#27 - Commercial Construction Management: A Deep Dive Into Ground-Up Development with Aaron Saunders

Описание: On this episode of Passive Income Pilots, Tait & Ryan interview Aaron Saunders.

Aaron Saunders, the President of Spartan Construction Management, boasts 15+ years of construction leadership experience, having held positions as a Sr. Project Engineer, Project Sponsor, and Director of Operations. With a strong command of project planning, scheduling, contract management, engineering oversight, and subcontract management, Aaron has effectively managed concurrent projects ranging from 1M to 25M, totaling over 150M throughout his career. In addition to his role at Spartan Construction Management, he has been instrumental in building multiple construction teams and overseeing a diverse real estate portfolio that includes single-family rentals, residential development, and multifamily limited partnerships.

Aaron uncovers the secrets of mitigating risk and ensuring success in developing a new self-storage project in Bellevue, Florida. From obtaining permits and entitlements to navigating zoning complexities and building solid relationships with local communities, Aaron's insights will be invaluable to anyone in the real estate or construction industry. Aaron shares his team's thorough due diligence process when purchasing land for development projects, emphasizing the importance of surveying for property lines, zoning requirements, and easements. He also highlights the need to understand local city limitations and regulations and how to work effectively with city councils. He also talks about the essential aspects of construction project management and contractor selection, among others.

Enjoy the show!

Show notes:
[0:00] Intro
[6:15] Mitigating risks in construction entitlements
[7:13] Cost of entitling a property before purchase
[8:25] What is a full entitlement
[10:26] What is an annexed property
[13:59] Vetting the civil engineer
[19:33] Getting a geotech out and doing a survey
[23:22] Environmental study
[28:17] Building permit risk
[31:21] Local requirements
[33:08] Due diligence and property development risks
[39:04] City requirements
[41:56] Self-storage facility design and budgeting
[45:55] Master service agreement and AIA contracts
[54:47] Choosing the right contractor
[63:23] General conditions

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Connect with Aaron:
Website: https://spartanbuilt.com/
Email: [email protected]

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Reach out to the hosts:
Tait Duryea
CEO Turbine Capital
https://www.turbinecap.com

Ryan Gibson
CIO Spartan Investment Group
https://www.spartan-investors.com