The Challenge
Planning and projecting financials for development pipelines presented significant challenges due to their scale and complexity. Teams relied on manual calculations for individual buildings, which made it unfeasible to create precise projections for an entire pipeline. This fragmented process also failed to account for interconnected costs, such as land acquisition and building-specific details, leading to inaccurate projections. The lack of a unified system or intuitive visualizations made it difficult to communicate these plans effectively, particularly to investors, whose confidence depended on clear and actionable insights.
The Process
The transformation was achieved through three focused steps:
Consolidated the planning process by integrating detailed building data—financials, timelines, and specific costs—into a centralized system that updated dynamically across the pipeline.
Incorporated land acquisition as a foundational element of the planning process, capturing costs, timeframes, and assignments to specific buildings. This ensured that pipeline projections reflected all stages of the development lifecycle.
Developed interactive map-based visualizations to showcase the incremental rise of buildings over time, providing teams and investors with an intuitive view of pipeline progress and financial performance.
The Solution
The Capital Planner replaced fragmented, manual financial workflows with a unified, automated system that dynamically updated pipeline-wide projections. By combining granular building data with early-stage land acquisition details, the tool significantly improved accuracy and efficiency. The map-based visualizations enhanced communication by visually demonstrating the progression of development over time, aligning the tool with both operational needs and investor expectations.
The Impact
The Capital Planner tool transformed the approach to financial planning for development pipelines. Teams gained the ability to create accurate projections for entire pipelines of 20+ buildings, saving significant time and reducing errors. Investors were provided with clear, intuitive insights into project timelines and financial performance, improving trust and confidence. The tool became a cornerstone for scalable, data-driven planning processes, setting a new standard for efficiency and communication across the organization.
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