Download or read book Fundamentals of Land Development written by David E. Johnson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-03-17 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Properly planned and visualized, large-scale developments can be successfully constructed, whether as master planned communities, planned unit developments, or new towns. Fundamentals of Land Development provides an in-depth approach to the design, planning, and development of large land areas into comprehensively designed communities. This book provides in-depth discussions of the full range of development tasks involved in any large development project, from site and land use selection, market analysis, preparing the land use plan and impact statements, to getting approval from the municipality and community, permitting and approval, scheduling and cost management, and the basics of engineering systems and design. Developers and other stake-holders will find guidance on such issues as: • How real-world development is driven by profits, and how team members can maximize profits while developing creatively and responsibly • Site selection and acquisition • Entering the growing business of retirement (active adult) community development Illustrated with real-world case studies drawn from the authors own experience, Fundamentals of Land Development is a practical manual for developers looking to improve the profitability of their projects and gain a better understanding of what all team members undertake in a project of this size and complexity.

Download or read book Residential Land Development Practices written by David E. Johnson and published by ASCE Publications. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Primer for use by engineering schools and their students, and will provide real estate industry professionals with the practical tools to realize quick positive project results and the ability to implement these tools immediately on the job.

Download or read book Land Development Handbook written by Dewberry and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2008-07-06 with total page 1185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Definitive Guide to Land Development-Every Detail, Every Issue, Every Setting Land Development Handbook provides a step-by-step approach to any type of project, from rural greenfield development to suburban infill to urban redevelopment. With the latest information regarding green technologies and design, the book offers you a comprehensive look at the land-development process as a whole, as well as a thorough view of individual disciplines. Plus, a bonus color insert reveals the extent to which land development projects are transforming our communities! This all-in-one guide provides in-depth coverage of: Environmental issues from erosion and sediment control and stormwater management to current regulatory controls for plan approval, permitting, and green building certification Comprehensive planning and zoning including new development models for mixed-use, transit-oriented, and conservation developments Enhanced approaches to community and political consensus building Technical design procedures for infrastructure components including roads and utilities with a new section on dry utilities Surveying tools and techniques focusing on the use of GPS and GIS to collect, present, and preserve data throughout the design process Plan preparation, submission, and processing with an emphasis on technologies available-from CAD modeling and design to electronic submissions, permit processing, and tracking Subjects include: Planning and zoning Real Property Law Engineering Feasibility Environmental Regulations Rezoning Conceptual and Schematic Design Development Patterns Control, Boundary, and Topographical Surveys Historic Assessment and Preservation Street and Utility Design Floodplain Studies Grading and Earthwork Water and Wastewater Treatment Cost Estimating Subdivision Process Plan Submittals Stormwater Management Erosion and Sediment Control And much more!

Download or read book Land Development Handbook Fourth Edition written by Dewberry and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2019-05-10 with total page 896 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive guide to land development—fully updated to cover the latest industry advances. This thoroughly revised resource lays out step-by-step approaches from feasibility, through design and into permitting stages of land development projects. The book offers a holistic view of the land development process for public and private project types – including residential, commercial, mixed-use and institutional. Land Development Handbook, Fourth Edition contains the latest information on green technologies and environmentally conscious design methods. Detailed technical appendices, revised graphics, and case studies round out the content included. This edition covers:•Due diligence, planning, and zoning•Review procedures, building codes, and development costs•Environmental and historical considerations•Site analysis and preliminary engineering•Feasibility studies and site inspections•Conceptual and schematic design•Site selection, yield, and impact studies•Final design processes and sample plans•Components of a site plan and the approval process•Site grading, road design, and utility design •Stormwater management and hydrology•Erosion and sediment control•Permits, bonds, and construction documents•Soils, floodplain studies and stream restoration

Download or read book Practical Manual of Land Development written by Barbara C. Colley and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2005-07-19 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first choice among land development engineers, this edition is newly updated and expanded. It is required reading for young engineers and a convenient reference for experienced engineers. This is the essential book for civil engineers in land development and provides helpful information for all land development professionals including feasibility studies and cost estimating. Practical Manual of Land Development provides step-by-step instructions for design, including formulas, tools, technical data, guidelines, and checklists to make your development project run smoothly. The Forth Edition emphasizes efficient usage of computers and now includes specifications for ADA and NPDES. It is presented in metric as well English units. New chapters added and charts up-dated.

Download or read book Land Development for Civil Engineers written by Thomas R. Dion and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2002-02-21 with total page 824 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thomas Dion's Land Development has become a standard reference for the engineering information needed in site development. This revised edition brings the work completely up to date with current practices and procedures.

Download or read book Real Estate Development written by Mike E. Miles and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Trees and Development written by Nelda P. Matheny and published by Bright Sparks. This book was released on 1998 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Land Development Handbook written by Dewberry and Davis and published by McGraw-Hill Companies. This book was released on 1996 with total page 1050 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An indispensable reference for land development professionals, this handbook provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of planning, engineering, and surveying in land development design. It features detailed examples of drawings, plat plans, and reports generated throughout the stages of the design process.

Download or read book The Complete Guide to Developing Commercial Real Estate written by Robert A. Wehrmeyer and published by . This book was released on 2011-06-01 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "How does a land owner, entrepreneur, or developer convert a vision for a restaurant, hotel, strip center, apartment complex, or office building into a successful development? This book explores not only the how but the who, what, where, and why principles of commerical real estate development. It guides the reader through a simple, step by step process for converting a vision into a functioning project open to and serving the community." -- cover.

Download or read book Construction Practices for Land Development A Field Guide for Civil Engineers written by Dewberry and published by McGraw-Hill Education. This book was released on 2019-05-10 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Proven construction administration techniques for the civil engineer—from pre-construction to closeout of land development projects The complexity of modern land development requires the civil engineer to play an integral role in working with both the owner and contractor to meet schedule and budget requirements. The engineer’s role is emphasized with the prevalence of design-build contracts and necessitated by current environmental regulations. Construction Practices for Land Development: A Field Guide for Civil Engineers builds on the design topics included in Land Development Handbook as a project progresses from design into the construction phase. In addition to traditional responsibilities such as RFI responses and shop drawing review, the civil engineer is responsible for evolving the design throughout permitting and construction to address site conditions, operations, and regulatory requirements. This hands-on civil engineering guide offers explanations of:•Project delivery methods•Pre-construction administration•Construction cost estimates•Construction stakeout surveys•Construction administration•Advanced construction roles•Construction techniques•Construction closeout•Construction equipment

Download or read book Professional Real Estate Development written by Richard B. Peiser and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-15 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This basic primer covers the nuts and bolts of developing all types of real estate, including multifamily, office, retail, and industrial projects. Thoroughly updated, this new edition includes numerous case studies of actual projects as well as small-scale examples that are ideal for anyone new to real estate development.

Download or read book Understanding Land Development written by Eddie Coiacetto and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2012 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Understanding land development shows how to tackle a real life project where there are situations of uncertainty and where there may be multiple solutions to a problem. It demonstrates how to undertake research into a range of issues -- site conditions, market conditions, development finance, sustainability, land use planning and infrastructure -- and shows how to analyze this diverse information to generate a concrete development proposal. The book covers planning skills, including site analysis, financial analysis, spreadsheet preparation, design, plan interpretation, project planning and strategic thinking."--Publisher description.

Download or read book Land Development Calculations Interactive Tools and Techniques for Site Planning Analysis and Design written by Walter Martin Hosack and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2009-10-05 with total page 622 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fully updated edition of the best resource for land development analysis, planning, and decision-making This authoritative guide enables readers to calculate the development capacity and construction costs of both vacant and developed land. The book offers a new focus sustainability, taking into consideration the surrounding environment and the preservation of open space. Land Development Calculations, Second Edition explains the information fields on the 41 interactive spreadsheets on the accompanying CD-ROM that forecast the development capacity of vacant land based on data entered in the design specification panel of one or more spreadsheets for three categories of shelter-residential, non-residential, and mixed use. The book includes new and updated chapters covering the additional information that can be forecast for the various categories of shelter.

Download or read book Multifamily Housing Development Handbook written by Adrienne Schmitz and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrated in full color, this authoritative resource explains best practices, techniques, and trends in multifamily housing developments.

Download or read book Stormwater Management for Land Development written by Thomas A. Seybert and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-09-28 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stormwater Management for Land Development is a unique book on hydrologic and hydraulic methods for developing stormwater management plans that only requires readers to understand algebra, trigonometry, and geometry. Beginning with the fundamentals, it walks readers through the ABCs of fluid mechanics and hydrology and presents practical methods and designs to control stormwater runoff. Useful to surveyors, engineers, and land development planners who may not have taken fluid mechanics or hydrology courses, this book features: * Sections on elementary fluid mechanics including statics, dynamics, and open channel flow * Sections on practical stormwater hydrology including design rainfall, travel time, and runoff methods * Material on the NRCS/SCS dimensionless unit hydrograph, tabular hydrograph, and WinTR-55 hydrograph procedures. * Design methods for stormwater conveyance including storm sewer, culvert and open channel designs * A detailed procedure for designing a multiple-stage outlet structure for multiple event detention requirements * More than ninety example problems illustrating fluid flow and hydrology calculation methods * More than 170 review problems at the end the chapters With more than 150 helpful illustrations, STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FOR LAND DEVELOPMENT is a comprehensive yet basic guide to hydraulics, hydrology, and methods for the analysis and design related to quantity control of stormwater runoff. Thomas A. Seybert, PhD, PE, is Professor Emeritus of Engineering in the Surveying Engineering program at The Pennsylvania State University, Wilkes-Barre Campus. He has over thirty years of experience in teaching engineering students at the college level and also professional land surveyors, engineers and land development planners through continuing education courses at Penn State. He has also taught stormwater workshops for the Pennsylvania Society of Land Surveyors for over twenty five years.

Download or read book Professional Real Estate Development written by Richard B. Peiser and published by Urban Land Institute. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This basic primer covers the nuts and bolts of developing multifamily, office, retail, and industrial projects. Small-scale examples are ideal for anyone new to real estate development.