When focusing our business on real estate transactions which align with these goals, we leverage our rooted passion and extensive experience to deliver the best possible outcome for clients at every stage of our process.

Our process is designed to assist individuals, institutional investors, utility companies, municipal governments, and private equity partners to negotiate acquisition, disposition and/or land rights transactions. With every deal we secure, we forge another partnership with stakeholders who share our vision for a vibrant, sustainable future.

BLOC Real Estate partners with property portfolio owners to develop asset disposition programs. Our work results in the adaptive reuse of commercial buildings and land to support revitalization in neighborhoods and redevelopment districts.

BLOC Real Estate negotiates commercial transactions on behalf of Birmingham City Schools. The objective of the program is to proactively identify purchasers who will put these sites into productive use, which creates economic impact in neighborhoods; further enhancing the cities tax base.

Right of Way and Real Estate

Right of Way and Real Estate are fundamental components of infrastructure development. BLOC assist energy companies with acquiring, managing, and maintaining their gas, transmission, distribution, and fiber easements, right of way, and other operational land rights. It’s highly experienced leadership team delivers superior land rights interpretation, land rights acquisition, land rights acquisition team assembly, land rights renewal, land rights information system assessments, and real estate information system development services.

Real Estate Technology Solutions

Technology driven real estate solutions serve to provide improvements to operational efficiencies and optimized internal customer experiences. The Company’s services include:

• PMO Support
• Business Intelligence
• Document Scanning and Indexing
• Core Real Estate System Specifications
• System Implementation Service

Land Planning

Electric Utility and natural gas companies are some of the largest landowners within their respective service territories. As a result of their long-term ownership and control of land, BLOC has consulted on contemporary reuse and repositioning opportunities affecting real estate assets, service division relocations (from central to satellite operating facilities), management and audits of reservoir shoreline leases, environmental conservation and remediation, and adaptive reuse.

Project Staffing

The Company has successfully staffed project teams with general managers, construction inspectors, right-of-way specialists, land acquisition agents, shoreline GIS technicians, geotechnical engineers, materials coordinators, general administrators, administrative assistants, technical business analyst, and administrative analyst. We take pride in the fact that numerous project team members have become full time employees of our utility company customers, positioning them for long-term careers in the electric utility industry.

Our core team combines decades of expertise in project finance, delivery, and public/private partnerships, offering clients a deep understanding of their goals, processes, and challenges. This foundation is built on:

• Insight into municipal operations and market dynamics
• Strong relationships within local political and community networks
• A trusted reputation with public and private partners
• Seamless collaboration with client finance, legal, planning, and economic development teams
• An entrepreneurial mindset for navigating challenges
• Proficiency in both traditional and innovative financing methods

This blend of skills ensures confidence and success in every project.

Our professionals are members of leading commercial real estate organizations.