Professional Documents
Culture Documents
CONTENTS
About us 2 What we do 3 What GPS is known for 14 Who uses our services 15 Our people 16 Contact us 17
ABOUT US
GPS Development Services is the commercialized development arm of the Banyan Tree Group, a leading manager and developer of premium resorts, hotels and spas around the world. We provide development and technical expertise and advisory services in the hospitality industry and beyond. Our teams of highly qualified and experienced professionals in Singapore, China and Thailand have developed more than 30 hotels and 60 spas around the world, managing the opening of a diverse range of properties across various regions in Asia Pacific, Americas, Europe and the Middle East. With our vast experience and expertise within the field, we have proven ourselves to add value to all projects that we undertake, assuring great success for our clients.
WHAT WE DO
Procurement Services
During the two phases of renovation, the GPS team demonstrated the ability to provide quality workmanship that is on time and within budget.. The communication, quality of work and follow-through by the team from budgeting, preliminary design, alternate scenarios, to actual construction were excellent.. As a result, we were able to begin a successful new era in our 16-year tradition of success with a brand-new refurbished All Pool Villa resort. This would have been impossible to accomplish without GPS.
Mohamed Hilmy, Hotel Manager of Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru
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FEASIBILITY STUDIES
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DESIGN REVIEWS
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TECHNICAL ADVISORY
PRE-OPENING Standards & Procedures Staff Benefits & Manning Recruitment & Training Handover & Defects Rectification Coordination
TA Workflow
We provide project management services from any stage of the project starting from development feasibility till completion of construction and handover. Our key services comprise of the following: Preliminary Stage Advisory & Planning Project Scheduling & Control Design Management Change Management Procurement Management Construction Management
Our systematic and proven approaches in managing development processes coupled with the teams dedication and leadership will enable our clients to be assured that their projects will be managed effectively, efficiently and successfully.
Maldives is a remote location and can be a challenge to get things organized. I had the chance to work with the GPS team for three months during the renovation work at Angsana Ihuru. The professionalism and savoir faire of the team , their strong ability to work under pressure and handle situations as well as their competent negotiation skills have contributed to the high percentage of success. I would definitely recommend GPS as the team to succeed. Henar Rios, Executive Assistant Manager of Angsana Ihuru
i Plan is an online platform for reporting and monitoring project status, as well as accessing project information such as legal terms, fee and reimbursement payments, project schedule and fact sheets.
It was great to work with the team we were able to create a spectacular and unique product. In their professional and focused way we overcame all challenges which have manifested itself in what Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul stands for now an Urban Oasis in the heart of Seoul.
Stefan Thumiger, GM of Banyan Tree Seoul
We offer a full spectrum of sustainable advisory services, from planning, design, construction and operations to create cost effective, green hotels which can be built and operated in a sustainable manner. Our services will help you to reduce operational costs, create positive impact to the community, while enhancing guest experience. Our expertise includes: Hospitality specific experiences in achieving green certification (LEED / Green Mark / EarthCheck certification) Sustainable site planning strategies Energy Modeling / System ROI Studies Hospitality specific strategies in reducing energy and water consumptions and improving indoor environmental quality Testing and commissioning according to LEED requirements Training (CSR, Operations and improvement works)
The sustainability challenges of tomorrow will demand a new set of professional design skills together with the ability to innovate and create new answers to construction and operational challenges. The partnership with GPS will allow us to offer our clients an integrated set of planning and design solutions. Most importantly working alongside GPS will allow EC3 Global to provide end to end design outcomes, from initial concept development through to implementing and delivering sustainable tourism operations for enterprises, buildings and communities."
Stewart Moore, CEO of EC3 Global
EarthCheck to provide an integrated green certification programme that deliver end-to-end sustainable
tourism development services services and green expertise that cover the entire development process. Energy modelling for LEED certification
PROCUREMENT SERVICES
We provide very effective procurement services and solutions for all projects that we undertake, from project procurement planning of timeline and scheduling, sourcing of FFE & OSE items, delivery of goods, to project handover and close out. Why our clients choose to buy through us: With an in-house logistics arm within GPS Development Services, this sets us apart from the competition as we are able to better value-add and achieve further cost savings and efficiency for our clients. Coupled with our online web-based procuremet software Ez-Procure, we provide our clients with an efficient and transparent manner in tracking all project deliverables. With our global resources and facilities available locally, we are able to guarantee a personal and comprehensive service to effectively buy better for our clients. Cost savings and efficiencies by our proven experience and expertise in the industry. Whenever possible, we purchase directly from manufacturers and not through distributors or agents. We deliver on our commitment and provide innovative solutions to ensure project success for all our clients.
The specific input by the team and dedication to detail fits in the uniqueness of Banyan Tree and Angsana. Their professional and effective approach in managing the BOL and the procurement process has given us the time and resources to concentrate on placing the resorts from a nowhere land to an iconic landmark.
Reinhold Johann, Area GM of Banyan Tree Lang Co (Vietnam)
PROCUREMENT SERVICES
OUR PEOPLE
The management and team members of GPS Development Services have over 100 years of combined global development, project management, and hospitality industry experience.
CONTACT US
Tel: +65 6849 5888 24 Cheong Chin Nam Road Singapore 599747
Tel: +86 21 6335 2929 25F New Richport, 763 Meng Zhi Road Shanghai 200023, China
Tel: +66 2677 4455 21/67 Fl 23 Thai Wah Tower 1 South Sathorn Road Bangkok 10120, Thailand
http://www.banyantree.com/management_services/ project_services