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If Things Fall Apart

If Things Fall Apart

If you get a commercial loan for a building that already exists, that building and its income stream can often…
The Market Calls the Tune

The Market Calls the Tune

Ann Danner started her own real estate development and homebuilding company, something many people would be scared to do. She…
It Pays to Be Historical

It Pays to Be Historical

David Schwarz is a prolific architect based in Washington, DC. He has tackled challenges like the Dallas Mavericks basketball arena,…
Architect or Developer

Architect or Developer?

In Episode 6, I caught up with Brandon Donnelly of the very popular blog Architect This City. Brandon has degrees in both…
Getting Funded

Getting Funded

When people need funding for a project, they often form a company, sell shares in the company, and use the…
The Best Urban Planning is Illegal

The Best Planning is Illegal

For our first episode, I caught up with Norman Wright, urban planner for Adams County near Denver and instructor of…

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The Birth of a Building

An introduction to aspects of finance, law, urban planning, architecture, engineering, and construction which underlie this fascinating event.

“Jargon-free, educated, and packed with relevant analogies–highly recommended for anyone who wants to be a developer.”

Dr. Andrew Baum

Professor

“This is the perfect text for an introductory course. It’s a clear, concise, and relevant summary of the development process.”

Lauren Loften

Lecturer

“…Ben has captured the wisdom of several disciplines and shared those insights in an accessible, enjoyable way. I highly recommend it!”

Jamie Luque

Associate Professor

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