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Commercial Real Estate Finance | Construction

Construction Progress Monitoring

Posted on by Terry Dungan

Construction Progress Monitoring can save a lender and a borrower money, especially when instituted on the front end of a construction project.  It is in some cases required by the lender.  When lending money to borrowers for purposes of construction, lenders don’t write the borrower a check for the entire amount up front.  The money…

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Construction

National versus Local Consulting Firms

Posted on by Terry Dungan

Having worked as an independent contractor, and as staff for local, regional, national and international environmental and engineering consulting firms, I’ve come to understand the benefits provided at each level.  Some clients prefer working with smaller, local consulting firms over large national firms. Perhaps they cite that independent contractors or local consulting firms have more…

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Commercial Real Estate Finance | Construction | Environmental Due Diligence

The Importance of Erosion Control Inspections During Collateral Analysis

Posted on by Amy Rudegeair

In order to quantify potential liabilities, it is important to make sure that erosion/stormwater inspections are completed as part of the collateral analysis process.

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Construction | Site Surveys (ALTA)

Erosion Control for Construction Sites

Posted on by fromeo

When a construction project stops or delays, the developer and/or the lender is wise to take proactive steps to prevent erosion.   Once a site is cleared, graded, or any earthwork is completed, the site is more susceptible to erosion.  A pro active approach to maintaining the site and grading conditions is necessary to prevent added…

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