ECI & Alliancing

First Retail Group brings a unique perspective to ECI and alliance planning, focusing on the importance of stakeholder engagement and impact mitigation. Our close understanding of consumer-facing sectors and destinations, coupled with our experience working with designers, planners, contractors and government organisations, enables us to:

• Identify potential stakeholder impacts early: Our team can anticipate the likely effects of major projects on local communities, businesses, and other stakeholders.
• Develop effective mitigation strategies: We work collaboratively with project teams to devise strategies that minimise negative impacts, maintain efficiency and maximise positive outcomes.
• Ensure ongoing stakeholder engagement: Throughout the project lifecycle, our involvement supports open communication and engagement with stakeholders to address concerns and maintain trust.
• Responsive mechanisms. We identify, develop and deliver agile and adaptive solutions that can be deployed to manage impacts throughout the project.

Our Approach to ECI and Alliancing:

First Retail Group’s approach to ECI and alliancing is grounded in our commitment to:

• Collaboration: We foster a collaborative environment where all parties work together towards a common goal.
• Innovation: We embrace innovative solutions that can improve project outcomes and enhance stakeholder satisfaction.
• Sustainability: We prioritise sustainable practices that benefit both the project and the wider community.
• Risk management: We identify and mitigate potential risks to ensure project success.

The benefits of partnering with First Retail Group:

By working with First Retail Group, project leaders can:

• Improve project outcomes: Our expertise in ECI and alliancing deliver projects that are considerate to their neighbours and maximise commercial benefit to local economies.
• Enhance stakeholder relationships: Our focus on stakeholder engagement helps strengthen relationships with local communities and businesses.
• Reduce project risks: Our risk management approach can help to identify and mitigate potential challenges.