RDM services

Delivering Seamless Approvals
and High-Quality Fitouts

Retail Design Management (RDM) is the operational discipline that ensures every tenancy progresses from concept to opening day smoothly, safely and in accordance with the centre’s standards. Design Clarity provides a structured approval pathway that supports retailers, leasing teams and contractors through the full design and delivery process.

By reviewing concepts, verifying documentation, coordinating services and conducting on-site inspections, we protect design integrity and reduce delays. Our experience across major portfolios—spanning hundreds of brands and centres—allows us to anticipate challenges, resolve issues early and keep projects aligned with the vision of the development.

RDM orchestrates the entire tenant design and fitout journey. It begins with a comprehensive briefing where we outline the centre’s design expectations, operational procedures and technical requirements. Retailers receive clear guidance on how to prepare their submissions and what standards their design must meet. This early communication reduces ambiguity and sets a collaborative tone.

Our team manages a disciplined two-stage design review process. The concept review verifies brand alignment, shopfront strategy and the general feasibility of the proposal. The detailed design review assesses services coordination, building code compliance, signage documentation, joinery details, accessibility requirements, fire protection integration and all other technical components. We provide precise, actionable feedback, ensuring tenants progress confidently toward certification and construction.

During the fitout phase, we maintain direct contact with retailers, designers, contractors and centre management. We conduct site visits, resolve construction queries and monitor installations for compliance. Final defect inspections confirm that the as-built result corresponds with the approved design package, guaranteeing consistency across the precinct.

RDM is ultimately about coordination, quality control and architectural discipline. It reduces programme risk for landlords, supports tenants through a complex process and ensures that every new store enhances the value and presentation of the centre.

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