How-To: Understand an AIA Contract | Alicia Zambelli

Molly Gwin, an attorney at Isaac Wiles, specializing in zoning and land use, explains the rezoning process and where developers may face some difficulty. As ready-to-develop land becomes less available, the need to rezone a property is becoming more common. Take a listen to learn how to rezone a property!

If you are involved in the construction or development industry, you likely have come across an AIA Contract. As an attorney with a focus on real estate law, Alicia Zambelli  does a great job of explaining what purpose an AIA Contract serves and how to understand it. It may be a long document, but hopefully it won't feel as daunting after listening to this episode!

In this first episode of our new "how-to" series, Leslie Biskner with Cooperative Business Services, walks us through the process of obtaining a loan. This process is undeniably important in every development project, yet it is something many people are not exposed to until later in their career. Take a listen to learn what a developer should look out for when approaching the loan process!

Brad DeHays, Founder and President of Connect Real Estate and Connect Construction, joins us to discuss the topic of redevelopment. He is an expert in the adaptive reuse of historic commercial properties, and shares a lot of great info on where to begin and how to successfully complete a redevelopment project. Take a listen to learn more!

In this episode, Brant Murdock returns as a guest to talk about the nitty gritty details of capital stack, which is the cornerstone of a development project. Although capital stack can be simply defined as the debt and equity needed to pursue a project, the approach to building the capital stack can be different for every developer and every project. Take a listen to uncover the endless possibilities! 

As a Commercial Lines Risk Advisor with Overmyer Hall Associates, Chris Comer specializes in construction and real estate insurance. In other words, he is a "business bodyguard" who plays a large role in protecting developers from issues they may face in the construction and development process. Take a listen to gain an understanding for the different types of insurance and what to pay attention to as a developer. The more informed you are, the better off you will be!

Ryan Geiser is an architect with Design Collective here in Columbus, where he focuses on designing commercial buildings for developers. In this episode, he walks us through the building design process and what a developer may need to know before even moving forward with the design. This is where a development project really starts to come to life! 

As a Development Manager at Tenby Partners, Gavin Jones is a part of all projects from start to finish. Much of his involvement is in the due diligence period, which is ultimately the "make it or break it" period. The process of due diligence is important for any developer to understand, as it influences your major decisions. In this episode, we will keep digging deeper to understand what the due diligence process actually entails. 

In this new series, we will "dig deeper" into the specifics of development! To kick it off, Logan Dawson with One Columbus gives insight into the site selection process - who is involved, how it impacts the community, what developers need to know, and more.  This is an essential foundational piece of the development process and affects businesses, developers, and communities. Take a listen to dig a little deeper!

Mary Kelly is a Speaker, Author, Professor, retired Naval Officer and Commander, and the founder of Productive Leaders. Talk about experience! She has written hundreds of articles on leadership, but in this episode, we focus on how to keep the leadership momentum going.  Whether it is in the corporate world or your personal life, you will learn new strategies to stay motivated and to lead others well.