Analysis And Development Telephone Seminars

De-Mystifying The Excel(R) Real Estate Pro-Forma BenefitsWith an installed user base in the hundreds of millions worldwide, Microsoft Excel is the primary tool of choice for spreadsheet-based analysis. This is the case in real estate development and investment, yet many practitioners are still not very familiar with how projection models are built or work. This audio conference breaks down the real estate pro-forma into its essential components,  more...

ASTM Standard on Vapor Intrusion BenefitsConcerns over vapor intrusion and its impact on communities and industries have increased exponentially over the past several years. Faced with these issues, scientists and regulators have faced substantial challenges due to the absence of uniform and reliable standards, and the lack of clear guidance has complicated planning, development, remediation and ultimately, litigation regarding  more...

Construction Project Management in Remote Locations: Site Considerations and Unique Challenges BenefitsClients that are developing projects in remote locations are increasingly demanding comprehensive design-build solutions for projects where the defined scope is often little more than a half-page concept of the desired output or regulatory result. The client expectations: technical and commercial analysis, scope of work development, a detailed execution plan, a detailed CPM schedule with  more...

Understanding the Development Approval Process Benefits'Understanding the Development Approval Process' is a coherent and concise program that will lead you through the essential steps that need to be taken in preparing for and completing the approval process for the development of land with county and municipal authorities, permitting authorities, surrounding property owners and other interest groups. The teleconference will explain the pre  more...

Best Practices in Budget Development and Analysis BenefitsIn difficult fiscal times many budget officers and municipal managers begin the process by a rather simple approach: 'Revenues are down 10%, we need to cut the budget by 10%'. Then they wait for the battles to begin, internally with department heads, externally with council members and other public stakeholders. This teleconference will provide budget preparers with a comprehensive  more...

Current Issues in Development Impact Fees BenefitsDevelopment impact fees, mitigation fees, connection charges and similar exactions imposed as conditions of approval for development activity continue to multiply and play an increasingly dominant role in the development approval process. Public agencies, from cities to regional air quality regulators to local sanitation districts, increasingly depend upon fee-type revenues not only to  more...

Current Issues in Construction Lending nIn view of the downturn in construction lending activity nationwide and the inability to sell developed lots, completed homes, condominiums and to lease-up commercial buildings, the focus of bankers has shifted to portfolio management as opposed to new business development. With this in mind, this teleconference will review loan portfolio techniques and strategies required to stay on top of  more...