Protecting Your Construction Funding
Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, Smart Site Reviews helps construction lenders and equity investors evaluate development and construction projects from early site diligence through construction monitoring, closeout and, if necessary, distressed-project support. Our principals bring backgrounds in construction, civil engineering, site design and development, commercial real estate, development, construction monitoring, and real estate and finance-related legal practice to help clients identify issues earlier and make better-informed funding and project decisions, so projects don’t get worse, before they get worse.
Site Readiness Review
We review:
- Property and surroundings
- Zoning and land use compliance
- Entitlements and approvals
- Utility access and capacity
- Floodplain, wetlands, environmental and geotechnical reports
- Roadway and site access
- Permits and licenses
Plan and Cost Review
We analyze:
- Budget and contingency
- Contracts, agreements and schedules
- Drawings and specifications
- Permits and approvals
- Regulatory documentation
- Project team capabilities
Construction Draw Site Review
We provide:
- Periodic site reviews
- Thorough photo and video documentation
- Analysis of remaining funds and schedule
- Review of relevant documents
- Five-business day or less turnaround
- Market knowledge and experience
Distressed Project Support
We assess:
- Stalled, delayed or distressed projects
- Scope completed/remaining and funds
- Budget and schedule/project restart issues
- Permits, inspections and CO path
- Site preservation concerns
- Current site conditions
- Special assets status