Land Development Playbook

KEY TAKEAWAYS

A Century developed and delivered lots: o Review the lot fit plan and have the vertical construction team confirm the planned product types for each lot match the plans initially projected for the community. A General checklist Items for Century and Third-Party developed lots: o Walk with the LD team (internal or external), general contractor, municipal inspector, and vertical project lead to verify all punch items have been addressed prior to the substantial completion scopes being transitioned and handed off. › Utilize the Finished Lot Handoff checklist (a specific document provided by NLD) that includes the following items for verification: • Pad and finished floor elevations per plan. • Pad dimensions will fit the intended home product. • Mass lot grading and pad grading per plan with community/lot management of earthwork/ dirt strategy. • Driveway slope per design. • Utility service stubs per plan and no conflicts (water, sewer, gas, electric). • Review the location of trees, irrigation, sidewalks and ramps, light poles, storm inlets, cleanouts, vaults, and manholes, to ensure no driveway or other lot conflicts. Document in writing (with photographic and aerial survey evidence as necessary) along with follow-up email dissemination to include all discussed items. This provides factual support throughout the close-out period to mitigate the risk of later discrepancies of interpretation or commitment. A Request bond reduction as soon as possible – 80% complete. A Identify future acceptance budget shortfalls and account for them in the LD2 budget as soon as possible.

A A completed finished lot checklist is required to deliver or receive finished lots. A Project management spans the lifecycle of a project from completed land acquisition underwriting to Land Development closeout. A Land development operations consist of managing executed contracts and associated scopes of work, budgets, and schedules. A Stormwater prevention (SWPPP) includes federal, state, and municipal regulations and must be set up and maintained throughout the life of the project. A Technology tools such as TraceAir increase the capabilities of Land Development Professionals and enable more effective management of a larger number of projects over a greater geographic region. A Land Development closeout involves the substantial completion of all required scopes of work and must be thoroughly documented with all responsible parties. A The standards to achieve substantial completion can be sourced from construction contracts, municipal codes and regulations, surety obligations, and development agreements. A Failure to implement your SWPPP could result in significant fines from EPA or state and local environmental agencies.

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