For over 20 years Developers Research has been entrusted by the nation’s top real estate developers, home builders, and financial institutions to prepare detailed cost of construction analyses, assisting thousands of projects across the country. Developers Research uses state of the art technology to perform comprehensive quantity takeoffs as well as 3-dimensional earthwork takeoffs which include cut / fill and remedial grading analysis.
Detailed cost analysis to prepare land development budgets. A proprietary Excel model that can be tailored to individual project requirements. Preparation of cash flows & residual valuation analysis to determine an internal rate of return or Gantt charts for construction timelines. Digital quantity takeoffs of tract maps, construction documents, and conceptual plans for utility installation, street construction, and landscaping. Application of pricing based on historical regional data and contractor bids.
3-D modeling to demonstrate project design and potential grading issues. Cut/Fill analysis to assist project managers with earthwork import and export calculations. Geological evaluations to determine excavation extents, depths and quantities. Intuitive recommendations to minimize financial risk.
Dedicated team to research fees and other public finance issues. Development of strong relationships with municipalities and agencies to closely monitor fee changes. Regular updates and reviews of our internal fee database to ensure accurate analysis.
Reviews of client land development budgets. Provision of variance details in Excel models as well as memos explaining findings. Consultation services to justify variances and offer recommendations. Identify risks and deficiencies with the current plans and land development budgets.
Analysis of monthly progressions for disbursement of funds. Observation of progress of improvements to keep plans updated. Collation of monthly reports to demonstrate findings.
Advice to buyers during the land acquisition process. Articulation of the status of land improvements currently in progress. Assessments of the viability and complexity of the project. Research into the existence of covenants, conditions, and restrictions. Analysis of contractor bids on behalf of owners to identify best value for money. Identification of areas of concern and prioritization of tasks to ensure maximum efficiency.
