Synergy Construct Leads Sector Transformation

In a strategic move positioning the company at the forefront of quality and innovation, Aveo Group—Australia's largest retirement living operator with 67 communities and over 10,000 residents nationwide—has partnered with CIM Build to implement next-generation design assurance and governance capabilities across its entire development pipeline.

The partnership comes as Aveo cements its position as the sector leader, following a landmark $1.13 billion portfolio transaction in December 2024 that underscored investor confidence in both the company and the broader retirement living market.

"At Aveo, our residents deserve the highest standards of quality, safety and design excellence," said [Aveo spokesperson]. "By integrating CIM Build's design audit platform into our preconstruction process, we're setting a new benchmark for how retirement living operators govern design quality, manage risk, and deliver on our sustainability commitments."

Raising the Bar on Design Governance

Aveo's implementation of CIM Build represents a fundamental shift in how the retirement living sector approaches design assurance. Where traditional processes rely on manual coordination and spreadsheet tracking, Aveo is now deploying a purpose-built platform that centralizes design review, tracks compliance in real-time, and creates unprecedented visibility across multidisciplinary teams.

For a portfolio operator managing multiple concurrent developments—from brownfield redevelopments to greenfield expansions—the platform delivers critical capabilities:

• Systematic design audit workflows that reduce RFIs and coordination issues

• Real-time compliance tracking against accessibility standards, building codes, and Aveo's own design guidelines

• Centralized communication that keeps architects, consultants, builders and internal stakeholders aligned

• Audit trails that support governance reporting and risk management

"Aveo recognizes that quality isn't just about the end product—it's about the rigor of the process," said [CIM Build spokesperson]. "They're leading the sector in understanding that design assurance is a strategic capability, not just a checklist exercise."

Aligning Innovation with Strategic Priorities

The CIM Build partnership aligns directly with Aveo's broader strategic priorities:

Resident Experience: Better design coordination translates to higher-quality built environments, fewer defects, and spaces that genuinely support aging-in-place and wellness.

Operational Excellence: Streamlined preconstruction processes reduce project delays, minimize costly rework, and enable faster time-to-market for new communities.

Sustainability Leadership: Robust design governance ensures that Aveo's environmental commitments—including energy efficiency, water management, and sustainable materials—are embedded from concept through construction.

ESG and Risk Management: Comprehensive audit trails and compliance tracking strengthen Aveo's governance framework and provide transparency for investors, regulators, and residents.

Setting the Industry Benchmark

Aveo's move is likely to accelerate adoption across the retirement living and aged care sectors, where operators are facing mounting pressure to demonstrate quality outcomes, manage construction risk, and meet evolving ESG expectations.

"When the market leader makes a strategic investment in design assurance technology, it sends a clear signal," said [industry observer]. "Quality and governance are no longer nice-to-haves—they're competitive differentiators."

As the retirement living sector continues to attract institutional capital and scale nationally, Aveo's partnership with CIM Build positions the company as the operator setting the standard for design excellence, resident outcomes, and operational sophistication.

For developers, builders, and operators watching from the sidelines, the message is clear: the future of design governance is here, and Aveo is leading the way.