BUSINESS UNIT

Real Estate

Areas of specialisation

We support investors, developers, contractors and tenants in the development of logistics assets across both greenfield and brownfield schemes, providing integrated investment governance throughout the entire project lifecycle.
We work alongside our clients throughout both the strategic and delivery phases, coordinating technical, commercial and permitting activities—from site selection and feasibility studies to design development, procurement management and construction delivery, through to the asset's go-live.
Our multidisciplinary approach combines Technical, Commercial and Management Advisory with Quantity Surveying, Project Management and Programme Control, ensuring effective control of time, cost, quality and risk to protect investment value and support informed decision-making throughout the development process.
We operate across both built-to-suit developments, designed to meet the requirements of a specific occupier, and speculative developments, contributing to the delivery of high-performing assets aligned with market demand and investment objectives.
The successful delivery of student accommodation requires balancing the needs of operators, responsible for providing a high-quality living experience, with the ability of developers and designers to deliver an asset that is functional, accessible and aligned with its intended market positioning. All within a financial and programme framework consistent with the investment objectives and investors' expectations. Through an integrated approach combining Technical and Commercial Advisory with Project Management, we oversee the entire development process, adapting methodologies and tools to the specific characteristics of this asset class while safeguarding investment value.
We support investors, developers, designers and operators in the delivery of student accommodation, providing integrated investment governance from Technical and Legal Due Diligence through to the operational launch of the asset.
We work alongside our clients throughout the planning, design and delivery phases, coordinating stakeholder relationships and, where required, managing the selection of design and construction partners to ensure alignment of objectives across the entire project lifecycle.
Healthcare and Assisted Living facilities represent the asset class that, more than any other, highlights the importance of ensuring the wellbeing and dignity of the people who will ultimately use the facility.
The Real Estate sector has both the privilege and the responsibility to enhance the value of this type of asset.
In this context, we support investors, developers, designers and operators in delivering appropriate facilities capable of combining commercial sustainability, quality of space and people's wellbeing, while meeting investors' objectives, operators' operational requirements and the expectations of the communities in which the facility is located, in full alignment with ESG principles.
We coordinate and optimize the processes of site selection, design, construction and commissioning, horizontally integrating the technical and operational requirements of all parties involved in the project. Continuous monitoring throughout the development process enables risks to be identified and managed promptly, helping to safeguard investment value.
Hospitality assets represent one of the most diverse asset classes within the real estate market, with requirements, characteristics and development models varying significantly according to location, market positioning, target clientele and the level of services provided.
Each project has its own distinctive characteristics, often defined by brands and operators, who are responsible for meeting the expectations of end users seeking a high-quality experience. The ability to integrate these requirements with the objectives of the investment is one of the key factors in achieving a successful development.
We support operators, investors, developers, designers and contractors in managing and coordinating the interests of all project stakeholders, ensuring continuity in decision-making throughout the entire project lifecycle.
We coordinate the entire development process, ensuring control over time, cost, quality and risk through a proactive Advisory and Project Management approach, effectively managing the changes and variations that characterise this type of development.
Growing attention to sustainability, the transformation of value chains, increasing competitive pressure and the need to optimise time and cost are driving industrial companies to continuously rethink their production infrastructure. In this context, real estate represents a strategic business asset rather than the end goal of the investment.
For this reason, companies are increasingly focused on developing strategically optimised property portfolios, improving resource efficiency in the management of manufacturing facilities, buildings, industrial plants and energy-efficient equipment.
We support industrial companies in the development of new manufacturing facilities and the refurbishment or expansion of existing ones, integrating Technical Advisory, Value Engineering and Project Management within a single governance model.
Our specialist expertise in the industrial sector enables us to deliver efficient, sustainable and high-performing manufacturing facilities, contributing to process optimisation, real estate management, Facility Management and ESG objectives.
Light Industrial assets include facilities designed for light manufacturing, assembly, research and development, laboratories, and integrated logistics and support functions. These assets must combine demanding operational requirements with the flexibility to adapt quickly to evolving production processes and tenant needs.
The development of these facilities requires balancing occupier requirements with the need to preserve the flexibility and reconfigurability of spaces over time, ensuring they remain competitive and attractive to future occupiers. At the same time, the speed of development and commissioning is a key factor in reducing time-to-market and accelerating the return on investment.
In this context, we integrate Financial, Technical and Design Advisory with Project Management to support investors, developers and tenants in the governance of their investment, ensuring continuity between analysis, decision-making and execution throughout the entire asset development lifecycle.
Physical retail assets and spaces dedicated to retail activities are undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the growth of e-commerce and the evolving expectations of consumers.
Increasingly, the value of a shopping centre or retail park depends on its ability to offer an experience that goes beyond the simple act of shopping. This is prompting owners, asset managers, operators and investors to rethink the very concept of the shopping mall, transforming it into an entertaining mall.
Our multidisciplinary team understands the dynamics of this market, delivering integrated solutions for refurbishment projects and new developments through an approach that combines Technical Advisory, Project Management and the protection of investment value.
We support our clients in integrating ESG principles to enhance the competitiveness and resilience of retail assets, contributing to their long-term value creation.

Modern office developments, from corporate headquarters to large mixed-use schemes, represent true urban infrastructure. Their development goes far beyond the construction of a new building, involving the integration of a complex system within an existing urban environment, where the interactions between construction activities, road networks, underground utilities, building services infrastructure, mobility and surrounding activities must all be carefully managed.
Each phase requires meticulous planning of Construction Logistics, site operations, permitting processes, health and safety, stakeholder management and the coordination of interfaces with the surrounding urban context and existing infrastructure, ensuring that the investment progresses in line with programme, cost and operational continuity objectives.
Given the specific characteristics of this asset class, we support investors, developers, designers and tenants with a particular focus on Execution, providing Design & Tender Management, Contract Management, Cost Control, Project Control and Project Construction Management. We adopt an EPCM approach to ensure the coordination of all technical, regulatory and operational aspects of the project, transforming complexity into a coordinated and controlled delivery process.

Projects completed

Boxengo

Boxengo has launched a major investment initiative in the self-storage sector in Italy, a program aimed at redeveloping existing properties and transforming them into green, technologically advanced spaces designed to provide a functional service to local communities. Bestmind has supported the client since the preliminary stages of the project, managing the technical due diligence of […]

S2C Green Tower

The credit and surety insurance company S2C (S2C S.p.A. Compagnia di Assicurazioni di Crediti e Cauzioni) made the decision to construct its Milan headquarters in the heart of the city. Consequently, it moved to purchase a central plot in Via Cornalia 17, home to a mixed-use development. GAS Studio of Milan was commissioned for the […]

SEW Eurodrive

German multinational SEW Eurodrive sought to create a new research and production hub in Italy, placing it in the heart of Italy’s ‘Motor Valley’, Borgo Panigale in the province of Bologna. The newly constructed building will sport a total floorspace of 13,000m2, comprised of a research and development centre, production area and an office. The […]

KPMG GIOIA 20

On the initiative of developer Coima, KPMG has chosen to site its new headquarters within the real estate development located in via Gioia 20 in Milan. Envisioned with highest ideals of environmental and social sustainability in mind, the commercial area will occupy approximately 24,000 square meters. KPMG has hired Bestmind for Design Management activities related […]

Tintoretto tower

Torre Tintoretto (Tintoretto Tower) is the demolition and redevelopment project of the area of the former Torre Tintoretto, designed in the 70s by architect Edoardo Benevolo within the San Polo district of Brescia. In order to ameliorate and resolve the critical issues and degradation present within the district, the Municipality of Brescia has included the […]

Palazzo Pitteri

PALAZZO PITTERI | TRIESTE

Our firm is following Palazzo Pitteri, a prestigious building located in Piazza Unità d'Italia in Trieste, on behalf of Artur Srl. The project includes: Among the distinctive elements of the project is the construction of an elevated walkway that will functionally connect Palazzo Pitteri with the neighboring Hotel Duchi D'Aosta, creating a unique synergy between […]

Jesolo Design District

Real estate developer RIV S.a.S., as the owner of surrounding properties, moved to complete a further expansion of Jesolo Lido Design District complex, set in the seaside resort of Jesolo in the province of Venice. The new residential expansion, designed by the American studio Meier Partners, consists of two buildings, The Beach Residence (TBR), with […]

Tivoli Hotel Bestmind

TIVOLI HOTEL | TRIESTE

The hotel is built on a 4-story central body, overlooking the picturesque little square of PortoPiccolo, and is directly connected to a reserved, covered parking lot. Inside, every detail is designed for maximum comfort and luxury: Thanks to our experience, we managed the project management, architectural and structural works management, and all fire prevention practices, […]

Fondazione Brovedani (Brovedani Foundation)

In terms of meeting both social and environmental responsibilities, the renovations and energy efficiency works on the buildings of the Brovedani Foundation in Gradisca d’Isonzo (GO) represent one of the finest opportunities. Once a boarding school for orphaned children, the structure managed by the foundation is now an assisted living facility, offering dignity and solidarity […]

Villa Arconati

With the establishment of the NRRP (National Recovery and Resilience Plan), financed through the ‘NextGenerationEU’ fund, the Italian Ministry of Culture sought to invite project proposals subject to the criteria laid out.Within the ambit of “Regeneration of small cultural sites, cultural, religious and rural heritage”, and “Programs to enhance the identity of places: historic parks […]

Corte Ripamonti

Acquired at the end of 2018 through a joint venture between Hines and Blue Noble, Milano Ripamonti is a student housing development located in via Ripamonti, Milano. Featuring over 700 beds in more than 600 high-quality individual units, it offers elegant living solutions for students and young professionals alike.Management of the property was assigned to […]

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