Lendlease is a global construction and development firm. Their U.S. projects carry international-grade safety standards backed by their Global Minimum Requirements.
Lendlease is a multinational construction, property, and infrastructure company headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Their U.S. operations — centered in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and other major metros — manage large-scale commercial, residential, mixed-use, and infrastructure projects. Lendlease is consistently ranked among the top builders globally and is a major presence in urban high-rise and large-scale development.
Lendlease's safety program is driven by their Global Minimum Requirements (GMRs) — a set of non-negotiable safety standards applied to every Lendlease project worldwide. These GMRs cover high-risk activities including working at heights, lifting operations, excavation, energy isolation, and mobile plant operations. They often exceed local regulatory requirements, including OSHA standards.
Subcontractors on Lendlease projects should expect one of the most structured safety documentation processes in the industry. Their safety managers evaluate plans against both OSHA regulations and Lendlease's global standards. First-time Lendlease subcontractors should allow extra lead time for documentation review and be prepared for a higher level of scrutiny than most domestic GCs require.
Submission Platform
Aconex / Procore
Typical Timeline
14–28 days before mobilization
Safety Culture
Global Minimum Requirements — international safety standards exceeding OSHA on every project
These are the safety documents Lendlease US commonly requires from subcontractors. Your specific requirements may vary by project — always check your pre-mobilization checklist.
Required for any elevated work. Lendlease's GMRs for working at heights are among the most detailed in the industry and often exceed OSHA requirements.
29 CFR 1926 Subpart M
Lendlease's Global Minimum Requirements for heights may include enhanced rescue planning, additional anchor point documentation, and stricter equipment inspection protocols beyond OSHA standards.
Required from all subcontractors. Must integrate with Lendlease's structured emergency management framework, which follows their global incident response protocols.
29 CFR 1926.35
Lendlease's emergency response framework includes global incident escalation procedures. Your plan must align with their communication chain, including notifications to regional and global safety leadership for serious incidents.
Required for each scope of work. Lendlease uses Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) — their JHA format may require more detail than standard U.S. practice.
OSHA Publication 3071
Lendlease may require JHAs formatted as Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), which include more procedural detail than typical U.S. JHAs. Ask your project team for their preferred format.
Required if your scope involves crane operations or heavy lifting. Lendlease's GMRs for lifting operations are extensive.
29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC
Lendlease's Global Minimum Requirements for lifting operations include detailed lift planning, operator verification, and exclusion zone management that exceed OSHA crane standards.
Lendlease commonly uses Aconex for document management, though some U.S. projects may use Procore. Confirm the required platform with your project team — document formatting and submission requirements may vary by platform.
Allow extra lead time for your first Lendlease project. Their Global Minimum Requirements create a documentation review process that is more detailed than most domestic GCs. Plan for 14–28 days of review time.
Lendlease may ask for Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) in addition to or instead of standard JHAs. SWMS are common in Australian and international construction but may be unfamiliar to U.S. subcontractors — ask for a template or example if needed.
On large-scale urban development projects, expect additional requirements around public protection, pedestrian safety, crane operations over public spaces, and coordination with municipal agencies.
Lendlease's global incident reporting system means even near-misses are tracked and investigated thoroughly. Ensure your crew understands and follows their incident reporting procedures from day one.
Lendlease is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, but has operated in the U.S. for decades with major offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Boston, and other markets. Their U.S. projects fully comply with OSHA and all applicable local regulations. Their international background adds a layer of global safety standards — the Global Minimum Requirements — on top of U.S. regulatory compliance.
Global Minimum Requirements (GMRs) are Lendlease's non-negotiable safety standards applied to every project worldwide. They cover high-risk activities including working at heights, lifting operations, excavation, energy isolation, and mobile plant operations. GMRs often exceed local regulatory requirements, meaning your safety documentation may need to address standards beyond OSHA compliance.
A Safe Work Method Statement is a detailed document that outlines how specific high-risk work activities will be carried out safely. SWMS are standard practice in Australian and international construction and include more procedural detail than typical U.S. Job Hazard Analyses. Lendlease may require SWMS for high-risk activities — your project team can provide guidance on format and content expectations.
Lendlease US focuses on large-scale commercial, residential high-rise, mixed-use development, and infrastructure projects in major metropolitan areas. They are known for complex urban development projects that involve multiple phases, public interface, and coordination with city agencies. Their U.S. portfolio includes some of the highest-profile development projects in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles.