Detail for Decision Makers

• New housing, renovation or replacement housing
• Over four decades of working with universities and students
• Unparalleled depth of experience with all types of student housing
• In-depth understanding of university and student needs and desires
• Market analysis insight
• Short and long-term planning assistance
• Quality design and construction
• Quality interior furnishings and finishes
• Management and Resident Life Services refined by housing 525,000 students over 43 years
• Student-oriented amenities and services
• Outstanding ability to reduce operating expenses and do more for less
• Clear understanding of the living-learning environment and community-oriented residence life programs
• Outstanding marketing and leasing skills
• Regular programs of furniture replacement and property upgrading
• Excellent financial accountability and reporting systems
• Cutting edge resources for housing information systems, networking, and universal access cards
• Professional human resources support for property employee recruitment, training, and supervision
• Controlled purchasing for the best quality and value
• Client-oriented support services

Allen & O'Hara Development Co., LLC offers its University clients complete, turn-key service for the successful development, design, construction and financing of new or renovated student housing.

• Market Analysis
• Evaluation of student housing needs and demands
• Economic analysis of housing options
• Close collaboration with each University in the design of the housing complex
• Work with University and attorneys on the Ground Lease and financing documents
• Overseeing of the architectural design process
• Coordination of approvals of plans and specifications from state, local, and University authorities
• Negotiation of construction agreement
• Schedule control for "on-time" completion
• Budget control for "on budget" completion
• Oversight and Quality Control during construction process
• Coordination of construction progress inspections
• Processing of construction draws
• Hosting of weekly production meetings with University, architect, and contractor regarding construction issues
• Designing, purchasing, and managing the installation of furniture
• Completing the final punch list of construction to ensure quality work
• Performing pre-opening marketing of project and leasing to students
• Obtaining final approvals for all construction