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The RNA showgrounds are soon to be the centrepiece of a new mixed-use precinct in Brisbane linking commercial, retail, residential and open spaces all year round.

Building on 6 years’ experience working on the Brisbane showgrounds redevelopment, Jensen Bowers’ team of professional surveyors have provided the site with all facets of surveying.

Leaders in the industry, Jensen Bowers are proud of their technical knowledge, expertise and proven track record when undertaking the most complex assignments.

K1 is a high-performing and well-appointed office tower is forecast to accommodate over 6,000 professionals and due for completion later this month as part of a 3 tower precinct, Kings Gate.

Jensen Bowers has carried out a number of surveying and development advisory services including; community title schemes, volumetric surveys, tenure advice, master subdivision survey plans, geotechnical surveys, detail heritage facades, land titling, development proposal plans, set out of civil and earth works, set out of building structure and building location certification.

Construction of the K1 tower has yielded the following results to date:

• Zero safety incidents from Jensen Bowers
• Zero survey errors and claims
• All required tolerances achieved
• Consultation and advice was provided on more complex aspects of the projects including positioning of main entry Y columns to help maintain project schedule.
• Minimal variations required to facilitate works.

Click here to view more of Jensen Bowers’ most recent projects.

Do you need a Surveyor or Development Advisor for your next development? Call (07) 3319 4933 and speak with one of our experienced surveyors and town planners today about your requirements.

We are excited to be able to share our eBook, The Geography of Opportunity – A guide to developing under Brisbane’s City Plan 2014.

The eBook shares updated knowledge and insights on where to look for the best property investment opportunities and how to utilize City Plan 2014 to achieve maximum development potential.

The information is essential reading for those in the Brisbane development community who like to stay one step ahead.

We call it The Geography of Opportunity.

Unlock your maximum development potential with Jensen Bowers’ informed strategies and solutions.

Click here to download your copy.

Jensen Bowers and our Geoimage colleagues will be exhibiting at the Locate15 Conference being held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from the 10-12th March.

Drop by and say hello to Scott, Laura, Greg, Shona & Simon who will be located in Booth 7!

Jensen Bowers’ strategy to deliver innovative solutions to clients around Australia has been enhanced by the acquisition of satellite imagery specialists, Geoimage Pty Ltd. The combination of the two companies and their innovative technologies and services will provide Jensen Bowers with a performance capability which no other company can currently match.

Geoimage is a multi-award winning company and is the leading supplier of satellite imagery, image processing and geospatial services to the user community. With over 26 years’ experience and offices in Brisbane, Sydney and Perth, Geoimage has gained an enviable reputation for providing independent advice, professional service and timely delivery. Geoimage services a global client base which spans a number of industry sectors, including natural resources, all tiers of government, mineral and oil exploration, environment, agriculture, forestry and utilities management.

Jensen Bowers welcomes Geoimage to the Jensen Bowers Group, and extends a warm welcome to Wayne Middleton, former CEO of Geoimage Pty Ltd, as he takes on the role of General Manager for Jensen Bowers Group.

“We look forward to enhancing its service offerings with a diverse range of skills and experience to offer quality business and technical solutions to our wide range of clients and sectors. The two companies complement each other well in products, service standards, culture and commitment to their communities. This opportunity will now accelerate growth plans for both brands under the umbrella of a single organisation,” said Tony Evans, Managing Director of Jensen Bowers.

Brisbane is embracing digital advertising faster than other states, with the Brisbane City Council willing to work with advertisers.

Our resident urban planner and outdoor advertising specialist, Stuart Somerville, is leading the way by helping outdoor media specialists gain approval from Brisbane City Council to install digital advertising devices in the city’s prime intersections.

Most roadside outdoor media structures are regulated via a range of state and local government planning laws and policies. Our experience and detailed knowledge of current legislation and government agencies positions us as the preeminent consultancy for signage works.

Jensen Bowers offers services such as project management including sub-consultant coordination; negotiation with Council; Town Planning Assessment against Council’s Local Law provisions as well as Surveying including design and drafting.

When you engage Jensen Bowers to prepare your Local Law Application, be assured you’re in good hands. We know the process, we know what is required and we have developed and nurtured great working relationships with consultants and assessors to ensure quality and successful outcomes are achieved.

Jensen Bowers are the leaders in digital advertising devices approvals, with our track record speaking for itself. Recent approvals include:

If you need our help to make an impact on Queensland’s commuters, contact Jensen Bowers on 07 3319 4933 for expert advice and knowledge.

Jensen Bowers has got out of the blocks fast in 2015 with Eve Vickerson joining our team. Eve will work as a senior planner within our growing planning team. Continue reading →

Earlier this week, the Queensland Auditor-General released its report on Queensland level of bushfire preparation and preparedness, finding that government and organisation planning efforts to reduce community risk exposure requires further emphasis.

Jensen Bowers’ senior town planner and bushfire planning specialist, Laura Gannon was called upon by the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) in her role as Chair of its Environmental Planning Chapter to comment on the need for further concerted efforts in the area of responsive bushfire land use planning.

Find a copy of the PIA media statement here.

The 2014 UDIA State Excellence Awards celebrate Queensland’s contemporary knowledge, skills and innovation in the urban development industry. The awards recognise the best of the best; the people and projects that go beyond the built environment, to create wonderful communities.

Jensen Bowers is proud to have provided a number of town planning and surveying services for the following notable developments.

The Village Coorparoo developed by The Village Retirement Group was awarded the best ‘Seniors’ Living’ as well as ‘Medium Density Development (Large)’ for 2014.

The Village Coorparoo is located on Cavendish Road and was opened in February 2012.

Central Village developed by Metro Property Development was named a finalist in the ‘Urban Renewal’ category, and Eastwood Apartments developed by Pellicano Pty Ltd also earning finalist status for ‘High Density Development’.

Winner of the ‘Wildcard Award’ was Creating Gateways – The Toondah Harbour and Weinam Creek Priority Development Areas developed by the Redland City Council and Economic Development Queensland.

Jensen Bowers enjoyed working with our clients and various co-consultants on all of these projects. We congratulate the above developers on their great results!

Last year, Jensen Bowers gained development approval from Council for a learning facility at Sheldon College.

Recently constructed, the building is cutting edge in terms of its contribution to education advancement and features a robotics labs, flexible learning spaces, media/sound and television facilities, uni-style lecture hall in an energy efficient and subtropical design. View the project here.

We are proud to have been involved with this significant development for the school.

Today the team at Jensen Bowers is showing their support for the enduring commitment and dedication of Queensland’s rural fire service crews and volunteers, by wearing a Yellow Ribbon.

An initiative of the Rural Fire Brigades Association of Queensland, Yellow Ribbon Day is about raising awareness and showing your appreciation of the 35,000 rural fire volunteers who dedicate their time to protect and defend their communities.

This very worthwhile cause marks an event-filled week which focusses on raising awareness for a range of emergency and disaster awareness. Yesterday was International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (13 October), and this week is RACQ Get Ready Queensland (13-19 October). RACQ Get Ready Week and RACQ Get Ready Day are celebrations of the resilient nature of Queenslanders, whilst raising awareness for emergency and disaster awareness and preparation. Check with local councils for activities throughout the week.

Join Jensen Bowers by showing your support and support these very worthy campaigns.