Maincorp is aware that the financial viability of many aged care organizations is a significant concern, and hence there is a need to find solutions to sustain their viability and maintain the quality of care they provide. Due to the fact that properties are usually the biggest financial asset for Aged Care organizations, property management and planning is now essential to the long-term viability and survival of Aged Care organizations.

Latest trends in building designs for the aged require that the living area per resident be increased. Nursing homes in particular will no longer operate with four to six bed wards but will change to one to two bed wards with some shared toilet facilities. Providing more space per resident will certainly improve the quality of care per resident, but will also increase capital, operating, maintenance and personal care costs needed to provide this area unless carefully planned and developed.

Maincorp's extensive experience in Aged Care property management empowers us to provide our customers with following range of professional services:

• Project Viability Analysis
• Risk Analysis and Measurement
• Site Acquision and Disposal
• Real estate and Property Development
• Compiling Architect Design Briefs for Hostel, Nursing Home, Dementia Facilities
• Obtaining Development/Construction Approvals
• Contract Negotiation and Administration
• Project Management
• Construction/Refurbishment Management
• Post Completion Warranty Management

Maincorp values the importance of the preparation of thorough contract documentation, eg. plans, specifications, ...etc and any relevant documents thereby insuring minimized ambiguties and budget blow outs.

Maincorp also values integrating facility management into the design and build process. For example, what a impact a particular type of flooring tiles has on the cleaning costs. How much difference would such a decision make over a 25 year period.