eb Research is a research and consulting business established in 2006 to foster evidence-based decision making and policy through research, evaluation and collaboration

State and local governments call on eb Research for strategic consulting and hard evidence on changes to economic and property environments in selected spatial areas.

Specialising in the conduct and management of Censuses of Land Use and Employment (CLUE), place management, and localised Economic Development/Planning, eb Research provides clients with valuable insight into the current and changing nature of place, land use, industry and employment in any given spatial area.

We have extensive expertise in assisting government sector organisations to better understand the place in which their communities reside and work - helping them to make the best informed policy and decision making for planning and service delivery.

Our Approach

Our approach starts with a firm grasp of existing research and knowledge (saving both time and money) and the development of a coherent approach that identifies the additional evidence and knowledge needed to support client needs. We pay particular attention to maximising the use of existing spatial and property data held within client systems.

This chosen approach is implemented rigorously (and updated as the challenge is  illuminated) in order to produce cost-effective products and services.

Successful planning and assessment outcomes are based on strong partnerships. Working together with our clients we bring to each commission our commitment to take the time to understand the issues and the way they affect different interest groups. We listen actively to our clients so that our services are delivered in a way that best meets their needs. We appreciate the importance of a project that is completed on time and within the agreed budget.  We have a reputation for responsive and responsible project management. Most importantly, a large part of our motivation in taking this direction in our careers is to enjoy what we do.

Our Principles and Standards

Principles

  • Our work will be conducted with integrity and honesty.
  • The methodologies will match the purpose.
  • Our approach will seek to engender a commitment to use of the findings.
  • The process will support the participation of key stakeholders as primary informants.

Standards

  • Utility – we will work closely with those who will use the findings.  Users of the findings will be kept informed at key points throughout the project.    These users will be engaged in discussion of the findings and trained on how best to interrogate data and report on findings.  
  • Feasibility – we will propose methodologies most suited to achieve the purpose(s) within the agreed budget. 
  • Propriety – we will ensure that proper steps are taken to ensure that ethical, privacy and confidentiality standards are met.
  • Accuracy – we will utilise the best available data and seek to provide empirical support for conclusions.  When reporting, we will distinguish between conclusions based on interpretation of information and any judgements based on values.

In summary, eb Research offers the following:

  • Capacity to bring to the project the required skills, knowledge and experience.
  • Clear direction for conduct of the project with the optimum input from the relevant stakeholders.
  • Defined and agreed sets of deliverables for which we the consultants have clear responsibility.
  • A project methodology, quality performance criteria and timetable, which will ensure the nominated deadline, budget and outcomes are met.
  • A consultative approach with the relevant stakeholders enabling the checking and modification of data to ensure that resulting directions are as far as possible supported.
  • Value for money.