Construction & Development Adaptive Reuse Converting an existing building to a new use — e.g., warehouse to lofts.
Construction & Development Bidding The process by which contractors submit price proposals for a defined scope of work.
Construction & Development Brownfield Site Land previously developed and possibly contaminated, often requiring remediation.
Construction & Development Certificate of Occupancy (CO) A local government document certifying a building is safe and ready for occupancy.
Construction & Development Change Order A modification to the original construction contract, often with cost and schedule impacts.
Construction & Development Construction Loan Short-term financing used to build a structure, typically converted to a permanent loan upon completion.
Construction & Development Critical Path The longest sequence of tasks that determines a project’s minimum duration.
Construction & Development Design Development (DD) Mid-stage drawings refining materials, systems, and details.
Construction & Development Entitlements Government approvals (zoning, permits, density) that grant the right to develop a property.
Construction & Development Feasibility Study An analysis determining whether a proposed development is financially and physically viable.
