industry vital to the prosperity, health and wellbeing of Australians.

“With decades of experience, our leaders and emerging leaders are uniquely positioned to make a substantial impact in the property sector. We aim to drive meaningful change not only through our client partnerships, but also through our engagement with the industry at large,” Jewell said.

In a testament to our commitment, Aurecon recently achieved a record 16 appointments to the Property Council of Australia’s (PCA) diverse range of committees for 2025/26.

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Greg Lee, Land Infrastructure Practice Leader, New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory, NSW Precincts Lead has been appointed to the NSW Industrial and Logistics Committee.
Karen Beck, Associate Program Performance has been appointed to the NSW Western Sydney Committee.
Linda Rodriguez, NSW and ACT Urban Planning Lead has been appointed to the NSW Planning Advisory Group.
Tom Daunt, Lead Structural Engineer has been appointed to the Hunter Future Leaders Committee.

Adam Flavel, Lead Design Manager has been appointed to the SA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee.
Corey McDonald, Buildings Leader, Adelaide has been appointed to the SA Cities and Precincts Committee.
Kavisha Singh, Senior Consultant, Adelaide has been appointed to the SA Future Leaders Committee.
Kaycee Becker, Director, Strategic Partnerships has been appointed to the SA Future Trends and Innovations Committee.
Sharon Billinger, Associate, Integrated Transport & Mobility – SA Precincts Lead has been appointed to the SA Cities and Precincts Committee.
Taren Brockhouse, Associate, Environment and Planning has been appointed to the SA Planning Committee.

Hayley Wardrop, Industry Leader, Health, Education and Research has been appointed to the VIC Education and Social Infrastructure Committee.
Jamali Kigotho, Mechanical Engineer has been appointed to the VIC Future Leaders Committee.
Joanna Barnett, Manager, Environment and Planning has been appointed to the VIC Planning and Building Committee.

Amanda Quan, Fire Engineer has been appointed to the WA Future Leaders Committee.
Gillian Forde, WA Buildings Service Group Lead has been appointed to the WA Cities, Infrastructure and Strategic Precincts Committee.
Phil Hues, Principal, Buildings Mechanical has been appointed to the WA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee.