The Biggest Risk in
Real Estate Development is Execution.
Most real estate projects don’t fail because the deal is bad.
They fail because of execution.
When responsibility is spread across architects, contractors, lenders, and consultants, problems grow quietly and get expensive fast.
Here are some examples:
Cost overruns compound quietly. Small cost issues add up fast when no one is actively tracking the budget, and by the time they’re noticed, the damage is already done.
Timelines extend without clear ownership. Schedules slip when no one is clearly responsible for hitting dates, and delays quietly become accepted as normal.
Reporting becomes inconsistent. When too many people control the updates, information arrives late or filtered, leaving owners without a clear picture to make decisions.
Confidence erodes before problems are visible. Lenders, partners, and owners sense trouble long before it shows up in reports, and trust is lost early.
Missed opportunities. Without clear ownership of execution, good decisions aren’t made in time, and value is lost before the project is complete.
Unlock Your Project
and Get Things Moving
When BLDG-UP takes ownership of execution, projects move forward with clarity, accountability, and control. We manage the team, push decisions forward, track costs and schedules, and give owners clear, timely information, so projects stop stalling and start getting built.
Here's How We Get Your Project Done
Asset & Project Management
Without clear oversight, even well-planned projects face cost, schedule, and risk challenges as they move from concept to delivery. BLDG-UP steps in to run the project day-to-day, coordinating the team, making decisions, and keeping everything moving, so you’re not stuck chasing people, second-guessing information, or worrying about what’s falling through the cracks. Here's what we handle:
Development Management. We lead the front end of the project. We handle feasibility, design, local politics and community, approvals, and pre-construction, so there’s a clear plan before work begins
Construction Oversight. We stay on top of construction activity, managing contractors, tracking progress, and addressing issues early to keep quality, costs, and schedules under control.
Consultant & Contractor Coordination. We act as the central point of contact for architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors, so responsibilities are clear and decisions don’t stall.
Clear, Lender-Ready Reporting. We provide timely, straightforward reporting that owners and lenders can rely on with no surprises, no filtered information, no guesswork.
Budget, Schedule & Risk Control. We actively track budgets and schedules, flag issues early, and take corrective action before small problems become big ones.
Feasibility Study
Every project we do begins with a feasibility study to help owners decide whether to move forward, how to move forward, or when not to, before time and money are wasted. Before decisions are locked in, BLDG-UP reviews zoning, scope, costs, timing, and delivery risks to make sure the project actually makes sense. Assumptions are tested early, risks are identified, and changes can be made before problems become expensive. This feasibility review is part of how we run projects, not a standalone report, giving owners and capital partners the clarity and confidence to move forward, or not.
1. Site Analysis.
What it is:
We confirm what can actually be built on the site.
What we check:
Zoning, allowable use, redevelopment status, environmental history, flood zones, historic restrictions, taxes, and any incentives.
Why it matters:
This identifies deal-breaking issues and hidden opportunities early, before design work or capital is committed.
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Site Analysis
2. Market Study.
What it is:
We check whether the project fits the market.
What we look at:
Supply, demand, pricing, timing, and competing projects.
Why it matters:
It helps avoid building the wrong product, at the wrong size, at the wrong time.
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Market
Study
3. Schematic Design.
What it is:
A first pass at what the building could realistically be.
What it shows:
Building size, layout, massing, and how zoning constraints affect the design.
Why it matters:
This creates a realistic basis for costs, constructability, and financial review — not guesses.
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Design
Schematic
4. Pro Forma.
What it is:
A realistic look at the numbers.
What we test:
Costs, revenues, financing assumptions, and sensitivities.
Why it matters:
This shows whether the project works financially under real-world conditions, not optimistic ones.
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Pro
Forma
5. Business Plan.
What it is:
A clear summary of how the project gets built and financed.
What it includes:
Strategy, risks, financials, and execution approach.
Why it matters:
It gives owners, lenders, and investors a clear, credible picture of the project and how it moves forward.
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Business Plan
Experience That Shows Up
When It Counts
Real estate development is shaped by cycles, complexity, and risk. BLDG-UP brings over three decades of hands-on experience managing projects through different markets, changing conditions, and real-world problems. We’ve seen where projects break down, how small issues grow into big ones, and what happens when no one is clearly in charge. That experience shapes how we run projects today. We understand how lenders think, where costs tend to creep, and how early decisions affect outcomes later. Having worked through difficult market cycles, our focus is on preparation, discipline, and clear ownership from day one. We don’t sell theory. We lead execution, bringing steady, experienced oversight so projects stay controlled when it matters most.
TRACK RECORD
Who We Typically Work With?
Property owners with unentitled or entitled assets
Family offices and private capital groups invested in real estate
Business owners allocating capital to real estate
Sponsors seeking experienced operating leadership
Advisors and institutions supporting complex projects
*Engagements are evaluated based on project readiness, complexity, and alignment, not background or profession.
Testimonials
Frank Ferrari
“I’ve known Ben at BLDG-UP for over eight years now. He’s been a very trustworthy man of his word, partner.”
Jason Levine
“What started as a meeting to buy a condominium turned into several successful investment opportunities, and I have never looked back since.”
Laurence Buntin
“My knowing Ben has not only been financially rewarding but given me a trusted friend and colleague.”
Dr. Taj Khan
“The group is trustworthy, professional, conscientious, and have answered all the questions I have presented to them over the past 10+ years.”
Project Types We Commonly Worked With
Vacant Warehouses
Underutilized Properties
Vacant Office Parks
Industrial Properties
Medical Facilities
Underperforming Assets
Repurposing Churches
Financially Distressed
Farmland Transition
Complex Urban Infill
Environmental Issues
Data Centers
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a Project Evaluation
How to work with BLDG-UP:
Step 1
We Gather Information About Your Project
We'll ask high level questions and you'll provide details about the property or opportunity so we can prepare for the discussion.
Step 2
We Evaluate Your Project
We review scope, constraints, and delivery considerations to determine whether our involvement would add meaningful value and it's worth moving forward.
Step 3
We Outline the Next Steps
If there is alignment, we outline potential next steps and explain how we begin working together.
A Simple Path to Real Estate Success
Step 1
Evaluation
Step 2
Management
Step 3
Success
Real Estate Development Complexity Ends
with a Clear Path Forward
Most property owners and investors see the potential in their property, but getting from idea to execution is where things get complicated. Too many consultants, approvals, lenders, and moving parts, often without a single person truly responsible for keeping the project moving. Without clear leadership, projects stall, risks grow, and time is lost. BLDG-UP steps in to bring order to that complexity. With decades of hands-on development experience, we know where projects slow down, where risk shows up, and what lenders and capital partners expect at each stage. We don’t advise from the sidelines. We lead execution, providing clear ownership, coordination, and accountability from start to finish. Engagements typically begin with a focused project review to confirm feasibility, constraints, and risk before significant capital is committed. If it’s a fit, we take on an active role managing development and construction through completion, removing the day-to-day burden so owners and investors can move forward with confidence and focus on better decisions and future opportunities.