Protecting Your
Construction Funding
Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, Smart Site Reviews is the project lifecycle advisor and partner to construction and development lenders and equity investors from day zero through closeout. We begin with a document-based Site Readiness Review (SRR) to flag entitlement, utilities, environmental, access/easements, permitting and other development or site-readiness risks. As projects advance towards funding, we provide a full-service Plan & Cost Review (PCR) for underwriting to validate construction budgets, plans, and schedules. Once construction commences, we deliver periodic Construction Draw Site Inspections to monitor progress and mitigate risk through completion. Lean on our unique combination of site inspection, construction, engineering, real estate, development and legal experience for all of the construction projects you fund and let us root out issues before they become issues.
Site Readiness Review
We review:
- Property and surroundings
- Zoning and land use compliance
- Entitlements and approvals
- Utility access and capacity
- Floodplain, wetlands, environmental and geotechnical reports
- Roadway and site access
- Permits and licenses
Plan and Cost Review
We analyze:
- Budget and contingency
- Contracts, agreements and schedules
- Drawings and specifications
- Permits and approvals
- Documentation and regulatory review
- Project team capabilities
Construction Draw Site Inspection
We provide:
- Periodic site inspections
- Thorough photo and video documentation
- Analysis of remaining funds and schedule
- Review of relevant documents
- Five-business day or less turnaround
- Market knowledge and experience