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Posts about Due Diligence
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![The development civil engineer will be chiefly responsible for navigating the construction drawing review and site plan approval process.](https://marsh-partners.com/hs-fs/hubfs/shutterstock_1867044841%20copy.jpg?width=365&name=shutterstock_1867044841%20copy.jpg)
The Construction Drawing (CD) Review and Site Plan Approval Process
To build a commercial real estate property or engage in most land development activities, you need various approvals before breaking ground. These...![Small business owners should approach owner-occupied property development as a strategic business asset and as a personal wealth-building tool as well.](https://marsh-partners.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CRE%20Dev%20Mistakes%20copy.png?width=365&name=CRE%20Dev%20Mistakes%20copy.png)
Tips For Small Business Owners & Owner-Occupied Property Development
Real estate development is just that... real estate development. Whether you're building an industrial building to enhance your business's...![Without the assistance of an owner's representative, project owners are often left fumbling through land development deals because of their lack of expertise.](https://marsh-partners.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Finding%20an%20copy.png?width=365&name=Finding%20an%20copy.png)
Finding an Owner's Representative for Your Real Estate Development
There are all sorts of reasons why someone might be interested in real estate development. It's common for "non-full-time real estate developers" to...![A site plan is one of several engineering construction drawings that are created during pre-development.](https://marsh-partners.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Construction%20Drawings%20copy.png?width=365&name=Construction%20Drawings%20copy.png)
Construction Drawings to Include in Your Commercial Site Plan Package
In order to get a commercial real estate development project approved, there is a lot of information the development team needs to convey to approval...![If construction cost management is an important aspect of your commercial real estate development project, you need to hold your contractors and consultants accountable.](https://marsh-partners.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Manage%20Your.png?width=365&name=Manage%20Your.png)
Construction Cost Management on Your Next Commercial Development Project
Real estate developers have a lot to contend with. Local municipalities and government agencies are constantly changing rules which adds complexity...![Every commercial real estate development needs building permits. The architectural drawings design process is the method of creating building plans.](https://marsh-partners.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Designing%20a%20Commercial%20copy.png?width=365&name=Designing%20a%20Commercial%20copy.png)
The Architectural Drawings Design Process for a Commercial Development
All design efforts during a commercial real estate development project compound on themselves. Site planning starts with an initial concept and...![Real estate developers need to navigate the pre-development process before they can break ground on a commercial real estate project.](https://marsh-partners.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Pre-development%20copy.png?width=365&name=Pre-development%20copy.png)
What Goes Into Pre-development for a Commercial Real Estate Project?
Pre-development is a loaded term - everything that's required before you can break ground on a project is considered pre-development.![Without a finalized site plan and architectural drawings, accurately estimating construction costs requires diligence and creativity.](https://marsh-partners.com/hs-fs/hubfs/shutterstock_1926653414%20copy.jpg?width=365&name=shutterstock_1926653414%20copy.jpg)
Estimating Construction Costs During Project Design & Pre-development
One of the biggest mental hurdles that new developers must grapple with is that you often don't know how much a project will cost before you start it.![Real estate development consultants manage ground-up development projects for busy small business owners.](https://marsh-partners.com/hs-fs/hubfs/shutterstock_1193256373.jpg?width=365&name=shutterstock_1193256373.jpg)