Be A Successful Green Land Developer

by Woodson, R.

• ISBN13: 9780071592598
• ISBN10: 0071592598
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-11-27
• Publisher: McGraw Hill

Summary

Help the Environment While Increasing SalesBestselling author R. Dodge Woodson brings the growing number of options available for developing land without doing harm to natural areas. In this comprehensive guide, he explains how such building techniques will increase sales, improve the bottom line, and help sustain the environment.Be a Successful Green Land Developeraddresses all the practical issues that arise when embarking upon green building projects. It explains every aspect of the subject, from getting started in the green building business to mastering green terminology to making money with green methods. Learn how to understand zoning requirements, covenants, and restrictions...write winning proposals...and expand business. The book also examines 20 common mistakes and how to avoid them.Green construction is here to stay. UseBe a Successful Green Land Developeras a roadmap to profits and growth in this exciting new realm of business.This practical, plain-English guide to green land development includes: Valuable tips on preparing winning bids Step-by-step advice on expanding a green building business Important insight into the costs associated with earth-friendly land development Sample contracts, zoning forms, and development/broker formsDevelop a lucrative green development enterprise with valuable lessons on... Using Green to Make Big Bucks Building a Strong Development Team Working with Real Estate Brokers Setting Up Your Lenders and Investors Finding Suitable Development Property What Makes a Project Viable? Looking for Land in All the Right Places Initial Investigations Drainage Factors Soil Considerations Calculating Land Losses for Roads and Green Space Water Requirements And More

Author Biography

R. Dodge Woodson has authored several books published by McGraw-Hill and has operated a successful land development company. He is currently developing 136 acres of land in Maine while retaining 1400 feet of river frontage, two beaver ponds, heavily wooded areas, and an abundance of wildlife...

Table of Contents

Introduction

Why Should I Consider Green Land Development?

Using Green Space to Make Big Bucks

Building a Strong Development Team

Making Sales

Setting Up Your Lenders and Investors

Finding Suitable Development Property

What Makes a Project Viable

Looking for Land in All the Right Places

Initial Investigations

Drainage Factors

Soil Considerations

Calculating Land Loss From Road Costs and Green Space

Water Requirements

Flood Zones, Wetlands, and Other Deal-Stoppers

Location, Location, Location

Plans and Specifications

Working with Contractors

Projecting Profit Potential

Zoning Considerations

Closing Deals

Supervising Your Site

Staying on Budget and on Time

Ideas for Environmentally Friendly Developments

Going From Green Developing to Green Building

Glossary of Green Words and Terms

Time Saving Tips and Tables for Land Developers

Index

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