About

Tailor Inc is New Zealand's respected market leader in Property Strategy, Commercial Design and Project Management.

Creative intelligence, anchored by insight, driven by expertise.

Property Strategy: The heart and the start

Strategy is the heart and driver of each of our projects. Correct and comprehensive planning is the key to unlock varied property opportunities. Every project is unique. Only by asking ‘What?’ and ‘Why?’ can we then determine the ‘How?’

We begin by gaining a clear understanding of your business and goals. We gather information, and above all, listen before we strategise and brainstorm collaboratively. It means our strategic thinking is founded on real problems or opportunities, so the resulting projects will deliver true value to your business.

Services:

  • Property Development Advisory
  • Project Due Diligence and Facilitation
  • Client Representation
  • Project Feasibility
  • Resource Consents & Planning
  • Consultant Procurement
  • Portfolio and Brand Management
  • Project Governance and Project Directorship

Commercial Design: Beauty that means business

Is it beautiful if it isn’t functional? We don’t think so. That’s why your project won’t just meet your brand aspirations now and in the future, it will deliver on your functional needs. You’ll have the benefit of our team’s diverse and innovative perspectives from their varied design backgrounds, an agile design process to explore multiple avenues and our collaborative approach. Good design is a journey that begins with listening and understanding, so we arrive at a solution that perfectly suits your business. We have experience working on the workplace, retail, food and beverage, hotel and multi-storey residential projects.

Services:

  • Site selection, Test-Fits and Space Planning
  • Design Strategy
  • Retail, Workplace, Hospitality and Residential Interior Design
  • Retail Design Management
  • FF&E Procurement
  • Building Consents
  • Design Management

Project Management: The delivery’s in the detail

Your unique understanding of how your project will drive value for your business – that’s where we start. Then we look past the obvious to extract that intrinsic value. Part of that is allowing a project to evolve during its life cycle, with firm change management to avoid scope creep, overspending and time-wasting. Together we can help you understand how to work within cost and time constraints while retaining maximum flexibility.

At every step, we focus on solutions, leveraging our creative background, collective experience and network of consultants to manage time, cost, quality and scope.

Services:

  • Client Representation
  • Due Diligence and Feasibility
  • Authority approvals and Consent Management
  • Contract Management
  • Design Management
  • Programming
  • Procurement Management
  • Retail & Workplace Project Management
  • Portfolio & Brand Management
  • Tenancy Coordination
  • Services Co-ordination Management
  • Financial Management
  • Project Governance

Testimonials

“Tailor understand retail developments. Their team provide retail focus, insights, expertise and hands-on management where others can’t.”

Steve Lewis, Tauranga Crossing CEO

“The team at Tailor understand well what we required within our business and how it would operate. They also kept us informed of any issues throughout the project and resolved these in a timely and with cost-effective solutions.”

James Lim, Manager for Katsubi

“We’re deeply grateful for the outstanding service and design work you have provided throughout the years. You have helped us to grow and flourish across key locations, seeing the big picture and the long term for our businesses. You exceed expectations, show kindness and care – a true advocate for Smart Sushi.”

Jackie Joo - Owner, Smart Sushi

“The relationship between Colliers International and Tailor Inc goes beyond that of an organisation providing a service. We see Tailor Inc as a trusted partner in our projects and asset management of large retail assets. Their knowledge of retail trends, alongside their attention to detail and ability to drive both individual fit-out projects and larger-scale projects, is unparalleled in the market”

Gerard Earl, Director for Colliers

We at Les Mills have worked with the Tailor Inc team on numerous projects over the past six years. Their high level of engagement, experience, and commitment to our brand standards is invaluable. The team from Tailor Inc take the time to fully understand our needs and then works closely with us to deliver to time, budget and quality. And on top of all that they're always up for a laugh with us along the way

Dione Forbes-Ryrie, Managing Director, Les Mills, New Zealand Limited