The process of real estate development may appear to be innocent and harmless, but in reality, the nature of the individual steps involved, and how to exercise control throughout the project can be downright mysterious. It takes efforts by many different disciplines including designers, architects, engineers, consultants, construction team and many other professions to create an environment of success. Although the steps necessary to seeing a development reach maturity are distinct activities, they often take place at the same time, and are frequently interactive.