Concierge Site Development & Land Enhancement
We’ll work with you at every stage of the land development project and utilize a process that generates results.
Whether we’re starting with raw land or upgrading an existing property, our team will get the projects designed, permitted and built. Custom homes, barns, riding arenas, infrastructure, ranching operations, ecological and aesthetic land enhancements… all of these need to work together.
Managing consultants & contractors
planning, design and permitting projects
Sustainable design & construction
single point of contact for clients
There will be multiple sub-projects within the master project…each requiring expertise and attention to detail.
Western Lands will create a master plan and then design and manage the construction on all of the sub-projects to create a cohesive overall finished project.
If the destination is the finished project… your legacy ranch or land development, then Western Lands can get you there. The journey matters. Our ranch design and construction experience allows us to confidently take you through the complexities of maximizing your legacy land investment.
Our projects vary in scope and size, but each begins with our process developed to capture your goals and fulfill them with confidence and consistency.
OUR PROCESS
STEP ONE
Information Gathering and Site Analysis
Whether you currently have a ranch property or if we find one for you, each of our projects is going to begin with a conversation to help us ascertain your goals, specific tastes, and budget.
We will then spend time with you on the ranch so we can continue the conversation regarding the project goals. On site is where we pick up the subtleties and unique qualities of the land that can only be revealed by first hand experience. For instance, locating building sites and road layout alternatives or discussing the specifics of a trout stream restoration.
With this information, we can now begin to develop your ideas in an informed manner so as to best determine a plan of action to fulfill these goals.
STEP two
Project Proposal
Prior to initiating any work, we will provide you with a project proposal that will summarize our understanding of your goals and then outline how we will intend to meet them.
Included will be our anticipated fees and expenses, a preliminary schedule, and discussions regarding additional sub-consultants and contractors necessary to successfully complete the project.
STEP three
Design Development
Once the proposal is approved and signed, we will begin preliminary design on your project. Some projects require a great deal of design development, while some do not. Either way, we will hold periodic design review meetings so you understand the direction of the project and have an opportunity to provide input or make changes as the design ideas are in progress. When you approve the design and budget, we will begin the next phase of design, which will be construction documents and any required permits.
STEP four
Construction Documents and Permits
Complete and accurate construction documentation is imperative to the succces of a project. Our twenty+ years of experience in planning, design, management, and construction gives us the expertise required to develop these types of plans. Each project is unique, but we also know how to draw from our experience to develop creative, cost effective, and appropriate design plans.
STEP FIVE
Construction Oversight
Managing your project throughout the construction phase is just as critical to the success of the project as providing accurate drawings. We will ensure that the intent of the design is realized in the field so you will be assured that the goals we spent time discussing are constructed as expected.
Regardless of the size and scope of the project, Western Lands provides exceptional results and will keep you informed of every step throughout the life of the project. Our commitment to you is unsurpassed customer service by working tirelessly to exceed the goals of improving the value of your land investment.
Tom Roberts is a great land professional, but personally I've found him to be far more capable than your normal property broker. I owned 20 acres west of Denver, but lived in another state. I was in the process of enhancing the property as well as doing a re-zoning of it--Tom was a tremendous help on all accounts. He was thorough and trustworthy and he ultimately served as my "owner representative", navigating meetings with neighbors and the county.
Bill Spurgeon
Buffalo Meadows Ranch
FAQs
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We will look at all projects on a case-by-case basis. We have provided design and management services on custom home sites that were only a few acres in size up to multi-thousand acre ranch properties. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you are worried that your property might not be large enough for us. We can either find a way to help you directly or possibly find other resources for you.
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We have in-house expertise that is based on twenty plus years of land restoration and enhancement. Through the years we have gained expertise in managing multi-disciplinary teams for our projects. If we don’t have the in-house expertise for the specifics of your project, then we build our teams around the specifics of the project. For instance, we have architects, engineers, ecologists, wildlife biologists, custom home builders, etc. who we can bring on at any time.
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We mainly work in the Rocky Mountain west, but will definitely consider projects elsewhere if it is a good fit for us and the client.
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Absolutely! We are not a construction company, but frequently undertake projects as a design/build team with contractors who we have worked with in the past. We generally provide the design, planning, permitting and management of the project, which includes the contractor selection process. We would be happy to discuss working with your preferred contractors.
