Land development as a field has always responded to changes in the economy, society and regulations. Today, however, technology is becoming a major driver behind these transformations. Whether it is data analytics, cloud computing, automation and Artificial...

Historically, the investment of land has been made through experience, market knowledge, through planning observation and property trends. Although these factors still remain important, technology is now affecting how decisions are made in land investment more than...

Land development has always been involved with certain levels of risk. From planning uncertainty and changes in regulation to higher construction costs, developers must make long-term choices in what is likely to be a very dynamic environment. Though risk can never be...

Spreadsheets have always been a frequently used in land development. They record site details, track progress of property and budgets. Spreadsheets can still work well for smaller portfolio managers and for relatively simple projects. However, management based on...

Land development projects reaches beyond securing land and gaining permissions. When development schemes enter the delivery phase, the developer will have to manage multiple scheme  related activities which include budgeting, programme management, reporting etc. As...

Identifying development land with long-term potential has mostly been based on local knowledge, professional networks, and experience through practice. Although all these elements will continue to be important, there is a growing trend towards using data in making...

The land development sector in the UK has traditionally been shaped by experience, local knowledge, and professional network that have existed for a long time. Even though all these factors play a vital role in the industry, there seems to be a new type of developer...

The UK land development sector is undergoing a quiet but significant transformation. Even as experience, expertise, and existing relationships remain important, there seems to be a growing shift towards more process-driven and data-led decision-making. With time,...