Development Advisory
Strategic Development Advisory
for Los Angeles
Horizon Building Company provides development advisory services to investors, developers, family offices, and private owners navigating the complex landscape of real estate development in Southern California. From initial site evaluation through project delivery, we serve as a trusted strategic partner at every stage of the development process.
Development in Los Angeles requires deep knowledge of local entitlement processes, municipal relationships, permitting requirements, and market dynamics. Our principals bring institutional-level expertise from over $600 million in combined project experience — applied directly to your investment.
Whether you are evaluating an acquisition, navigating entitlements, assembling a project team, or managing the pre-development process, Horizon Building Company provides the guidance and hands-on support needed to move your project forward with confidence.
Scope of Services
What's Included
Acquisition Due Diligence
Comprehensive review of site conditions, zoning, entitlements, title, and development constraints before you commit capital. We identify risks early so you can negotiate and structure acquisitions with confidence.
Feasibility Analysis
Rigorous evaluation of project viability including land use, program options, development costs, schedule, and financial returns. We provide the analysis needed to make informed go/no-go decisions.
Development Budgeting
Detailed pre-development and total project cost budgets incorporating hard costs, soft costs, financing, and contingency — structured to support lender requirements and investment underwriting.
Project Planning
Early-stage project programming, phasing strategy, team assembly, and schedule development. We establish the framework for efficient project execution before the first dollar is spent on design.
Entitlement Strategy
Navigating local planning, zoning, and discretionary approval processes across Los Angeles and Southern California. We develop strategies to minimize time, cost, and exposure throughout entitlements.
Municipal Coordination
Direct engagement with city departments, planning commissions, and public agencies on behalf of our clients. We manage the relationships and processes that determine project approval timelines.
Permit Management
Full coordination of plan check, permit applications, corrections, agency sign-offs, and inspection scheduling. We manage permitting as a strategic process, not an administrative afterthought.
Design Team Coordination
Procurement and oversight of architects, engineers, and specialty consultants. We ensure the design team is properly scoped, coordinated, and aligned with the project's cost and schedule objectives.
Consultant Procurement
Identification, vetting, and engagement of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and specialty consultants. We build the right project team for your specific asset type and market.
The Horizon Difference
Why Choose Us
- ✓Over $600M in combined development and construction experience across Southern California
- ✓Deep relationships with LA city departments, planning agencies, and municipal bodies
- ✓Principals bring institutional processes from Clark Construction to every advisory engagement
- ✓Independent perspective — our interests are aligned with yours, not with any design or construction firm
- ✓Integrated understanding of how development decisions affect construction cost and schedule
- ✓Proven track record guiding complex projects through entitlements and permitting in Los Angeles
Ready to Move Forward?
Contact us to discuss your project and learn how our development advisory services can help you make better decisions and achieve better outcomes.
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