A large infrastructure project is built on a foundation of successful real estate acquisition and right of way management. That success begins with consistent community outreach early in the project’s life cycle, connecting and building confidence among all stakeholders.
Why Land & Right of Way Management Matter
Complex projects — particularly electric and gas utility infrastructure — often face the challenges of expedited schedules, stringent siting requirements, well-informed landowners and increasingly organized opposition. Whether a project requires acquisition of a few parcels of real estate or several thousand easements, access roads and laydown yards, a skilled land acquisition team aligns with the routing, permitting, engineering and construction teams to guide project owners with confidence.
The Burns & McDonnell Advantage
Our land and right of way management professionals provide dependable, end-to-end solutions that maximize existing resources with maintaining speed, reliability and stakeholder trust. We deliver throughout the real estate life cycle, from early planning and stakeholder engagement through acquisition, construction support and project closeout. Our fully integrated program and project management solutions are delivered through your chosen delivery model, including engineer-procure-construct (EPC), progressive EPC, design-bid-build or time-and-materials.
From offices across North America, we combine local knowledge of regulations, project requirements and community priorities with the resources of a global design and construction firm. Our approach helps build connections and relationships with interested parties and keeps projects moving forward with efficiency and efficacy. Collaboration across disciplines improves communication, streamlines decision-making and helps identify challenges and opportunities earlier.
How We Approach Real Estate Acquisition on Complex Projects
We work as an extension of your team, providing leadership, flexible staffing and program management experience. Whether supporting a single project or a multibillion-dollar portfolio, we help maintain schedules, reduce risk and secure your investment in critical infrastructure.
Throughout the project, we can:
- Serve as a construction liaison.
- Negotiate damage settlements.
- Provide eminent domain support.
- Identify and resolve encroachment issues.
- Complete land valuation studies and appraisals.
- Negotiate and acquire rights.
- Obtain necessary permits from local, state and federal agencies.
- Assist with speculative real estate development.
- Augment your staff.
