Clearing the First Hurdles to Site Selection: Environmental, Zoning, & Infrastructure

In real estate, failing to identify potential defects during the research phase can mean the difference between profitability and insolvency.

By Brett Hayes, PE, CDT, LEED AP BD+C, National Client Manager at Partner Engineering and Science, Inc., published June 17, 2024 on Propmodo.com

Among the many considerations for site selection, environmental, zoning, and infrastructure issues can quickly kill a deal. Particularly for redevelopment scenarios, identifying and overcoming obstacles in these complex fields can be difficult, time-consuming, and costly. For developers and real estate acquisition teams, a basic understanding of environmental, zoning, and infrastructure assessments, along with risk management options, is critical for capturing and capitalizing on prime locations.

In this article from Propmodo.com, Brett Hayes, PE, provides an overview of tools and tactics available to bracket risk in these three key areas.