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About the Book
Essential reading for development officers, corporate real estate executives, facility managers and other professionals
responsible for the development of office facilities.
Available in Hardcover and CD-ROM
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This book is a comprehensive guide to the world of commercial office building development and is essential reading for anyone involved in the field. Office Development covers the full scope of the development process, including market and site evaluation, land acquisition, financial analysis, financing, team selection, design, construction, marketing and leasing strategies. The author highlights key aspects of the development process that drive appropriate quality and promote sustainability, while focusing especially on managing costs, time and risk. Features such as a detailed case study, useful checklists and personal anecdotes guide and support the reader. Written by a seasoned and well-respected professional, this book is a must-have for real estate developers and the professionals who work with them. |
Learn to effectively:
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Evaluate the market potential
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Apply successful site selection and acquisition techniques
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Evaluate and resolve political and community issues
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Achieve a design appropriate for your market
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Manage construction performance
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Employ winning leasing strategies
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Control costs, schedules and risk throughout the
process
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What Others Say About Office
Development
| "In my mind, there is nothing more challenging in real estate
than the planning and development of an office building. Every development
is faced with hundreds of details that require timely and thoughtful decision-making
to achieve the goal of a financially successful project. Bob Short has
been there - done that, and he shares his insights and experience with
the reader in the best description of the development process I have ever
read. Every developer, experienced or not, can reap rewards from this clear
and authoritative information." Tom Carr, Chairman and
CEO, CarrAmerica
"When a developer has clear objectives, an open mind, properly controls
the process and makes timely decisions, an architect can provide a quality
product within those objectives. Bob is a developer who not only does that,
he tells you how." David Habib, President, WDG-Habib Architecture. |
"For the architect and other members of the development
team to produce to their full potential, the project must be well organized,
have clear direction and decisions must be timely. This book is written
for the office building developer; however, it is "must reading" for architects
as well as developers." Joe Buskuhl, President, HKS
"Controlling quality, costs and schedule are the most important issues
in any project. It takes leadership and organization for a development
team to achieve a quality product, at the right price, and on time. Learn
how from someone with a proven record. Packed full of value for everyone
involved in development." Donald Warmby, Chairman and CEO, Hathaway
Dinwiddie Construction Co. |
Table of Contents for Office
Development
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Contents |
20.
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Building Envelope
Design |
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Foreword |
21.
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Building Lobby
and Elevator Design |
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About the Author |
22.
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Acoustics |
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Acknowledgments |
23.
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Core Area Design |
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Disclaimer |
24.
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Central Facilities
Design |
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1.
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Introduction |
25.
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Mechanical
and Building Management Systems |
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2.
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Observations,
Thoughts and Philosophy |
26.
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Electrical and
Communication Systems |
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3.
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Feasibility
Analyses |
27.
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Life Safety and
Security Systems |
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4.
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The Market Study |
28.
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Leasing Team |
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5.
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The Site Study |
29.
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Leasing Strategies |
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6.
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Political Environment |
30.
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Tenant
Space Development |
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7.
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Site Selection,
Acquisition and Permitting |
31.
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Lease Proposals |
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8.
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Definitions and
Project Economics |
32.
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Lease Negotiation |
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9.
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Risk and Risk
Management |
33.
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Construction
Contractor |
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10.
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The Development
Team |
34.
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Project Schedule |
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11.
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The Pro Forma |
35.
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The Construction
Process |
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12.
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Development Financing |
36.
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Asset and Property
Management |
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13.
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General
Design Comments |
37.
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Conclusions |
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14.
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Design Process |
A.
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References |
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15.
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Site Planning
and Conceptual Design |
B.
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Notes on Feng
Shui |
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16.
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Floor
Layout Design |
C.
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How Green Is
My Building? |
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17.
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Marketing |
D.
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Land Development |
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18.
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Site Design |
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Glossary |
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19.
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Structural Design |
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Index |
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