Here’s how we both advise and execute.

Explore how LDG Consulting transforms complex challenges into successful real estate outcomes. Our case studies highlight our expertise across diverse projects, showcasing the tangible results we deliver for our clients. Discover the precision and partnership that define every LDGC engagement.

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Water Town Apartments

CLIENT

Crafting Luxury Apartments Around a Rustic Water Tower

A Southeast real estate developer that does both new construction as well as renovations and historic rehabs. Historically their portfolio was primarily multifamily with ground floor amenity spaces and / or retail. They also developed a sizable amount of unique commercial properties that included historic tax credit financing.
Second project in new submarket of Greenville, SC.
Project located within an emerging new residential submarket within a short drive of downtown Greenville.

CHALLENGE

The client’s previous owner’s representative had retired. They needed a firm to not only fill the role, but also a) take on more responsibility than the previous consultant b) be more hands-on since this was the first time working with both the architect and the general contractor and c) provide a platform and working relationship that could be replicated across other projects.
During sitework, several unforeseen conditions emerged, including buried railroad ties that were of environmental concern as well as foundational remnants of a previous building.

Solution

LDG Consulting provided pre-construction services that included review of the general contractor’s assumptions and clarifications, as well as the AIA A102 and A201 and master schedule. We provided our client with comments and suggested revisions to the various documents to help limit unnecessary exposure to risk.
During the process of removal of unsuitable soils / debris, we reviewed and analyzed removal and disposal documentation and back-up invoices. We worked side-by-side with the third-party inspection firm to minimize overall costs while maintaining a reasonable schedule.
Beyond customary owner’s rep responsibilities, we were a sounding board for our client. We also proved to be a leader in helping identify solutions that all sides could fell were equitable; allowing our client to focus on other projects.

Key Benefits & Outcomes

Pre-negotiated weather delay protocols prevented estimated cost overruns of 10% typically associated with seasonal delays in this submarket.
Analyzed GC schedule and identified areas for improvement and incorrect relationships.
Devised an alternate fire alarm monitoring plan that decoupled building sequencing, allowing the client to obtain Certificates of Occupancy (CO) and begin leasing 4 weeks ahead of the previous schedule.
The complexity and inter-disciplinary nature of the managed WiFi installation process required us to clearly manage and direct members who were initially unwilling to take full ownership. We worked with the managed WiFi provider and a special low voltage subcontractor to ensure all units in each building were delivered at a record pace
We worked with the GC to quickly accept units on behalf of our client at a pace approximately 50% faster than typical.

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Birla Carbon

CLIENT

Leading the Reno for an International Company's HQ

An industry leader in carbon black1 research & development, manufacturing and sales.
Owner and occupier of a 2-story office building with a connected research and development lab
Key stakeholders: corporate leadership, employees, and internationally located corporate equity

1 Carbon black in its pure form is a fine black powder, essentially composed of elemental carbon. It is produced by partial burning and pyrolysis of low-value oil residues at high temperatures under controlled process conditions. Carbon black is mainly used to strengthen rubber in tires, but can also act as a pigment, UV stabilizer, and conductive or insulating agent in a variety of rubber, plastic, ink and coating applications. Apart from tires, other everyday uses of carbon black include hoses, conveyor belts, plastics, printing inks and automotive coatings. Source: Birla Carbon

CHALLENGE

Guide the project from x to z in 275 days

Leadership desired to a) know if a potential sale / leaseback analysis would yield the same results as a previous internal analysis and b) engage a program manager to guide the organization through a renovation of the approximately 53,000sf office that would allow the organization to decrease its operational footprint and potentially lease out any remaining space.
The building had not had a major renovation or even major updates since it was constructed in 1998. Not only was there a need for renovation, the organization of various types of working spaces and collaborative spaces needed to be updated to current expectations as well as provide flexibility for the inevitable changes in the future of workplace.

Project Information

Project Location: Greenville, SC

Owner/Client: Urban Realty Partners

Type of Business / Use: Multi-family Residential

Date of Completion: 1Q 2025

Design Team Credits

Architect: Johnston Design Group
Contractor: Flournoy Construction Group
Interiors: Johnston Design Group
Other Consultants:
Photographer:

SOLUTION

LDG Consulting utilized all three major service lines in a seamless manner from start to finish (Real Estate Advisory, Program Management, and Construction Management)
We initially led the search for a real estate consulting firm with deep access to corporate sale / leaseback data that would provide a comparative set of data for a robust and deep analysis. The results of the analysis were overly compelling that in 2023, the financial benefits of doing a sale / leaseback, either pre- or post-renovation, were not significant enough given the complexities of the attached R&D lab and transitioning to being a lessee in the office space. The client moved forward with continuing to own and decided to invest in the renovation.
LDGC assisted the client in selecting the interior architect, the general contractor, and provided program management leadership from concept through to project closeout. During construction, LDGC acting as the Owner’s Representative ensuring the project stayed on track and budget. Our services included approval of payment applications, review and approval of change orders, collaboration with special designers for full video wall installation within a dedicated customer experience center, and approval and acceptance of spaces on behalf of client.
LDGC collaborated with the client’s facilities staff in several areas to ensure no interruptions to operations of the R&D lab; to ensure R&D managers that were located in the office space were able to have temporary offices on the first floor while construction occurred on the second floor; and we provided guidance on certain options during FF&E selections.

KEY BENEFITS & OUTCOMES

Strategic renovation reduced the client’s operational footprint by roughly 45% (from 53,000 sf to 29,000 sf), aligning with post-COVID hybrid work policies.
Unlocked 24,000 sf of prime ground-floor space for third-party leasing, transforming a static asset into a revenue generator with a favorable targeted ROI.
Drastically reduced facilities maintenance hours dedicated to office issues, allowing staff to reallocate resources toward critical R&D lab operations and customer resolutions.
Employee feedback after returning to the office has been described by employees in the following terms “Incredible; Futuristic; Ahead of its time; and Various workstations work amazingly well, based on mood and project type.”
Because the internal marketing and branding team was an integral part of the re-design of the workplace, they took the opportunity to provide key collaterals in specific locations for better internal branding and awareness by all departments in a more uniform way.