Managing multiple projects in different stages of development as well as supervising his design and engineering staff, Ryan has no problem staying busy as a senior project manager for the Land Division in Minneapolis. With over 23 years of experience, Ryan enjoys the challenges that each site brings and working with clients to provide cost-effective solutions.
The approved development for Pentagon Village is extensive, as a 12-acre mixed use redevelopment. However, the area is actually located within a 100-year floodplain! But instead of large ponding areas, Westwood presented a unique design to safely manage stormwater that also made the goal development density a reality.
One area of site planning which can cause a lot of issues is the layout of front entry areas for retail or industrial uses. Senior landscape architect Jeff Westendorf explains the key factors to consider for front entry design to avoid extensive redesign or costly issues later in development.
As environmental due diligence leader, Andy has 20 years of experience providing environmental due diligence consulting services for land and power projects. He’s supported projects for developers, realtors, engineers, architects, attorneys, municipalities, and financial institutions.
UAV/drone imagery was essential for Spire Credit Union to efficiently complete an ALTA survey in less than ideal winter conditions. Whether it’s for new development, reconstruction, or existing building and site improvements, let Westwood help visually document your next project.
A Phase I ESA is the smart investor’s tool to protecting oneself from potential environmental liability lying beneath the surface. Do your due diligence so you don't unknowingly purchase a contaminated site and get stuck with the clean-up responsibility.
When dealing with an ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey, there is no such thing as an “update,” there is only a new survey. Brent Peters explains why, from a surveyor's perspective. Get an ALTA survey before your next real estate investment to properly manage and mitigate risk.
One way to learn more about why a building may be under priced is to conduct a Property Condition Assessment (PCA), sometimes referred to as a Property Condition Report.
The Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys have become the bridge that allows all of the parties involved in a real estate transaction to understand a piece of real property on common terms.
The transactional process of real estate investment is complex. Owners and developers should understand the risks and opportunities associated with their real estate investment.
The LSMS program in St. Cloud is the only four-year program in the Midwest’s six-state region and has just landed on the endangered list. If we don’t support this and similar programs across the U.S., our profession and the clients we serve will feel the impact.
We interviewed project manager Matt Wessale to learn more about his passion in solar services and how he found his niche in pile load testing.