
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