LAND ACQUISITION
Forbes Properties obtain contracts on land with a negotiable feasibility plan of 30, 60, or 90 day period. Within that feasibility period we acquire the following information:

• Zoning Ordinance
  
• Preliminary Layouts
  
• Site Regulations
  
• Site Utilities
  
• Preliminary Grading Plan
  
• Easement Requirements
  
• Environmental Reports
  
• Soil Reports
  
• Meet with City Municipalities

PROJECT PROSPECTIVE
Since it is very important on the area that is chosen for development we take a great deal of time in our project prospective.

Forbes Properties target specific markets that give clients a great return on their investments. Therefore on our client project prospective we focus on providing our clients with thorough evaluation on:

• Market Study
  
• Project Schedules
  
• Comprehensive Analysis
  
• Pro Forma Data
  
• Feasibility Data
  
• Project Cost Analysis
  
• Landscaping Requirements
  

It is crucial that we assist our clients in stating the vision for the property being developed, knowing their competition, being informed on politics and if it will affect their development, and most importantly addressing potential risks and providing solutions for the unforeseen.

LAND PURCHASE
At Forbes Properties we have a title search completed by a reliable title company to ensure that the land is free and clear of all liens. We assure to receive a contract that specifies the feasibility period and guarantee that the Engineering has been approved. Once all these things have occurred we then encourage our clients to sign the Sales Contract and close on the land.

SITE ENGINEERING
Forbes Properties always completes a site engineering to ensure that we will not run into any engineering problems on the land once we start construction. Included in the Site Engineering is:

• Site Layout
  
• Grading Plan
  
• Landscaping Layout
  
• Survey on Boundary and Topographic
  
• Easement and Buffer Zones
  
• Drainage Study
  
• Utilities which include sewer, water, gas, and electric
  
• Site Plan Approval- This is usually a 30 to 60 day process

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
This part of the process basically entitles:

• Building Elevation
  
• Floor Plan
  
• Conception Design
  
• Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Design
  
• Working Drawings
  
• Project Budget
  
• Architectural Permit Drawings- This usually takes up to 30 to 60 days

CONSTRUCTION
Once we receive the building permits and study the developed project overall schedule we are then ready to commence construction.