Thursday, April 22, 2010

Land Development Engineering Webinar Series

Although the last series of webinars may target market land development engineers, the topics are of interest to anyone involved in the real estate development industry. There are also 8-webinars in this series and will be launched this year.


Client Base Diversification
Land development engineering firms were so busy during the surge in the market from 2002 to 2007 that they didn’t spend the necessary time to network and diversify their client base. This webinar session explores different services, various markets, public opportunities beyond specific projects, partnering and jurisdictional presence. Definite ideas and out-of-the-box concepts will be outlined in detail. Implementing diversification concepts are market specific but will spread the risk. Our land development business plans and operation need to change as the industry changes.

Social Networking
Communication, client base networking and developing new roles for civil engineers must ride the technological wave of social networking. This webinar highlights practical and useful tips for land development engineers using LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to expand their presence in their market and generate new leads. Learn new business development practices and techniques structured for social networking sites.

Asset Management
Every market has experienced failed subdivisions which lenders have taken back. These projects will be in various stages of completion and each will have their own unique circumstances. Lenders will be seeking asset management teams which will concentrate on the entire project to maximize recovery and prepare a workout solution. This webinar provides a detailed business plan for the role of land development engineers. This is a proactive approach to generate new business.

Small Scale Real Estate Development for Profit
Land development engineers are best suited for: buying land, project designs, and managing construction activities. Many land development engineers which practice small scale development are providing a service to builders and developers. This webinar by case study will show how entrupenuirial outlook combined with engineering expertise with increase profits while minimizing risk. The real estate development industry is a risk reward business and engineers are best suited to maximize their return on investment.

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