Daniel Benavides

Daniel Benavides is a Lecturer in Real Estate Development and Design at the University of California, Berkeley. He holds an MRED+D from UC Berkeley and a B.S. in Civil Engineering (Structures & Construction) from Stanford University. His professional background spans over a decade in real estate development and construction management.

Education:

• MRED+D, University of California, Berkeley
• B.S., Civil Engineering - Structures & Construction, Stanford University

Research Interests: Focused on integrating sustainable development practices, project management methodologies, and community-driven approaches in real estate. His work emphasizes affordable housing, non-profit project delivery, and urban regeneration strategies.

Teaching: Currently teaches RDEV 200 - Construction + Development Project Management.

Professional Experience: Previously at Equity Community Builders (ECB) as a project manager overseeing medical respite facilities and Bay Area projects. Prior roles include development and construction management at Intracorp (over 1,000 units delivered) and ARCO/Murray (mixed-income housing in Chicago).