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Bryan Bloom instructor headshot

Office Hours: Virtual, by appointment

Email: bloom@ou.edu 

Course Meeting Dates:

  • Wed Dec 17 8:00a - 5:00p 
  • Thu Dec 18 8:00a - 5:00p
  • Fri Dec 19 8:00a - 5:00p

Course Meeting Location: Gould Hall

Bryan Bloom

Assistant Professor

LEED Accredited Professional, United States Green Building Council

Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture

 

 

Course Details

For a list of course activities, scroll to the bottom of this page.

Course Prerequisites 

Graduate standing and majors only.

Course Materials

None. Project-related resources will be provided in class.

Grades

Breakdown 

Project Content Areas
Activity Description Points
Site Selection Visit, document, and evaluate potential sites for development concept. contributes to final presentation
Due Diligence Analysis of site-specific factors including: Site Constraints, Regulatory Factors, Market Projections, Cash Flows (Proforma). contributes to final presentation
Project Schedule Gantt chart indicating sequences of development activities and associated durations. contributes to final presentation
Proforma Input of cost and revenue assumptions to achieve overall project cash flows and rates of return. contributes to final presentation
Final Presentation: Capstone Project

The final presentation will feature a proforma slide deck that covers site evaluations, key factors like regulations and market trends, project timelines, and financial assumptions to show the project's overall feasibility and returns

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Scale

Grade Scale
Percentage Letter Grade
90–100% A
80–89% B
70–79% C
60–69% D
Below 60% F

Course Components

 Day 1

Review basic proforma concepts. Evaluate potential sites for project development. Review and approve purchase contract and relevant details.

Day 2

Analyze logistical and regulatory factors affecting the ability to develop a selected site. Apply core real estate development financial concepts to analyze potential project cash flow.

Day 3

Evaluate cost/revenue assumptions in consideration of fluctuating market conditions. Create a concise visual document in order to convey development and investment potential and present findings in a final presentation.

Course Policies

Communication

Email is the preferred method of communication.

Late Policy

 No late work will be accepted. Failure to turn in on-time will result in a grade of zero.

Errata and Changes

Errors and omissions to this syllabus or class presentations will be revised as observed and do not constitute incomplete or late work from students.  Students are responsible for bringing the professor’s attention to any and all possible errata they encounter. The instructor reserves the right to make changes to the syllabus and content based upon course pacing and current events that may be relevant to the material.

University Academic Policies and Student Support

Access the University Academic Policies Document.

 

Course Summary:

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