The life cycle of a land asset includes three basic stages: pre-development, preconstruction and construction. Working diligently through all three can help ensure the successful completion of your next land development project.
Whether you’ve just bought a plot of land or you’re ready to begin the due diligence process before breaking ground on a site, conducting a geotechnical survey or soil analysis …
The housing landscape has undergone a major shift over the last few years, and a rising interest rate environment isn’t making it any easier for would-be homeowners. Thankfully, there’s another option growing in popularity. Here’s a look at purpose-built for-rent housing.
Not all land lots are the same, and the type of lot you end up buying to develop can play a big role in your development timeline. Here’s a closer look at the different types of lots and how their condition impacts next steps on the road to developing them.
Site grading is an important step in any development, whether you’re building a single-family home or a large-scale commercial development. Proper site grading always starts with a comprehensive grading plan: one that includes both rough and finish grading. Here’s a closer look at both.
Utility planning is a critical aspect of site development, as it lays the foundation for the rest of the project. Making sure utilities are well-coordinate and installed properly sets the tone for a final development that’s ready to meet the needs of those who will rely on it.
Community engagement is actually a benefit for any project. Developers can (and should) encourage community engagement through comprehensive Community Participation Plans (CPP). Here are some of the tactics to best-engage the community through a CPP.
Lot clearing involves more than simply removing trees and obstructions from the land. The process needs to be approached with a clear plan of action and all the forethought necessary to keep workers safe in pursuit of site development. Here’s a closer look at the process.
There are many variables that can make one lot better than another for a given project. From location to soil quality, zoning and more, there are several things to consider as you pick a lot. That said, matching the size of the lot to the project at hand is often the most critical.
An SWPPP outlines procedures designed to limit potential pollutants and storm water runoff on a construction site. The goal behind SWPPPs is to reduce the negative effects that construction often has on the surrounding environment. Learn more about these comprehensive plans.
