I recall as a young developer constantly bitching about the cost of development tools, which was a real barrier of entry.
By designing a tool kit that lowered the cost of development from $1 million to $10,000, the company harnessed the creativity of thousands of developers.
Land accounts for a third of the cost of development.
"The rents barely cover the cost of development, or barely don't," Mr. Pinsky said.
As the opportunity cost of development spending becomes increasingly stark, public support for foreign aid falls.
Most of my colleagues worry about the cost of development, time to delivery and assured continuity.
Little has happened due to the soaring cost of development although pilot schemes are planned.
The cost of development of the film by the manufacturer is included in the purchase price.
"The cost of development in this realm is so high that very few corporations would take it on.
"So, you have a situation where the cost of development is going up faster than the supply is going up.
"Brownfield" sites are typically built on only when land prices rise enough to cover the high cost of development.
